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Pereira P, Neto AS, Rodrigues AS, Barros I, Miranda C, Ramalho-Santos J, Pereira de Almeida L, Ferreira JMF, Coelho JFJ, Fonseca AC. In Vitro Evaluation of Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Scaffolds Derived from Cuttlefish Bone Coated with Poly(ester urea) for Bone Tissue Regeneration. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15102256. [PMID: 37242831 DOI: 10.3390/polym15102256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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This study investigates the osteogenic differentiation of umbilical-cord-derived human mesenchymal stromal cells (hUC-MSCs) on biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) scaffolds derived from cuttlefish bone doped with metal ions and coated with polymers. First, the in vitro cytocompatibility of the undoped and ion-doped (Sr2+, Mg2+ and/or Zn2+) BCP scaffolds was evaluated for 72 h using Live/Dead staining and viability assays. From these tests, the most promising composition was found to be the BCP scaffold doped with strontium (Sr2+), magnesium (Mg2+) and zinc (Zn2+) (BCP-6Sr2Mg2Zn). Then, samples from the BCP-6Sr2Mg2Zn were coated with poly(ԑ-caprolactone) (PCL) or poly(ester urea) (PEU). The results showed that hUC-MSCs can differentiate into osteoblasts, and hUC-MSCs seeded on the PEU-coated scaffolds proliferated well, adhered to the scaffold surfaces, and enhanced their differentiation capabilities without negative effects on cell proliferation under in vitro conditions. Overall, these results suggest that PEU-coated scaffolds are an alternative to PCL for use in bone regeneration, providing a suitable environment to maximally induce osteogenesis.
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- Patrícia Pereira
- IPN, Instituto Pedro Nunes, Associação para a Inovação e Desenvolvimento em Ciência e Tecnologia, Rua Pedro Nunes, 3030-199 Coimbra, Portugal
- CEMMPRE, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Rua Sílvio Lima-Pólo II, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering/CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal
- CIBB-Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal
- III-Institute for Interdisciplinary Research, University of Coimbra, 3030-789 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal
- CIBB-Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal
- III-Institute for Interdisciplinary Research, University of Coimbra, 3030-789 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal
- DCV-Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra, 3000-456 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal
- CIBB-Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
- Viravector-Viral Vector for Gene Transfer Core Facility, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering/CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- IPN, Instituto Pedro Nunes, Associação para a Inovação e Desenvolvimento em Ciência e Tecnologia, Rua Pedro Nunes, 3030-199 Coimbra, Portugal
- CEMMPRE, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Rua Sílvio Lima-Pólo II, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CEMMPRE, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Rua Sílvio Lima-Pólo II, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
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Guo N, Tian J, Wang L, Sun K, Mi L, Ming H, Zhe Z, Sun F. Discussion on the possibility of multi-layer intelligent technologies to achieve the best recover of musculoskeletal injuries: Smart materials, variable structures, and intelligent therapeutic planning. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1016598. [PMID: 36246357 PMCID: PMC9561816 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1016598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Although intelligent technologies has facilitated the development of precise orthopaedic, simple internal fixation, ligament reconstruction or arthroplasty can only relieve pain of patients in short-term. To achieve the best recover of musculoskeletal injuries, three bottlenecks must be broken through, which includes scientific path planning, bioactive implants and personalized surgical channels building. As scientific surgical path can be planned and built by through AI technology, 4D printing technology can make more bioactive implants be manufactured, and variable structures can establish personalized channels precisely, it is possible to achieve satisfied and effective musculoskeletal injury recovery with the progress of multi-layer intelligent technologies (MLIT).
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- Na Guo
- Department of Computer Science and Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
- Institute of Precision Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Computer Science and Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
- Institute of Precision Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Musculoskeletal Department, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Orthopaedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Computer Science and Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
- Institute of Precision Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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Bojedla SSR, Chameettachal S, Yeleswarapu S, Nikzad M, Masood SH, Pati F. Silk fibroin microfiber-reinforced polycaprolactone composites with enhanced biodegradation and biological characteristics. J Biomed Mater Res A 2022; 110:1386-1400. [PMID: 35261161 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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There is an enormous demand for bone graft biomaterials to treat developmental and acquired bony defects arising from infections, trauma, tumor, and other conditions. Polycaprolactone (PCL) has been extensively utilized for bone tissue engineering but limited cellular interaction and tissue integration are the primary concerns. PCL-based composites with different biomaterials have been attempted to improve the mechanical and biological response. Interestingly, a few studies have tried to blend PCL with aqueous silk fibroin solution, but the structures prepared with the blend were mechanically weak due to phase mismatch. As a result, silk microparticle-based PCL composites have been prepared, but the microfibers-reinforced composites could be superior to them due to significant fiber-matrix interaction. This study aims at developing a unique composite by incorporating 100-150 μm long (aspect ratio; 8:1-5:1) silk-fibroin microfibers into the PCL matrix for superior biological and mechanical properties. Two silk variants were used, that is, Bombyx mori and a wild variant, Antheraea mylitta, reported to have cell recognizable Arginine-Glycine-Aspartic acid (RGD) sequences. A. mylitta silk fibroin microfibers were produced, and composites were made with PCL for the first time. The morphological, tensile, thermal, biodegradation, and biological properties of the composites were evaluated. Importantly, we tried to optimize the silk concentration within the composite to strike a balance among the cellular response, biodegradation, and mechanical strength of the composites. The results indicate that the PCL-silk fibroin microfiber composite could be an efficient biomaterial for bone tissue engineering.
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- Sri Sai Ramya Bojedla
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana, India
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- Department of Mechanical and Product Design Engineering, School of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Mechanical and Product Design Engineering, School of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana, India
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Nanoscience and nanotechnology in fabrication of scaffolds for tissue regeneration. INTERNATIONAL NANO LETTERS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s40089-020-00318-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Veiga A, Castro F, Rocha F, Oliveira A. Silk-based microcarriers: current developments and future perspectives. IET Nanobiotechnol 2020; 14:645-653. [PMID: 33108319 PMCID: PMC8676661 DOI: 10.1049/iet-nbt.2020.0058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Cell-seeded microcarriers (MCs) are currently one of the most promising topics in biotechnology. These systems are supportive structures for cell growth and expansion that allow efficient nutrient and gas transfer between the media and the attached cells. Silk proteins have been increasingly used for this purpose in the past few years due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability and non-toxicity. To date, several silk fibroin spherical MCs in combination with alginate, gelatin and calcium phosphates have been reported with very interesting outcomes. In addition, other silk-based three-dimensional structures such as microparticles with chitosan and collagen, as well as organoids, have been increasingly studied. In this study, the physicochemical and biological properties of these biomaterials, as well as the recent methodologies for their processing and for cell culture, are discussed. The potential biomedical applications are also addressed. In addition, an analysis of the future perspectives is presented, where the potential of innovative silk-based MCs processing technologies is highlighted.
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- Anabela Veiga
- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology & Energy, Faculty of Engineering of Porto, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology & Energy, Faculty of Engineering of Porto, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
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- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology & Energy, Faculty of Engineering of Porto, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Universidade Católica Portuguesa, CBQF - Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina - Laboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal
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Miszuk JM, Hu J, Sun H. Biomimetic Nanofibrous 3D Materials for Craniofacial Bone Tissue Engineering. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2020; 3:6538-6545. [PMID: 33163910 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c00946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Repair of large bone defects using biomaterials-based strategies has been a significant challenge due to the complex characteristics required for tissue regeneration, especially in the craniofacial region. Tissue engineering strategies aimed at restoration of function face challenges in material selection, synthesis technique, and choice of bioactive factor release in combination with all aforementioned facets. Biomimetic nanofibrous (NF) scaffolds are attractive vehicles for tissue engineering due to their ability to promote endogenous bone regeneration by mimicking the shape and chemistry of natural bone extracellular matrix (ECM). To date, several techniques for generation of biomimetic NF scaffolds have been discovered, each possessing several advantages and drawbacks. This spotlight highlights two of the more popular techniques for biomimetic NF scaffold synthesis: electrospinning and thermally-induced phase separation (TIPS), covering development from inception in each technique as well as discussing the most recent innovations in each fabrication method.
