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Tariq S, Shah SA, Hameed F, Mutahir Z, Khalid H, Tufail A, Akhtar H, Chaudhry AA, Khan AF. Tissue engineered periosteum: Fabrication of a gelatin basedtrilayer composite scaffold with biomimetic properties for enhanced bone healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 263:130371. [PMID: 38423439 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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The periosteum, a vascularized tissue membrane, is essential in bone regeneration following fractures and bone loss due to some other reasons, yet there exist several research gaps concerning its regeneration. These gaps encompass reduced cellular proliferation and bioactivity, potential toxicity, heightened stiffness of scaffold materials, unfavorable porosity, expensive materials and procedures, and suboptimal survivability or inappropriate degradation rates of the implanted materials. This research used an interdisciplinary approach by forming a new material fabricated through electrospinning for the proposed application as a layer-by-layer tissue-engineered periosteum (TEP). TEP comprises poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL), PCL/gelatin/magnesium-doped zinc oxide (vascular layer), and gelatin/bioactive glass/COD liver oil (osteoconductive layer). These materials were selected for their diverse properties, when integrated into the scaffold formation, successfully mimic the characteristics of native periosteum. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was employed to confirm the trilayer structure of the scaffold and determine the average fiber diameter. In-vitro degradation and swelling studies demonstrated a uniform degradation rate that matches the typical recovery time of periosteum. The scaffold exhibited excellent mechanical properties comparable to natural periosteum. Furthermore, the sustained release kinetics of COD liver oil were observed in the trilayer scaffold. Cell culture results indicated that the three-dimensional topography of the scaffold promoted cell growth, proliferation, and attachment, confirming its non-toxicity, biocompatibility, and bioactivity. This study suggests that the fabricated scaffold holds promise as a potential artificial periosteum for treating periostitis and bone fractures.
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- Sana Tariq
- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Pakistan
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Pakistan
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Pakistan
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Pakistan
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Pakistan
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Pakistan
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Pakistan
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Pakistan
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Pakistan.
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Ranganathan P, Sugumaran V, Purushothaman B, Rajendran AR, Subramanian B. Rapidly derived equimolar Ca: P phasic bioactive glass infused flexible gelatin multi-functional scaffolds - A promising tissue engineering. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2024; 150:106264. [PMID: 38029463 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.106264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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The study aims to design and fabricate an ultra-easier multi-functional biomedical polymeric scaffold loaded with unique equimolar Ca:P phasic bioactive glass material (BG). Gelatin (G) - 45S5 bioactive glass (BG) scaffolds were synthesized via a simple laboratory refrigerator with higher biocompatibility and cytocompatibility. The results proved that BG has enhanced bio-mineralization of the scaffolds and results support that the G: BG (1:2) ratio is the more appropriate composition. Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) study confirms the higher surface area for pure Gelatin and G: BG (1:2). Scanning Electron Microscopic images display the precipitation of hydroxycarbonate apatite layer over the scaffolds on immersing it in simulated body fluid. Alkaline phosphate activity proved that G: BG (1:2) scaffold could induce mitogenesis in MG-63 osteoblast cells, thus helping in hard tissue regeneration. Sirius red collagen deposition showed that higher content bioactive glass incorporated Gelatin polymeric scaffold G: BG (1:2) could induce rapid collagen secretion of NIH 3T3 fibroblast cell line that could help in soft tissue regeneration and earlier wound healing. The scaffolds were also tested for cell viability using NIH 3T3 fibroblast cell lines and MG 63 osteoblastic cell lines through methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay. Thus, the study shows a scaffold of appropriate composition G: BG (1:2) can be a multifunctional material to regenerate hard and soft tissues.
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- Priya Ranganathan
- National Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai 600 025, India; Industry 4.0 Convergence Bionics Engineering, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, South Korea
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- National Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai 600 025, India
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Vellapanchavadi, Chennai 600077, India
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- Functional Nano-Materials (FuN) Laboratory, Department of Physics and Nanotechnology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur 603203, Tamil Nadu, India
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- National Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, Chennai 600 025, India.
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Aghajanzadeh MS, Imani R, Nazarpak MH, McInnes SJP. Augmented physical, mechanical, and cellular responsiveness of gelatin-aldehyde modified xanthan hydrogel through incorporation of silicon nanoparticles for bone tissue engineering. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 259:129231. [PMID: 38185310 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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Bioactive scaffolds fabricated from a combination of organic and inorganic biomaterials are a promising approach for addressing defects in bone tissue engineering. In the present study, a self-crosslinked nanocomposite hydrogel, composed of gelatin/aldehyde-modified xanthan (Gel-AXG) is successfully developed by varying concentrations of porous silicon nanoparticles (PSiNPs). The effect of PSiNPs incorporation on physical, mechanical, and biological performance of the nanocomposite hydrogel is evaluated. Morphological analysis reveals formation of highly porous 3D microstructures with interconnected pores in all nanocomposite hydrogels. Increased content of PSiNPs results in a lower swelling ratio, reduced porosity and pore size, which in turn impeded media penetration and slowed down the degradation process. In addition, remarkable enhancements in dynamic mechanical properties are observed in Gel-AXG-8%Si (compressive strength: 0.6223 MPa at 90 % strain and compressive modulus: 0.054 MPa), along with improved biomineralization ability via hydroxyapatite formation after immersion in simulated body fluid (SBF). This optimized nanocomposite hydrogel provides a sustained release of Si ions at safe dose levels. Furthermore, in-vitro cytocompatibility studies using MG-63 cells exhibited remarkable performance in terms of cell attachment, proliferation, and ALP activity for Gel-AXG-8%Si. These findings suggest that the prepared nanocomposite hydrogel holds promising potential as a scaffold for bone tissue engineering.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran.
