niobium

Niobium is a chemical element (symbol Nb) and a transition metal that has been investigated for medical applications due to its biocompatibility and inertness. It is primarily used in the medical field to create safe and durable implants such as bone plates, screws, dental prosthetics, and coronary stents because it does not trigger immune responses or cause harm to body tissues[1][4]. Niobium has also been studied in clinical trials for the treatment of obesity and overweight[2][3]. Its mechanism of action as a drug is not well defined; rather, its value lies in its physical properties—such as corrosion resistance and hypoallergenic nature—which make it suitable for use in biomedical devices. There are no approved pharmaceutical indications for niobium as an active drug substance.

Other names

columbium