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- Jacob M Miszuk
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA.,Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research, University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA.,Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research, University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA.,Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research, University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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Soulié S, Bilem I, Chevallier P, Elkoun S, Robert M, Naudé N, Laroche G. Milkweed scaffold: A new candidate for bone cell growth. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2019.1626391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Simon Soulié
- Laboratoire d’Ingénierie de Surface, Centre de Recherche sur les Matériaux Avancés, Département de génie des mines, de la métallurgie et des matériaux, Université Laval, Québec, Québec, Canada
- Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec, Hôpital St François d’Assise, Québec, Québec, Canada
- LAPLACE, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, INPT, UPS, Toulouse, France
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- Laboratoire d’Ingénierie de Surface, Centre de Recherche sur les Matériaux Avancés, Département de génie des mines, de la métallurgie et des matériaux, Université Laval, Québec, Québec, Canada
- Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec, Hôpital St François d’Assise, Québec, Québec, Canada
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- Laboratoire d’Ingénierie de Surface, Centre de Recherche sur les Matériaux Avancés, Département de génie des mines, de la métallurgie et des matériaux, Université Laval, Québec, Québec, Canada
- Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec, Hôpital St François d’Assise, Québec, Québec, Canada
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- Carrefour d’innovations en technologies Écologiques (CITÉ), Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Carrefour d’innovations en technologies Écologiques (CITÉ), Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Laboratoire d’Ingénierie de Surface, Centre de Recherche sur les Matériaux Avancés, Département de génie des mines, de la métallurgie et des matériaux, Université Laval, Québec, Québec, Canada
- LAPLACE, Université de Toulouse, CNRS, INPT, UPS, Toulouse, France
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- Laboratoire d’Ingénierie de Surface, Centre de Recherche sur les Matériaux Avancés, Département de génie des mines, de la métallurgie et des matériaux, Université Laval, Québec, Québec, Canada
- Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec, Hôpital St François d’Assise, Québec, Québec, Canada
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Nie L, Deng Y, Li P, Hou R, Shavandi A, Yang S. Hydroxyethyl Chitosan-Reinforced Polyvinyl Alcohol/Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Hydrogels for Bone Regeneration. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:10948-10957. [PMID: 32455215 PMCID: PMC7241017 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c00727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2020] [Accepted: 04/24/2020] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Fabrication of reinforced scaffolds for bone regeneration remains a significant challenge. The weak mechanical properties of the chitosan (CS)-based composite scaffold hindered its further application in clinic. Here, to obtain hydroxyethyl CS (HECS), some hydrogen bonds of CS were replaced by hydroxyethyl groups. Then, HECS-reinforced polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) nanoparticle hydrogel was fabricated via cycled freeze-thawing followed by an in vitro biomineralization treatment using a cell culture medium. The synthesized hydrogel had an interconnected porous structure with a uniform pore distribution. Compared to the CS/PVA/BCP hydrogel, the HECS/PVA/BCP hydrogels showed a thicker pore wall and had a compressive strength of up to 5-7 MPa. The biomineralized hydrogel possessed a better compressive strength and cytocompatibility compared to the untreated hydrogel, confirmed by CCK-8 analysis and fluorescence images. The modification of CS with hydroxyethyl groups and in vitro biomineralization were sufficient to improve the mechanical properties of the scaffold, and the HECS-reinforced PVA/BCP hydrogel was promising for bone tissue engineering applications.
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- Lei Nie
- College
of Life Sciences, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, Member of Flanders Make, KU Leuven (Catholic University of Leuven), Leuven 3001, Belgium
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- College
of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, P. R. China
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- College
of Life Sciences, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
- Key
Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics of the Ministry of Education, College
of Life Science & Technology, Huazhong
University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Medical
School of Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, P. R. China
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- BioMatter
Unit—École Polytechnique de Bruxelles, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Avenue F.D. Roosevelt, 50-CP 165/61, Brussels 1050, Belgium
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, Member of Flanders Make, KU Leuven (Catholic University of Leuven), Leuven 3001, Belgium
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Ninago MD, Ciolino AE, Villar MA. Improvement in poly(ε-caprolactone) bio-activity. Structural characterization and in vitro assessment. INT J POLYM MATER PO 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2018.1552864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Mario D. Ninago
- Facultad de Ciencias Aplicadas a la Industria (FCAI), Universidad Nacional de Cuyo (UNCuyo), San Rafael, Argentina
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, (CONICET), Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Planta Piloto de Ingeniería Química (PLAPIQUI), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Bahía Blanca, Argentina
- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Universidad Nacional del Sur (UNS), Bahía Blanca, Argentina
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- Planta Piloto de Ingeniería Química (PLAPIQUI), Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET), Bahía Blanca, Argentina
- Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Universidad Nacional del Sur (UNS), Bahía Blanca, Argentina
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Balali S, Davachi SM, Sahraeian R, Shiroud Heidari B, Seyfi J, Hejazi I. Preparation and Characterization of Composite Blends Based on Polylactic Acid/Polycaprolactone and Silk. Biomacromolecules 2018; 19:4358-4369. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.8b01254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Shiva Balali
- Department of Chemical and Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemical and Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
- Soft Tissue Engineering Research Center, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Institute, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Composites Department, Faculty of Processing, Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, P.O. Box 14975/112, Tehran, Iran
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- Applied Science Nano Research Group, ASNARKA, Tehran, Iran
- Vascular Engineering Laboratory, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, QEII Medical Centre, Nedlands and Centre for Medical Research, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
- School of Engineering, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Shahrood Branch, Islamic Azad University, P.O. Box 36155-163, Shahrood, Iran
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- Applied Science Nano Research Group, ASNARKA, Tehran, Iran
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Turnbull G, Clarke J, Picard F, Riches P, Jia L, Han F, Li B, Shu W. 3D bioactive composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. Bioact Mater 2018; 3:278-314. [PMID: 29744467 PMCID: PMC5935790 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2017.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 584] [Impact Index Per Article: 97.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2017] [Revised: 10/31/2017] [Accepted: 10/31/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Bone is the second most commonly transplanted tissue worldwide, with over four million operations using bone grafts or bone substitute materials annually to treat bone defects. However, significant limitations affect current treatment options and clinical demand for bone grafts continues to rise due to conditions such as trauma, cancer, infection and arthritis. Developing bioactive three-dimensional (3D) scaffolds to support bone regeneration has therefore become a key area of focus within bone tissue engineering (BTE). A variety of materials and manufacturing methods including 3D printing have been used to create novel alternatives to traditional bone grafts. However, individual groups of materials including polymers, ceramics and hydrogels have been unable to fully replicate the properties of bone when used alone. Favourable material properties can be combined and bioactivity improved when groups of materials are used together in composite 3D scaffolds. This review will therefore consider the ideal properties of bioactive composite 3D scaffolds and examine recent use of polymers, hydrogels, metals, ceramics and bio-glasses in BTE. Scaffold fabrication methodology, mechanical performance, biocompatibility, bioactivity, and potential clinical translations will be discussed.