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- New Technologies Research Center, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran
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- UniSA STEM, Mawson Lakes Campus, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes, South Australia, Australia
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Yadav AK, Tripathi H, Rajput S, Singh P, Dubey AK, Kumar K, Chawla R, Rath C. Drug kinetics and antimicrobial properties of quaternary bioactive glasses 81S(81SiO 2-(16-x)CaO-2P 2O 5-1Na 2O-xMgO); an in-vitro study. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 157:213729. [PMID: 38101068 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Bioactive glasses have recently been attracted to meet the challenge in bone tissue regeneration, repair, healing, dental implants, etc. Among the conventional bio-glasses, a novel quaternary mesoporous nano bio-glass with composition 81S(81SiO2-(16-x)CaO-2P2O5-1Na2O-xMgO) (x = 0, 1.6, 2.4, 4 and 8 mol%) employing Stober's method has been explored for examining the above potential application through in-vitro SBF assay, MTT assay, antimicrobial activity and drug loading and release ability. With increasing the MgO concentration up to 4 mol%, from in-vitro SBF assay, we observe that HAp layer develops on the surface of the nBGs confirmed from XRD, FTIR and FESEM. MTT assay using MG-63 cells confirms the biocompatibility of the nBGs having cell viability >225 % for MGO_4 after 72 h which is more than the clinically used 45S5 bio-glass. We have observed cell viability of >125 % even after 168 h. Moreover, MGO_4 is found to restrict the growth of E. coli by 65 % while S. aureus by 75 %, confirming the antimicrobial activity. Despite an increase in the concentration of magnesium, nBGs are found to be non-toxic towards the RBCs up to 4 mol% of MgO while for 8 %, the hemolysis percentage is >6 % which is toxic. Being confirmed MGO_4 nBG as a bioactive material, various concentrations of drug (Dexamethasone (DEX)) loading and release kinetics are examined. We show that 80 % of loading in case of 10 mg-ml-1 and 70 % of cumulative release in 100 h. The mesoporous structure of MGO_4 having an average pore diameter of 5 nm and surface area of 216 m2 g-1 confirmed from BET supports the loading and release kinetics. We conclude that the quaternary MGO_4 nBG may be employed effectively for bone tissue regeneration due to its high biocompatibility, excellent in-vitro cell viability, antimicrobial response and protracted drug release.
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- Akhilesh Kumar Yadav
- School of Materials Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- School of Materials Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- School of Materials Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Department of Ceramic Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Department of Ceramic Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- School of Materials Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India.
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Barreto MEV, Medeiros RP, Shearer A, Fook MVL, Montazerian M, Mauro JC. Gelatin and Bioactive Glass Composites for Tissue Engineering: A Review. J Funct Biomater 2022; 14:23. [PMID: 36662070 PMCID: PMC9861949 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14010023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Nano-/micron-sized bioactive glass (BG) particles are attractive candidates for both soft and hard tissue engineering. They can chemically bond to the host tissues, enhance new tissue formation, activate cell proliferation, stimulate the genetic expression of proteins, and trigger unique anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer functionalities. Recently, composites based on biopolymers and BG particles have been developed with various state-of-the-art techniques for tissue engineering. Gelatin, a semi-synthetic biopolymer, has attracted the attention of researchers because it is derived from the most abundant protein in the body, viz., collagen. It is a polymer that can be dissolved in water and processed to acquire different configurations, such as hydrogels, fibers, films, and scaffolds. Searching "bioactive glass gelatin" in the tile on Scopus renders 80 highly relevant articles published in the last ~10 years, which signifies the importance of such composites. First, this review addresses the basic concepts of soft and hard tissue engineering, including the healing mechanisms and limitations ahead. Then, current knowledge on gelatin/BG composites including composition, processing and properties is summarized and discussed both for soft and hard tissue applications. This review explores physical, chemical and mechanical features and ion-release effects of such composites concerning osteogenic and angiogenic responses in vivo and in vitro. Additionally, recent developments of BG/gelatin composites using 3D/4D printing for tissue engineering are presented. Finally, the perspectives and current challenges in developing desirable composites for the regeneration of different tissues are outlined.
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- Maria E. V. Barreto
- Northeastern Laboratory for Evaluation and Development of Biomaterials (CERTBIO), Department of Materials Engineering, Federal University of Campina Grande, Campina Grande 58429-900, PB, Brazil
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- Northeastern Laboratory for Evaluation and Development of Biomaterials (CERTBIO), Department of Materials Engineering, Federal University of Campina Grande, Campina Grande 58429-900, PB, Brazil
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA 16802, USA
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- Northeastern Laboratory for Evaluation and Development of Biomaterials (CERTBIO), Department of Materials Engineering, Federal University of Campina Grande, Campina Grande 58429-900, PB, Brazil
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- Northeastern Laboratory for Evaluation and Development of Biomaterials (CERTBIO), Department of Materials Engineering, Federal University of Campina Grande, Campina Grande 58429-900, PB, Brazil
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA 16802, USA
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Robocasting and Laser Micromachining of Sol-Gel Derived 3D Silica/Gelatin/β-TCP Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Regeneration. Gels 2022; 8:gels8100634. [PMID: 36286135 PMCID: PMC9602064 DOI: 10.3390/gels8100634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The design and synthesis of sol-gel silica-based hybrid materials and composites offer significant benefits to obtain innovative biomaterials with controlled porosity at the nanostructure level for applications in bone tissue engineering. In this work, the combination of robocasting with sol-gel ink of suitable viscosity prepared by mixing tetraethoxysilane (TEOS), gelatin and β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) allowed for the manufacture of 3D scaffolds consisting of a 3D square mesh of interpenetrating rods, with macropore size of 354.0 ± 17.0 μm, without the use of chemical additives at room temperature. The silica/gelatin/β-TCP system underwent irreversible gelation, and the resulting gels were also used to fabricate different 3D structures by means of an alternative scaffolding method, involving high-resolution laser micromachining by laser ablation. By this way, 3D scaffolds made of 2 mm thick rectangular prisms presenting a parallel macropore system drilled through the whole thickness and consisting of laser micromachined holes of 350.8 ± 16.6-micrometer diameter, whose centers were spaced 1312.0 ± 23.0 μm, were created. Both sol-gel based 3D scaffold configurations combined compressive strength in the range of 2–3 MPa and the biocompatibility of the hybrid material. In addition, the observed Si, Ca and P biodegradation provided a suitable microenvironment with significant focal adhesion development, maturation and also enhanced in vitro cell growth. In conclusion, this work successfully confirmed the feasibility of both strategies for the fabrication of new sol-gel-based hybrid scaffolds with osteoconductive properties.
