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Liang W, Long H, Zhang H, Bai J, Jiang B, Wang J, Fu L, Ming W, Zhao J, Zeng B. Bone scaffolds-based localized drugs delivery for osteosarcoma: current status and future perspective. Drug Deliv 2024; 31:2391001. [PMID: 39239763 DOI: 10.1080/10717544.2024.2391001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2024] [Accepted: 08/06/2024] [Indexed: 09/07/2024] Open
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A common malignant bone neoplasm in teenagers is Osteosarcoma. Chemotherapy, surgical therapy, and radiation therapy together comprise the usual clinical course of treatment for Osteosarcoma. While Osteosarcoma and other bone tumors are typically treated surgically, however, surgical resection frequently fails to completely eradicate tumors, and in turn becomes the primary reason for postoperative recurrence and metastasis, ultimately leading to a high rate of mortality. Patients still require radiation and/or chemotherapy after surgery to stop the spread of the tumor and its metastases, and both treatments have an adverse influence on the body's organ systems. In the postoperative management of osteosarcoma, bone scaffolds can load cargos (growth factors or drugs) and function as drug delivery systems (DDSs). This review describes the different kinds of bone scaffolds that are currently available and highlights key studies that use scaffolds as DDSs for the treatment of osteosarcomas. The discussion also includes difficulties and perspectives regarding the use of scaffold-based DDSs. The study may serve as a source for outlining efficient and secure postoperative osteosarcoma treatment plans.
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- Wenqing Liang
- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, China
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- Rehabilitation Department, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, China
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- Medical Research Center, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shaoxing City Keqiao District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shaoxing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhoushan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhoushan, China
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Wu Y, Sun B, Tang Y, Shen A, Lin Y, Zhao X, Li J, Monteiro MJ, Gu W. Bone targeted nano-drug and nano-delivery. Bone Res 2024; 12:51. [PMID: 39231955 DOI: 10.1038/s41413-024-00356-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/06/2024] Open
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There are currently no targeted delivery systems to satisfactorily treat bone-related disorders. Many clinical drugs consisting of small organic molecules have a short circulation half-life and do not effectively reach the diseased tissue site. This coupled with repeatedly high dose usage that leads to severe side effects. With the advance in nanotechnology, drugs contained within a nano-delivery device or drugs aggregated into nanoparticles (nano-drugs) have shown promises in targeted drug delivery. The ability to design nanoparticles to target bone has attracted many researchers to develop new systems for treating bone related diseases and even repurposing current drug therapies. In this review, we shall summarise the latest progress in this area and present a perspective for future development in the field. We will focus on calcium-based nanoparticle systems that modulate calcium metabolism and consequently, the bone microenvironment to inhibit disease progression (including cancer). We shall also review the bone affinity drug family, bisphosphonates, as both a nano-drug and nano-delivery system for bone targeted therapy. The ability to target and release the drug in a controlled manner at the disease site represents a promising safe therapy to treat bone diseases in the future.
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- Yilun Wu
- College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, China
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- Science and Technology Innovation Centre, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- GMU-GIBH Joint School of Life Sciences, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Jiangsu Co-innovation Centre for Prevention and Control of Important Animal Infectious Diseases and Zoonoses, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, QLD, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland, St. Lucia, QLD, Australia.
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Degli Esposti L, Squiteri D, Fusacchia C, Bassi G, Torelli R, Altamura D, Manicone E, Panseri S, Adamiano A, Giannini C, Montesi M, Bugli F, Iafisco M. Bioinspired oriented calcium phosphate nanocrystal arrays with bactericidal and osteogenic properties. Acta Biomater 2024:S1742-7061(24)00443-4. [PMID: 39117114 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Revised: 07/22/2024] [Accepted: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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The global diffusion of antibiotic resistance poses a severe threat to public health. Addressing antibiotic-resistant infections requires innovative approaches, such as antibacterial nanostructured surfaces (ANSs). These surfaces, featuring ordered arrays of nanostructures, exhibit the ability to kill bacteria upon contact. However, most currently developed ANSs utilize bioinert materials, lacking bioactivity crucial for promoting tissue regeneration, particularly in the context of bone infections. This study introduces ANSs composed of bioactive calcium phosphate nanocrystals. Two distinct ANSs were created through a biomineralization-inspired growth of amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) precursors. The ANSs demonstrated efficient antibacterial properties against both Gram-negative (P. aeruginosa) and Gram-positive (S. aureus) antibiotic resistant bacteria, with up to 75 % mortality in adhered bacteria after only 4 h of contact. Notably, the ANS featuring thinner and less oriented nano-needles exhibited superior efficacy attributed to simultaneous membrane rupturing and oxidative stress induction. Moreover, the ANSs facilitate the proliferation of mammalian cells, enhancing adhesion, spreading, and reducing oxidative stress. The ANSs displayed also significant bioactivity towards human mesenchymal stem cells, promoting colonization and inducing osteogenic differentiation. Specifically, the ANS with thicker and more ordered nano-needles demonstrated heightened effects. In conclusion, ANSs introduced in this work have the potential to serve as foundation for developing bone graft materials capable of eradicate site infections while concurrently stimulating bone regeneration. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Nanostructured surfaces with antibacterial properties through a mechano-bactericidal mechanism have shown significant potential in fighting antibiotic resistance. However, these surfaces have not been fabricated with bioactive materials necessary for developing devices that are both antibacterial and able to stimulate tissue regeneration. This study demonstrates the feasibility of creating nanostructured surfaces of ordered calcium phosphate nano-needles through a biomineralization-inspired growth. These surfaces exhibit dual functionality, serving as effective bactericidal agents against Gram-negative and Gram-positive antibiotic-resistant bacteria while also promoting the proliferation of mammalian cells and inducing osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells. Consequently, this approach holds promise in the context of bone infections, introducing innovative nanostructured surfaces that could be utilized in the development of antimicrobial and osteogenic grafts.
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- Lorenzo Degli Esposti
- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (ISSMC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biotecnologiche di Base, Cliniche Intensivologiche e Perioperatorie, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (ISSMC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy; Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, della Vita e della Sostenibilità Ambientale, Università di Parma, Via delle Scienze 11/A, 43124, Parma (PR), Italy
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (ISSMC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy; Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Science. University of G. d'Annunzio, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze di Laboratorio e Infettivologiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy
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- Istituto di Cristallografia, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Via Amendola 122/O, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Istituto di Cristallografia, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Via Amendola 122/O, 70126 Bari, Italy; Dipartimento di Chimica, Università degli studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Via Orabona 4, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (ISSMC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (ISSMC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy
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- Istituto di Cristallografia, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Via Amendola 122/O, 70126 Bari, Italy
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (ISSMC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biotecnologiche di Base, Cliniche Intensivologiche e Perioperatorie, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy; Dipartimento di Scienze di Laboratorio e Infettivologiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy.
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- Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics (ISSMC), National Research Council (CNR), Via Granarolo 64, 48018 Faenza, Italy.
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Las Heras K, Garcia-Orue I, Rancan F, Igartua M, Santos-Vizcaino E, Hernandez RM. Modulating the immune system towards a functional chronic wound healing: A biomaterials and Nanomedicine perspective. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2024; 210:115342. [PMID: 38797316 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2024.115342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Chronic non-healing wounds persist as a substantial burden for healthcare systems, influenced by factors such as aging, diabetes, and obesity. In contrast to the traditionally pro-regenerative emphasis of therapies, the recognition of the immune system integral role in wound healing has significantly grown, instigating an approach shift towards immunological processes. Thus, this review explores the wound healing process, highlighting the engagement of the immune system, and delving into the behaviors of innate and adaptive immune cells in chronic wound scenarios. Moreover, the article investigates biomaterial-based strategies for the modulation of the immune system, elucidating how the adjustment of their physicochemical properties or their synergistic combination with other agents such as drugs, proteins or mesenchymal stromal cells can effectively modulate the behaviors of different immune cells. Finally this review explores various strategies based on synthetic and biological nanostructures, including extracellular vesicles, to finely tune the immune system as natural immunomodulators or therapeutic nanocarriers with promising biophysical properties.
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- Kevin Las Heras
- NanoBioCel Research Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV-EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Bioaraba, NanoBioCel Research Group, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- NanoBioCel Research Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV-EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Bioaraba, NanoBioCel Research Group, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Biomedical Research Networking Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN). Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology und Allergology,Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Science, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
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- NanoBioCel Research Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV-EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Bioaraba, NanoBioCel Research Group, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Biomedical Research Networking Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN). Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- NanoBioCel Research Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV-EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Bioaraba, NanoBioCel Research Group, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Biomedical Research Networking Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN). Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.
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- NanoBioCel Research Group, Laboratory of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, University of the Basque Country (UPV-EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Bioaraba, NanoBioCel Research Group, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain; Biomedical Research Networking Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN). Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain.
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Rath P, Mandal S, Das P, Sahoo SN, Mandal S, Ghosh D, Nandi SK, Roy M. Effects of the multiscale porosity of decellularized platelet-rich fibrin-loaded zinc-doped magnesium phosphate scaffolds in bone regeneration. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:5869-5883. [PMID: 38775079 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb02981f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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In recent years, metallic ion-doped magnesium phosphate (MgP)-based degradable bioceramics have emerged as alternative bone substitute materials owing to their excellent biocompatibility, bone-forming ability, bioactivity, and controlled degradability. Conversely, incorporating a biomolecule such as decellularized platelet-rich fibrin (d-PRF) on scaffolds has certain advantages for bone tissue regeneration, particularly in enhanced osteogenesis and angiogenesis. The present study focuses on the impact of d-PRF-loaded multiscale porous zinc-doped magnesium phosphate (Zn-MgP) scaffolds on biodegradability, biocompatibility, and bone regeneration. Scaffolds were fabricated through the powder-metallurgy route utilizing naphthalene as a porogen (porosity = 5-43%). With the inclusion of a higher porogen, a higher fraction of macro-porosity (>20 μm) and pore interconnectivity were observed. X-ray diffraction (XRD) studies confirmed the formation of the farringtonite phase. The developed scaffolds exhibited a minimum ultimate compressive strength (UCS) of 8.5 MPa (for 40 Naph), which lies within the range of UCS of the cancellous bone of humans (2-12 MPa). The in vitro assessment via immersion in physiological fluid yielded a higher deposition of the calcium phosphate (CaP) compound in response to increased macro-porosity and interconnectivity (40 Naph). Cytocompatibility assessed using MC3T3-E1 cells showed that the incorporation of d-PRF coupled with increased porosity resulted the highest cell attachment, proliferation, and viability. For further evaluation, the developed scaffolds were implanted in in vivo rabbit femur condylar defects. Radiography, SEM, OTC labelling, and histology analysis after 2 months of implantation revealed the better invasion of mature osteoblastic cells into the scaffolds with enhanced angiogenesis and superior and accelerated healing of bone defects in d-PRF-incorporated higher porosity scaffolds (40 Naph). Finally, it is hypothesized that the combination of d-PRF incorporation with multiscale porosity and increased interconnectivity facilitated better bone-forming ability, good biocompatibility, and controlled degradability within and around the Zn-doped MgP scaffolds.
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- Pritish Rath
- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, 700037, India.
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- School of Minerals, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, Argul, 752050, India
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, 700037, India.
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology - Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721302, India.
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, 700037, India
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, 700037, India.
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, 700037, India.
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology - Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721302, India.
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Abaci A, Guvendiren M. 3D bioprinting of dense cellular structures within hydrogels with spatially controlled heterogeneity. Biofabrication 2024; 16:035027. [PMID: 38821144 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ad52f1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
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Embedded bioprinting is an emerging technology for precise deposition of cell-laden or cell-only bioinks to construct tissue like structures. Bioink is extruded or transferred into a yield stress hydrogel or a microgel support bath allowing print needle motion during printing and providing temporal support for the printed construct. Although this technology has enabled creation of complex tissue structures, it remains a challenge to develop a support bath with user-defined extracellular mimetic cues and their spatial and temporal control. This is crucial to mimic the dynamic nature of the native tissue to better regenerate tissues and organs. To address this, we present a bioprinting approach involving printing of a photocurable viscous support layer and bioprinting of a cell-only or cell-laden bioink within this viscous layer followed by brief exposure to light to partially crosslink the support layer. This approach does not require shear thinning behavior and is suitable for a wide range of photocurable hydrogels to be used as a support. It enables multi-material printing to spatially control support hydrogel heterogeneity including temporal delivery of bioactive cues (e.g. growth factors), and precise patterning of dense multi-cellular structures within these hydrogel supports. Here, dense stem cell aggregates are printed within methacrylated hyaluronic acid-based hydrogels with patterned heterogeneity to spatially modulate human mesenchymal stem cell osteogenesis. This study has significant impactions on creating tissue interfaces (e.g. osteochondral tissue) in which spatial control of extracellular matrix properties for patterned stem cell differentiation is crucial.
