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Yang X, Sun Z, Hu Y, Mi C. Multi-parameter design of triply periodic minimal surface scaffolds: from geometry optimization to biomechanical simulation. Biomed Mater 2024; 19:055005. [PMID: 38917813 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ad5ba8] [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: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
Abstract
This study introduces a multi-parameter design methodology to create triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) scaffolds with predefined geometric characteristics. The level-set constant and unit cell lengths are systematically correlated with targeted porosity and minimum pore sizes. Network and sheet scaffolds featuring diamond, gyroid, and primitive level-set structures are generated. Three radially graded schemes are applied to each of the six scaffold type, accommodating radial variations in porosity and pore sizes. Computer simulations are conducted to assess the biomechanical performance of 18 scaffold models. Results disclose that diamond and gyroid scaffolds exhibit more expansive design ranges than primitive counterparts. While primitive scaffolds display the highest Young's modulus and permeability, their lower yield strength and mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) adhesion render them unsuitable for bone scaffolds. Gyroid scaffolds demonstrate superior mechanical and permeability performances, albeit with slightly lower MSC adhesion than diamond scaffolds. Sheet scaffolds, characterized by more uniform material distribution, exhibit superior mechanical performance in various directions, despite slightly lower permeability. The higher specific surface area of sheet scaffolds contributes to elevated MSC adhesion. The stimulus factor analysis also revealed the superior differentiation potential of sheet scaffolds over network ones. The diamond sheet type demonstrated the optimal differentiation. Introducing radial gradations enhances axial mechanical performance at the expense of radial mechanical performance. Radially decreasing porosity displays the highest permeability, MSC adhesion, and differentiation capability, aligning with the structural characteristics of human bones. This study underscores the crucial need to balance diverse biomechanical properties of TPMS scaffolds for bone tissue engineering.
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- Xiaoshuai Yang
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Mechanical Analysis for Infrastructure and Advanced Equipment, School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210096, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Mechanical Analysis for Infrastructure and Advanced Equipment, School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210096, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Yangzhou Hospital of TCM, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225127, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Mechanical Analysis for Infrastructure and Advanced Equipment, School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210096, People's Republic of China
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Zhang Y, He SY, Wang P, Gu J, Jiang Q, Liu M, Wen C. Impacts of permeability and effective diffusivity of porous scaffolds on bone ingrowth: In silico and in vivo analyses. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 161:213901. [PMID: 38776602 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.213901] [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: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 05/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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The permeability and the effective diffusivity of a porous scaffold are critical in the bone-ingrowth process. However, design guidelines for porous structures are still lacking due to inadequate understanding of the complex physiological processes involved. In this study, a model integrating the fundamental biological processes of bone regeneration was constructed to investigate the roles of permeability and effective diffusivity in regulating bone deposition in scaffolds. The in silico analysis results were confirmed in vivo by examining bone depositions in three diamond lattice scaffolds manufactured using selective laser melting. The findings show that the scaffolds with better permeability and effective diffusivity had deeper bone ingrowth and greater bone volume. Compared to permeability, effective diffusivity exhibited greater sensitivity to the orientation of porous structures, and bone ingrowth was deeper in the directions with higher effective diffusivity in spite of identical pore size. A 4.8-fold increase in permeability and a 1.6-fold increase in effective diffusivity by changing the porous structure led to a 1.5-fold increase in newly formed bone. The effective diffusivity of the porous scaffold affects the distribution of osteogenic growth factor, which in turn impacts cell migration and bone deposition through chemotaxis effects. Therefore, effective diffusivity may be a more suitable indicator for porous scaffolds because our study shows changes in this parameter determine changes in bone distribution and bone volume.