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Bayattork M, Du J, Aye SSS, Rajkhowa R, Chen S, Wang X, Li J. Enhanced formation of bioactive and strong silk-bioglass hybrid materials through organic-inorganic mutual molecular nucleation induction and templating. NANOSCALE 2022; 14:13812-13823. [PMID: 36103198 DOI: 10.1039/d2nr03417d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Materials based on silk fibroin (SF) are important for many biomedical applications due to their excellent biocompatibility and tunable biodegradability. However, the insufficient mechanical strength and low bioactivity of these materials have limited their applications. For silk hydrogels, slow gelation is also a crucial problem. In this work, a simple approach is developed to address these challenging problems all at once. By mixing SF solution with bioglass (BG) sol, instant gelation of silk is induced, the storage modulus of the hydrogel and the compressive modulus of the aerogel are significantly enhanced. The formation of a complex of SF and tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS), either through hydrogen bonding or TEOS condensation on SF, facilitated the aggregation of SF and, on the other hand, created active sites for the condensation of TEOS and BG formation on the surface of silk nanofibrils. The resultant hybrid gels have much higher capacity for biomineralization, indicating their higher bioactivity, compared with the pristine silk gels. This organic (SF)-inorganic (BG) mutual nucleation induction and templating can be used for a general approach to produce bioactive silk materials of various formats not limited to gels and may also inspire the formation of other functional protein-BG hybrid materials.
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- Mina Bayattork
- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria 3200, Australia.
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria 3200, Australia.
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria 3200, Australia.
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria 3200, Australia.
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- Frontier Institute of Medical & Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science Shanghai 200336, P. R. China
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria 3200, Australia.
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria 3200, Australia.
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Sun L, Li S, Yang K, Wang J, Li Z, Dan N. Polycaprolactone strengthening keratin/bioactive glass composite scaffolds with double cross-linking networks for potential application in bone repair. JOURNAL OF LEATHER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.1186/s42825-021-00077-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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AbstractIn this study, we aimed at constructing polycaprolactone (PCL) reinforced keratin/bioactive glass composite scaffolds with a double cross-linking network structure for potential bone repair application. Thus, the PCL-keratin-BG composite scaffold was prepared by using keratin extracted from wool as main organic component and bioactive glass (BG) as main inorganic component, through both cross-linking systems, such as the thiol-ene click reaction between abundant sulfhydryl groups of keratin and the unsaturated double bond of 3-methacryloxy propyltrimethoxy silane (MPTS), and the amino-epoxy reaction between amino groups of keratin and the epoxy group in (3-glycidoxymethyl) methyldiethoxysilane (GPTMS) molecule, along with introduction of PCL as a reinforcing agent. The success of the thiol-ene reaction was verified by the FTIR and 1H-NMR analyses. And the structure of keratin-BG and PCL-keratin-BG composite scaffolds were studied and compared by the FTIR and XRD characterization, which indicated the successful preparation of the PCL-keratin-BG composite scaffold. In addition, the SEM observation, and contact angle and water absorption rate measurements demonstrated that the PCL-keratin-BG composite scaffold has interconnected porous structure, appropriate pore size and good hydrophilicity, which is helpful to cell adhesion, differentiation and proliferation. Importantly, compression experiments showed that, when compared with the keratin-BG composite scaffold, the PCL-keratin-BG composite scaffold increased greatly from 0.91 ± 0.06 MPa and 7.25 ± 1.7 MPa to 1.58 ± 0.21 MPa and 14.14 ± 1.95 MPa, respectively, which suggesting the strong reinforcement of polycaprolactone. In addition, the biomineralization experiment and MTT assay indicated that the PCL-keratin-BG scaffold has good mineralization ability and no-cytotoxicity, which can promote cell adhesion, proliferation and growth. Therefore, the results suggested that the PCL-keratin-BG composite scaffold has the potential as a candidate for application in bone regeneration field.
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Homaeigohar S, Li M, Boccaccini AR. Bioactive glass-based fibrous wound dressings. BURNS & TRAUMA 2022; 10:tkac038. [PMID: 36196303 PMCID: PMC9519693 DOI: 10.1093/burnst/tkac038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 07/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Since the discovery of silicate bioactive glass (BG) by Larry Hench in 1969, different classes of BGs have been researched over decades mainly for bone regeneration. More recently, validating the beneficial influence of BGs with tailored compositions on angiogenesis, immunogenicity and bacterial infection, the applicability of BGs has been extended to soft tissue repair and wound healing. Particularly, fibrous wound dressings comprising BG particle reinforced polymer nanofibers and cotton-candy-like BG fibers have been proven to be successful for wound healing applications. Such fibrous dressing materials imitate the physical structure of skin’s extracellular matrix and release biologically active ions e.g. regenerative, pro-angiogenic and antibacterial ions, e.g. borate, copper, zinc, etc., that can provoke cellular activities to regenerate the lost skin tissue and to induce new vessels formation, while keeping an anti-infection environment. In the current review, we discuss different BG fibrous materials meant for wound healing applications and cover the relevant literature in the past decade. The production methods for BG-containing fibers are explained and as fibrous wound dressing materials, their wound healing and bactericidal mechanisms, depending on the ions they release, are discussed. The present gaps in this research area are highlighted and new strategies to address them are suggested.
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- Shahin Homaeigohar
- University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering, , Dundee DD1 4HN, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Biomaterials , Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Biomaterials , Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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Kumar A, Han SS. Enhanced mechanical, biomineralization, and cellular response of nanocomposite hydrogels by bioactive glass and halloysite nanotubes for bone tissue regeneration. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 128:112236. [PMID: 34474814 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Revised: 05/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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In the present study, the synergistic effect of the bioactive glass (BG) and halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) (i.e. BG@HNT) was evaluated on physicochemical and bioactive properties of polyacrylamide/poly (vinyl alcohol) (PMPV) based nanocomposite hydrogels. Here, a double-network hydrogel composed of organic-inorganic components was successfully developed by using in-situ free-radical polymerization and freeze-thawing process. Structural analyses confirmed the successful formation of the nanocomposite hydrogels through physical and chemical interactions. Morphological analysis showed that all hydrogel scaffolds are containing highly porous 3D microstructure and pore-interconnectivity. The equilibrium swelling ratio of the hydrogels was decreased by the addition of BG or BG@HNT and thereby the lower porosity and pore-size reduced the penetration of media and slow down the degradation process. Enhanced biomineralization ability of PMPV/BG@HNT was observed via apatite-forming ability (Ca/P: 1.21 ± 0.14) after immersion in the simulated body fluid as well as significantly enhanced dynamic mechanical properties (compressive strength: 102.1 kPa at 45% of strain and stiffness: 3115.0 N/m at 15% of strain). Furthermore, an enhanced attachment and growth of hFOB1.19 osteoblast cells on PMPV/BG@HNT was achieved compared to PMPV or PMPV/BG hydrogels over 14 days. The PMPV/BG@HNT nanocomposite hydrogel could have a promising application in low-load bearing bone tissue regeneration.