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- Gareth Turnbull
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wolfson Building, University of Strathclyde, 106 Rottenrow, Glasgow, G4 0NW, United Kingdom
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Agamemnon St, Clydebank, G81 4DY, United Kingdom
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Agamemnon St, Clydebank, G81 4DY, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wolfson Building, University of Strathclyde, 106 Rottenrow, Glasgow, G4 0NW, United Kingdom
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Agamemnon St, Clydebank, G81 4DY, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wolfson Building, University of Strathclyde, 106 Rottenrow, Glasgow, G4 0NW, United Kingdom
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- Orthopaedic Institute, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Orthopaedic Institute, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Orthopaedic Institute, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wolfson Building, University of Strathclyde, 106 Rottenrow, Glasgow, G4 0NW, United Kingdom
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Eftekhari H, Jahandideh A, Asghari A, Akbarzadeh A, Hesaraki S. Histopathological Evaluation of Polycaprolactone Nanocomposite Compared with Tricalcium Phosphate in Bone Healing. J Vet Res 2018; 62:385-394. [PMID: 30584621 PMCID: PMC6295997 DOI: 10.2478/jvetres-2018-0055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2018] [Accepted: 09/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION In recent years, the use of bone scaffolds as bone tissue substitutes, especially the use of such as hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate, has been very popular. Today, the use of modern engineering techniques and advances in nanotechnology have expanded the use of nanomaterials as bone scaffolds for bone tissue applications. MATERIAL AND METHODS This study was performed on 60 adult male New Zealand rabbits divided into four experimental groups: the control group without any treatment, the second group receiving hydroxyapatite, the third group treated with β-tricalcium phosphate, and the fourth group receiving nanocomposite polycaprolactone (PCL) scaffold. In a surgical procedure, a defect 6 mm in diameter was made in a hind limb femur. Four indexes were used to assess histopathology, which were union index, spongiosa index, cortex index, and bone marrow. RESULTS The results showed that nanocomposite PCL and control groups always had the respective highest and lowest values among all the groups at all time intervals. The histopathological assessment demonstrated that the quantity of newly formed lamellar bone in the nanocomposite PCL group was higher than in other groups. CONCLUSION All these data suggest that PCL had positive effects on the bone healing process, which could have great potential in tissue engineering and clinical applications.
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- Department of Clinical Science, 1477893855Tehran, Iran
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- Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), 5165665811Tabriz, Iran
- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, 5165665811Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Specialized Veterinary Sciences, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, 1477893855Tehran, Iran
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Roy T, Maity PP, Rameshbabu AP, Das B, John A, Dutta A, Ghorai SK, Chattopadhyay S, Dhara S. Core-Shell Nanofibrous Scaffold Based on Polycaprolactone-Silk Fibroin Emulsion Electrospinning for Tissue Engineering Applications. Bioengineering (Basel) 2018; 5:E68. [PMID: 30134543 PMCID: PMC6164798 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering5030068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2018] [Revised: 08/09/2018] [Accepted: 08/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The vast domain of regenerative medicine comprises complex interactions between specific cells' extracellular matrix (ECM) towards intracellular matrix formation, its secretion, and modulation of tissue as a whole. In this domain, engineering scaffold utilizing biomaterials along with cells towards formation of living tissues is of immense importance especially for bridging the existing gap of late; nanostructures are offering promising capability of mechano-biological response needed for tissue regeneration. Materials are selected for scaffold fabrication by considering both the mechanical integrity and bioactivity cues they offer. Herein, polycaprolactone (PCL) (biodegradable polyester) and 'nature's wonder' biopolymer silk fibroin (SF) are explored in judicious combinations of emulsion electrospinning rather than conventional electrospinning of polymer blends. The water in oil (W/O) emulsions' stability is found to be dependent upon the concentration of SF (aqueous phase) dispersed in the PCL solution (organic continuous phase). The spinnability of the emulsions is more dependent upon the viscosity of the solution, dominated by the molecular weight of PCL and its concentration than the conductivity. The nanofibers exhibited distinct core-shell structure with better cytocompatibility and cellular growth with the incorporation of the silk fibroin biopolymer.
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- Trina Roy
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India.
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India.
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India.
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India.
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- Centre for Biopolymer Science and Technology (CBPST), CIPET, Kochi, Kerala 683501, India.
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- Advanced Technology Development Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India.
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- Rubber Technology Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India.
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- Rubber Technology Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India.
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India.
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Li JJ, Ebied M, Xu J, Zreiqat H. Current Approaches to Bone Tissue Engineering: The Interface between Biology and Engineering. Adv Healthc Mater 2018; 7:e1701061. [PMID: 29280321 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201701061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2017] [Revised: 11/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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The successful regeneration of bone tissue to replace areas of bone loss in large defects or at load-bearing sites remains a significant clinical challenge. Over the past few decades, major progress is achieved in the field of bone tissue engineering to provide alternative therapies, particularly through approaches that are at the interface of biology and engineering. To satisfy the diverse regenerative requirements of bone tissue, the field moves toward highly integrated approaches incorporating the knowledge and techniques from multiple disciplines, and typically involves the use of biomaterials as an essential element for supporting or inducing bone regeneration. This review summarizes the types of approaches currently used in bone tissue engineering, beginning with those primarily based on biology or engineering, and moving into integrated approaches in the areas of biomaterial developments, biomimetic design, and scalable methods for treating large or load-bearing bone defects, while highlighting potential areas for collaboration and providing an outlook on future developments.
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- Jiao Jiao Li
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Unit School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering University of Sydney Sydney NSW 2006 Australia
- Raymond Purves Bone and Joint Research Laboratories Kolling Institute Northern Sydney Local Health District Sydney Medical School Northern University of Sydney St Leonards NSW 2065 Australia
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- Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study Harvard University Cambridge MA 02138 USA
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- Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study Harvard University Cambridge MA 02138 USA
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Unit School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering University of Sydney Sydney NSW 2006 Australia
- Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study Harvard University Cambridge MA 02138 USA
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Luo J, Zhang H, Zhu J, Cui X, Gao J, Wang X, Xiong J. 3-D mineralized silk fibroin/polycaprolactone composite scaffold modified with polyglutamate conjugated with BMP-2 peptide for bone tissue engineering. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2017; 163:369-378. [PMID: 29335199 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2017.12.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2017] [Revised: 11/14/2017] [Accepted: 12/22/2017] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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In the field of bone tissue engineering, an ideal three-dimensional (3-D) scaffold should not only structurally mimic the extracellular matrix (ECM) in large tissues but also mechanically support the bone healing process and provide biochemical cues to induce osteogenesis. In this study, we investigated the feasibility of functionalisation of scaffolds by coupling polyglutamate acid conjugated with BMP-2 peptide onto silk fibroin (SF)/polycaprolactone (PCL) (SF/PCL) blend nanofibers. The morphology, composition, and mineralisation, were confirmed by FE-SEM, XRD, and FT-IR spectroscopy. The FE-SEM images revealed that wet-electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds exhibited inter-connected nano/micro-pores at different levels, and a different morphology was observed on the 3-D SF/PCL scaffold after mineralisation. Furthermore, the binding property and release behaviour of the peptide were investigated on this mineralized structure, and adipose-derived stem cells were seeded on the composite scaffolds to assay their cytocompatibility and osteogenic differentiation capacities. Results suggest that the polyglutamate motif (repetitive glutamate amino acids) exhibited markedly improved binding properties to mineralized nanofibers, and the mineralized 3-D scaffolds with the conjugated with peptide enhances the mRNA expression of osteogenic genes. The sponge-like 3-D nanofibrous scaffold mechanically and biochemically mimics the regenerative process for applications in bone tissue engineering, including the regeneration of calvarial defects.
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- Jingjing Luo
- College of Materials and Textile, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China; College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- College of Materials and Textile, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- College of Materials and Textile, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- College of Materials and Textile, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- College of Materials and Textile, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- College of Materials and Textile, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China
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- College of Materials and Textile, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, PR China.
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Rh Owen G, Dard M, Larjava H. Hydoxyapatite/beta-tricalcium phosphate biphasic ceramics as regenerative material for the repair of complex bone defects. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2017; 106:2493-2512. [PMID: 29266701 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2017] [Revised: 10/27/2017] [Accepted: 10/31/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Bone is a composite material composed of collagen and calcium phosphate (CaP) mineral. The collagen gives bone its flexibility while the inorganic material gives bone its resilience. The CaP in bone is similar in composition and structure to the mineral hydroxyapatite (HA) and is bioactive, osteoinductive and osteoconductive. Therefore synthetic versions of bone apatite (BA) have been developed to address the demand for autologous bone graft substitutes. Synthetic HA (s-HA) are stiff and strong, but brittle. These lack of physical attributes limit the use of synthetic apatites in situations where no physical loading of the apatite occurs. s-HA chemical properties differ from BA and thus change the physical and mechanical properties of the material. Consequently, s-HA is more chemically stable than BA and thus its resorption rate is slower than the rate of bone regeneration. One solution to this problem is to introduce a faster resorbing CaP, such as β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP), when synthesizing the material creating a biphasic (s-HA and β-TCP) formulation of calcium phosphate (BCP). The focus of this review is to introduce the major differences between BCP and biological apatites and how material scientists have overcome the inadequacies of the synthetic counterparts. Examples of BCP performance in vitro and in vivo following structural and chemical modifications are provided as well as novel ultrastructural data. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res Part B: Appl Biomater, 106B: 2493-2512, 2018.
