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Wei J, Chen X, Xu Y, Shi L, Zhang M, Nie M, Liu X. Significance and considerations of establishing standardized critical values for critical size defects in animal models of bone tissue regeneration. Heliyon 2024; 10:e33768. [PMID: 39071581 PMCID: PMC11283167 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33768] [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: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024] Open
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Establishing animal models with critical size defects (CSDs) is critical for conducting experimental investigations engineering of bone tissue regeneration. Currently, a standardised protocol for establishing an animal CSDs model has not been developed. Furthermore, a consensus has not been reached regarding the critical values of CSDs. Successful establishment of animal models for CSDs is a complex process that requires researchers to meticulously consider a variety of factors such as age, species, bone defect size and anatomic location. The specific numerical values for CSDs in small animal models vary, and a clear definition of the critical value for large animal CSDs models in the literature is still lacking. This review consolidates the advancements in critical bone defects animal models by outlining the research landscape across variables, including animal species, age groups, bone defect sites, and sizes, to offer valuable guidance and a theoretical framework for the establishment of pertinent experimental animal models.
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- Jian Wei
- Department of Periodontics & Oral Mucosal Diseases, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Institute of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Oral Medical Technology, Sichuan College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mianyang, 621000, China
- Department of Orthodontics, Mianyang Stomatological Hospital, Mianyang, 621000, China
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- Department of Periodontics & Oral Mucosal Diseases, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Institute of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Periodontics & Oral Mucosal Diseases, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Institute of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Periodontics & Oral Mucosal Diseases, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Institute of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Periodontics & Oral Mucosal Diseases, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Institute of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Luzhou, 646000, China
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- Department of Basic Medicine of Stomatology, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Institute of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, 646000, China
- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Luzhou, 646000, China
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Shibahara K, Hayashi K, Nakashima Y, Ishikawa K. Effects of Channels and Micropores in Honeycomb Scaffolds on the Reconstruction of Segmental Bone Defects. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:825831. [PMID: 35372306 PMCID: PMC8971796 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.825831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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The reconstruction of critical-sized segmental bone defects is a key challenge in orthopedics because of its intractability despite technological advancements. To overcome this challenge, scaffolds that promote rapid bone ingrowth and subsequent bone replacement are necessary. In this study, we fabricated three types of carbonate apatite honeycomb (HC) scaffolds with uniaxial channels bridging the stumps of a host bone. These HC scaffolds possessed different channel and micropore volumes. The HC scaffolds were implanted into the defects of rabbit ulnar shafts to evaluate the effects of channels and micropores on bone reconstruction. Four weeks postoperatively, the HC scaffolds with a larger channel volume promoted bone ingrowth compared to that with a larger micropore volume. In contrast, 12 weeks postoperatively, the HC scaffolds with a larger volume of the micropores rather than the channels promoted the scaffold resorption by osteoclasts and bone formation. Thus, the channels affected bone ingrowth in the early stage, and micropores affected scaffold resorption and bone formation in the middle stage. Furthermore, 12 weeks postoperatively, the HC scaffolds with large volumes of both channels and micropores formed a significantly larger amount of new bone than that attained using HC scaffolds with either large volume of channels or micropores, thereby bridging the host bone stumps. The findings of this study provide guidance for designing the pore structure of scaffolds.