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- Anuj Kumar
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, South Korea; Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, South Korea.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, South Korea; Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, South Korea.
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Dejob L, Toury B, Tadier S, Grémillard L, Gaillard C, Salles V. Electrospinning of in situ synthesized silica-based and calcium phosphate bioceramics for applications in bone tissue engineering: A review. Acta Biomater 2021; 123:123-153. [PMID: 33359868 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2020.12.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The field of bone tissue engineering (BTE) focuses on the repair of bone defects that are too large to be restored by the natural healing process. To that purpose, synthetic materials mimicking the natural bone extracellular matrix (ECM) are widely studied and many combinations of compositions and architectures are possible. In particular, the electrospinning process can reproduce the fibrillar structure of bone ECM by stretching a viscoelastic solution under an electrical field. With this method, nano/micrometer-sized fibres can be produced, with an adjustable chemical composition. Therefore, by shaping bioactive ceramics such as silica, bioactive glasses and calcium phosphates through electrospinning, promising properties for their use in BTE can be obtained. This review focuses on the in situ synthesis and simultaneous electrospinning of bioceramic-based fibres while the reasons for using each material are correlated with its bioactivity. Theoretical and practical considerations for the synthesis and electrospinning of these materials are developed. Finally, investigations into the in vitro and in vivo bioactivity of different systems using such inorganic fibres are exposed.
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- Léa Dejob
- Laboratoire des Multimatériaux et Interfaces, UMR CNRS 5615, Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Villeurbanne F-69622, France; Univ Lyon, INSA-Lyon, CNRS, MATEIS UMR 5510, Villeurbanne F-69621, France
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- Laboratoire des Multimatériaux et Interfaces, UMR CNRS 5615, Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Villeurbanne F-69622, France
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- Univ Lyon, INSA-Lyon, CNRS, MATEIS UMR 5510, Villeurbanne F-69621, France
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- Univ Lyon, INSA-Lyon, CNRS, MATEIS UMR 5510, Villeurbanne F-69621, France
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- Univ Lyon, INSA-Lyon, CNRS, MATEIS UMR 5510, Villeurbanne F-69621, France
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- Laboratoire des Multimatériaux et Interfaces, UMR CNRS 5615, Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Villeurbanne F-69622, France.
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Sergi R, Bellucci D, Cannillo V. A Review of Bioactive Glass/Natural Polymer Composites: State of the Art. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 13:E5560. [PMID: 33291305 PMCID: PMC7730917 DOI: 10.3390/ma13235560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Collagen, gelatin, silk fibroin, hyaluronic acid, chitosan, alginate, and cellulose are biocompatible and non-cytotoxic, being attractive natural polymers for medical devices for both soft and hard tissues. However, such natural polymers have low bioactivity and poor mechanical properties, which limit their applications. To tackle these drawbacks, collagen, gelatin, silk fibroin, hyaluronic acid, chitosan, alginate, and cellulose can be combined with bioactive glass (BG) nanoparticles and microparticles to produce composites. The incorporation of BGs improves the mechanical properties of the final system as well as its bioactivity and regenerative potential. Indeed, several studies have demonstrated that polymer/BG composites may improve angiogenesis, neo-vascularization, cells adhesion, and proliferation. This review presents the state of the art and future perspectives of collagen, gelatin, silk fibroin, hyaluronic acid, chitosan, alginate, and cellulose matrices combined with BG particles to develop composites such as scaffolds, injectable fillers, membranes, hydrogels, and coatings. Emphasis is devoted to the biological potentialities of these hybrid systems, which look rather promising toward a wide spectrum of applications.
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Enzo Ferrari, Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Via P. Vivarelli 10, 41125 Modena, Italy; (R.S.); (D.B.)
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Electrospun PCL Fiber Mats Incorporating Multi-Targeted B and Co Co-Doped Bioactive Glass Nanoparticles for Angiogenesis. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13184010. [PMID: 32927805 PMCID: PMC7557727 DOI: 10.3390/ma13184010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2020] [Revised: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Vascularization is necessary in tissue engineering to keep adequate blood supply in order to maintain the survival and growth of new tissue. The synergy of biologically active ions with multi-target activity may lead to superior angiogenesis promotion in comparison to single-target approaches but it has been rarely investigated. In this study, polycaprolactone (PCL) fiber mats embedded with B and Co co-doped bioactive glass nanoparticles (BCo.BGNs) were fabricated as a tissue regeneration scaffold designed for promoting angiogenesis. BCo.NBGs were successfully prepared with well-defined spherical shape using a sol-gel method. The PCL fiber mats embedding co-doped bioactive glass nanoparticles were fabricated by electrospinning using benign solvents. The Young’s moduli of the nanoparticle containing PCL fiber mats were similar to those of the neat fiber mats and suitable for scaffolds utilized in soft tissue repair approaches. The mats also showed non-cytotoxicity to ST-2 cells. PCL fiber mats containing BCo.BGNs with a relatively high content of B and Co promoted the secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor to a greater extent than PCL fiber mats with a relatively low B and Co contents, which demonstrates the potential of dual ion release (B and Co) from bioactive glasses to enhance angiogenesis in soft tissue engineering.