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- Gethin Rh Owen
- Department of Oral, Biological & Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- College of Dentistry, New York University, New York, New York
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- Department of Oral, Biological & Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver V6T 1Z3, Canada
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Bhattacharjee P, Kundu B, Naskar D, Kim HW, Maiti TK, Bhattacharya D, Kundu SC. Silk scaffolds in bone tissue engineering: An overview. Acta Biomater 2017; 63:1-17. [PMID: 28941652 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2017.09.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 173] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2017] [Revised: 08/26/2017] [Accepted: 09/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Bone tissue plays multiple roles in our day-to-day functionality. The frequency of accidental bone damage and disorder is increasing worldwide. Moreover, as the world population continues to grow, the percentage of the elderly population continues to grow, which results in an increased number of bone degenerative diseases. This increased elderly population pushes the need for artificial bone implants that specifically employ biocompatible materials. A vast body of literature is available on the use of silk in bone tissue engineering. The current work presents an overview of this literature from materials and fabrication perspective. As silk is an easy-to-process biopolymer; this allows silk-based biomaterials to be molded into diverse forms and architectures, which further affects the degradability. This makes silk-based scaffolds suitable for treating a variety of bone reconstruction and regeneration objectives. Silk surfaces offer active sites that aid the mineralization and/or bonding of bioactive molecules that facilitate bone regeneration. Silk has also been blended with a variety of polymers and minerals to enhance its advantageous properties or introduce new ones. Several successful works, both in vitro and in vivo, have been reported using silk-based scaffolds to regenerate bone tissues or other parts of the skeletal system such as cartilage and ligament. A growing trend is observed toward the use of mineralized and nanofibrous scaffolds along with the development of technology that allows to control scaffold architecture, its biodegradability and the sustained releasing property of scaffolds. Further development of silk-based scaffolds for bone tissue engineering, taking them up to and beyond the stage of human trials, is hoped to be achieved in the near future through a cross-disciplinary coalition of tissue engineers, material scientists and manufacturing engineers. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE The state-of-art of silk biomaterials in bone tissue engineering, covering their wide applications as cell scaffolding matrices to micro-nano carriers for delivering bone growth factors and therapeutic molecules to diseased or damaged sites to facilitate bone regeneration, is emphasized here. The review rationalizes that the choice of silk protein as a biomaterial is not only because of its natural polymeric nature, mechanical robustness, flexibility and wide range of cell compatibility but also because of its ability to template the growth of hydroxyapatite, the chief inorganic component of bone mineral matrix, resulting in improved osteointegration. The discussion extends to the role of inorganic ions such as Si and Ca as matrix components in combination with silk to influence bone regrowth. The effect of ions or growth factor-loaded vehicle incorporation into regenerative matrix, nanotopography is also considered.
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Sayin E, Rashid RH, Rodríguez-Cabello JC, Elsheikh A, Baran ET, Hasirci V. Human adipose derived stem cells are superior to human osteoblasts (HOB) in bone tissue engineering on a collagen-fibroin-ELR blend. Bioact Mater 2017; 2:71-81. [PMID: 29744414 PMCID: PMC5935045 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2017.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2017] [Revised: 04/10/2017] [Accepted: 04/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The ultrastructure of the bone provides a unique mechanical strength against compressive, torsional and tensional stresses. An elastin-like recombinamer (ELR) with a nucleation sequence for hydroxyapatite was incorporated into films prepared from a collagen - silk fibroin blend carrying microchannel patterns to stimulate anisotropic osteogenesis. SEM and fluorescence microscopy showed the alignment of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) and the human osteoblasts (HOBs) on the ridges and in the grooves of microchannel patterned collagen-fibroin-ELR blend films. The Young's modulus and the ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of untreated films were 0.58 ± 0.13 MPa and 0.18 ± 0.05 MPa, respectively. After 28 days of cell culture, ADSC seeded film had a Young's modulus of 1.21 ± 0.42 MPa and UTS of 0.32 ± 0.15 MPa which were about 3 fold higher than HOB seeded films. The difference in Young's modulus was statistically significant (p: 0.02). ADSCs attached, proliferated and mineralized better than the HOBs. In the light of these results, ADSCs served as a better cell source than HOBs for bone tissue engineering of collagen-fibroin-ELR based constructs used in this study. We have thus shown the enhancement in the tensile mechanical properties of the bone tissue engineered scaffolds by using ADSCs.
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- Esen Sayin
- METU, Department of Biotechnology, Ankara, Turkey.,BIOMATEN, METU Center of Excellence in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Dumlupinar Blvd No: 1, 06800 Ankara, Turkey
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- University of Liverpool, School of Engineering, L69 3GH Liverpool, UK
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- BIOFORGE, CIBER-BBN, Campus "Miguel Delibes" Edificio LUCIA, Universidad de Valladolid, Paseo Belén 19, 47011 Valladolid, Spain
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- University of Liverpool, School of Engineering, L69 3GH Liverpool, UK
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- BIOMATEN, METU Center of Excellence in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Dumlupinar Blvd No: 1, 06800 Ankara, Turkey
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- METU, Department of Biotechnology, Ankara, Turkey.,BIOMATEN, METU Center of Excellence in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Dumlupinar Blvd No: 1, 06800 Ankara, Turkey.,METU, Department of Biological Sciences, Ankara, 06800, Turkey
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Wang Z, Li P, Jiang Y, Jia Z, Tang P, Lu X, Ren F, Wang K, Yuan H. Mussel-inspired nanostructured coatings assembled using polydopamine nanoparticles and hydroxyapatite nanorods for biomedical applications. BIOSURFACE AND BIOTRIBOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bsbt.2017.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Chen WY, Yang RC, Wang HM, Zhang L, Hu K, Li CH, You R, Yin L, Guan YQ. Self-Assembled Heterojunction Carbon Nanotubes Synergizing with Photoimmobilized IGF-1 Inhibit Cellular Senescence. Adv Healthc Mater 2016; 5:2413-26. [PMID: 27385628 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201600359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2016] [Revised: 06/03/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Synthesis of artificial and functional structures for bone tissue engineering has been well recognized but the associated cell senescence issue remains much less concerned so far. In this work, surface-modified polycaprolactone-polylactic acid scaffolds using self-assembled heterojunction carbon nanotubes (sh-CNTs) combined with insulin-like growth factor-1 are synthesized and a series of structural and biological characterizations are carried out, with particular attention to cell senescence mechanism. It is revealed that the modified scaffolds can up-regulate the expressions of alkaline phosphates and bone morphogenetic proteins while down-regulate the expressions of senescence-related proteins in mesenchymal stem cells, demonstrating the highly preferred anti-senescence functionality of the sh-CNTs modified scaffolds in bone tissue engineering. Furthermore, it is also found that with sh-CNTs, scaffolds can accelerate bone healing with extremely low toxicity in vivo.