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- Keigo Shibahara
- Department of Biomaterials Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Biomaterials Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Biomaterials Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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Elsheikh M, Kishida R, Hayashi K, Tsuchiya A, Shimabukuro M, Ishikawa K. Effects of Pore Interconnectivity on Bone Regeneration in Carbonate Apatite Blocks. Regen Biomater 2022; 9:rbac010. [PMID: 35449826 PMCID: PMC9017375 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbac010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Revised: 01/24/2022] [Accepted: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Porous architecture in bone substitutes, notably the interconnectivity of pores, is a critical factor for bone ingrowth. However, controlling the pore interconnectivity while maintaining the microarchitecture has not yet been achieved using conventional methods, such as sintering. Herein, we fabricated a porous block using the crystal growth of calcium sulfate dihydrate, and controlled the pore interconnectivity by limiting the region of crystal growth. The calcium sulfate dihydrate blocks were transformed to bone apatite, carbonate apatite (CO3Ap) through dissolution–precipitation reactions. Thus, CO3Ap blocks with 15% and 30% interconnected pore volumes were obtained while maintaining the microarchitecture: they were designated as CO3Ap-15 and CO3Ap-30, respectively. At 4 weeks after implantation in a rabbit femur defect, new bone formed throughout CO3Ap-30, whereas little bone was formed in the center region of CO3Ap-15. At 12 weeks after implantation, a large portion of CO3Ap-30 was replaced with new bone and the boundary with the host bone became blurred. In contrast, CO3Ap-15 remained in the defect and the boundary with the host bone was still clear. Thus, the interconnected pores promote bone ingrowth, followed by replacement of the material with new bone. These findings provide a useful guide for designing bone substitutes for rapid bone regeneration. ![]()
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- Maab Elsheikh
- Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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Hayashi K, Shimabukuro M, Ishikawa K. Antibacterial Honeycomb Scaffolds for Achieving Infection Prevention and Bone Regeneration. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:3762-3772. [PMID: 35020349 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c20204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Surgical site infection (SSI) is a severe complication associated with orthopedic bone reconstruction. For both infection prevention and bone regeneration, the framework surface of osteoconductive and bioresorbable scaffolds must be locally modified by minimum antibacterial substances, without sacrificing the osteoconductivity of the scaffold framework. In this study, we fabricated antibacterial honeycomb scaffolds by replacing carbonate apatite, which is the main component of the scaffold, with silver phosphate locally on the scaffold surface via dissolution-precipitation reactions. When the silver content was 9.9 × 10-4 wt %, the honeycomb scaffolds showed antibacterial activity without cytotoxicity and allowed cell proliferation, differentiation, and mineralization. Furthermore, the antibacterial honeycomb scaffolds perfectly prevented bacterial infection in vivo in the presence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, formed new bone at 2 weeks after surgery, and were gradually replaced with a new bone. Thus, the antibacterial honeycomb scaffolds achieved both infection prevention and bone regeneration. In contrast, severe infection symptoms, including abscess formation, osteolytic lesions, and inflammation, occurred 2 weeks after surgery when honeycomb scaffolds without silver phosphate modification were implanted. Nevertheless, the unmodified honeycomb scaffolds eliminated bacteria and necrotic bone through their scaffold channels, resulting in symptom improvement and bone formation. These results suggest that the honeycomb structure is inherently effective in hindering bacterial growth. This novel insight may contribute to the development of antibacterial scaffolds. Moreover, our modification method is useful for providing antibacterial activity to various biomaterials.
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- Koichiro Hayashi
- Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812-8582, Japan
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Shibahara K, Hayashi K, Nakashima Y, Ishikawa K. Honeycomb Scaffold-Guided Bone Reconstruction of Critical-Sized Defects in Rabbit Ulnar Shafts. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2021; 4:6821-6831. [PMID: 35006982 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.1c00533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Reconstruction of critical-sized defects (CSDs) in bone shafts remains a major challenge in orthopedics. Honeycomb (HC) scaffolds are considered promising as their uniaxial channels bridge the amputation stumps of bones and promote the ingrowth of bone and blood vessels (BV) into the scaffolds. In this study, the ability of the HC scaffolds, composed of the bone mineral or carbonate apatite (CAp), was evaluated by reconstructing 10, 15, and 20 mm segmental defects in the rabbit ulnar shaft. Radiographic and μ-computed tomography evaluations showed that bony calluses were formed around the scaffolds at 4 weeks post-surgery in all defects, whereas no callus bridged in the ulna without scaffolds. At 12 weeks post-surgery, the scaffolds were connected to the host bone in 10 and 15 mm defects, while a slight gap remained between the scaffold and host bone in the 20 mm defect. New bone formation and scaffold resorption progressed over 12 weeks. Histological evaluations showed that mature bones (MB) and BV were already formed at the edges of the scaffolds at 4 weeks post-surgery in 10, 15, and 20 mm defects. In the central region of the scaffold, in the 10 mm defect, MB and BV were formed at 4 weeks post-surgery. In the 15 mm defect, although BV were formed, a few MB were formed. It is concluded that CAp HC scaffolds have good potential value for the reconstruction of CSDs.
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Affiliation(s)
- Keigo Shibahara
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan.,Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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