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Zhang HP, Yang B, Wang ZM, Xie C, Tang P, Bian L, Dong F, Tang Y. Porous graphene oxide/chitosan nanocomposites based on interfacial chemical interactions. Eur Polym J 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2019.07.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Pereira Rodrigues IC, Tamborlin L, Rodrigues AA, Jardini AL, Ducati Luchessi A, Maciel Filho R, Najar Lopes ÉS, Pellizzer Gabriel L. Polyurethane fibrous membranes tailored by rotary jet spinning for tissue engineering applications. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.48455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- School of Applied SciencesUniversity of Campinas Limeira São Paulo Brazil
- Institute of BiosciencesSão Paulo State University Rio Claro São Paulo Brazil
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- National Institute of Biofabrication Campinas São Paulo Brazil
- School of Chemical EngineeringUniversity of Campinas Campinas São Paulo Brazil
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- School of Applied SciencesUniversity of Campinas Limeira São Paulo Brazil
- Institute of BiosciencesSão Paulo State University Rio Claro São Paulo Brazil
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- National Institute of Biofabrication Campinas São Paulo Brazil
- School of Chemical EngineeringUniversity of Campinas Campinas São Paulo Brazil
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Aslankoohi N, Mondal D, Rizkalla AS, Mequanint K. Bone Repair and Regenerative Biomaterials: Towards Recapitulating the Microenvironment. Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:E1437. [PMID: 31480693 PMCID: PMC6780693 DOI: 10.3390/polym11091437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2019] [Revised: 08/24/2019] [Accepted: 08/25/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Biomaterials and tissue engineering scaffolds play a central role to repair bone defects. Although ceramic derivatives have been historically used to repair bone, hybrid materials have emerged as viable alternatives. The rationale for hybrid bone biomaterials is to recapitulate the native bone composition to which these materials are intended to replace. In addition to the mechanical and dimensional stability, bone repair scaffolds are needed to provide suitable microenvironments for cells. Therefore, scaffolds serve more than a mere structural template suggesting a need for better and interactive biomaterials. In this review article, we aim to provide a summary of the current materials used in bone tissue engineering. Due to the ever-increasing scientific publications on this topic, this review cannot be exhaustive; however, we attempted to provide readers with the latest advance without being redundant. Furthermore, every attempt is made to ensure that seminal works and significant research findings are included, with minimal bias. After a concise review of crystalline calcium phosphates and non-crystalline bioactive glasses, the remaining sections of the manuscript are focused on organic-inorganic hybrid materials.
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- Neda Aslankoohi
- School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada.
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada.
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada.
- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada.
- Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada.
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada.
- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada.
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Biomimetic fabrication of new bioceramics-introduced fibrous scaffolds: From physicochemical characteristics to in vitro biological properties. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 94:547-557. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.09.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2018] [Revised: 08/08/2018] [Accepted: 09/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Nouri-Felekori M, Khakbiz M, Nezafati N, Mohammadi J, Eslaminejad MB. Comparative analysis and properties evaluation of gelatin microspheres crosslinked with glutaraldehyde and 3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane as drug delivery systems for the antibiotic vancomycin. Int J Pharm 2018; 557:208-220. [PMID: 30597262 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2018.12.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2018] [Revised: 12/01/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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In the present comparative study, gelatin microspheres (GMs) were prepared by emulsification-solvent-extraction method using well-known crosslinker: glutaraldehyde (GA) and biocompatible silane-coupling agent: glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane (GPTMS). Crosslinking with GA was done by a definite and common procedure, while GPTMS crosslinking potency was investigated after 5, 10, 24, and 48 h synthesis periods and the fabrication method was adjusted in order for preparation of GMs with optimized morphological and compositional characteristics. The prepared GMs were then evaluated and compared as drug delivery systems for the antibiotic vancomycin (Vm). Morphological observations, FTIR, ninhydrin assay, swelling behavior evaluation and Hydrolytic degradation analysis proved successful modification of GMs and revealed that increasing synthesis time from 5 h to 24 h and 48 h, when using GPTMS as crosslinker, led to formation of morphologically-optimized GMs with highest crosslinking degree (∼50%) and the slowest hydrolytic degradation rate. Such GMs also exhibited most sustained release period of Vm. The antibacterial test results against gram-positive bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, were in accordance with the release profiles of Vm, as well. Together, GPTMS-crosslinked GMs with their preferable characteristics and known as biocompatible gelatin-siloxane hybrids, could act as proper drug delivery systems for the sustained release of the antibiotic vancomycin.
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- Mohammad Nouri-Felekori
- Division of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran 14395-1561, Iran
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- Division of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran 14395-1561, Iran.
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- Biomaterials Research Group, Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Department, Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC), Karaj, Iran
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- Division of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran 14395-1561, Iran
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- Department of Stem Cells and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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Luo H, Zhang Y, Li G, Tu J, Yang Z, Xiong G, Wang Z, Huang Y, Wan Y. Sacrificial template method for the synthesis of three-dimensional nanofibrous 58S bioglass scaffold and its in vitro bioactivity and cell responses. J Biomater Appl 2017; 32:265-275. [PMID: 28618977 DOI: 10.1177/0885328217715784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Three-dimensional nanofibrous scaffolds that morphologically mimic natural extracellular matrices hold great promises in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine due to their increased cell attachment and differentiation compared with block structure. In this work, for the first time, three-dimensional porous nanofibrous 58S bioglass scaffolds have been fabricated using a sacrificial template method. During the process, a natural three-dimensional nanofibrous bacterial cellulose was used as the sacrificial template on which precursor 58S glass was deposited via a sol-gel route. SEM and TEM results verify that the as-prepared 58S scaffolds can inherit the three-dimensional nanofibrous feature of bacterial cellulose. Pore structure characterizations by nitrogen adsorption-desorption and mercury intrusion porosimetry demonstrate that the 58S scaffolds are highly porous with a porosity of 75.1% and contain both mesopores (39.4 nm) and macropores (60 µm) as well as large BET surface area (127.4 m2 g-1). In vitro cell studies suggest that the 58S scaffold is bioactive and biocompatible with primary mouse osteoblast cells, suggesting that the nanofibrous structure of 58S is able to provide an appropriate environment for cellular functioning. These results strongly suggest that the three-dimensional nanofibrous 58S scaffold has great potential for application in bone tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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- Honglin Luo
- 1 School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China Jiao Tong University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.,2 School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjn, None Selected, China
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- 1 School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China Jiao Tong University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- 1 School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China Jiao Tong University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- 1 School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China Jiao Tong University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- 1 School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China Jiao Tong University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- 1 School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China Jiao Tong University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- 2 School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjn, None Selected, China
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- 2 School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjn, None Selected, China