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- Wu-Ya Chen
- School of Life Science; South China Normal University; Guangzhou 510631 P. R. China
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- School of Life Science; South China Normal University; Guangzhou 510631 P. R. China
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- School of Life Science; South China Normal University; Guangzhou 510631 P. R. China
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- School of Life Science; South China Normal University; Guangzhou 510631 P. R. China
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- College of Biophotonics; South China Normal University; Guangzhou 510631 P. R. China
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- School of Life Science; South China Normal University; Guangzhou 510631 P. R. China
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- School of Life Science; South China Normal University; Guangzhou 510631 P. R. China
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- School of Life Science; South China Normal University; Guangzhou 510631 P. R. China
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- School of Life Science; South China Normal University; Guangzhou 510631 P. R. China
- College of Biophotonics; South China Normal University; Guangzhou 510631 P. R. China
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Corona-Gomez J, Chen X, Yang Q. Effect of Nanoparticle Incorporation and Surface Coating on Mechanical Properties of Bone Scaffolds: A Brief Review. J Funct Biomater 2016; 7:E18. [PMID: 27420104 PMCID: PMC5040991 DOI: 10.3390/jfb7030018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2016] [Revised: 06/27/2016] [Accepted: 07/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Mechanical properties of a scaffold play an important role in its in vivo performance in bone tissue engineering, due to the fact that implanted scaffolds are typically subjected to stress including compression, tension, torsion, and shearing. Unfortunately, not all the materials used to fabricate scaffolds are strong enough to mimic native bones. Extensive research has been conducted in order to increase scaffold strength and mechanical performance by incorporating nanoparticles and/or coatings. An incredible improvement has been achieved; and some outstanding examples are the usage of nanodiamond, hydroxyapatite, bioactive glass particles, SiO₂, MgO, and silver nanoparticles. This review paper aims to present the results, to summarize significant findings, and to give perspective for future work, which could be beneficial to future bone tissue engineering.
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- Jesus Corona-Gomez
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7H 5A9, Canada.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7H 5A9, Canada.
- Division of Biomedical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7H 5A9, Canada.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7H 5A9, Canada.
- Division of Biomedical Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7H 5A9, Canada.
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Correia TR, Figueira DR, de Sá KD, Miguel SP, Fradique RG, Mendonça AG, Correia IJ. 3D Printed scaffolds with bactericidal activity aimed for bone tissue regeneration. Int J Biol Macromol 2016; 93:1432-1445. [PMID: 27267575 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2016.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2015] [Revised: 05/30/2016] [Accepted: 06/02/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Nowadays, the incidence of bone disorders has steeply ascended and it is expected to double in the next decade, especially due to the ageing of the worldwide population. Bone defects and fractures lead to reduced patient's quality of life. Autografts, allografts and xenografts have been used to overcome different types of bone injuries, although limited availability, immune rejection or implant failure demand the development of new bone replacements. Moreover, the bacterial colonization of bone substitutes is the main cause of implant rejection. To vanquish these drawbacks, researchers from tissue engineering area are currently using computer-aided design models or medical data to produce 3D scaffolds by Rapid Prototyping (RP). Herein, Tricalcium phosphate (TCP)/Sodium Alginate (SA) scaffolds were produced using RP and subsequently functionalized with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) through two different incorporation methods. The obtained results revealed that the composite scaffolds produced by direct incorporation of AgNPs are the most suitable for being used in bone tissue regeneration since they present appropriate mechanical properties, biocompatibility and bactericidal activity.
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- Tiago R Correia
- CICS-UBI-Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI-Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI-Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI-Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI-Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI-Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal; Departamento de Química, Universidade da Beira Interior, R. Marquês d'Ávila e Bolama, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI-Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Universidade da Beira Interior, Av. Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal.
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Arahira T, Todo M. Variation of mechanical behavior of β-TCP/collagen two phase composite scaffold with mesenchymal stem cell in vitro. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2016; 61:464-474. [PMID: 27124803 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2016.04.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2016] [Revised: 04/08/2016] [Accepted: 04/11/2016] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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The primary aim of this study is to characterize the variational behavior of the compressive mechanical property of bioceramic-based scaffolds using stem cells during the cell culture period. β-Tricalcium phosphate (TCP)/collagen two phase composites and β-TCP scaffolds were fabricated using the polyurethane template technique and a subsequent freeze-drying method. Rat bone-marrow mesenchymal stem cells (rMSCs) were then cultured in these scaffolds for up to 28 days. Compression tests of the scaffolds with rMSCs were periodically conducted. Biological properties, such as the cell number, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, and gene expressions of osteogenesis, were evaluated. The microstructural change due to cell growth and the formation of extracellular matrices was examined using a field-emission scanning electron microscope. The compressive property was then correlated with the biological properties and microstructures to understand the mechanism of the variational behavior of the macroscopic mechanical property. The porous collagen structure in the β-TCP scaffold effectively improved the structural stability of the composite scaffold, whereas the β-TCP scaffold exhibited structural instability with the collapse of the porous structure when immersed in a culture medium. The β-TCP/collagen composite scaffold exhibited higher ALP activity and more active generation of osteoblastic markers than the β-TCP scaffold.
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- Takaaki Arahira
- Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Engineering Sciences, Kyushu University, Japan; Section of Bioengineering, Department of Dental Engineering, Fukuoka Dental College, 2-15-1 Tamura, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka 814-0193, Japan.
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- Research Institute for Applied Mechanics, Kyushu University, 6-1 Kasuga-koen, Fukuoka 816-8580, Japan
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Zhang C, Zhang Y, Shao H, Hu X. Hybrid Silk Fibers Dry-Spun from Regenerated Silk Fibroin/Graphene Oxide Aqueous Solutions. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2016; 8:3349-3358. [PMID: 26784289 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.5b11245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Regenerated silk fibroin (RSF)/graphene oxide (GO) hybrid silk fibers were dry-spun from a mixed dope of GO suspension and RSF aqueous solution. It was observed that the presence of GO greatly affect the viscosity of RSF solution. The RSF/GO hybrid fibers showed from FTIR result lower β-sheet content compared to that of pure RSF fibers. The result of synchrotron radiation wide-angle X-ray diffraction showed that the addition of GO confined the crystallization of silk fibroin (SF) leading to the decrease of crystallinity, smaller crystallite size, and new formation of interphase zones in the artificial silks. Synchrotron radiation small-angle X-ray scattering also proved that GO sheets in the hybrid silks and blended solutions were coated with a certain thickness of interphase zones due to the complex interaction between the two components. A low addition of GO, together with the mesophase zones formed between GO and RSF, enhanced the mechanical properties of hybrid fibers. The highest breaking stress of the hybrid fibers reached 435.5 ± 71.6 MPa, 23% improvement in comparison to that of degummed silk and 72% larger than that of pure RSF silk fiber. The hybrid RSF/GO materials with good biocompatibility and enhanced mechanical properties may have potential applications in tissue engineering, bioelectronic devices, or energy storage.
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- Chao Zhang
- State Key Laboratory for Modication of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University , Shanghai 201620, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modication of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University , Shanghai 201620, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modication of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University , Shanghai 201620, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modication of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University , Shanghai 201620, PR China
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Kim JH, Kim DK, Lee OJ, Ju HW, Lee JM, Moon BM, Park HJ, Kim DW, Lee JH, Park CH. Osteoinductive silk fibroin/titanium dioxide/hydroxyapatite hybrid scaffold for bone tissue engineering. Int J Biol Macromol 2016; 82:160-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2015.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2015] [Revised: 07/31/2015] [Accepted: 08/01/2015] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Mottaghitalab F, Hosseinkhani H, Shokrgozar MA, Mao C, Yang M, Farokhi M. Silk as a potential candidate for bone tissue engineering. J Control Release 2015; 215:112-28. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2015.07.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2015] [Revised: 07/28/2015] [Accepted: 07/29/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Zhu Y, Zhu R, Ma J, Weng Z, Wang Y, Shi X, Li Y, Yan X, Dong Z, Xu J, Tang C, Jin L. In vitro
cell proliferation evaluation of porous nano-zirconia scaffolds with different porosity for bone tissue engineering. Biomed Mater 2015; 10:055009. [DOI: 10.1088/1748-6041/10/5/055009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Li JJ, Roohani-Esfahani SI, Kim K, Kaplan DL, Zreiqat H. Silk coating on a bioactive ceramic scaffold for bone regeneration: effective enhancement of mechanical and in vitro
osteogenic properties towards load-bearing applications. J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/term.2070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Jiao Jiao Li
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Unit; School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, University of Sydney; NSW Australia
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Unit; School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, University of Sydney; NSW Australia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering; Tufts University; Medford MA USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering; Tufts University; Medford MA USA
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Unit; School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, University of Sydney; NSW Australia
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Yu X, Tang X, Gohil SV, Laurencin CT. Biomaterials for Bone Regenerative Engineering. Adv Healthc Mater 2015; 4:1268-85. [PMID: 25846250 PMCID: PMC4507442 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201400760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 215] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2014] [Revised: 02/21/2015] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Strategies for bone tissue regeneration have been continuously evolving for the last 25 years since the introduction of the "tissue engineering" concept. The convergence of the life, physical, and engineering sciences has brought in several advanced technologies available to tissue engineers and scientists. This resulted in the creation of a new multidisciplinary field termed as "regenerative engineering". In this article, the role of biomaterials in bone regenerative engineering is systematically reviewed to elucidate the new design criteria for the next generation of biomaterials for bone regenerative engineering. The exemplary design of biomaterials harnessing various materials characteristics towards successful bone defect repair and regeneration is highlighted. Particular attention is given to the attempts of incorporating advanced materials science, stem cell technologies, and developmental biology into biomaterials design to engineer and develop the next generation bone grafts.