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- Alperen Abaci
- Otto H. York Chemical and Materials Engineering Department, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, United States of America
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- Otto H. York Chemical and Materials Engineering Department, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, United States of America
- Bioengineering Department, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, United States of America
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Sadeghian Dehkord E, De Carvalho B, Ernst M, Albert A, Lambert F, Geris L. Influence of physicochemical characteristics of calcium phosphate-based biomaterials in cranio-maxillofacial bone regeneration. A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of preclinical models. Mater Today Bio 2024; 26:101100. [PMID: 38854953 PMCID: PMC11157282 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.101100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024] Open
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Objectives Calcium phosphate-based biomaterials (CaP) are the most widely used biomaterials to enhance bone regeneration in the treatment of alveolar bone deficiencies, cranio-maxillofacial and periodontal infrabony defects, with positive preclinical and clinical results reported. This systematic review aimed to assess the influence of the physicochemical properties of CaP biomaterials on the performance of bone regeneration in preclinical animal models. Methods The PubMed, EMBASE and Web of Science databases were searched to retrieve the preclinical studies investigating physicochemical characteristics of CaP biomaterials. The studies were screened for inclusion based on intervention (physicochemical characterization and in vivo evaluation) and reported measurable outcomes. Results A total of 1532 articles were retrieved and 58 studies were ultimately included in the systematic review. A wide range of physicochemical characteristics of CaP biomaterials was found to be assessed in the included studies. Despite a high degree of heterogeneity, the meta-analysis was performed on 39 studies and evidenced significant effects of biomaterial characteristics on their bone regeneration outcomes. The study specifically showed that macropore size, Ca/P ratio, and compressive strength exerted significant influence on the formation of newly regenerated bone. Moreover, factors such as particle size, Ca/P ratio, and surface area were found to impact bone-to-material contact during the regeneration process. In terms of biodegradability, the amount of residual graft was determined by macropore size, particle size, and compressive strength. Conclusion The systematic review showed that the physicochemical characteristics of CaP biomaterials are highly determining for scaffold's performance, emphasizing its usefulness in designing the next generation of bone scaffolds to target higher rates of regeneration.
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- Ehsan Sadeghian Dehkord
- GIGA In Silico Medicine, Biomechanics Research Unit (Biomech), University of Liège, Belgium
- Prometheus, The R&D Division for Skeletal Tissue Engineering, KU Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Periodontology, Oral-Dental and Implant Surgery, CHU of Liège, Belgium
- Dental Biomaterials Research Unit (d-BRU), University of Liège, Belgium
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- Biostatistics and Research Method Center (B-STAT), CHU of Liège and University of Liège, Belgium
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- Biostatistics and Research Method Center (B-STAT), CHU of Liège and University of Liège, Belgium
- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Periodontology, Oral-Dental and Implant Surgery, CHU of Liège, Belgium
- Dental Biomaterials Research Unit (d-BRU), University of Liège, Belgium
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- GIGA In Silico Medicine, Biomechanics Research Unit (Biomech), University of Liège, Belgium
- Prometheus, The R&D Division for Skeletal Tissue Engineering, KU Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics Section (BMe), KU Leuven, Belgium
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Krishnan A, Raghu S, Arumugam P, Eswaramoorthy R. Assessment of Physicochemical Characterization and Mineralization of Nanofibrous Scaffold Incorporated With Aspartic Acid for Dental Mineralization: An In Vitro Study. Cureus 2024; 16:e61741. [PMID: 38975499 PMCID: PMC11226181 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.61741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024] Open
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Aim The aim of this study was to assess the physicochemical characterization and mineralization of nanofibrous scaffold incorporated with nanohydroxyapatite (nHA) and aspartic acid (Asp) for dental mineralization. Methodology Three nanofibrous scaffolds were prepared, namely polycaprolactone (PCL), PCL with nHA, and PCL with nHA and Asp. Each scaffold was prepared separately by electrospinning. The physicochemical characterization of the surface of the nanofibrous scaffold was imaged using a scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray Analysis (EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). In vitro mineralization studies were performed by immersing the sample in simulated body fluid (SBF) for 7, 14, and 21 days. The surface of the samples was observed under SEM with EDX. Results SEM analysis of PCL/nHA/Asp revealed that the nanofibers were bead-free, smooth, randomly oriented, and loaded with Asp. The EDX spectra of PCL/nHA/Asp composite nanofibrous scaffold revealed broad peaks and corresponded to the amorphous form, while the sharp peaks corresponded to the specific crystalline structure of nHA. FTIR analysis showed specific functional groups corresponding to PCL, nHA, and Asp. The scaffolds incorporated with Asp exhibited higher mineralization potential with an apatite-like crystal formation, which increased with an increase in the duration of immersion in SBF. Conclusion Physiochemical characterization demonstrated the incorporation of PCL/nHA/Asp in the electrospun nanofibrous scaffold. The mineralization analysis revealed that the presence of Asp enhanced the mineralization when compared with the PCL and PCL/nHA. PCL/nHA/Asp incorporated in scaffold can be a promising material for dental mineralization.
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- Aruna Krishnan
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Department of Cariology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Department of Biochemistry, Center of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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Kovrlija I, Menshikh K, Abreu H, Cochis A, Rimondini L, Marsan O, Rey C, Combes C, Locs J, Loca D. Challenging applicability of ISO 10993-5 for calcium phosphate biomaterials evaluation: Towards more accurate in vitro cytotoxicity assessment. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 160:213866. [PMID: 38642518 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2024.213866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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Research on biomaterials typically starts with cytocompatibility evaluation, using the ISO 10993-5 standard as a reference that relies on extract tests to determine whether the material is safe (cell metabolic activity should exceed 70 %). However, the generalized approach within the standard may not accurately reflect the material's behavior in direct contact with cells, raising concerns about its effectiveness. Calcium phosphates (CaPs) are a group of materials that, despite being highly biocompatible and promoting bone formation, still exhibit inconsistencies in basic cytotoxicity evaluations. Hence, in order to test the cytocompatibility dependence on different experimental setups and material-cell interactions, we used amorphous calcium phosphate, α-tricalcium phosphate, hydroxyapatite, and octacalcium phosphate (0.1 mg/mL to 5 mg/mL) with core cell lines of bone microenvironment: mesenchymal stem cells, osteoblast-like and endothelial cells. All materials have been characterized for their physicochemical properties before and after cellular contact and once in vitro assays were finalized, groups identified as 'cytotoxic' were further analyzed using a modified Annexin V apoptosis assay to accurately determine cell death. The obtained results showed that indirect contact following ISO standards had no sensitivity of tested cells to the materials, but direct contact tests at physiological concentrations revealed decreased metabolic activity and viability. In summary, our findings offer valuable guidelines for handling biomaterials, especially in powder form, to better evaluate their biological properties and avoid false negatives commonly associated with the traditional standard approach.
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- Ilijana Kovrlija
- Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, Riga Technical University, Pulka 3, Riga LV-1007, Latvia; Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellence, Headquarters at Riga Technical University, Riga, Latvia
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- Center for Translational Research on Autoimmune and Allergic Disease-CAAD, Department of Health Sciences, Università del Piemonte Orientale, 28100 Novara, Italy
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- Center for Translational Research on Autoimmune and Allergic Disease-CAAD, Department of Health Sciences, Università del Piemonte Orientale, 28100 Novara, Italy
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- Center for Translational Research on Autoimmune and Allergic Disease-CAAD, Department of Health Sciences, Università del Piemonte Orientale, 28100 Novara, Italy
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- Center for Translational Research on Autoimmune and Allergic Disease-CAAD, Department of Health Sciences, Università del Piemonte Orientale, 28100 Novara, Italy
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- CIRIMAT, Toulouse INP, Université Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier, CNRS, Université de Toulouse, ENSIACET, 4 allée Emile Monso, 31030 Toulouse cedex 4, France
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- CIRIMAT, Toulouse INP, Université Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier, CNRS, Université de Toulouse, ENSIACET, 4 allée Emile Monso, 31030 Toulouse cedex 4, France
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- CIRIMAT, Toulouse INP, Université Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier, CNRS, Université de Toulouse, ENSIACET, 4 allée Emile Monso, 31030 Toulouse cedex 4, France
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, Riga Technical University, Pulka 3, Riga LV-1007, Latvia; Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellence, Headquarters at Riga Technical University, Riga, Latvia
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, Riga Technical University, Pulka 3, Riga LV-1007, Latvia; Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellence, Headquarters at Riga Technical University, Riga, Latvia.
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Kessler F, Arnke K, Eggerschwiler B, Neldner Y, Märsmann S, Gröninger O, Casanova EA, Weber FA, König MA, Stark WJ, Pape HC, Cinelli P, Tiziani S. Murine iPSC-Loaded Scaffold Grafts Improve Bone Regeneration in Critical-Size Bone Defects. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5555. [PMID: 38791592 PMCID: PMC11121928 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25105555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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In certain situations, bones do not heal completely after fracturing. One of these situations is a critical-size bone defect where the bone cannot heal spontaneously. In such a case, complex fracture treatment over a long period of time is required, which carries a relevant risk of complications. The common methods used, such as autologous and allogeneic grafts, do not always lead to successful treatment results. Current approaches to increasing bone formation to bridge the gap include the application of stem cells on the fracture side. While most studies investigated the use of mesenchymal stromal cells, less evidence exists about induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC). In this study, we investigated the potential of mouse iPSC-loaded scaffolds and decellularized scaffolds containing extracellular matrix from iPSCs for treating critical-size bone defects in a mouse model. In vitro differentiation followed by Alizarin Red staining and quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction confirmed the osteogenic differentiation potential of the iPSCs lines. Subsequently, an in vivo trial using a mouse model (n = 12) for critical-size bone defect was conducted, in which a PLGA/aCaP osteoconductive scaffold was transplanted into the bone defect for 9 weeks. Three groups (each n = 4) were defined as (1) osteoconductive scaffold only (control), (2) iPSC-derived extracellular matrix seeded on a scaffold and (3) iPSC seeded on a scaffold. Micro-CT and histological analysis show that iPSCs grafted onto an osteoconductive scaffold followed by induction of osteogenic differentiation resulted in significantly higher bone volume 9 weeks after implantation than an osteoconductive scaffold alone. Transplantation of iPSC-seeded PLGA/aCaP scaffolds may improve bone regeneration in critical-size bone defects in mice.
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- Franziska Kessler
- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland (E.A.C.); (P.C.)
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland (E.A.C.); (P.C.)
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland (E.A.C.); (P.C.)
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland (E.A.C.); (P.C.)
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland (E.A.C.); (P.C.)
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- Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering, ETH Zurich, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland (E.A.C.); (P.C.)
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- Institute of Laboratory Animal Science, University of Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute for Chemical and Bioengineering, ETH Zurich, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland (E.A.C.); (P.C.)
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland (E.A.C.); (P.C.)
- Center for Applied Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine (CABMM), University of Zurich, 8057 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland (E.A.C.); (P.C.)
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Wang J, Zhang L, Wang K. Bioactive ceramic-based materials: beneficial properties and potential applications in dental repair and regeneration. Regen Med 2024; 19:257-278. [PMID: 39118532 PMCID: PMC11321270 DOI: 10.1080/17460751.2024.2343555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
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Bioactive ceramics, primarily consisting of bioactive glasses, glass-ceramics, calcium orthophosphate ceramics, calcium silicate ceramics and calcium carbonate ceramics, have received great attention in the past decades given their biocompatible nature and excellent bioactivity in stimulating cell proliferation, differentiation and tissue regeneration. Recent studies have tried to combine bioactive ceramics with bioactive ions, polymers, bioactive proteins and other chemicals to improve their mechanical and biological properties, thus rendering them more valid in tissue engineering scaffolds. This review presents the beneficial properties and potential applications of bioactive ceramic-based materials in dentistry, particularly in the repair and regeneration of dental hard tissue, pulp-dentin complex, periodontal tissue and bone tissue. Moreover, greater insights into the mechanisms of bioactive ceramics and the development of ceramic-based materials are provided.
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- Jiale Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No.14, Section 3rd of Renmin South Road, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No.14, Section 3rd of Renmin South Road, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No.14, Section 3rd of Renmin South Road, Chengdu, 610041, China
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Ozdil D, Günal G, Tevlek A, Aydin HM. Effects of liquid-to-solid ratio and gamma irradiation on the rheology and cytocompatibility of a beta-tricalcium phosphate-based injectable bone substitute. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE. POLYMER EDITION 2024; 35:1086-1104. [PMID: 38401125 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2024.2318820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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Injectable bone substitute (IBS) materials are commonly used to fill irregular-shaped bone voids in non-load-bearing areas and can offer greater utility over those which are in prefabricated powder, granule, or block forms. This work investigates the impact of liquid-to-solid ratio (LSR) on the rheology and cytocompatibility of IBSs formulated from bioactive glass particles and β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) in glycerol and poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG). IBS formulations of varying LSR were prepared and packed in 3 cc open-bore syringes and sterilized via gamma irradiation (10 kGy, 25 kGy). Gamma-irradiated formulations with high PEG content required the highest (73 N) mechanical force for injection from syringes. Oscillatory viscosity measurements revealed that the viscosity of samples was directly proportional to glycerol content. PEG and glycerol displayed competing effects on the washout resistance and cohesiveness of samples, which were based on total weight loss in media and Ca2+ ion release, respectively. Cell viability in 24-h extracts of 10 kGy gamma-sterilized and 25 kGy gamma-irradiated samples were 22.94% and 56.53%, respectively. The research highlights the complex interplay of IBS components on IBS rheology and, moreover, the cytotoxicity behaviors of beta-tricalcium phosphate-based injectable bone substitutes by in vitro experiments.