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- 1 School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China Jiao Tong University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China.,2 School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjn, None Selected, China
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Borges FA, de Barros NR, Garms BC, Miranda MCR, Gemeinder JLP, Ribeiro-Paes JT, Silva RF, de Toledo KA, Herculano RD. Application of natural rubber latex as scaffold for osteoblast to guided bone regeneration. J Appl Polym Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/app.45321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Felipe Azevedo Borges
- Instituto de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Letras, UNESP Univ Estadual Paulista, Campus Araraquara; Rua Prof. Francisco Degni no. 55 Araraquara SP 14800-060 Brazil
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- Instituto de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Letras, UNESP Univ Estadual Paulista, Campus Araraquara; Rua Prof. Francisco Degni no. 55 Araraquara SP 14800-060 Brazil
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- Instituto de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Letras, UNESP Univ Estadual Paulista, Campus Araraquara; Rua Prof. Francisco Degni no. 55 Araraquara SP 14800-060 Brazil
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- Instituto de Química, Faculdade de Ciências e Letras, UNESP Univ Estadual Paulista, Campus Araraquara; Rua Prof. Francisco Degni no. 55 Araraquara SP 14800-060 Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Faculdade de Ciências e Letras de Assis; UNESP Univ Estadual Paulista; Campus Assis. Av. Dom Antonio no. 2100 Assis SP 19806-900 Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Faculdade de Ciências e Letras de Assis; UNESP Univ Estadual Paulista; Campus Assis. Av. Dom Antonio no. 2100 Assis SP 19806-900 Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Faculdade de Filosofia Ciêcias e Letras de Ribeirão Preto; USP Univ de São Paulo; Av. Bandeirantes no. 3900 Ribeirão Preto SP 14040-901 Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Faculdade de Ciências e Letras de Assis; UNESP Univ Estadual Paulista; Campus Assis. Av. Dom Antonio no. 2100 Assis SP 19806-900 Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioprocessos e Biotecnologia, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Araraquara; UNESP Univ Estadual Paulista, Campus Araraquara; Rodovia Araraquara Jaú, Km 01-s/n Araraquara SP 14800-903 Brazil
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De Sá KD, Figueira DR, Miguel SP, Correia TR, Silva AP, Correia IJ. 3D scaffolds coated with nanofibers displaying bactericidal activity for bone tissue applications. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2016.1236338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Kevin D. De Sá
- CICS-UBI—Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI—Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI—Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI—Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- Centro de Ciência e Tecnologia Aeroespaciais, Universidade da Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI—Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal
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Bio-inspired in situ crosslinking and mineralization of electrospun collagen scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. Biomaterials 2016; 104:323-38. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2016.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2016] [Accepted: 07/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Fabrication of nanocomposite mat through incorporating bioactive glass particles into gelatin/poly(ε-caprolactone) nanofibers by using Box–Behnken design. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2016; 67:684-693. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2016.05.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2016] [Revised: 04/20/2016] [Accepted: 05/15/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Ding Y, Li W, Müller T, Schubert DW, Boccaccini AR, Yao Q, Roether JA. Electrospun Polyhydroxybutyrate/Poly(ε-caprolactone)/58S Sol-Gel Bioactive Glass Hybrid Scaffolds with Highly Improved Osteogenic Potential for Bone Tissue Engineering. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2016; 8:17098-17108. [PMID: 27295496 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b03997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Electrospinning of biopolymer and inorganic substances is one of the efficient ways to combine various advantageous properties in one single fibrous structure with potential for tissue engineering applications. In the present study, to integrate the high stiffness of polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), the flexibility of poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and the bioactivity of 58S bioactive glass, PHB/PCL/58S sol-gel bioactive glass hybrid scaffolds were fabricated using combined electrospinning and sol-gel method. Physical features such as fiber diameter distribution, mechanical strength and Young's modulus were characterized thoroughly. FTIR analysis demonstrated the successful incorporation of 58S bioactive glass into the blend polymers, which greatly improved the hydrophilicity of PHB/PCL fibermats. The primary biological response of MG-63 osteoblast-like cells on the prepared fibrous scaffolds was evaluated, proving that the 58S glass sol containing hybrid scaffold were not only favorable to MG-63 cell adhesion but also slightly enhanced cell viability and significantly increased alkaline phosphate activity .
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- Yaping Ding
- Institute of Polymer Materials, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg , Martensstrasse 7, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Biomaterials, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg , Cauerstrasse 6, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Polymer Materials, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg , Martensstrasse 7, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Polymer Materials, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg , Martensstrasse 7, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Biomaterials, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg , Cauerstrasse 6, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Advanced Materials for Nano-Bio Applications, Wenzhou Medical University , 270 Xueyuan Xi Road, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325027, China
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- Institute of Polymer Materials, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg , Martensstrasse 7, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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Hendrikx S, Kascholke C, Flath T, Schumann D, Gressenbuch M, Schulze FP, Hacker MC, Schulz-Siegmund M. Indirect rapid prototyping of sol-gel hybrid glass scaffolds for bone regeneration - Effects of organic crosslinker valence, content and molecular weight on mechanical properties. Acta Biomater 2016; 35:318-29. [PMID: 26925964 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2016.02.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2015] [Revised: 02/15/2016] [Accepted: 02/26/2016] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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We present a series of organic/inorganic hybrid sol-gel derived glasses, made from a tetraethoxysilane-derived silica sol (100% SiO2) and oligovalent organic crosslinkers functionalized with 3-isocyanatopropyltriethoxysilane. The material was susceptible to heat sterilization. The hybrids were processed into pore-interconnected scaffolds by an indirect rapid prototyping method, described here for the first time for sol-gel glass materials. A large panel of polyethylene oxide-derived 2- to 4-armed crosslinkers of molecular weights ranging between 170 and 8000Da were incorporated and their effect on scaffold mechanical properties was investigated. By multiple linear regression, 'organic content' and the 'content of ethylene oxide units in the hybrid' were identified as the main factors that determined compressive strength and modulus, respectively. In general, 3- and 4-armed crosslinkers performed better than linear molecules. Compression tests and cell culture experiments with osteoblast-like SaOS-2 cells showed that macroporous scaffolds can be produced with compressive strengths of up to 33±2MPa and with a pore structure that allows cells to grow deep into the scaffolds and form mineral deposits. Compressive moduli between 27±7MPa and 568±98MPa were obtained depending on the hybrid composition and problems associated with the inherent brittleness of sol-gel glass materials could be overcome. SaOS-2 cells showed cytocompatibility on hybrid glass scaffolds and mineral accumulation started as early as day 7. On day 14, we also found mineral accumulation on control hybrid glass scaffolds without cells, indicating a positive effect of the hybrid glass on mineral accumulation. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE We produced a hybrid sol-gel glass material with significantly improved mechanical properties towards an application in bone regeneration and processed the material into macroporous scaffolds of controlled architecture by indirect rapid prototyping. We were able to produce macroporous materials of relevant porosity and pore size with compressive moduli, covering the range reported for cancellous bone while an even higher compressive strength was maintained. By multiple linear regression, we identified crosslinker parameters, namely organic content and the content of ethylene oxide units in the hybrids that predominantly determined the mechanics of the hybrid materials. The scaffolds proved to be cytocompatible and induced mineralization in SaOS-2 cells. This provides new insight on the critical parameters for the design of the organic components of covalent hybrid sol-gel glasses.
