Provided is a method for production of nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite
particles, and nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite particles produced
according to the method. The nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite particles
exhibit substantially superior cell transformation abilities as compared
to known and commercially-available calcium phosphate kits. The
nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite particles also find use in tissue
engineering applications, for example bone and tooth engineering and
repair applications.