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- Xiaohua Yu
- Institute for Regenerative Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA
- The Raymond and Beverly Sackler Center for Biomedical, Biological, Physical and Engineering Sciences, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA
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- Institute for Regenerative Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06268
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- Institute for Regenerative Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA
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- Institute for Regenerative Engineering, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA
- The Raymond and Beverly Sackler Center for Biomedical, Biological, Physical and Engineering Sciences, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06268, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06268
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Huang X, Bai S, Lu Q, Liu X, Liu S, Zhu H. Osteoinductive-nanoscaled silk/HA composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering application. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2014; 103:1402-14. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.33323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2014] [Revised: 10/05/2014] [Accepted: 11/04/2014] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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- Xiaowei Huang
- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology; Soochow University; Suzhou 215123 People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology; Soochow University; Suzhou 215123 People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology; Soochow University; Suzhou 215123 People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology; Soochow University; Suzhou 215123 People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Modern Silk & Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science and Technology; Soochow University; Suzhou 215123 People's Republic of China
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- Research Center of Materials Science; Beijing Institute of Technology; Beijing 100081 People's Republic of China
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Philippart A, Boccaccini AR, Fleck C, Schubert DW, Roether JA. Toughening and functionalization of bioactive ceramic and glass bone scaffolds by biopolymer coatings and infiltration: a review of the last 5 years. Expert Rev Med Devices 2014; 12:93-111. [PMID: 25331196 DOI: 10.1586/17434440.2015.958075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Inorganic scaffolds with high interconnected porosity based on bioactive glasses and ceramics are prime candidates for applications in bone tissue engineering. These materials however exhibit relatively low fracture strength and high brittleness. A simple and effective approach to improve the toughness is to combine the basic scaffold structure with polymer coatings or through the formation of interpenetrating polymer-bioactive ceramic microstructures. The polymeric phase can additionally serve as a carrier for growth factors and therapeutic drugs, thus adding biological functionalities. The present paper reviews the state-of-the art in the field of polymer coated and infiltrated bioactive inorganic scaffolds. Based on the notable combination of bioactivity, improved mechanical properties and drug or growth factor delivery capability, this scaffold type is a candidate for bone and osteochondral regeneration strategies. Remaining challenges for the improvement of the materials are discussed and opportunities to broaden the application potential of this scaffold type are also highlighted.
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Li JJ, Kaplan DL, Zreiqat H. Scaffold-based regeneration of skeletal tissues to meet clinical challenges. J Mater Chem B 2014; 2:7272-7306. [PMID: 32261954 DOI: 10.1039/c4tb01073f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The management and reconstruction of damaged or diseased skeletal tissues have remained a significant global healthcare challenge. The limited efficacy of conventional treatment strategies for large bone, cartilage and osteochondral defects has inspired the development of scaffold-based tissue engineering solutions, with the aim of achieving complete biological and functional restoration of the affected tissue in the presence of a supporting matrix. Nevertheless, significant regulatory hurdles have rendered the clinical translation of novel scaffold designs to be an inefficient process, mainly due to the difficulties of arriving at a simple, reproducible and effective solution that does not rely on the incorporation of cells and/or bioactive molecules. In the context of the current clinical situation and recent research advances, this review will discuss scaffold-based strategies for the regeneration of skeletal tissues, with focus on the contribution of bioactive ceramic scaffolds and silk fibroin, and combinations thereof, towards the development of clinically viable solutions.
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- Jiao Jiao Li
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Unit, School of AMME, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
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Panda NN, Biswas A, Pramanik K, Jonnalagadda S. Enhanced osteogenic potential of human mesenchymal stem cells on electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds prepared from eri-tasar silk fibroin. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2014; 103:971-82. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.33272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2014] [Revised: 07/09/2014] [Accepted: 08/06/2014] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Niladri nath Panda
- Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering; National Institute of Technology; Rourkela-769008 Odisha India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering; National Institute of Technology; Rourkela-769008 Odisha India
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- Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering; National Institute of Technology; Rourkela-769008 Odisha India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Philadelphia College of Pharmacy; USciences Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19104
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Wang Z, Wang K, Lu X, Li M, Liu H, Xie C, Meng F, Jiang O, Li C, Zhi W. BMP-2 encapsulated polysaccharide nanoparticle modified biphasic calcium phosphate scaffolds for bone tissue regeneration. J Biomed Mater Res A 2014; 103:1520-32. [PMID: 25100662 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.35282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2014] [Revised: 06/26/2014] [Accepted: 07/18/2014] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Bone morphology protein-2 (BMP-2) encapsulated chitosan/chondrotin sulfate nanoparticles (CHI/CS NPs) are developed to enhance ectopic bone formation on biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) scaffolds. BMP-2 contained CHI/CS NPs were prepared by a simple and mild polyelectrolyte complexation process. It does not involve harsh organic solvents and high temperature, and therefore retain growth factors activity. These NPs were immobilized on BCP scaffolds, and realize the sustained release of growth factors from the scaffolds. The bare BCP scaffolds, NP loaded scaffolds (BCP-NP), and NP loaded and polydopamine coated scaffolds (BCP-Dop-NP) were seeded with bone marrow stroma cells (BMSC) to evaluate the osteoinductivity of the scaffolds. BMSC culture results indicate that all scaffolds favor cell adhesion, proliferation, differentiation. Afterwards, the bare BCP, BCP-NP, and BCP-Dop-NP scaffolds were implanted into rabbits intramuscularly to evaluate the ectopic bone formation of scaffolds. In vivo results indicate that the BCP-NP and BCP-Dop-NP scaffolds enhance more ectopic bone formation than the bare BCP scaffolds. Both the in vitro and in vivo results demonstrate that BMP-2 encapsulated polysaccharide NPs are effective to improve the osteoinductivity of the scaffolds. In addition, BCP-NP scaffolds induce more bone formation than BCP-Dop-NP scaffolds. This is because BCP-NP scaffolds harness the intrinsic osteoinductivity BCP and BMP-2, whereas BCP-Dop-NP scaffolds have polydopamine coatings that inhibit the surfaces biological features of BCP scaffolds, and therefore weaken the bone formation ability of scaffolds.