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- Deniz Ozdil
- Bioengineering Division, Institute of Science and Engineering, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Bioengineering Division, Institute of Science and Engineering, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Bioengineering Division, Institute of Science and Engineering, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
- Middle East Technical University, MEMS Research and Application Center, Ankara, Turkey
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- Bioengineering Division, Institute of Science and Engineering, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
- Centre for Bioengineering, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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Wüster J, Neckel N, Sterzik F, Xiang-Tischhauser L, Barnewitz D, Genzel A, Koerdt S, Rendenbach C, Müller-Mai C, Heiland M, Nahles S, Knabe C. Effect of a synthetic hydroxyapatite-based bone grafting material compared to established bone substitute materials on regeneration of critical-size bone defects in the ovine scapula. Regen Biomater 2024; 11:rbae041. [PMID: 38903563 PMCID: PMC11187503 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbae041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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Lately, the potential risk of disease transmission due to the use of bovine-derived bone substitutes has become obvious, demonstrating the urgent need for a synthetic grafting material with comparable bioactive behaviour and properties. Therefore, the effect of a synthetic hydroxyapatite (HA) (Osbone®) bone grafting material on bone regeneration was evaluated 2 weeks, 1 month, and 3, 6, 12 and 18 months after implantation in critical-size bone defects in the ovine scapula and compared to that of a bovine-derived HA (Bio-Oss®) and β-tricalcium phosphate (TCP) (Cerasorb® M). New bone formation and the biodegradability of the bone substitutes were assessed histomorphometrically. Hard tissue histology and immunohistochemical analysis were employed to characterize collagen type I, alkaline phosphatase, osteocalcin, as well as bone sialoprotein expression in the various cell and matrix components of the bone tissue to evaluate the bioactive properties of the bone grafting materials. No inflammatory tissue response was detected with any of the bone substitute materials studied. After 3 and 6 months, β-TCP (Cerasorb® M) showed superior bone formation when compared to both HA-based materials (3 months: β-TCP 55.65 ± 2.03% vs. SHA 49.05 ± 3.84% and BHA 47.59 ± 1.97%; p ≤ 0.03; 6 months: β-TCP 62.03 ± 1.58%; SHA: 55.83 ± 2.59%; BHA: 53.44 ± 0.78%; p ≤ 0.04). Further, after 12 and 18 months, a similar degree of bone formation and bone-particle contact was noted for all three bone substitute materials without any significant differences. The synthetic HA supported new bone formation, osteogenic marker expression, matrix mineralization and good bone-bonding behaviour to an equal and even slightly superior degree compared to the bovine-derived HA. As a result, synthetic HA can be regarded as a valuable alternative to the bovine-derived HA without the potential risk of disease transmission.
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- Jonas Wüster
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Experimental Orofacial Medicine, Philipps University Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Experimental Orofacial Medicine, Philipps University Marburg, Germany
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- Veterinary Research Centre, Bad Langensalza, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Hospital for Special Surgery, Lünen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Experimental Orofacial Medicine, Philipps University Marburg, Germany
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Anselmi C, Mendes Soares IP, Mota RLM, Leite ML, Ribeiro RADO, Fernandes LDO, Bottino MC, de Souza Costa CA, Hebling J. Functionalization of PCL-Based Fiber Scaffolds with Different Sources of Calcium and Phosphate and Odontogenic Potential on Human Dental Pulp Cells. J Funct Biomater 2024; 15:97. [PMID: 38667554 PMCID: PMC11051160 DOI: 10.3390/jfb15040097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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This study investigated the incorporation of sources of calcium, phosphate, or both into electrospun scaffolds and evaluated their bioactivity on human dental pulp cells (HDPCs). Additionally, scaffolds incorporated with calcium hydroxide (CH) were characterized for degradation, calcium release, and odontogenic differentiation by HDPCs. Polycaprolactone (PCL) was electrospun with or without 0.5% w/v of calcium hydroxide (PCL + CH), nano-hydroxyapatite (PCL + nHA), or β-glycerophosphate (PCL + βGP). SEM/EDS analysis confirmed fibrillar morphology and particle incorporation. HDPCs were cultured on the scaffolds to assess cell viability, adhesion, spreading, and mineralized matrix formation. PCL + CH was also evaluated for gene expression of odontogenic markers (RT-qPCR). Data were submitted to ANOVA and Student's t-test (α = 5%). Added CH increased fiber diameter and interfibrillar spacing, whereas βGP decreased both. PCL + CH and PCL + nHA improved HDPC viability, adhesion, and proliferation. Mineralization was increased eightfold with PCL + CH. Scaffolds containing CH gradually degraded over six months, with calcium release within the first 140 days. CH incorporation upregulated DSPP and DMP1 expression after 7 and 14 days. In conclusion, CH- and nHA-laden PCL fiber scaffolds were cytocompatible and promoted HDPC adhesion, proliferation, and mineralized matrix deposition. PCL + CH scaffolds exhibit a slow degradation profile, providing sustained calcium release and stimulating HDPCs to upregulate odontogenesis marker genes.
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- Caroline Anselmi
- Department of Morphology, Orthodontics, and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara 14801-385, SP, Brazil; (C.A.); (R.L.M.M.)
- Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences, and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA; (I.P.M.S.); (M.C.B.)
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- Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences, and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA; (I.P.M.S.); (M.C.B.)
- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara 14801-385, SP, Brazil;
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- Department of Morphology, Orthodontics, and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara 14801-385, SP, Brazil; (C.A.); (R.L.M.M.)
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada;
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- Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara 14801-385, SP, Brazil;
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara 14801-385, SP, Brazil;
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- Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences, and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA; (I.P.M.S.); (M.C.B.)
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- Department of Physiology and Pathology, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara 14801-385, SP, Brazil;
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- Department of Morphology, Orthodontics, and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara 14801-385, SP, Brazil; (C.A.); (R.L.M.M.)
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Liu X, Gao J, Liu J, Cheng J, Han Z, Li Z, Chang Z, Zhang L, Li M, Tang P. Three-Dimensional-Printed Spherical Hollow Structural Scaffolds for Guiding Critical-Sized Bone Regeneration. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:2581-2594. [PMID: 38489227 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c01956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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The treatment of bone tissue defects continues to be a complex medical issue. Recently, three-dimensional (3D)-printed scaffold technology for bone tissue engineering (BTE) has emerged as an important therapeutic approach for bone defect repair. Despite the potential of BTE scaffolds to contribute to long-term bone reconstruction, there are certain challenges associated with it including the impediment of bone growth within the scaffolds and vascular infiltration. These difficulties can be resolved by using scaffold structural modification strategies that can effectively guide bone regeneration. This study involved the preparation of biphasic calcium phosphate spherical hollow structural scaffolds (SHSS) with varying pore sizes using 3D printing (photopolymerized via digital light processing). The chemical compositions, microscopic morphologies, mechanical properties, biocompatibilities, osteogenic properties, and impact on repairing critical-sized bone defects of SHSS were assessed through characterization analyses, in vitro cytological assays, and in vivo biological experiments. The results revealed the biomimetic properties of SHSS and their favorable biocompatibility. The scaffolds stimulated cell adhesion, proliferation, differentiation, and migration and facilitated the expression of osteogenic genes and proteins, including Col-1, OCN, and OPN. Furthermore, they could effectively repair a critical-sized bone defect in a rabbit femoral condyle by establishing an osteogenic platform and guiding bone regeneration in the defect region. This innovative strategy presents a novel therapeutic approach for assessing critical-sized bone defects.
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- Xiao Liu
- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing 100853, China
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Medical Center of the Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Medical Center of the Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Medical Center of the Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Medical Center of the Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing 100853, China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing 100853, China
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Medical Center of the Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing 100853, China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Medical Center of the Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Medical Center of the Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Fourth Medical Center of the Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Beijing 100853, China
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Bauso LV, La Fauci V, Longo C, Calabrese G. Bone Tissue Engineering and Nanotechnology: A Promising Combination for Bone Regeneration. BIOLOGY 2024; 13:237. [PMID: 38666849 PMCID: PMC11048357 DOI: 10.3390/biology13040237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Large bone defects are the leading contributor to disability worldwide, affecting approximately 1.71 billion people. Conventional bone graft treatments show several disadvantages that negatively impact their therapeutic outcomes and limit their clinical practice. Therefore, much effort has been made to devise new and more effective approaches. In this context, bone tissue engineering (BTE), involving the use of biomaterials which are able to mimic the natural architecture of bone, has emerged as a key strategy for the regeneration of large defects. However, although different types of biomaterials for bone regeneration have been developed and investigated, to date, none of them has been able to completely fulfill the requirements of an ideal implantable material. In this context, in recent years, the field of nanotechnology and the application of nanomaterials to regenerative medicine have gained significant attention from researchers. Nanotechnology has revolutionized the BTE field due to the possibility of generating nanoengineered particles that are able to overcome the current limitations in regenerative strategies, including reduced cell proliferation and differentiation, the inadequate mechanical strength of biomaterials, and poor production of extrinsic factors which are necessary for efficient osteogenesis. In this review, we report on the latest in vitro and in vivo studies on the impact of nanotechnology in the field of BTE, focusing on the effects of nanoparticles on the properties of cells and the use of biomaterials for bone regeneration.
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- Luana Vittoria Bauso
- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d’Alcontres, 31, 98168 Messina, Italy; (V.L.F.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d’Alcontres, 31, 98168 Messina, Italy; (V.L.F.); (C.L.)
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Sriram M, Priya S, Katti DS. Polyhydroxybutyrate-based osteoinductive mineralized electrospun structures that mimic components and tissue interfaces of the osteon for bone tissue engineering. Biofabrication 2024; 16:025036. [PMID: 38471166 DOI: 10.1088/1758-5090/ad331a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Scaffolds for bone tissue engineering should enable regeneration of bone tissues with its native hierarchically organized extracellular matrix (ECM) and multiple tissue interfaces. To achieve this, inspired by the structure and properties of bone osteon, we fabricated polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB)-based mineralized electrospun fibrous scaffolds. After studying multiple PHB-based fibers, we chose 7%PHB/1%Gelatin fibers (PG) to fabricate mineralized fibers that mimic mineralized collagen fibers in bone. The mineralized PG (mPG) surface had a rough, hydrophilic layer of low crystalline calcium phosphate which was biocompatible to bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs), induced their proliferation and was osteoinductive. Subsequently, by modulating the electrospinning process, we fabricated mPG-based novel higher order fibrous scaffolds that mimic the macroscale geometries of osteons of bone ECM. Inspired by the aligned collagen fibers in bone lamellae, we fabricated mPG scaffolds with aligned fibers that could direct anisotropic elongation of mouse BMSC (mBMSCs). Further, we fabricated electrospun mPG-based osteoinductive tubular constructs which can mimic cylindrical bone components like osteons or lamellae or be used as long bone analogues based on their dimensions. Finally, to regenerate tissue interfaces in bone, we introduced a novel bi-layered scaffold-based approach. An electrospun bi-layered tubular construct that had PG in the outer layer and 7%PHB/0.5%Polypyrrole fibers (PPy) in the inner layer was fabricated. The bi-layered tubular construct underwent preferential surface mineralization only on its outer layer. This outer mineralized layer supported osteogenesis while the inner PPy layer could support neural cell growth. Thus, the bi-layered tubular construct may be used to regenerate haversian canal in the osteons which hosts nerve fibers. Overall, the study introduced novel techniques to fabricate biomimetic structures that can regenerate components of bone osteon and its multiple tissue interfaces. The study lays foundation for the fabrication of a modular scaffold that can regenerate bone with its hierarchical structure and complex tissue interfaces.
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- M Sriram
- Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Mehta Family Centre for Engineering in Medicine, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Mehta Family Centre for Engineering in Medicine, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Tavares C, Vieira T, Silva JC, Borges JPMR, Lança MC. Bioactive Hydroxyapatite Aerogels with Piezoelectric Particles. Biomimetics (Basel) 2024; 9:143. [PMID: 38534828 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics9030143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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Open-cell foams based on hydroxyapatite (HAp) can mimic the extracellular matrix (ECM) to better replace damaged hard tissues and assist in their regeneration processes. Aerogels of HAp nanowires (NW) with barium titanate (BT) particles were produced and characterized regarding their physical and chemical properties, bioactivity, and in vitro cytotoxicity. Considering the role of piezoelectricity (mainly due to collagen) and surface charges in bone remodeling, all BT particles, of size 280 nm and 2 and 3 µm, contained BaTiO3 in their piezoelectric tetragonal phase. The synthesized nanowires were verified to be AB-type carbonated hydroxyapatite. The aerogels showed high porosity and relatively homogeneous distribution of the BT particles. Barium titanate proved to be non-cytotoxic while all the aerogels produced were cytotoxic for an extract concentration of 1 mg/mL but became non-cytotoxic at concentrations of 0.5 mg/mL and below. It is possible that these results were affected by the higher surface area and quicker dissolution rate of the aerogels. In the bioactivity assays, SEM/EDS, it was not easy to differentiate between the apatite deposition and the surface of the HAp wires. However, a quantitative EDS analysis shows a possible CaP deposition/dissolution cycle taking place.