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- Yun Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, School of Biological Science & Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, School of Biological Science & Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Division of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital affiliated to Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China; Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for 3D Bioprinting, Nanjing, China; Institute of Medical 3D Printing, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China
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- Jiangsu Institute of Metrology, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Division of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Drum Tower Hospital affiliated to Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing, China; Jiangsu Engineering Research Center for 3D Bioprinting, Nanjing, China; Institute of Medical 3D Printing, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
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- Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd, Shenzhen, China; Wuhan Mindray Scientific Co., Ltd, Wuhan, China
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- School of Aerospace Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3001, Australia
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Huo M, He S, Zhang Y, Liu Q, Liu M, Zhou G, Zhou P, Lu J. Mechano-driven intervertebral bone bridging via oriented mechanical stimulus in a twist metamaterial cage: An in silico study. Comput Biol Med 2024; 171:108149. [PMID: 38401455 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2024.108149] [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: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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Stiffer cages provide sufficient mechanical support but fail to promote bone ingrowth due to stress shielding. It remains challenging for fusion cage to satisfy both bone bridging and mechanical stability. Here we designed a fusion cage based on twist metamaterial for improved bone ingrowth, and proved its superiority to the conventional diagonal-based cage in silico. The fusion process was numerically reproduced via an injury-induced osteogenesis model and the mechano-driven bone remodeling algorithm, and the outcomes fusion effects were evaluated by the morphological features of the newly-formed bone and the biomechanical behaviors of the bone-cage composite. The twist-based cages exhibited oriented bone formation in the depth direction, in comparison to the diagonal-based cages. The axial stiffness of the bone-cage composites with twist-based cages was notably higher than that with diagonal-based cages; meanwhile, the ranges of motion of the twist-based fusion segment were lower. It was concluded that the twist metamaterial cages led to oriented bone ingrowth, superior mechanical stability of the bone-cage composite, and less detrimental impacts on the adjacent bones. More generally, metamaterials with a tunable displacement mode of struts might provide more design freedom in implant designs to offer customized mechanical stimulus for osseointegration.
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- Mengke Huo
- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, School of Biological Science & Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China; Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; CityU-Shenzhen Futian Research Institute, Shenzhen, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, School of Biological Science & Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, School of Biological Science & Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China; Biomechanics Section, Department of Mechanical Engineering, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, School of Biological Science & Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd, Shenzhen, China; Wuhan Mindray Scientific Co., Ltd, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, School of Biological Science & Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Digital Medical Engineering, School of Biological Science & Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; CityU-Shenzhen Futian Research Institute, Shenzhen, China; Centre for Advanced Structural Materials, City University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Research Institute, Greater Bay Joint Division, Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Shenzhen, China
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Chen H, Liu Y, Lu Y, Zhang A, Yang W, Han Q, Wang J. Bamboo-Inspired Porous Scaffolds for Advanced Orthopedic Implants: Design, Mechanical Properties, and Fluid Characteristics. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:1173-1189. [PMID: 38232356 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c01690] [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] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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In orthopedic implant development, incorporating a porous structure into implants can reduce the elastic modulus to prevent stress shielding but may compromise yield strength, risking prosthesis fracture. Bamboo's natural structure, with its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, serves as inspiration. This study explores biomimicry using bamboo-inspired porous scaffolds (BISs) resembling cortical bone, assessing their mechanical properties and fluid characteristics. The BIS consists of two 2D units controlled by structural parameters α and β. The mechanical properties, failure mechanisms, energy absorption, and predictive performance are investigated. BIS exhibits mechanical properties equivalent to those of natural bone. Specifically, α at 4/3 and β at 2/3 yield superior mechanical properties, and the destruction mechanism occurs layer by layer. Besides, the Gibson-Ashby models with different parameters are established to predict mechanical properties. Fluid dynamics analysis reveals two high-flow channels in BISs, enhancing nutrient delivery through high-flow channels and promoting cell adhesion and proliferation in low-flow regions. For wall shear stress below 30 mPa (ideal for cell growth), α at 4/3 achieves the highest percentage (99.04%), and β at 2/3 achieves 98.46%. Permeability in all structural parameters surpasses that of human bone. Enhanced performance of orthopedic implants through a bionic approach that enables the creation of pore structures suitable for implants.