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- Zhenming Wang
- Key Lab of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Arahira T, Todo M. Effects of proliferation and differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells on compressive mechanical behavior of collagen/β-TCP composite scaffold. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2014; 39:218-30. [PMID: 25146676 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2014.07.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2014] [Revised: 07/08/2014] [Accepted: 07/15/2014] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The primary aim of this study is to characterize the effects of cell culture on the compressive mechanical behavior of the collagen/β-tricalcium phosphate (TCP) composite scaffold. The composite and pure collagen scaffolds were fabricated by the solid-liquid phase separation technique and the subsequent freeze-drying method. Rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (rMSCs) were then cultured in these scaffolds up to 28 days. Compression test of the scaffolds with rMSCs were conducted periodically. Biological properties such as cell number, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, and gene expressions of osteogenetic bone markers were evaluated during cell culture. The microstructural changes in the scaffolds during cell culture were also examined using a scanning electron microscope. The compressive elastic modulus was then correlated with those of the biological properties and microstructures to understand the mechanism of variational behavior of the macroscopic elastic property. The composite scaffold exhibited higher ALP activity and more active generation of osteoblastic markers than the collagen scaffold, indicating that β-TCP can activate the differentiation of rMSCs into osteoblasts and extracellular matrix (ECM) formation such as type I collagen and the following mineralization. The variational behavior of the compressive modulus of the composite scaffold was affected by both the material degradation and the proliferation of cells and the ECM formation. In the first stage, the modulus of the composite scaffold tended to increase due to cell proliferation and the following formation of network structure. In the second stage, the modulus tended to decrease because the material degradation such as ductile deformation of collagen and decomposition of β-TCP were more effective on the property than the ECM formation. In the third stage, active calcification by formation and growth of mineralized nodules resulted in the recovery of modulus. It is concluded that the introduction of β-TCP powder into the porous collagen matrix is very effective to improve the mechanical and biological properties of collagen scaffold prepared for bone tissue engineering. Furthermore, the compressive modulus of the composite scaffold is strongly affected by the material degradation and the ECM formation by stem cells under in vitro culture condition.
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- Takaaki Arahira
- Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Engineering Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan; Currently, Fukuoka Dental College, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Research Institute for Applied Mechanics, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
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Tas AC. The use of physiological solutions or media in calcium phosphate synthesis and processing. Acta Biomater 2014; 10:1771-92. [PMID: 24389317 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2013.12.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2013] [Revised: 12/02/2013] [Accepted: 12/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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This review examined the literature to spot uses, if any, of physiological solutions/media for the in situ synthesis of calcium phosphates (CaP) under processing conditions (i.e. temperature, pH, concentration of inorganic ions present in media) mimicking those prevalent in the human hard tissue environments. There happens to be a variety of aqueous solutions or media developed for different purposes; sometimes they have been named as physiological saline, isotonic solution, cell culture solution, metastable CaP solution, supersaturated calcification solution, simulated body fluid or even dialysate solution (for dialysis patients). Most of the time such solutions were not used as the aqueous medium to perform the biomimetic synthesis of calcium phosphates, and their use was usually limited to the in vitro testing of synthetic biomaterials. This review illustrates that only a limited number of research studies used physiological solutions or media such as Earle's balanced salt solution, Bachra et al. solutions or Tris-buffered simulated body fluid solution containing 27mM HCO3(-) for synthesizing CaP, and these studies have consistently reported the formation of X-ray-amorphous CaP nanopowders instead of Ap-CaP or stoichiometric hydroxyapatite (HA, Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2) at 37°C and pH 7.4. By relying on the published articles, this review highlights the significance of the use of aqueous solutions containing 0.8-1.5 mMMg(2+), 22-27mM HCO3(-), 142-145mM Na(+), 5-5.8mM K(+), 103-133mM Cl(-), 1.8-3.75mM Ca(2+), and 0.8-1.67mM HPO4(2-), which essentially mimic the composition and the overall ionic strength of the human extracellular fluid (ECF), in forming the nanospheres of X-ray-amorphous CaP.
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- A Cuneyt Tas
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801, USA.
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Tas AC. Grade-1 titanium soaked in a DMEM solution at 37°C. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2014; 36:84-94. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2013.11.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2013] [Revised: 10/27/2013] [Accepted: 11/28/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Kundu B, Kurland NE, Bano S, Patra C, Engel FB, Yadavalli VK, Kundu SC. Silk proteins for biomedical applications: Bioengineering perspectives. Prog Polym Sci 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2013.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 297] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Silva NHCS, Vilela C, Marrucho IM, Freire CSR, Pascoal Neto C, Silvestre AJD. Protein-based materials: from sources to innovative sustainable materials for biomedical applications. J Mater Chem B 2014; 2:3715-3740. [DOI: 10.1039/c4tb00168k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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He C, Jin X, Ma PX. Calcium phosphate deposition rate, structure and osteoconductivity on electrospun poly(l-lactic acid) matrix using electrodeposition or simulated body fluid incubation. Acta Biomater 2014; 10:419-27. [PMID: 24012605 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2013.08.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2013] [Revised: 08/22/2013] [Accepted: 08/28/2013] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Mineralized nanofibrous scaffolds have been proposed as promising scaffolds for bone regeneration due to their ability to mimic both nanoscale architecture and chemical composition of natural bone extracellular matrix. In this study, a novel electrodeposition method was compared with an extensively explored simulated body fluid (SBF) incubation method in terms of the deposition rate, chemical composition and morphology of calcium phosphate formed on electrospun fibrous thin matrices with a fiber diameter in the range ~200-1400 nm prepared using 6, 8, 10 and 12 wt.% poly(l-lactic acid) (PLLA) solutions in a mixture of dichloromethane and acetone (2:1 in volume). The effects of the surface modification using the two mineralization techniques on osteoblastic cell (MC3T3-E1) proliferation and differentiation were also examined. It was found that electrodeposition was two to three orders of magnitude faster than the SBF method in mineralizing the fibrous matrices, reducing the mineralization time from ~2 weeks to 1h to achieve the same amounts of mineralization. The mineralization rate also varied with the fiber diameter but in opposite directions between the two mineralization methods. As a general trend, the increase of fiber diameter resulted in a faster mineralization rate for the electrodeposition method but a slower mineralization rate for the SBF incubation method. Using the electrodeposition method, one can control the chemical composition and morphology of the calcium phosphate by varying the electric deposition potential and electrolyte temperature to tune the mixture of dicalcium phosphate dihydrate and hydroxyapatite (HAp). Using the SBF method, one can only obtain a low crystallinity HAp. The mineralized electrospun PLLA fibrous matrices from either method similarly facilitate the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of preosteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells as compared to neat PLLA matrices. Therefore, the electrodeposition method can be utilized as a fast and versatile technique to fabricate mineralized nanofibrous scaffolds for bone tissue engineering.
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das Neves J, Amiji M, Bahia MF, Sarmento B. Assessing the physical–chemical properties and stability of dapivirine-loaded polymeric nanoparticles. Int J Pharm 2013; 456:307-14. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2013.08.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2013] [Accepted: 08/26/2013] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Pilia M, Guda T, Pollot BE, Aguero V, Appleford MR. Local microarchitecture affects mechanical properties of deposited extracellular matrix for osteonal regeneration. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2013; 35:122-33. [PMID: 24411360 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2013.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2013] [Revised: 09/23/2013] [Accepted: 10/19/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Multiple biomimetic approaches have been attempted to accelerate the regeneration of functional bone tissue. While most synthetic scaffolds are designed to mimic the architecture of trabecular bone, in the current study, cortical bone-like extracellular matrix was regenerated in vitro within organized structures. Biphasic calcium phosphate (BCaP) and hydroxyapatite (HAp) scaffolds were developed with longitudinal microchannels (250 μm diameter) that resembled native osteons in cortical bone. BCaP and HAp scaffolds had a compressive strength of 7.61±1.42 and 9.98±0.61 MPa respectively. The constructs were investigated in vitro to evaluate the organization and stiffness of the extracellular matrix (ECM) formed by human fetal osteoblasts (HFObs) cultured inside the microchannels. The ECM deposited on the BCaP scaffolds was found to have a higher micro-hardness (h) (1.93±0.40 GPa) than the ECM formed within the HAp microchannels (h=0.80±0.20 GPa) (p<0.05) or native bone (h=0.47-0.74 GPa). ECM deposition within the microchannels resembled osteoid organization and showed a significant increase in both osteoid area and thickness after 24 days (p<0.001). These observations indicate that controlled microarchitecture, specifically cylindrical microchannels, plays a fundamental role in stimulating the appropriate cellular response aimed at recreating organized, cortical bone-like matrix. These findings open the door for researchers to develop a new generation of cortical bone scaffolds that can restore strong, organized bone.