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- Catarina Tavares
- CENIMAT|i3N, Department of Materials Science, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- CENIMAT|i3N, Department of Physics, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- CENIMAT|i3N, Department of Physics, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- CENIMAT|i3N, Department of Materials Science, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- CENIMAT|i3N, Department of Materials Science, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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Wang S, Shao C, Zhao X, Guo Y, Song H, Shen L, Zhou Z, Li Z. Application of Three-Dimension Printing Nano-Carbonated-Hydroxylapatite to the Repair of Defects in Rabbit Bone. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:1667-1681. [PMID: 38406604 PMCID: PMC10894707 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s439775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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Introduction Hydroxylapatite (HAp) is a biodegradable bone graft material with high biocompatibility. However, the clinical application of HAp has been limited due to the poor absorption rate in vivo. Methods In this study, carbonated hydroxylapatite (CHAp) with a chemical composition similar to natural bone was synthesized. HAp and CHAp scaffolds were fabricated by 3D printing. Each material was designed by two types of scaffold model with a maximum width of 8 mm and a thickness of 2 mm, ie, structure I (round shape) and structure II (grid shape). Then, the HAp scaffolds were loaded with lutein. These scaffolds were implanted into the 8 mm bone defect on the top of the rabbit skull within 3 hours in the morning. The curative effects of the scaffolds were assessed two months after implantation. Results The 3D printed scaffolds did not cause severe inflammation or rejection after implantation. It showed that the porous structures allow bone cells to enter into the scaffolds. Furthermore, CHAp scaffolds were more biocompatible than HAp scaffolds, and showed a higher level of degradation and new bone formation after implantation. Structure II scaffolds with a smaller mineral content degraded faster than structure I, while structure I had better osteoconductive properties than structure II. Besides, the addition of lutein significantly enhanced the rate of new bone formation. Discussion The uniqueness of this study lies in the synthesis of 3D printed CHAp scaffolds and the implantation of CHAp in rabbit bone defects. The incorporation of suitable carbonate and lutein into HAp can enhance the osteoinductivity of the graft, and CHAp has a faster degradation rate in vivo, all of which provide a new reference for the research and application of apatite-based composites.
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- Shujie Wang
- College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210095, People’s Republic of China
- College of Animal Science and Technology & College of Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311300, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology & College of Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311300, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210095, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210095, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology & College of Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 311300, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210016, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210095, People’s Republic of China
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- College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210095, People’s Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Palaeobiology and Stratigraphy, Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology and Center for Excellence in Life and Paleoenvironment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210008, People’s Republic of China
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Yotsova R, Peev S. Biological Properties and Medical Applications of Carbonate Apatite: A Systematic Review. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:291. [PMID: 38399345 PMCID: PMC10892468 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16020291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 02/10/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Bone defects represent an everyday challenge for clinicians who work in the fields of orthopedic surgery, maxillofacial and oral surgery, otorhinolaryngology, and dental implantology. Various bone substitutes have been developed and utilized, according to the needs of bone reconstructive surgery. Carbonate apatite has gained popularity in recent years, due to its excellent tissue behavior and osteoconductive potential. This systematic review aims to evaluate the role of carbonate apatite in bone reconstructive surgery and tissue engineering, analyze its advantages and limitations, and suggest further directions for research and development. The Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus electronic databases were searched for relevant review articles, published from January 2014 to 21 July 2023. The study was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Eighteen studies were included in the present review. The biological properties and medical applications of carbonate apatite (CO3Ap) are discussed and evaluated. The majority of articles demonstrated that CO3Ap has excellent biocompatibility, resorbability, and osteoconductivity. Furthermore, it resembles bone tissue and causes minimal immunological reactions. Therefore, it may be successfully utilized in various medical applications, such as bone substitution, scaffolding, implant coating, drug delivery, and tissue engineering.
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- Ralitsa Yotsova
- Department of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Varna, bul. Tsar Osvoboditel 84, 9002 Varna, Bulgaria
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- Department of Periodontology and Dental Implantology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Varna, bul. Tsar Osvoboditel 84, 9002 Varna, Bulgaria;
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Shah KN, Kamal RN. Bone Graft Substitutes-What Are My Options? Hand Clin 2024; 40:13-23. [PMID: 37979985 DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2023.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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We examine the range of available bone graft substitutes often used in nonunion and malunion surgery of the upper extremity. Synthetic materials such as calcium sulfate, beta-calcium phosphate ceramics, hydroxyapatite, bioactive glass, and 3D printed materials are discussed. We delve into the advantages, disadvantages, and clinical applications for each, considering factors such as biocompatibility, osteoconductivity, mechanical strength, and resorption rates. This review provides upper extremity surgeons with insights into the available array of bone graft substitutes. We hope that the reviews helps in the decision-making process to achieve optimal outcomes when treating nonunion and malunion of the upper extremity.
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- Kalpit N Shah
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Scripps Clinic, San Diego, CA, USA.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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Kumar M, Sharma V. Shape Memory Effect of Four-Dimensional Printed Polylactic Acid-Based Scaffold with Nature-Inspired Structure. 3D PRINTING AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING 2024; 11:10-23. [PMID: 38389686 PMCID: PMC10880677 DOI: 10.1089/3dp.2022.0269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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The four-dimensional (4D) printing is an evolving technology that has immense scope in various fields of science and technology owing to ever-challenging needs of human. It is an innovative upgradation of 3D printing procedure, which instills smart capabilities into materials such that they respond to external stimulus. This article aims to investigate the feasibility of 4D printing of polylactic acid (PLA)-based composite scaffolds fabricated by incorporating four different nature-inspired architectures (honeycomb, giant water lily, spiderweb, and nautilus shell). The composites were developed by adding 1, 3, and 5 wt.% of Calcium Phosphate (CaP) into PLA. Various thermomechanical tests were accomplished to evaluate the properties of developed material. Furthermore, the shape memory characteristics of these scaffolds were examined using thermally controlled conditions. The characterization tests displayed favorable outcomes in terms of thermal stability and hydrophilic nature of the PLA and PLA/CaP composite materials. It was found that the honeycomb structure showed the best shape memory and mechanical behavior among the four designs. Furthermore, the introduction of CaP was found to enhance mechanical strength and shape memory property, whereas the surface integrity was adversely affected. This study can play a vital role in developing self-fitting high-shape recovery biomedical scaffolds for bone-repair applications.
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- Mohit Kumar
- Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing Lab, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee, India
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- Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing Lab, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee, India
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Guo K, Wang Y, Feng ZX, Lin XY, Wu ZR, Zhong XC, Zhuang ZM, Zhang T, Chen J, Tan WQ. Recent Development and Applications of Polydopamine in Tissue Repair and Regeneration Biomaterials. Int J Nanomedicine 2024; 19:859-881. [PMID: 38293610 PMCID: PMC10824616 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s437854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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The various tissue damages are a severe problem to human health. The limited human tissue regenerate ability requires suitable biomaterials to help damage tissue repair and regeneration. Therefore, many researchers devoted themselves to exploring biomaterials suitable for tissue repair and regeneration. Polydopamine (PDA) as a natural and multifunctional material which is inspired by mussel has been widely applied in different biomaterials. The excellent properties of PDA, such as strong adhesion, photothermal and high drug-loaded capacity, seem to be born for tissue repair and regeneration. Furthermore, PDA combined with different materials can exert unexpected effects. Thus, to inspire researchers, this review summarizes the recent and representative development of PDA biomaterials in tissue repair and regeneration. This article focuses on why apply PDA in these biomaterials and what PDA can do in different tissue injuries.
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- Kai Guo
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Ultrasonography, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China
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Ma S, Ma B, Yang Y, Mu Y, Wei P, Yu X, Zhao B, Zou Z, Liu Z, Wang M, Deng J. Functionalized 3D Hydroxyapatite Scaffold by Fusion Peptides-Mediated Small Extracellular Vesicles of Stem Cells for Bone Tissue Regeneration. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:3064-3081. [PMID: 38215277 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c13273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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3D printing technology offers extensive applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (TERM) because it can create a three-dimensional porous structure with acceptable porosity and fine mechanical qualities that can mimic natural bone. Hydroxyapatite (HA) is commonly used as a bone repair material due to its excellent biocompatibility and osteoconductivity. Small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) derived from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) can regulate bone metabolism and stimulate the osteogenic differentiation of stem cells. This study has designed a functionalized bone regeneration scaffold (3D H-P-sEVs) by combining the biological activity of BMSCs-sEVs and the 3D-HA scaffold to improve bone regeneration. The scaffold utilizes the targeting of fusion peptides to increase the loading efficiency of sEVs. The composition, structure, mechanical properties, and in vitro degradation performance of the 3D H-P-sEVs scaffolds were examined. The composite scaffold demonstrated good biocompatibility, substantially increased the expression of osteogenic-related genes and proteins, and had a satisfactory bone integration effect in the critical skull defect model of rats. In conclusion, the combination of EVs and 3D-HA scaffold via fusion peptide provides an innovative composite scaffold for bone regeneration and repair, improving osteogenic performance.
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- Shiqing Ma
- Department of Stomatology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, 23 Pingjiang Road, Hexi District, Tianjin 300211, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, 12 Observatory Road, Tianjin 300070, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, 12 Observatory Road, Tianjin 300070, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, 12 Observatory Road, Tianjin 300070, China
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- Beijing Biosis Healing Biological Technology Co., Ltd., No. 6 Plant West, Valley No. 1 Bio-medicine Industry Park, Beijing 102600, China
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- Beijing Biosis Healing Biological Technology Co., Ltd., No. 6 Plant West, Valley No. 1 Bio-medicine Industry Park, Beijing 102600, China
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- Beijing Biosis Healing Biological Technology Co., Ltd., No. 6 Plant West, Valley No. 1 Bio-medicine Industry Park, Beijing 102600, China
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- Department of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, 5 Jingyuan Road, Shijingshan District, Beijing 100043, China
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- Tianjin Zhongnuo Dental Hospital, Dingfu Building at the intersection of Nanma Road and Nankai Sanma Road in Nankai District, Tianjin 300100, China
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- Department of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, 5 Jingyuan Road, Shijingshan District, Beijing 100043, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, 12 Observatory Road, Tianjin 300070, China
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Salehi Abar E, Vandghanooni S, Torab A, Jaymand M, Eskandani M. A comprehensive review on nanocomposite biomaterials based on gelatin for bone tissue engineering. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 254:127556. [PMID: 37884249 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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The creation of a suitable scaffold is a crucial step in the process of bone tissue engineering (BTE). The scaffold, acting as an artificial extracellular matrix, plays a significant role in determining the fate of cells by affecting their proliferation and differentiation in BTE. Therefore, careful consideration should be given to the fabrication approach and materials used for scaffold preparation. Natural polypeptides such as gelatin and collagen have been widely used for this purpose. The unique properties of nanoparticles, which vary depending on their size, charge, and physicochemical properties, have demonstrated potential in solving various challenges encountered in BTE. Therefore, nanocomposite biomaterials consisting of polymers and nanoparticles have been extensively used for BTE. Gelatin has also been utilized in combination with other nanomaterials to apply for this purpose. Composites of gelatin with various types of nanoparticles are particularly promising for creating scaffolds with superior biological and physicochemical properties. This review explores the use of nanocomposite biomaterials based on gelatin and various types of nanoparticles together for applications in bone tissue engineering.
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- Elaheh Salehi Abar
- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran; Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Hematology and Oncology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Nano Drug Delivery Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran; Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Kim J, Kim S, Song I. Octacalcium phosphate, a promising bone substitute material: a narrative review. JOURNAL OF YEUNGNAM MEDICAL SCIENCE 2024; 41:4-12. [PMID: 37157781 PMCID: PMC10834270 DOI: 10.12701/jyms.2023.00010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Biomaterials have been used to supplement and restore function and structure by replacing or restoring parts of damaged tissues and organs. In ancient times, the medical use of biomaterials was limited owing to infection during surgery and poor surgical techniques. However, in modern times, the medical applications of biomaterials are diversifying owing to great developments in material science and medical technology. In this paper, we introduce biomaterials, focusing on calcium phosphate ceramics, including octacalcium phosphate, which has recently attracted attention as a bone graft material.
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- Department of Anatomy, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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Zarei M, Hasanzadeh Azar M, Sayedain SS, Shabani Dargah M, Alizadeh R, Arab M, Askarinya A, Kaviani A, Beheshtizadeh N, Azami M. Material extrusion additive manufacturing of poly(lactic acid)/Ti6Al4V@calcium phosphate core-shell nanocomposite scaffolds for bone tissue applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 255:128040. [PMID: 37981284 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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The use of porous scaffolds with appropriate mechanical and biological features for the host tissue is one of the challenges in repairing critical-size bone defects. With today's three-dimensional (3D) printing technology, scaffolds can be customized and personalized, thereby eliminating the problems associated with conventional methods. In this work, after preparing Ti6Al4V/Calcium phosphate (Ti64@CaP) core-shell nanocomposite via a solution-based process, by taking advantage of fused deposition modeling (FDM), porous poly(lactic acid) (PLA)-Ti64@CaP nanocomposite scaffolds were fabricated. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) showed that nanostructured calcium phosphate was distributed uniformly on the surface of Ti64 particles. Also, X-ray diffraction (XRD) indicated that calcium phosphate forms an octacalcium phosphate (OCP) phase. As a result of incorporating 6 wt% Ti64@CaP into the PLA, the compressive modulus and ultimate compressive strength values increased from 1.4 GPa and 29.5 MPa to 2.0 GPa and 53.5 MPa, respectively. Furthermore, the differential scanning calorimetry results revealed an increase in the glass transition temperature of PLA, rising from 57.0 to 62.4 °C, due to the addition of 6 wt% Ti64@CaP. However, it is worth noting that there was a moderate decrease in the crystallization and melting temperatures of the nanocomposite filament, which dropped from 97.0 to 89.5 °C and 167 to 162.9 °C, respectively. The scaffolds were seeded with human adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hADSCs) to investigate their biocompatibility and cell proliferation. Calcium deposition, ALP activity, and bone-related proteins and genes were also used to evaluate the bone differentiation potential of hADSCs. The obtained results showed that introducing Ti64@CaP considerably improved in vitro biocompatibility, facilitating the attachment, differentiation, and proliferation of hADSCs. Considering the findings of this study, the 3D-printed nanocomposite scaffold could be considered a promising candidate for bone tissue engineering applications.