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- Hao Chen
- Department of Orthopedics, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province 130000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province 130000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province 130022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province 130000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province 130000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province 130000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province 130000, China
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Sakisaka Y, Ishihata H, Maruyama K, Nemoto E, Chiba S, Nagamine M, Hasegawa H, Hatsuzawa T, Yamada S. Serial Cultivation of an MSC-Like Cell Line with Enzyme-Free Passaging Using a Microporous Titanium Scaffold. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:1165. [PMID: 36770173 PMCID: PMC9919603 DOI: 10.3390/ma16031165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In vitro studies on adherent cells require a process of passage to dissociate the cells from the culture substrate using enzymes or other chemical agents to maintain cellular activity. However, these proteolytic enzymes have a negative influence on the viability and phenotype of cells. The mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-like cell line, C3H10T1/2, adhered, migrated, and proliferated to the same extent on newly designed microporous titanium (Ti) membrane and conventional culture dish, and spontaneous transfer to another substrate without enzymatic or chemical dissociation was achieved. The present study pierced a 10 μm-thick pure Ti sheet with 25 μm square holes at 75 μm intervals to create a dense porous structure with biomimetic topography. The pathway of machined holes allowed the cells to access both sides of the membrane frequently. In a culture with Ti membranes stacked above- and below-seeded cells, cell migration between the neighboring membranes was confirmed using the through-holes of the membrane and contact between the membranes as migration routes. Furthermore, the cells on each membrane migrated onto the conventional culture vessel. Therefore, a cell culture system with enzyme-free passaging was developed.
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- Yukihiko Sakisaka
- Department of Periodontology and Endodontology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, 4-1 Seiryou-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology and Endodontology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, 4-1 Seiryou-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology and Endodontology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, 4-1 Seiryou-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8575, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology and Endodontology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, 4-1 Seiryou-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8575, Japan
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- Nagamine Manufacturing Co., Ltd., 1725-26, Kishinoue, Manno-cho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa 766-0026, Japan
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- Nagamine Manufacturing Co., Ltd., 1725-26, Kishinoue, Manno-cho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa 766-0026, Japan
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- Department of Oral Surgery and Dentistry, Fukushima Medical University, 1, Hikariga-oka, Fukushima 960-1295, Japan
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- Laboratory for Future Interdisciplinary Research of Science and Technology, Institute of Innovative Research, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 4259 Nagatsuta-cho, Midori-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 226-8503, Japan
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- Department of Periodontology and Endodontology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, 4-1 Seiryou-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8575, Japan
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Kitajima H, Hirota M, Komatsu K, Isono H, Matsuura T, Mitsudo K, Ogawa T. Ultraviolet Light Treatment of Titanium Microfiber Scaffolds Enhances Osteoblast Recruitment and Osteoconductivity in a Vertical Bone Augmentation Model: 3D UV Photofunctionalization. Cells 2022; 12:cells12010019. [PMID: 36611812 PMCID: PMC9818481 DOI: 10.3390/cells12010019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Vertical bone augmentation to create host bone prior to implant placement is one of the most challenging regenerative procedures. The objective of this study is to evaluate the capacity of a UV-photofunctionalized titanium microfiber scaffold to recruit osteoblasts, generate intra-scaffold bone, and integrate with host bone in a vertical augmentation model with unidirectional, limited blood supply. Scaffolds were fabricated by molding and sintering grade 1 commercially pure titanium microfibers (20 μm diameter) and treated with UVC light (200-280 nm wavelength) emitted from a low-pressure mercury lamp for 20 min immediately before experiments. The scaffolds had an even and dense fiber network with 87% porosity and 20-50 mm inter-fiber distance. Surface carbon reduced from 30% on untreated scaffold to 10% after UV treatment, which corresponded to hydro-repellent to superhydrophilic conversion. Vertical infiltration testing revealed that UV-treated scaffolds absorbed 4-, 14-, and 15-times more blood, water, and glycerol than untreated scaffolds, respectively. In vitro, four-times more osteoblasts attached to UV-treated scaffolds than untreated scaffolds three hours after seeding. On day 2, there were 70% more osteoblasts on UV-treated scaffolds. Fluorescent microscopy visualized confluent osteoblasts on UV-treated microfibers two days after seeding but sparse and separated cells on untreated microfibers. Alkaline phosphatase activity and osteocalcin gene expression were significantly greater in osteoblasts grown on UV-treated microfiber scaffolds. In an in vivo model of vertical augmentation on rat femoral cortical bone, the interfacial strength between innate cortical bone and UV-treated microfiber scaffold after two weeks of healing was double that observed between bone and untreated scaffold. Morphological and chemical analysis confirmed seamless integration of the innate cortical and regenerated bone within microfiber networks for UV-treated scaffolds. These results indicate synergy between titanium microfiber scaffolds and UV photofunctionalization to provide a novel and effective strategy for vertical bone augmentation.
