| AA | Acetic acid |
| ALP | Alkaline phosphatase activity |
| BMP-2 | Bone morphogenetic protein 2 |
| BTE | Bone tissue engineering |
| CCK–8 | Cell counting kit–8 |
| CS | Chitosan |
| ECM | Extracellular matrix |
| EWC | Equilibrium water content |
| FAp | Fluorapatite |
| FBS | Fetal Bovine Serum |
| GF | Gel fraction |
| HAp | Hydroxyapatite |
| Runx2 | Runt-related transcription factor 2 |
| RT-qPCR | Reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction |
| SBF | Simulated body solution |
| VEGF | Vascular endothelial growth factor |
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