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- Masoud Zarei
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran; Regenerative Medicine Group (REMED), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Polymeric Materials Research Group (PMRG), Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Regenerative Medicine Group (REMED), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran; Department of Tissue Engineering, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Regenerative Medicine Group (REMED), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran; Joint Reconstruction Research Center (JRRC), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Ramanathan M, Shijirbold A, Okui T, Tatsumi H, Kotani T, Shimamura Y, Morioka R, Ayasaka K, Kanno T. In Vivo Evaluation of Bone Regenerative Capacity of the Novel Nanobiomaterial: β-Tricalcium Phosphate Polylactic Acid-co-Glycolide (β-TCP/PLLA/PGA) for Use in Maxillofacial Bone Defects. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 14:91. [PMID: 38202548 PMCID: PMC10780666 DOI: 10.3390/nano14010091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Maxillofacial bone defects are treated by autografting or filling with synthetic materials in various forms and shapes. Electrospun nanobiomaterials are becoming popular due to their easy placement and handling; combining ideal biomaterials extrapolates better outcomes. We used a novel electrospun cotton-like fiber made from two time-tested bioresorbable materials, β-TCP and PLLA/PGA, to check the feasibility of its application to maxillofacial bone defects through an in vivo rat mandibular bone defect model. Novel β-TCP/PLLA/PGA and pure β-TCP blocks were evaluated for new bone regeneration through assessment of bone volume, inner defect diameter reduction, and bone mineral density. Bioactive/osteoconductivity was checked by scoring the levels of Runt-related transcription factor x, Leptin Receptor, Osteocalcin, and Periostin biomarkers. Bone regeneration in both β-TCP/PLLA/PGA and β-TCP was comparable at initial timepoints. Osteogenic cell accumulation was greater in β-TCP/PLLA/PGA than in β-TCP at initial as well as late phases. Periostin expression was more marked in β-TCP/PLLA/PGA. This study demonstrated comparable results between β-TCP/PLLA/PGA and β-TCP in terms of bone regeneration and bioactivity, even with a small material volume of β-TCP/PLLA/PGA and a decreased percentage of β-TCP. Electrospun β-TCP/PLLA/PGA is an ideal nanobiomaterial for inducing bone regeneration through osteoconductivity and bioresorbability in bony defects of the maxillofacial region.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, 89-1, Enya-Cho, Izumo 693-8501, Shimane, Japan; (M.R.); (A.S.); (T.O.); (H.T.); (T.K.); (Y.S.); (R.M.); (K.A.)
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Sequeira DB, Diogo P, Gomes BPFA, Peça J, Santos JMM. Scaffolds for Dentin-Pulp Complex Regeneration. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 60:7. [PMID: 38276040 PMCID: PMC10821321 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60010007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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Background and Objectives: Regenerative dentistry aims to regenerate the pulp-dentin complex and restore those of its functions that have become compromised by pulp injury and/or inflammation. Scaffold-based techniques are a regeneration strategy that replicate a biological environment by utilizing a suitable scaffold, which is considered crucial for the successful regeneration of dental pulp. The aim of the present review is to address the main characteristics of the different scaffolds, as well as their application in dentin-pulp complex regeneration. Materials and Methods: A narrative review was conducted by two independent reviewers to answer the research question: What type of scaffolds can be used in dentin-pulp complex regeneration? An electronic search of PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane library databases was undertaken. Keywords including "pulp-dentin regeneration scaffold" and "pulp-dentin complex regeneration" were used. To locate additional reports, reference mining of the identified papers was undertaken. Results: A wide variety of biomaterials is already available for tissue engineering and can be broadly categorized into two groups: (i) natural, and (ii) synthetic, scaffolds. Natural scaffolds often contain bioactive molecules, growth factors, and signaling cues that can positively influence cell behavior. These signaling molecules can promote specific cellular responses, such as cell proliferation and differentiation, crucial for effective tissue regeneration. Synthetic scaffolds offer flexibility in design and can be tailored to meet specific requirements, such as size, shape, and mechanical properties. Moreover, they can be functionalized with bioactive molecules, growth factors, or signaling cues to enhance their biological properties and the manufacturing process can be standardized, ensuring consistent quality for widespread clinical use. Conclusions: There is still a lack of evidence to determine the optimal scaffold composition that meets the specific requirements and complexities needed for effectively promoting dental pulp tissue engineering and achieving successful clinical outcomes.
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- Diana B. Sequeira
- Institute of Endodontics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, 3000-075 Coimbra, Portugal (P.D.)
- Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal;
- Center for Innovation and Research in Oral Sciences (CIROS), Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, 3000-075 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Institute of Endodontics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, 3000-075 Coimbra, Portugal (P.D.)
- Center for Innovation and Research in Oral Sciences (CIROS), Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, 3000-075 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Division of Endodontics, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas—UNICAMP, Piracicaba 13083-970, Brazil;
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- Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal;
- Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Coimbra, 3000-456 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Institute of Endodontics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, 3000-075 Coimbra, Portugal (P.D.)
- Center for Innovation and Research in Oral Sciences (CIROS), Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, 3000-075 Coimbra, Portugal
- Coimbra Institute for Clinical and Biomedical Research (iCBR) and Center of Investigation on Environment Genetics and Oncobiology (CIMAGO), Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
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S MSM, Malathi S, Varadharaj S, Arul KT, Verma RS, Ramya JR, Asokan K, Krishna JBM, Kalkura SN, S MB. Tuning the physiochemical properties of polycaprolactone-hydroxyapatite composite films by gamma irradiation for biomedical applications. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2023; 155:213679. [PMID: 37944450 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Physiochemical properties of polycaprolactone-hydroxyapatite (PCL-HAp) composites were investigated in the pristine and after irradiation of γ rays (25, 50, 75, and 100 kGy). PCL-HAp composites were synthesized by solvent evaporation and characterized using spectroscopic methods as well as biological assays. The surface roughness (RMS) of the irradiated composite film (at 75 kGy) was 80 times higher than that of the pristine. Irradiation tailors the contact angle of the films from 77° to 90° (at 100 kGy). A decrease in particle size (at 100 kGy) of HAp nanorods in PCL-HAp composites film was observed. The XRD peak of PCL was slightly shifted from 21.2° to 21.7° (at 100 kGy) with the decrease in crystallite size. The peak intensity of the PCL and HAp altered on irradiation that was confirmed by FTIR and Raman analysis. Further, the bandgap of the irradiated film was lowered by 13 % (at 25 kGy). The luminescence intensity decreased due to the non-radiative process induced by the irradiation defects. All the samples possess hemocompatibility percentage of <10 % as per ASTM standards. At 75 kGy, fibroblast cell proliferation was higher than the pristine and other doses. The gamma-irradiated PCL-HAp composite films are potential candidates for tissue engineering applications.
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- Crystal Growth Centre, Anna University, Chennai 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, IIT Madras, Chennai 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Physics, Tamkang University, Tamsui 25137, Taiwan
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- Department of Biotechnology, IIT Madras, Chennai 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of periodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai 600 077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Inter-University Accelerator Centre, ArunaAsaf Ali Marg, New Delhi 110 067, India; Department of Physics & Centre for Interdisciplinary Research, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248 007, India
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- Consortium for Scientific Research, Kolkata 700 098, West Bengal, India
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- Crystal Growth Centre, Anna University, Chennai 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Crystal Growth Centre, Anna University, Chennai 600 025, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Wang X, Huang S, Peng Q. Metal Ion-Doped Hydroxyapatite-Based Materials for Bone Defect Restoration. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:1367. [PMID: 38135958 PMCID: PMC10741145 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10121367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Hydroxyapatite (HA)-based materials are widely used in the bone defect restoration field due to their stable physical properties, good biocompatibility, and bone induction potential. To further improve their performance with extra functions such as antibacterial activity, various kinds of metal ion-doped HA-based materials have been proposed and synthesized. This paper offered a comprehensive review of metal ion-doped HA-based materials for bone defect restoration based on the introduction of the physicochemical characteristics of HA followed by the synthesis methods, properties, and applications of different kinds of metal ion (Ag+, Zn2+, Mg2+, Sr2+, Sm3+, and Ce3+)-doped HA-based materials. In addition, the underlying challenges for bone defect restoration using these materials and potential solutions were discussed.
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- Xuan Wang
- Xiangya Stomatological Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China;
- Xiangya School of Stomatology, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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- Changsha Health Vocational College, Changsha 410100, China;
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- Xiangya Stomatological Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China;
- Xiangya School of Stomatology, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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Zhang K, Liu Y, Zhao Z, Shi X, Zhang R, He Y, Zhang H, Sun Y, Wang W. Synthesis Technology of Magnesium-Doped Nanometer Hydroxyapatite: A Review. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:44458-44471. [PMID: 38046298 PMCID: PMC10688058 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c06091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Ion substitution techniques for nanoparticles have become an important neighborhood of biomedical engineering and have led to the development of innovative bioactive materials for health systems. Magnesium-doped nanohydroxyapatite (Mg-nHA) has good bone conductivity, biological activity, flexural strength, and fracture toughness due to particle doping technology, making it an ideal candidate material for biomedical applications. In this Review, we have systematically presented the synthesis methods of Mg-nHA and their application in the field of biomedical science and highlighted the pros and cons of each method. Finally, some future prospects for this important neighborhood are proposed. The purpose of this Review is to provide readers with an understanding of this new field of research on bioactive materials with innovative functions and systematically introduce the latest technologies for obtaining uniform, continuous, and morphologically diverse Mg-nHA.
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- Kui Zhang
- The
First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, China
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- Department
of Gynecology, First Affiliated Hospital
of Xi ’an Medical College, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710000, China
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- The
First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, China
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- The
First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, China
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- The
First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, China
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- The
First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, China
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- The
First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, China
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- The
First Clinical Medical College of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, China
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- Department
of Orthopedics, The First Hospital of Lanzhou
University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730000, China
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Kajander K, Sirkiä SV, Vallittu PK, Heino TJ, Määttä JA. Bioactive glasses promote rapid pre-osteoblastic cell migration in contrast to hydroxyapatite, while carbonated apatite shows migration inhibiting properties. Sci Rep 2023; 13:20587. [PMID: 37996563 PMCID: PMC10667509 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-47883-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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Different biomaterials have been clinically used as bone filling materials, although the mechanisms behind the biological effects are incompletely understood. To address this, we compared the effects of five different biomaterials: two bioactive glasses (45S5 and S53P4), hydroxyapatite (HAP), carbonated apatite (CAP), and alumina on the in vitro migration and viability of pre-osteoblastic cells. In addition, we studied the effects of biomaterials' calcium release on cell migration, viability and differentiation. We found differences between the materials as the bioactive glasses promoted rapid pre-osteoblastic cell migration. In contrast, CAP decreased cell migration, which was also associated with lower activity of migration related kinases. Bioactive glasses released significant amounts of calcium into the media, while CAP decreased the calcium concentration. The response of cells to calcium was mechanistically studied by blocking calcium sensing receptor (CaSR) and ATP-gated ion channel P2X7, but this had no effect on cell migration. Surprisingly, HAP and CAP initially decreased cell viability. In summary, bioactive glasses 45S5 and S53P4 had significant and long-lasting effects on the pre-osteoblastic cell migration, which could be related to the observed calcium dissolution. Additionally, bioactive glasses had no negative effects on cell viability, which was observed with HAP and CAP.
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- Karoliina Kajander
- Institute of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku, Kiinamyllynkatu 10, 20520, Turku, Finland.
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- Department of Biomaterials Science and Turku Clinical Biomaterials Centre - TCBC, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Lemminkäisenkatu 2, 20520, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Biomaterials Science and Turku Clinical Biomaterials Centre - TCBC, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Lemminkäisenkatu 2, 20520, Turku, Finland
- Wellbeing Services County of Southwest Finland, Turku, Finland
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- Institute of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku, Kiinamyllynkatu 10, 20520, Turku, Finland
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- Institute of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku, Kiinamyllynkatu 10, 20520, Turku, Finland.