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- M Pilia
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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Development of composite scaffolds for load-bearing segmental bone defects. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2013; 2013:458253. [PMID: 23984363 PMCID: PMC3745947 DOI: 10.1155/2013/458253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2013] [Accepted: 07/02/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The need for a suitable tissue-engineered scaffold that can be used to heal load-bearing segmental bone defects (SBDs) is both immediate and increasing. During the past 30 years, various ceramic and polymer scaffolds have been investigated for this application. More recently, while composite scaffolds built using a combination of ceramics and polymeric materials are being investigated in a greater number, very few products have progressed from laboratory benchtop studies to preclinical testing in animals. This review is based on an exhaustive literature search of various composite scaffolds designed to serve as bone regenerative therapies. We analyzed the benefits and drawbacks of different composite scaffold manufacturing techniques, the properties of commonly used ceramics and polymers, and the properties of currently investigated synthetic composite grafts. To follow, a comprehensive review of in vivo models used to test composite scaffolds in SBDs is detailed to serve as a guide to design appropriate translational studies and to identify the challenges that need to be overcome in scaffold design for successful translation. This includes selecting the animal type, determining the anatomical location within the animals, choosing the correct study duration, and finally, an overview of scaffold performance assessment.
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de Moraes MA, Beppu MM. Biocomposite membranes of sodium alginate and silk fibroin fibers for biomedical applications. J Appl Polym Sci 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/app.39598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- School of Chemical Engineering; University of Campinas; 13083-852 Campinas-SP; Brazil
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Tang S, Zhu J, Xu Y, Xiang AP, Jiang MH, Quan D. The effects of gradients of nerve growth factor immobilized PCLA scaffolds on neurite outgrowth in vitro and peripheral nerve regeneration in rats. Biomaterials 2013; 34:7086-96. [PMID: 23791502 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2013.05.080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2013] [Accepted: 05/30/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Introducing concentration gradients of nerve growth factor (NGF) into conduits for repairing of peripheral nerve injury is crucial for nerve regeneration and guidance. Herein, combining differential adsorption of NGF/silk fibroin (SF) coating, the gradient of NGF-immobilized membranes (G-Ms) and nanofibrous nerve conduits (G-nNCs) were successfully fabricated. The efficacy of NGF gradients was confirmed by a quantitative comparison of dorsal root ganglia (DRG) neurite outgrowth on the G-Ms or uniform NGF-immobilized membranes (U-Ms). Significantly, the neurite turning ratio was 0.48 ± 0.11 for G-M group, but it was close to zero for U-M group. The neurite length of DRGs in the middle of the G-Ms was significantly longer than that of U-M group, even though the average NGF concentration was approximated. Furthermore, 12 weeks after implantation in rats with a 14 mm gap of sciatic nerve injury, G-nNCs achieved satisfying outcomes of nerve regeneration associated with morphological and functional improvements, which was superior to that of the uniform NGF-immobilized nNCs (U-nNCs). Sciatic function index (SFI), compound muscle action potentials (CMAPs), total number of myelinated nerve fibers, thickness of myelin sheath were similar for the G-nNCs and autografts, with the G-nNCs having a higher density of axons than the autografts. Our results demonstrated the significant role of introducing NGF gradients into scaffolds in promoting nerve regeneration.
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- Shuo Tang
- DSAPM Lab, PCFM Lab, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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Li JJ, Gil ES, Hayden RS, Li C, Roohani-Esfahani SI, Kaplan DL, Zreiqat H. Multiple silk coatings on biphasic calcium phosphate scaffolds: effect on physical and mechanical properties and in vitro osteogenic response of human mesenchymal stem cells. Biomacromolecules 2013; 14:2179-88. [PMID: 23745709 DOI: 10.1021/bm400303w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Ceramic scaffolds such as biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) have been widely studied and used for bone regeneration, but their brittleness and low mechanical strength are major drawbacks. We report the first systematic study on the effect of silk coating in improving the mechanical and biological properties of BCP scaffolds, including (1) optimization of the silk coating process by investigating multiple coatings, and (2) in vitro evaluation of the osteogenic response of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) on the coated scaffolds. Our results show that multiple silk coatings on BCP ceramic scaffolds can achieve a significant coating effect to approach the mechanical properties of native bone tissue and positively influence osteogenesis by hMSCs over an extended period. The silk coating method developed in this study represents a simple yet effective means of reinforcement that can be applied to other types of ceramic scaffolds with similar microstructure to improve osteogenic outcomes.
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- Jiao Jiao Li
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, United States
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Roohani-Esfahani SI, Dunstan CR, Li JJ, Lu Z, Davies B, Pearce S, Field J, Williams R, Zreiqat H. Unique microstructural design of ceramic scaffolds for bone regeneration under load. Acta Biomater 2013; 9:7014-24. [PMID: 23467040 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2013.02.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2012] [Revised: 01/23/2013] [Accepted: 02/22/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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During the past two decades, research on ceramic scaffolds for bone regeneration has progressed rapidly; however, currently available porous scaffolds remain unsuitable for load-bearing applications. The key to success is to apply microstructural design strategies to develop ceramic scaffolds with mechanical properties approaching those of bone. Here we report on the development of a unique microstructurally designed ceramic scaffold, strontium-hardystonite-gahnite (Sr-HT-gahnite), with 85% porosity, 500μm pore size, a competitive compressive strength of 4.1±0.3MPa and a compressive modulus of 170±20MPa. The in vitro biocompatibility of the scaffolds was studied using primary human bone-derived cells. The ability of Sr-HT-gahnite scaffolds to repair critical-sized bone defects was also investigated in a rabbit radius under normal load, with β-tricalcium phosphate/hydroxyapatite scaffolds used in the control group. Studies with primary human osteoblast cultures confirmed the bioactivity of these scaffolds, and regeneration of rabbit radial critical defects demonstrated that this material induces new bone defect bridging, with clear evidence of regeneration of original radial architecture and bone marrow environment.
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- S I Roohani-Esfahani
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Unit, School of AMME, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia
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Iman M, Bania KK, Maji TK. Green Jute-Based Cross-Linked Soy Flour Nanocomposites Reinforced with Cellulose Whiskers and Nanoclay. Ind Eng Chem Res 2013. [DOI: 10.1021/ie400609t] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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- Murshid Iman
- Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University, Assam -784028, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University, Assam -784028, India
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Tezpur University, Assam -784028, India
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Pan CJ, Qin H, Nie YD, Ding HY. Control of osteoblast cells adhesion and spreading by microcontact printing of extracellular matrix protein patterns. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2012; 104:18-26. [PMID: 23298583 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2012.11.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2012] [Revised: 11/21/2012] [Accepted: 11/27/2012] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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In this study, we report a simple method for creating extracellular matrix (ECM) protein patterns to control osteoblast cell adhesion and spreading. The fibronectin patterns are directly produced on polystyrene (PS) surfaces by microcontact printing (μCP). Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) images show that protein patterns are successfully fabricated on PS surfaces. Newborn rat osteoblast cells are then seeded on these protein patterns and cultured for 4 days. The results demonstrate that osteoblast cells preferentially adhere and grow on the protein areas. The pattern dimensions have significant influences on cell behaviors, including cell adhesion, spreading, distribution, and growth direction. Therefore, it is possible to control the cell morphology and even cell function by carefully designing the pattern shapes and sizes. The present study suggests that the ECM protein patterns can be used to modify biomaterials' surfaces and spatially control the morphologies of osteoblast cells. We believe that our work could find applications for creating patterned bioactive surfaces to control cell adhesion, spreading and cell function. It may be helpful for the development of novel implantable biomaterials, such as artificial bone implants, where control of interfacial biological interactions between implants and cells would be preferable.
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- Chang-Jiang Pan
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory for Interventional Medical Devices, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huai'an 223003, China.
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Manipulating failure mechanism of rapid prototyped scaffolds by changing nodal connectivity and geometry of the pores. J Biomech 2012; 45:2866-75. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.08.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2012] [Revised: 08/17/2012] [Accepted: 08/21/2012] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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