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- Stephan Hendrikx
- Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, Leipzig University, Eilenburger Straße 15a, Leipzig 04317, Germany.
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- Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, Leipzig University, Eilenburger Straße 15a, Leipzig 04317, Germany.
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Leipzig University of Applied Sciences, Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 134, Leipzig 04277, Germany.
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- Bubbles and Beyond GmbH, Karl-Heine Straße 99, Leipzig 04229, Germany.
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Leipzig University of Applied Sciences, Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 134, Leipzig 04277, Germany.
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- Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, Leipzig University, Eilenburger Straße 15a, Leipzig 04317, Germany.
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- Pharmaceutical Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, Leipzig University, Eilenburger Straße 15a, Leipzig 04317, Germany.
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Lao J, Dieudonné X, Fayon F, Montouillout V, Jallot E. Bioactive glass–gelatin hybrids: building scaffolds with enhanced calcium incorporation and controlled porosity for bone regeneration. J Mater Chem B 2016; 4:2486-2497. [DOI: 10.1039/c5tb02345a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Thanks to their active promotion of bone formation, bioactive glasses (BG) offer unique properties for bone regeneration, but their brittleness prevents them from being used in a wide range of applications.
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- Jonathan Lao
- Clermont Université
- Université Blaise Pascal
- CNRS/IN2P3
- Laboratoire de Physique Corpusculaire
- F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand
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- Clermont Université
- Université Blaise Pascal
- CNRS/IN2P3
- Laboratoire de Physique Corpusculaire
- F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand
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- CNRS
- CEMHTI UPR3079
- Université d’Orléans
- Orléans
- France
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- Clermont Université
- Université Blaise Pascal
- CNRS/IN2P3
- Laboratoire de Physique Corpusculaire
- F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand
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Siimon K, Mõisavald K, Siimon H, Järvekülg M. Increasing mechanical strength of electrospun gelatin nanofibers by the addition of aluminum potassium sulfate. J Appl Polym Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/app.42431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Kaido Siimon
- Institute of Physics, University of Tartu; Ravila 14c Tartu 50411 Estonia
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- Institute of Physics, University of Tartu; Ravila 14c Tartu 50411 Estonia
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- Institute of Physics, University of Tartu; Ravila 14c Tartu 50411 Estonia
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- Institute of Physics, University of Tartu; Ravila 14c Tartu 50411 Estonia
- Estonian Materials Technologies Competence Centre; Riia 181b Tartu 51014 Estonia
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Yang X, Li Z. Influence of hydroxyapatite and BMP-2 on bioactivity and bone tissue formation ability of electrospun PLLA nanofibers. J Appl Polym Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/app.42249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Xiaozhan Yang
- School of Optoelectronic Information, Chongqing University of Technology; Chongqing 400054 China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Third Military Medical University; Chongqing 400038 China
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Guo B, Lei B, Li P, Ma PX. Functionalized scaffolds to enhance tissue regeneration. Regen Biomater 2015; 2:47-57. [PMID: 25844177 PMCID: PMC4383297 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbu016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2014] [Revised: 10/18/2014] [Accepted: 10/12/2014] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Tissue engineering scaffolds play a vital role in regenerative medicine. It not only provides a temporary 3-dimensional support during tissue repair, but also regulates the cell behavior, such as cell adhesion, proliferation and differentiation. In this review, we summarize the development and trends of functional scaffolding biomaterials including electrically conducting hydrogels and nano-composites of hydroxyapatite (HA) and bioactive glasses (BGs) with various biodegradable polymers. Furthermore, the progress on the fabrication of biomimetic nanofibrous scaffolds from conducting polymers and composites of HA and BG via electrospinning, deposition and thermally induced phase separation is discussed. Moreover, bioactive molecules and surface properties of scaffolds are very important during tissue repair. Bioactive molecule-releasing scaffolds and antimicrobial surface coatings for biomedical implants and scaffolds are also reviewed.
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- Baolin Guo
- Center for Biomedical Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences, University of Michigan, 1011, North University Avenue, Room 2209, Macromolecular Science and Engineering Center, University of Michigan, and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Center for Biomedical Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences, University of Michigan, 1011, North University Avenue, Room 2209, Macromolecular Science and Engineering Center, University of Michigan, and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Center for Biomedical Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences, University of Michigan, 1011, North University Avenue, Room 2209, Macromolecular Science and Engineering Center, University of Michigan, and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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- Center for Biomedical Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences, University of Michigan, 1011, North University Avenue, Room 2209, Macromolecular Science and Engineering Center, University of Michigan, and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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El-Fiqi A, Kim JH, Kim HW. Osteoinductive fibrous scaffolds of biopolymer/mesoporous bioactive glass nanocarriers with excellent bioactivity and long-term delivery of osteogenic drug. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2015; 7:1140-1152. [PMID: 25531645 DOI: 10.1021/am5077759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Designing scaffolds with bioactive composition and long-term drug delivery capacity is a promising method to improve the therapeutic efficacy in bone regeneration. Herein, electrospun fibrous scaffolds of polycaprolactone-gelatin incorporating mesoporous bioactive glass nanoparticles (mBGn) were proposed to be excellent matrix platforms for bone tissue engineering. In particular, the mBGn were loaded with osteogenic drug Dexamethasone (DEX) to elicit additional therapeutic potential. The mBGn-added fiber scaffolds demonstrated excellent properties, including improved mechanical tensile strength, elasticity, and hydrophilicity compared to pure biopolymer matrix. The scaffolds could release substantial amounts of calcium and silicate ions. The loading of DEX onto mBGn was as high as 63%, that is, 0.63 mg DEX loaded per 1 mg of mBGn, demonstrating an effective nanodepot role of the mBGn. The release of DEX from the mBGn-added fiber scaffolds was highly sustainable, profiling an almost linear release kinetics up to the test period of 28 days, after a rapid initial release of ∼30% within 24 h. The proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of stem cells derived from periodontal ligament were significantly improved by the mBGn incorporation and synergistically stimulated with DEX loading, as confirmed by both direct and indirect cultures. The effects on bone regeneration in vivo, as analyzed by microcomputed tomography and histological stains in a rat calvarium model over 6 weeks, were substantial with the mBGn incorporation and even better with DEX loading, evidencing the osteogenic effects of the drug-eluting nanocomposite fiber scaffolds in bone formation. The current scaffolds with bone-bioactive composition and drug delivery capacity may be potentially useful for bone regeneration as novel osteogenic matrices.