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Dhavalikar P, Jenkins D, Rosen N, Kannapiran A, Salhadar K, Shachaf O, Silverstein M, Cosgriff-Hernández E. Hydroxyapatite nanoparticle-modified porous bone grafts with improved cell attachment. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:10651-10664. [PMID: 37878081 PMCID: PMC10650276 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb01839c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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Emulsion-templated foams have displayed promise as injectable bone grafts; however, the use of a surfactant as an emulsifier resulted in relatively small pores and impedes cell attachment. Hydroxyapatite nanoparticles were explored as an alternative stabilizer to address these limitations. To this end, hydroxyapatite nanoparticles were first modified with myristic acid to generate the appropriate balance of hydrophobicity to stabilize a water-in-oil emulsion of neopentyl glycol diacrylate and 1,4-butanedithiol. In situ surface modification of the resulting foam with hydroxyapatite was confirmed with elemental mapping and transmission electron microscopy. Nanoparticle-stabilized foams displayed improved human mesenchymal stem cell viability (91 ± 5%) over surfactant-stabilized foams (23 ± 11%). Although the pore size was appropriate for bone grafting applications (115 ± 71 μm), the foams lacked the interconnected architecture necessary for cell infiltration. We hypothesized that a co-stabilization approach with both surfactant and nanoparticles could be used to achieve interconnected pores while maintaining improved cell attachment and larger pore sizes. A range of hydroxyapatite nanoparticle and surfactant concentrations were investigated to determine the effects on microarchitecture and cell behavior. By balancing these interactions, a co-stabilized foam was identified that possessed large, interconnected pores (108 ± 67 μm) and improved cell viability and attachment. The co-stabilized foam was then evaluated as an injectable bone graft including network formation, microscale integration with bone, push out strength, and compressive properties. Overall, this work demonstrated that in situ surface modification with nHA improved cell attachment while retaining desirable bone grafting features and injectability.
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- Prachi Dhavalikar
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, 107 W. Dean Keeton, BME Building, Room 3.503D, Austin, Texas, 78712, USA.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, 107 W. Dean Keeton, BME Building, Room 3.503D, Austin, Texas, 78712, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, Israel
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, 107 W. Dean Keeton, BME Building, Room 3.503D, Austin, Texas, 78712, USA.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, 107 W. Dean Keeton, BME Building, Room 3.503D, Austin, Texas, 78712, USA.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, 107 W. Dean Keeton, BME Building, Room 3.503D, Austin, Texas, 78712, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, Israel
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, 107 W. Dean Keeton, BME Building, Room 3.503D, Austin, Texas, 78712, USA.
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Lu G, Li X, Wang P, Li X, Wang Y, Zhu J, Ronca A, D'Amora U, Liu W, Hui X. Polysaccharide-Based Composite Hydrogel with Hierarchical Microstructure for Enhanced Vascularization and Skull Regeneration. Biomacromolecules 2023; 24:4970-4988. [PMID: 37729544 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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Critical-size skull defects caused by trauma, infection, and tumor resection raise great demands for efficient bone substitutes. Herein, a hybrid cross-linked hierarchical microporous hydrogel scaffold (PHCLS) was successfully assembled by a multistep procedure, which involved (i) the preparation of poly(lactic-co-glycolic)/nanohydroxyapatite (PLGA-HAP) porous microspheres, (ii) embedding the spheres in a solution of dopamine-modified hyaluronic acid and collagen I (Col I) and cross-linking via dopamine polyphenols binding to (i) Col I amino groups (via Michael addition) and (ii) PLGA-HAP (via calcium ion chelation). The introduction of PLGA-HAP not only improved the diversity of pore size and pore communication inside the matrix but also greatly enhanced the compressive strength (5.24-fold, 77.5 kPa) and degradation properties to construct a more stable mechanical structure. In particular, the PHCLS (200 mg, nHAP) promoted the proliferation, infiltration, and angiogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in vitro, as well as significant ectopic angiogenesis and mineralization with a storage modulus enhancement of 2.5-fold after 30 days. Meanwhile, the appropriate matrix microenvironment initiated angiogenesis and early osteogenesis by accelerating endogenous stem cell recruitment in situ. Together, the PHCLS allowed substantial skull reconstruction in the rabbit cranial defect model, achieving 85.2% breaking load strength and 84.5% bone volume fractions in comparison to the natural cranium, 12 weeks after implantation. Overall, this study reveals that the hierarchical microporous hydrogel scaffold provides a promising strategy for skull defect treatment.
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- Gonggong Lu
- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Guoxue Lane, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P.R. China
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, 29# Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, P.R. China
- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, 29# Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Guoxue Lane, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P.R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, 29# Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, P.R. China
- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, 29# Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, P.R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, 29# Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, P.R. China
- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, 29# Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, P.R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, 29# Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, P.R. China
- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, 29# Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, P.R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, 29# Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, P.R. China
- College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, 29# Wangjiang Road, Chengdu, Sichuan 610064, P.R. China
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- National Research Council, Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, Naples 80125, Italy
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- National Research Council, Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, Naples 80125, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Guoxue Lane, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P.R. China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Guoxue Lane, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P.R. China
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Ge M, Xie D, Yang Y, Liang H, Gu J, Zhang Q, Xie J, Tian Z. Biocompatibility and antibacterial activity of MgO/Ca3(PO4)2 composite ceramic scaffold based on vat photopolymerization technology. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2023; 154:213644. [PMID: 37778294 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Recent advancements in medical technology and increased interdisciplinary research have facilitated the development of the field of medical engineering. Specifically, in bone repair, researchers and potential users have placed greater demands on orthopedic implants regarding their biocompatibility, degradation rates, antibacterial properties, and other aspects. In response, our team developed composite ceramic samples using degradable materials calcium phosphate and magnesium oxide through the vat photopolymerization (VP) technique. The calcium phosphate content in each sample was, respectively, 80 %, 60 %, 40 %, and 20 %. To explore the relationship between the biocompatibility, antibacterial activity, and MgO content of the samples, we cultured them with osteoblasts (MC3T3-E1), Escherichia coli (a gram-negative bacterium), and Staphylococcus aureus (a gram-positive bacterium). Our results demonstrate that as the MgO content of the sample increases, its biocompatibility improves but its antibacterial activity decreases. Regarding the composite material samples, the 20 % calcium phosphate content group exhibited the best biocompatibility. However, after 0.5 h of co-cultivation, the antibacterial rates of all groups except the 20 % calcium phosphate content group co-cultured with S. aureus exceed 80 %. Furthermore, after 3 h, the antibacterial rates against E. coli exceed 95 % in all groups. This is because higher levels of MgO correspond to lower pH values and Mg2+ concentrations in the cell and bacterial culture solutions, which ultimately promote cell and bacterial proliferation. This elevates the biocompatibility of the samples, albeit at the expense of their antimicrobial efficacy. Thus, modulating the MgO content in the composite ceramic samples provides a strategy to develop gradient composite scaffolds for better control of their biocompatibility and antibacterial performance during different stages of bone regeneration.
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- Mengxing Ge
- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China.
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- Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Division of Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, The Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing 210008, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China; Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou 341000, China.
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Rittidach T, Sillapaprayoon S, Chantho V, Pimtong W, Charoenphandhu N, Thongbunchoo J, Krishnamra N, Bootchanont A, Porjai P, Pon-On W. Investigation on the physical properties and biocompatibility of zirconia-alumina-silicate@diopside composite materials and its in vivo toxicity study in embryonic zebrafish. RSC Adv 2023; 13:30575-30585. [PMID: 37859778 PMCID: PMC10583262 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra04555b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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Bioceramic materials have a wide range of applications in the biomedical field, such as in the repair of bone defects and dental surgery. Silicate-based bioceramics have attracted biomedical researchers' interest due to their bioactivity and biodegradability. In this study, extended the scope of ZAS utilization in bone tissue engineering by introducing calcium-magnesium-silicate (diopside, CMS) as an interface material aim to develop a machinable bioceramic composite (ZASCMS) by the sol-gel method. The physicochemical characterization, in vitro biological properties and in vivo zebrafish cytotoxicity study of ZAS-based composites as a function of CMS contents, 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100 wt%, were performed. Results showed that the as-prepared ZASCMS possessed porous architecture with well-interconnected pore structure. Results also revealed that the mechanical properties of ZASCMS composite materials were gradually improved with increasing CMS contents. The ZASCMS composites with more than 50 wt% CMS had the highest compressive strength and modulus of 6.78 ± 0.62 MPa and 340.10 ± 16.81 MPa, respectively. Regarding in vitro bioactivities, the composite scaffolds were found to stimulate osteoblast-like UMR-106 cell adhesion, growth, and proliferation. The antibacterial activity of the ZASCMS composite scaffolds was tested against Staphylococcus epidermidis (S. epidermidis) and Escherichia coli (E. coli) also exhibited an antibacterial property. Furthermore, the in vivo studies using embryonic zebrafish were exposed to as-prepared particles (0-500 μg mL-1) and showed that the synthesized ZAS, CMS and ZASCMS composite particles were non-toxic based on the evaluation of survivability, hatching rate and embryonic morphology. In conclusions, our results indicated that the synthesized composite exhibited their biological properties and antibacterial activity, which could well be a promising material with high potential to be applied in orthopaedic and dental tissue engineering.
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- Tanawut Rittidach
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University Bangkok 10900 Thailand
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- Nano Environmental and Health Safety Research Team, National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand
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- Nano Environmental and Health Safety Research Team, National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand
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- Nano Environmental and Health Safety Research Team, National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand
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- Center of Calcium and Bone Research, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University Bangkok 10400 Thailand
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University Bangkok 10400 Thailand
- Institute of Molecular Biosciences, Mahidol University Nakhon Pathom 73170 Thailand
- The Academy of Science, The Royal Society of Thailand Dusit Bangkok 10300 Thailand
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- Center of Calcium and Bone Research, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University Bangkok 10400 Thailand
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University Bangkok 10400 Thailand
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- Center of Calcium and Bone Research, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University Bangkok 10400 Thailand
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University Bangkok 10400 Thailand
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- Division of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand
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- Division of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University Bangkok 10900 Thailand
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Daskalova A, Sezanova K, Angelova L, Paunova-Krasteva T, Gergulova R, Kovacheva D, Rabadjieva D. Ultra-Short Laser-Assisted Micro-Structure Formations on Mg/Zn Double-Doped Calcium Phosphate Ceramics for Enhanced Antimicrobial Activity. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:6626. [PMID: 37895608 PMCID: PMC10608010 DOI: 10.3390/ma16206626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Bacterial infection is one of the most common and harmful medical issues following the implantation of materials and devices in the body leading to antibiotic resistance of diverse bacterial strains. In this work, a novel approach is presented combining adopted laser-based patterning method in addition to doping (Mg and Zn) metal ions to prepare calcium phosphate ceramic substrate, applicable in medicine, with enhanced surface antimicrobial characteristics. The preparation of tablets containing Mg (8.44 mol%) and Zn (2.63 mol%) β-tricalcium phosphate involved biomimetic precipitation of amorphous calcium phosphate in media of simulated body fluid enriched with Mg2+ and Zn2+ ions as well as the presence of valine as an organic additive, followed by step-wise calcination up to 1000 °C. The results from laser processing showed formation of deeper patterns with increased surface roughness (from 4.9 µm to 9.4 µm) as laser power and velocity increase, keeping constant the hatch sizes of 50 µm. The textured surfaces consist of peaks and valleys arrangement that change the morphology of Escherichia coli cells and decrease of cell viability. Our study reveals the possibilities of the application of ultra-short laser radiation as a potential alternative therapy for controlling the antimicrobial effect of the ceramic surface.
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- Albena Daskalova
- Institute of Electronics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1784 Sofia, Bulgaria; (A.D.); (L.A.)
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- Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria; (K.S.); (R.G.); (D.K.)
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- Institute of Electronics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1784 Sofia, Bulgaria; (A.D.); (L.A.)
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- Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria; (K.S.); (R.G.); (D.K.)
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- Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria; (K.S.); (R.G.); (D.K.)
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- Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria; (K.S.); (R.G.); (D.K.)
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Ye S, Cao Q, Ni P, Xiong S, Zhong M, Yuan T, Shan J, Liang J, Fan Y, Zhang X. Construction of Microfluidic Chip Structure for Cell Migration Studies in Bioactive Ceramics. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2302152. [PMID: 37282789 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202302152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Cell migration is an essential bioactive ceramics property and critical for bone induction, clinical application, and mechanism research. Standardized cell migration detection methods have many limitations, including a lack of dynamic fluid circulation and the inability to simulate cell behavior in vivo. Microfluidic chip technology, which mimics the human microenvironment and provides controlled dynamic fluid cycling, has the potential to solve these questions and generate reliable models of cell migration in vitro. In this study, a microfluidic chip is reconstructed to integrate the bioactive ceramic into the microfluidic chip structure to constitute a ceramic microbridge microfluidic chip system. Migration differences in the chip system are measured. By combining conventional detection methods with new biotechnology to analyze the causes of cell migration differences, it is found that the concentration gradients of ions and proteins adsorbed on the microbridge materials are directly related to the occurrence of cell migration behavior, which is consistent with previous reports and demonstrates the effectiveness of the microfluidic chip model. This model provides in vivo environment simulation and controllability of input and output conditions superior to standardized cell migration detection methods. The microfluidic chip system provides a new approach to studying and evaluating bioactive ceramics.