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- Hiroaki Kitajima
- Division of Regenerative and Reconstructive Sciences and Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1668, USA
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-9 Fuku-ura, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama 236-0004, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Division of Regenerative and Reconstructive Sciences and Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1668, USA
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Orthodontics, Yokohama City University Medical Center, 4-57 Urafune-cho, Minami-ku, Yokohama 236-0004, Kanagawa, Japan
- Correspondence: ; Tel./Fax: +81-45-785-8438
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- Division of Regenerative and Reconstructive Sciences and Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1668, USA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-9 Fuku-ura, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama 236-0004, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Division of Regenerative and Reconstructive Sciences and Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1668, USA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-9 Fuku-ura, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama 236-0004, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Division of Regenerative and Reconstructive Sciences and Weintraub Center for Reconstructive Biotechnology, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1668, USA
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Guo Y, Li P, Wang Z, Zhang P, Wu X. Sustained Delivery of Methylsulfonylmethane from Biodegradable Scaffolds Enhances Efficient Bone Regeneration. Int J Nanomedicine 2022; 17:4829-4842. [PMID: 36246935 PMCID: PMC9558569 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s377036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Introduction As a popular dietary supplement containing sulfur compound, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) has been widely used as an alternative oral medicine to relieve joint pain, reduce inflammation and promote collagen protein synthesis. However, it is rarely used in developing bioactive scaffolds in bone tissue engineering. Methods Three-dimensional (3D) hydroxyapatite/poly (lactide-co-glycolide) (HA/PLGA) porous scaffolds with different doping levels of MSM were prepared using the phase separation method. MSM loading efficiency, in vitro drug release as well as the biological activity of MSM-loaded scaffolds were investigated by incubating mouse pre-osteoblasts (MC3T3-E1) in the uniform and interconnected porous scaffolds. Results Sustained release of MSM from the scaffolds was observed, and the total MSM release from 1% and 10% MSM/HA/PLGA scaffolds within 16 days was up to 64.9% and 68.2%, respectively. Cell viability, proliferation, and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity were significantly promoted by incorporating 0.1% of MSM in the scaffolds. In vivo bone formation ability was significantly enhanced for 1% MSM/HA/PLGA scaffolds indicated by the repair of rabbit radius defects which might be affected by a stimulated release of MSM by enzyme systems in vivo. Discussion Finding from this study revealed that the incorporation of MSM would be effective in improving the osteogenesis activity of the HA/PLGA porous scaffolds.
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- Yueming Guo
- Department of Orthopaedics, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foshan, 528000, People’s Republic of China
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- Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, 221009, People’s Republic of China,Graduate School of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, 233030, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, People’s Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, People’s Republic of China
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- Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou, 221009, People’s Republic of China,Correspondence: Xiaodong Wu; Peibiao Zhang, Email ;
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