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- Ahmed El-Fiqi
- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University , Cheonan 330-714, South Korea
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Electrospinning of Bioinspired Polymer Scaffolds. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2015; 881:33-53. [DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-22345-2_3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Obata A, Ito S, Iwanaga N, Mizuno T, Jones JR, Kasuga T. Poly(γ-glutamic acid)–silica hybrids with fibrous structure: effect of cation and silica concentration on molecular structure, degradation rate and tensile properties. RSC Adv 2014. [DOI: 10.1039/c4ra08777a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Dieudonné X, Montouillout V, Jallot É, Fayon F, Lao J. Bioactive glass hybrids: a simple route towards the gelatin–SiO2–CaO system. Chem Commun (Camb) 2014; 50:8701-4. [DOI: 10.1039/c3cc49113g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Lin YF, Wang CS, Ko CC, Chen CH, Chang KS, Tung KL, Lee KR. Polyvinylidene fluoride/siloxane nanofibrous membranes for long-term continuous CO2 -capture with large absorption-flux enhancement. CHEMSUSCHEM 2014; 7:604-609. [PMID: 24194500 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201300578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2013] [Revised: 08/23/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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In a CO2 membrane contactor system, CO2 passes through a hydrophobic porous membrane in the gas phase to contact the amine absorbent in the liquid phase. Consequently, additional CO2 gas is absorbed by amine absorbents. This study examines highly porous polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)/siloxane nanofibrous layers that are modified with hydrophobic fluoroalkylsilane (FAS) functional groups and successfully coated onto a macroporous Al2 O3 membrane. The performance of these materials in a membrane contactor system for CO2 absorption is also investigated. Compared with pristine PVDF nanofibrous membranes, the PVDF/siloxane nanofibrous membranes exhibit greater solvent resistance and mechanical strength, making them more suitable for use in CO2 capture by the membrane contactor. The PVDF/siloxane nanofibrous layer in highly porous FAS-modified membranes can prevent the wetting of the membrane by the amine absorbent; this extends the periods of continuous CO2 absorption and results in a high CO2 absorption flux with a minimum of 500 % enhancement over that of the uncoated membranes. This study suggests the potential use of an FAS-modified PVDF/siloxane nanofibrous membrane in a membrane contactor system for CO2 absorption. The resulting hydrophobic membrane contactor also demonstrates the potential for large-scale CO2 absorption during post-combustion processes in power plants.
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- Yi-Feng Lin
- Department of Chemical Engineering, R&D Center for Membrane Technology, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chungli, 32023, Taiwan (R.O.C), Fax: (+886) 3-2654199.
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Connell LS, Romer F, Suárez M, Valliant EM, Zhang Z, Lee PD, Smith ME, Hanna JV, Jones JR. Chemical characterisation and fabrication of chitosan–silica hybrid scaffolds with 3-glycidoxypropyl trimethoxysilane. J Mater Chem B 2014; 2:668-680. [DOI: 10.1039/c3tb21507e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Gualandi C, Celli A, Zucchelli A, Focarete ML. Nanohybrid Materials by Electrospinning. ORGANIC-INORGANIC HYBRID NANOMATERIALS 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/12_2014_281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Allo BA, Lin S, Mequanint K, Rizkalla AS. Role of bioactive 3D hybrid fibrous scaffolds on mechanical behavior and spatiotemporal osteoblast gene expression. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2013; 5:7574-7583. [PMID: 23826710 DOI: 10.1021/am401861w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Three-dimensional (3D) bioactive organic-inorganic (O/I) hybrid fibrous scaffolds are attractive extracellular matrix (ECM) surrogates for bone tissue engineering. With the aim of regulating osteoblast gene expression in 3D, a new class of hybrid fibrous scaffolds with two distinct fiber diameters (260 and 600 nm) and excellent physico-mechanical properties were fabricated from tertiary (SiO2-CaO-P2O5) bioactive glass (BG) and poly (ε-caprolactone) (PCL) by in situ sol-gel and electrospinning process. The PCL/BG hybrid fibrous scaffolds exhibited accelerated wetting properties, enhanced pore sizes and porosity, and superior mechanical properties that were dependent on fiber diameter. Contrary to control PCL fibrous scaffolds that were devoid of bonelike apatite particles, incubating PCL/BG hybrid fibrous scaffolds in simulated body fluid (SBF) revealed bonelike apatite deposition. Osteoblast cells cultured on PCL/BG hybrid fibrous scaffolds spread with multiple attachments and actively proliferated suggesting that the low temperature in situ sol-gel and electrospinning process did not have a detrimental effect. Targeted bone-associated gene expressions by rat calvarial osteoblasts seeded on these hybrid scaffolds demonstrated remarkable spatiotemporal gene activation. Transcriptional-level gene expressions for alkaline phosphatase (ALP), osteopontin (OPN), bone sialoprotein (BSP), and osteocalcin (OCN) were significantly higher on the hybrid fibrous scaffolds (p < 0.001) that were largely dependent on fiber diameter compared. Taken together, our results suggest that PCL/BG fibrous scaffolds may accelerate bone formation by providing a favorable microenvironment.
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- Bedilu A Allo
- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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