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- Sheng Ye
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610064, China
- Sichuan Testing Centre for Biomaterials and Medical Devices, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610064, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, the 3rd People's Hospital of Chengdu, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610064, China
- Sichuan Testing Centre for Biomaterials and Medical Devices, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610064, China
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Mishchenko O, Yanovska A, Kosinov O, Maksymov D, Moskalenko R, Ramanavicius A, Pogorielov M. Synthetic Calcium-Phosphate Materials for Bone Grafting. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3822. [PMID: 37765676 PMCID: PMC10536599 DOI: 10.3390/polym15183822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Synthetic bone grafting materials play a significant role in various medical applications involving bone regeneration and repair. Their ability to mimic the properties of natural bone and promote the healing process has contributed to their growing relevance. While calcium-phosphates and their composites with various polymers and biopolymers are widely used in clinical and experimental research, the diverse range of available polymer-based materials poses challenges in selecting the most suitable grafts for successful bone repair. This review aims to address the fundamental issues of bone biology and regeneration while providing a clear perspective on the principles guiding the development of synthetic materials. In this study, we delve into the basic principles underlying the creation of synthetic bone composites and explore the mechanisms of formation for biologically important complexes and structures associated with the various constituent parts of these materials. Additionally, we offer comprehensive information on the application of biologically active substances to enhance the properties and bioactivity of synthetic bone grafting materials. By presenting these insights, our review enables a deeper understanding of the regeneration processes facilitated by the application of synthetic bone composites.
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- Oleg Mishchenko
- Department of Surgical and Propaedeutic Dentistry, Zaporizhzhia State Medical and Pharmaceutical University, 26, Prosp. Mayakovskogo, 69035 Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine; (O.M.); (O.K.); (D.M.)
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- Theoretical and Applied Chemistry Department, Sumy State University, R-Korsakova Street, 40007 Sumy, Ukraine
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- Department of Surgical and Propaedeutic Dentistry, Zaporizhzhia State Medical and Pharmaceutical University, 26, Prosp. Mayakovskogo, 69035 Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine; (O.M.); (O.K.); (D.M.)
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- Department of Surgical and Propaedeutic Dentistry, Zaporizhzhia State Medical and Pharmaceutical University, 26, Prosp. Mayakovskogo, 69035 Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine; (O.M.); (O.K.); (D.M.)
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- Department of Pathology, Sumy State University, R-Korsakova Street, 40007 Sumy, Ukraine;
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- NanoTechnas-Center of Nanotechnology and Materials Science, Institute of Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Geosciences, Vilnius University, Naugarduko Str. 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Biomedical Research Centre, Sumy State University, R-Korsakova Street, 40007 Sumy, Ukraine;
- Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy, University of Latvia, Jelgavas Iela 3, LV-1004 Riga, Latvia
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Kühl J, Gorb S, Kern M, Klüter T, Kühl S, Seekamp A, Fuchs S. Extrusion-based 3D printing of osteoinductive scaffolds with a spongiosa-inspired structure. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1268049. [PMID: 37790253 PMCID: PMC10544914 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1268049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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Critical-sized bone defects resulting from trauma, inflammation, and tumor resections are individual in their size and shape. Implants for the treatment of such defects have to consider biomechanical and biomedical factors, as well as the individual conditions within the implantation site. In this context, 3D printing technologies offer new possibilities to design and produce patient-specific implants reflecting the outer shape and internal structure of the replaced bone tissue. The selection or modification of materials used in 3D printing enables the adaption of the implant, by enhancing the osteoinductive or biomechanical properties. In this study, scaffolds with bone spongiosa-inspired structure for extrusion-based 3D printing were generated. The computer aided design process resulted in an up scaled and simplified version of the bone spongiosa. To enhance the osteoinductive properties of the 3D printed construct, polycaprolactone (PCL) was combined with 20% (wt) calcium phosphate nano powder (CaP). The implants were designed in form of a ring structure and revealed an irregular and interconnected porous structure with a calculated porosity of 35.2% and a compression strength within the range of the natural cancellous bone. The implants were assessed in terms of biocompatibility and osteoinductivity using the osteosarcoma cell line MG63 and patient-derived mesenchymal stem cells in selected experiments. Cell growth and differentiation over 14 days were monitored using confocal laser scanning microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) quantification, gene expression analysis, and quantitative assessment of calcification. MG63 cells and human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSC) adhered to the printed implants and revealed a typical elongated morphology as indicated by microscopy. Using DNA quantification, no differences for PCL or PCL-CaP in the initial adhesion of MG63 cells were observed, while the PCL-based scaffolds favored cell proliferation in the early phases of culture up to 7 days. In contrast, on PCL-CaP, cell proliferation for MG63 cells was not evident, while data from PCR and the levels of calcification, or alkaline phosphatase activity, indicated osteogenic differentiation within the PCL-CaP constructs over time. For hMSC, the highest levels in the total calcium content were observed for the PCL-CaP constructs, thus underlining the osteoinductive properties.
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- Julie Kühl
- Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Functional Morphology and Biomechanics, Kiel University, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Propaedeutics and Dental Material, University Medical Center, Kiel, Germany
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- Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, Kiel University, Kiel, Germany
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- Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center, Kiel, Germany
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- Experimental Trauma Surgery, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center, Kiel, Germany
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Zhou B, Jiang X, Zhou X, Tan W, Luo H, Lei S, Yang Y. GelMA-based bioactive hydrogel scaffolds with multiple bone defect repair functions: therapeutic strategies and recent advances. Biomater Res 2023; 27:86. [PMID: 37715230 PMCID: PMC10504735 DOI: 10.1186/s40824-023-00422-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023] Open
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Currently, the clinical treatment of critical bone defects attributed to various causes remains a great challenge, and repairing these defects with synthetic bone substitutes is the most common strategy. In general, tissue engineering materials that mimic the structural, mechanical and biological properties of natural bone have been extensively applied to fill bone defects and promote in situ bone regeneration. Hydrogels with extracellular matrix (ECM)-like properties are common tissue engineering materials, among which methacrylate-based gelatin (GelMA) hydrogels are widely used because of their tunable mechanical properties, excellent photocrosslinking capability and good biocompatibility. Owing to their lack of osteogenic activity, however, GelMA hydrogels are combined with other types of materials with osteogenic activities to improve the osteogenic capability of the current composites. There are three main aspects to consider when enhancing the bone regenerative performance of composite materials: osteoconductivity, vascularization and osteoinduction. Bioceramics, bioglass, biomimetic scaffolds, inorganic ions, bionic periosteum, growth factors and two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have been applied in various combinations to achieve enhanced osteogenic and bone regeneration activities. Three-dimensional (3D)-bioprinted scaffolds are a popular research topic in bone tissue engineering (BTE), and printed and customized scaffolds are suitable for restoring large irregular bone defects due to their shape and structural tunability, enhanced mechanical properties, and good biocompatibility. Herein, the recent progress in research on GelMA-based composite hydrogel scaffolds as multifunctional platforms for restoring critical bone defects in plastic or orthopedic clinics is systematically reviewed and summarized. These strategies pave the way for the design of biomimetic bone substitutes for effective bone reconstruction with good biosafety. This review provides novel insights into the development and current trends of research on GelMA-based hydrogels as effective bone tissue engineering (BTE) scaffolds for correcting bone defects, and these contents are summarized and emphasized from various perspectives (osteoconductivity, vascularization, osteoinduction and 3D-bioprinting). In addition, advantages and deficiencies of GelMA-based bone substitutes used for bone regeneration are put forward, and corresponding improvement measures are presented prior to their clinical application in near future (created with BioRender.com).
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- Bixia Zhou
- Department of Plastic Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, PR China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, PR China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, PR China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, PR China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, PR China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, PR China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, PR China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, PR China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, PR China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, PR China.
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, PR China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, PR China.
- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, PR China.
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Tan L, Li Y, Hu X, Lu M, Zhang Y, Gan Y, Tu C, Min L. Clinical evaluation of the three-dimensional printed strut-type prosthesis combined with autograft reconstruction for giant cell tumor of the distal femur. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1206765. [PMID: 37675226 PMCID: PMC10479807 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1206765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023] Open
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Propose This study aimed to describe the design and surgical techniques of a three-dimensional (3D) printed strut-type prosthesis with a porous titanium surface for distal femur giant cell tumors of bone (GCTB) and evaluate the short-term clinical outcomes. Methods From June 2018 to January 2021, 9 consecutive patients with grade I or II GCTB in the distal femur underwent extended intralesional curettage followed by 3D-printed strut-type prosthesis combined with autograft reconstruction were retrospectively reviewed to assess their clinical and radiographic outcomes. Results All patients were followed up for 30.8 ± 7.5 months (18-42 months) after surgery. The mean affected subchondral bone percentage and the mean subchondral bone thickness before surgery was 31.8% ± 9.6% (range, 18.2% ~50.2%) and 2.2 ± 0.8 mm (range, 1.2-4.0 mm), respectively. At the final follow-up, all the patients were alive without local recurrence; no postoperative complications were observed. Patients had significant improvements in postoperative MSTS-93 score [(26.7 ± 2.4) vs. (18.8 ± 3.7), P < 0.05], and ROM [(122.8° ± 9.1°) vs. (108.3° ± 6.1°), P < 0.05] compared with their preoperative statuses. Furthermore, the mean subchondral bone thickness has increased to 10.9 ± 1.3 mm (range, 9.1-12.1 mm). Conclusion 3D-printed strut-type prosthesis combined with autograft reconstruction provides acceptable early functional and radiographic outcomes in patients with grade I or II GCTB in distal femur due to the advantages of the prosthesis such as good biocompatibility, osseointegration capacity, and subchondral bone protection. If our early outcomes can be further validated in studies with more patients and sufficient follow-up, this method may be evaluated as an alternative for the treatment of grade I or II GCTB in the distal femur.
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- Linyun Tan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Model Worker and Innovative Craftsman, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Model Worker and Innovative Craftsman, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Model Worker and Innovative Craftsman, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Model Worker and Innovative Craftsman, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Lab for Biomechanical Engineering of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Model Worker and Innovative Craftsman, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Department of Model Worker and Innovative Craftsman, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Acharjee D, Mandal S, Samanta SK, Roy M, Kundu B, Roy S, Basak P, Nandi SK. In Vitro and In Vivo Bone Regeneration Assessment of Titanium-Doped Waste Eggshell-Derived Hydroxyapatite in the Animal Model. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:4673-4685. [PMID: 37399249 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c00060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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In this work, a titanium-doped hydroxyapatite (HAp) scaffold was produced from two different sources (natural eggshell and laboratory-grade reagents) to compare the efficacy of natural and synthetic resources of HAp materials on new bone regeneration. This comparative study also reports the effect of Ti doping on the physical, mechanical, and in vitro as well as in vivo biological properties of the HAp scaffold. Pellets were prepared in the conventional powder metallurgy route, compacted, and sintered at 900 °C, showing sufficient porosity for bony ingrowth. The physical-mechanical characterizations were performed by density, porosity evaluation, XRD, FTIR, SEM analysis, and hardness measurement. In vitro interactions were evaluated by bactericidal assay, hemolysis, MTT assay, and interaction with simulated body fluid. All categories of pellets showed absolute nonhemolytic and nontoxic character. Furthermore, significant apatite formation was observed on the Ti-doped HAp samples in the simulated body fluid immersion study. The developed porous pellets were implanted to assess the bone defect healing in the femoral condyle of healthy rabbits. A 2 month study after implantation showed no marked inflammatory reaction for any samples. Radiological analysis, histological analysis, SEM analysis, and oxytetracycline labeling studies depicted better invasion of mature osseous tissue in the pores of doped eggshell-derived HAp scaffolds as compared to the undoped HAp, and laboratory-made samples. Quantification using oxytetracycline labeling depicted 59.31 ± 1.89% new bone formation for Ti-doped eggshell HAp as compared to Ti-doped pure HAp (54.41 ± 1.93) and other undoped samples. Histological studies showed the presence of abundant osteoblastic and osteoclastic cells in Ti-doped eggshell HAp in contrast to other samples. Radiological and SEM data also showed similar results. The results indicated that Ti-doped biosourced HAp samples have good biocompatibility, new bone-forming ability, and could be used as a bone grafting material in orthopedic surgery.
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- Dalia Acharjee
- School of Bioscience & Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700032, India
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology- Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Netaji Subhash Engineering College, Kolkata 700152, India
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology- Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Department of Bioceramic and Coating Division, CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata 700032, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Netaji Subhash Engineering College, Kolkata 700152, India
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- School of Bioscience & Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700032, India
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata 700037, India
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Wang P, Gong Y, Zhou G, Ren W, Wang X. Biodegradable Implants for Internal Fixation of Fractures and Accelerated Bone Regeneration. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:27920-27931. [PMID: 37576626 PMCID: PMC10413843 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c02727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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Bone fractures have always been a burden to patients due to their common occurrence and severe complications. Traditionally, operative treatments have been widely used in the clinic for implanting, despite the fact that they can only achieve bone fixation with limited stability and pose no effect on promoting tissue growth. In addition, the nondegradable implants usually need a secondary surgery for implant removal, otherwise they may block the regeneration of bones resulting in bone nonunion. To overcome the low degradability of implants and avoid multiple surgeries, tissue engineers have investigated various biodegradable materials for bone regeneration, whereas the significance of stability of long-term bone fixation tends to be neglected during this process. Combining the traditional orthopedic implantation surgeries and emerging tissue engineering, we believe that both bone fixation and bone regeneration are indispensable factors for a successful bone repair. Herein, we define such a novel idea as bone regenerative fixation (BRF), which should be the main future development trend of biodegradable materials.
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- Pei Wang
- Department
of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of
Tissue Engineering, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Department
of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of
Tissue Engineering, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Department
of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of
Tissue Engineering, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
- Institute
of Regenerative Medicine and Orthopedics, Institutes of Health Central
Plain, Xinxiang Medical University, Henan 453003, China
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- Institute
of Regenerative Medicine and Orthopedics, Institutes of Health Central
Plain, Xinxiang Medical University, Henan 453003, China
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- Department
of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of
Tissue Engineering, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
- Institute
of Regenerative Medicine and Orthopedics, Institutes of Health Central
Plain, Xinxiang Medical University, Henan 453003, China
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Tsubosaka M, Maruyama M, Lui E, Moeinzadeh S, Huang EE, Kushioka J, Hirata H, Jain C, Storaci HW, Chan C, Toya M, Gao Q, Teissier V, Shen H, Li X, Zhang N, Matsumoto T, Kuroda R, Goodman SB, Yang YP. The efficiency of genetically modified mesenchymal stromal cells combined with a functionally graded scaffold for bone regeneration in corticosteroid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head in rabbits. J Biomed Mater Res A 2023; 111:1120-1134. [PMID: 36606330 PMCID: PMC10277231 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 12/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Core decompression (CD) with mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) is an effective therapy for early-stage osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH). Preconditioning of MSCs, using inflammatory mediators, is widely used in immunology and various cell therapies. We developed a three-dimensional printed functionally graded scaffold (FGS), made of β-TCP and PCL, for cell delivery at a specific location. The present study examined the efficacy of CD treatments with genetically modified (GM) MSCs over-expressing PDGF-BB (PDGF-MSCs) or GM MSCs co-over-expressing IL-4 and PDGF-BB and preconditioned for three days of exposure to lipopolysaccharide and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (IL-4-PDGF-pMSCs) using the FGS for treating steroid-induced ONFH in rabbits. We compared CD without cell-therapy, with IL-4-PDGF-pMSCs alone, and with FGS loaded with PDGF-MSCs or IL-4-PDGF-pMSCs. For the area inside the CD, the bone volume in the CD alone was higher than in both FGS groups. The IL-4-PDGF-pMSCs alone and FGS + PDGF-MSCs reduced the occurrence of empty lacunae and improved osteoclastogenesis. There was no significant difference in angiogenesis among the four groups. The combined effect of GM MSCs or pMSCs and the FGS was not superior to the effect of each alone. To establish an important adjunctive therapy for CD for early ONFH in the future, it is necessary and essential to develop an FGS that delivers biologics appropriately and provides structural and mechanical support.
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- Masanori Tsubosaka
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
- Department of Material Science and Engineering, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
- Department of Bioengineering, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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Ge M, Xie D, Yang Y, Tian Z. Sintering densification mechanism and mechanical properties of the 3D-printed high-melting-point-difference magnesium oxide/calcium phosphate composite bio-ceramic scaffold. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 144:105978. [PMID: 37339536 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.105978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023]
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Over the past few years, biodegradable ceramic scaffolds have gained significant attention in the field of bone repair. Calcium phosphate (Ca3(PO4)2)- and magnesium oxide (MgO)-based ceramics are biocompatible, osteogenic, and biodegradable, making them attractive for potential applications. However, the mechanical properties of Ca3(PO4)2 are limited. We developed a magnesium oxide/calcium phosphate composite bio-ceramic scaffold characterized by a high melting point difference, using vat photopolymerization (VP) technology to address this issue. The primary goal was to fabricate high-strength ceramic scaffolds using biodegradable materials. In this study, we investigated ceramic scaffolds with varying MgO contents and sintering temperatures. We also discussed the co-sintering densification mechanism of high and low melting-point materials associated with composite ceramic scaffolds. During sintering, a liquid phase was generated, which filled up the pores generated during the vaporization of additives (such as resin) under the influence of capillary force. This led to an increase in the extent of ceramic densification realized. Moreover, we found ceramic scaffolds with 80 wt% MgO exhibited the best mechanical performance. This kind of composite scaffold performed better than pure MgO scaffold. The results reported herein highlight that high-density composite ceramic scaffolds can be potentially used in the field of bone repair.
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- Mengxing Ge
- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China.
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- Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, 210016, China; Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou, 341000, China.
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Wysokowski M, Machałowski T, Idaszek J, Chlanda A, Jaroszewicz J, Heljak M, Niemczak M, Piasecki A, Gajewska M, Ehrlich H, Święszkowski W, Jesionowski T. Deep eutectic solvent-assisted fabrication of bioinspired 3D carbon-calcium phosphate scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. RSC Adv 2023; 13:21971-21981. [PMID: 37483675 PMCID: PMC10358318 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra02356g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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Tissue engineering is a burgeoning field focused on repairing damaged tissues through the combination of bodily cells with highly porous scaffold biomaterials, which serve as templates for tissue regeneration, thus facilitating the growth of new tissue. Carbon materials, constituting an emerging class of superior materials, are currently experiencing remarkable scientific and technological advancements. Consequently, the development of novel 3D carbon-based composite materials has become significant for biomedicine. There is an urgent need for the development of hybrids that will combine the unique bioactivity of ceramics with the performance of carbonaceous materials. Considering these requirements, herein, we propose a straightforward method of producing a 3D carbon-based scaffold that resembles the structural features of spongin, even on the nanometric level of their hierarchical organization. The modification of spongin with calcium phosphate was achieved in a deep eutectic solvent (choline chloride : urea, 1 : 2). The holistic characterization of the scaffolds confirms their remarkable structural features (i.e., porosity, connectivity), along with the biocompatibility of α-tricalcium phosphate (α-TCP), rendering them a promising candidate for stem cell-based tissue-engineering. Culturing human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (hMSC) on the surface of the biomimetic scaffold further verifies its growth-facilitating properties, promoting the differentiation of these cells in the osteogenesis direction. ALP activity was significantly higher in osteogenic medium compared to proliferation, indicating the differentiation of hMSC towards osteoblasts. However, no significant difference between C and C-αTCP in the same medium type was observed.
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- Marcin Wysokowski
- Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznan University of Technology Poznan 60-965 Poland
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- Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznan University of Technology Poznan 60-965 Poland
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology Warsaw 02-507 Poland
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- Lukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Microelectronics and Photonics, Flake Graphene Research Group 02-668 Warsaw Poland
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology Warsaw 02-507 Poland
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology Warsaw 02-507 Poland
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- Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznan University of Technology Poznan 60-965 Poland
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- Institute of Materials Engineering, Poznan University of Technology Piotrowo 3 61138 Poznan Poland
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- Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology, AGH University of Science and Technology Mickiewicza 30 30-059 Kraków Poland
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- Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznan University of Technology Poznan 60-965 Poland
- Center for Advanced Technologies, Adam Mickiewicz University Uniwersytetu Poznanskiego 10 61-614 Poznan Poland
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology Warsaw 02-507 Poland
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- Institute of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Poznan University of Technology Poznan 60-965 Poland
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Grenier J, David B, Journé C, Cicha I, Letourneur D, Duval H. Perfusion of MC3T3E1 Preosteoblast Spheroids within Polysaccharide-Based Hydrogel Scaffolds: An Experimental and Numerical Study at the Bioreactor Scale. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:849. [PMID: 37508876 PMCID: PMC10376891 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10070849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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The traditional 3D culture systems in vitro lack the biological and mechanical spatiotemporal stimuli characteristic to native tissue development. In our study, we combined porous polysaccharide-based hydrogel scaffolds with a bioreactor-type perfusion device that generates favorable mechanical stresses while enhancing nutrient transfers. MC3T3E1 mouse osteoblasts were seeded in the scaffolds and cultivated for 3 weeks under dynamic conditions at a perfusion rate of 10 mL min-1. The spatial distribution of the cells labeled with superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles was visualized by MRI. Confocal microscopy was used to assess cell numbers, their distribution inside the scaffolds, cell viability, and proliferation. The oxygen diffusion coefficient in the hydrogel was measured experimentally. Numerical simulations of the flow and oxygen transport within the bioreactor were performed using a lattice Boltzmann method with a two-relaxation time scheme. Last, the influence of cell density and spheroid size on cell oxygenation was investigated. The cells spontaneously organized into spheroids with a diameter of 30-100 μm. Cell viability remained unchanged under dynamic conditions but decreased under static culture. The cell proliferation (Ki67 expression) in spheroids was not observed. The flow simulation showed that the local fluid velocity reached 27 mm s-1 at the height where the cross-sectional area of the flow was the smallest. The shear stress exerted by the fluid on the scaffolds may locally rise to 100 mPa, compared with the average value of 25 mPa. The oxygen diffusion coefficient in the hydrogel was 1.6×10-9 m2 s-1. The simulation of oxygen transport and consumption confirmed that the cells in spheroids did not suffer from hypoxia when the bioreactor was perfused at 10 mL min-1, and suggested the existence of optimal spheroid size and spacing for appropriate oxygenation. Collectively, these findings enabled us to define the optimal conditions inside the bioreactor for an efficient in vitro cell organization and survival in spheroids, which are paramount to future applications with organoids.
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- Jérôme Grenier
- Laboratoire de Génie des Procédés et Matériaux, CentraleSupélec, Université Paris-Saclay, 91190 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
- Laboratoire de Mécanique Paris-Saclay, CNRS, CentraleSupélec, ENS Paris-Saclay, Université Paris-Saclay, 91190 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
- Laboratoire de Recherche Vasculaire Translationnelle (LVTS), INSERM U 1148, Université Paris Cité, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Hôpital Bichat, 75018 Paris, France
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- Laboratoire de Mécanique Paris-Saclay, CNRS, CentraleSupélec, ENS Paris-Saclay, Université Paris-Saclay, 91190 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- Laboratoire de Recherche Vasculaire Translationnelle (LVTS), INSERM U 1148, Université Paris Cité, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Hôpital Bichat, 75018 Paris, France
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Section of Experimental Oncology und Nanomedicine (SEON), Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Laboratoire de Recherche Vasculaire Translationnelle (LVTS), INSERM U 1148, Université Paris Cité, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Hôpital Bichat, 75018 Paris, France
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- Laboratoire de Génie des Procédés et Matériaux, CentraleSupélec, Université Paris-Saclay, 91190 Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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Nalesso PRL, Vedovatto M, Gregório JES, Huang B, Vyas C, Santamaria-Jr M, Bártolo P, Caetano GF. Early In Vivo Osteogenic and Inflammatory Response of 3D Printed Polycaprolactone/Carbon Nanotube/Hydroxyapatite/Tricalcium Phosphate Composite Scaffolds. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:2952. [PMID: 37447597 DOI: 10.3390/polym15132952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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The development of advanced biomaterials and manufacturing processes to fabricate biologically and mechanically appropriate scaffolds for bone tissue is a significant challenge. Polycaprolactone (PCL) is a biocompatible and degradable polymer used in bone tissue engineering, but it lacks biofunctionalization. Bioceramics, such as hydroxyapatite (HA) and β tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP), which are similar chemically to native bone, can facilitate both osteointegration and osteoinduction whilst improving the biomechanics of a scaffold. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) display exceptional electrical conductivity and mechanical properties. A major limitation is the understanding of how PCL-based scaffolds containing HA, TCP, and CNTs behave in vivo in a bone regeneration model. The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of three-dimensional (3D) printed PCL-based composite scaffolds containing CNTs, HA, and β-TCP during the initial osteogenic and inflammatory response phase in a critical bone defect rat model. Gene expression related to early osteogenesis, the inflammatory phase, and tissue formation was evaluated using quantitative real-time PCR (RT-qPCR). Tissue formation and mineralization were assessed by histomorphometry. The CNT+HA/TCP group presented higher expression of osteogenic genes after seven days. The CNT+HA and CNT+TCP groups stimulated higher gene expression for tissue formation and mineralization, and pro- and anti-inflammatory genes after 14 and 30 days. Moreover, the CNT+TCP and CNT+HA/TCP groups showed higher gene expressions related to M1 macrophages. The association of CNTs with ceramics at 10wt% (CNT+HA/TCP) showed lower expressions of inflammatory genes and higher osteogenic, presenting a positive impact and balanced cell signaling for early bone formation. The association of CNTs with both ceramics promoted a minor inflammatory response and faster bone tissue formation.
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- Paulo Roberto Lopes Nalesso
- Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences, University Centre of Hermínio Ometto Foundation, Araras 13607-339, SP, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences, University Centre of Hermínio Ometto Foundation, Araras 13607-339, SP, Brazil
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- Singapore Centre for 3D Printing, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Jurong West, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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- Singapore Centre for 3D Printing, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Jurong West, Singapore 639798, Singapore
- School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, The University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Graduate Program of Orthodontics, University Centre of Hermínio Ometto Foundation, Araras 13607-339, SP, Brazil
- Department of Social and Pediatric Dentistry, UNESP - São Paulo State University, Institute of Science and Technology - College of Dentistry, São José dos Campos 12245-000, SP, Brazil
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- Singapore Centre for 3D Printing, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Jurong West, Singapore 639798, Singapore
- School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, The University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences, University Centre of Hermínio Ometto Foundation, Araras 13607-339, SP, Brazil
- Graduate Program of Orthodontics, University Centre of Hermínio Ometto Foundation, Araras 13607-339, SP, Brazil
- Division of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, São Paulo University (USP), Ribeirão Preto 14049-900, SP, Brazil
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