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Li XM, Shi ZZ, Tuoliken A, Gou W, Li CH, Wang LN. Highly plastic Zn-0.3Ca alloy for guided bone regeneration membrane: Breaking the trade-off between antibacterial ability and biocompatibility. Bioact Mater 2024; 42:550-572. [PMID: 39308544 PMCID: PMC11416609 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.08.049] [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: 01/28/2024] [Revised: 07/21/2024] [Accepted: 08/31/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024] Open
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A common problem for Zn alloys is the trade-off between antibacterial ability and biocompatibility. This paper proposes a strategy to solve this problem by increasing release ratio of Ca2+ ions, which is realized by significant refinement of CaZn13 particles through bottom circulating water-cooled casting (BCWC) and rolling. Compared with conventionally fabricated Zn-0.3Ca alloy, the BCWC-rolled alloy shows higher antibacterial abilities against E. coli and S. aureus, meanwhile much less toxicity to MC3T3-E1 cells. Additionally, plasticity, degradation uniformity, and ability to induce osteogenic differentiation in vitro of the alloy are improved. The elongation up to 49 %, which is the highest among Zn alloys with Ca, and is achieved since the sizes of CaZn13 particles and Zn grains are small and close. As a result, the long-standing problem of low formability of Zn alloys containing Ca has also been solved due to the elimination of large CaZn13 particles. The BCWC-rolled alloy is a promising candidate of making GBR membrane.
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- Xiang-Min Li
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, State Key Laboratory for Advance Metals and Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, State Key Laboratory for Advance Metals and Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
- Institute of Materials Intelligent Technology, Liaoning Academy of Materials, Shenyang, 110004, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, State Key Laboratory for Advance Metals and Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, State Key Laboratory for Advance Metals and Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, State Key Laboratory for Advance Metals and Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, State Key Laboratory for Advance Metals and Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
- Institute of Materials Intelligent Technology, Liaoning Academy of Materials, Shenyang, 110004, China
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Xu W, Gao X, Zhang M, Jiang Z, Xu X, Huang L, Yao H, Zhang Y, Tong X, Li Y, Lin J, Wen C, Ding X. Electrospun polycaprolactone-chitosan nanofibers on a zinc mesh as biodegradable guided bone-regeneration membranes with enhanced mechanical, antibacterial, and osteogenic properties for alveolar bone-repair applications. Acta Biomater 2024; 187:434-450. [PMID: 39197567 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.08.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 08/19/2024] [Accepted: 08/21/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024]
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Guided bone-regeneration membrane (GBRM) is commonly used in bone-repair surgery because it blocks fibroblast proliferation and provides spatial support in bone-defect spaces. However, the need for removal surgery and the lack of antibacterial properties of conventional GBRM limit its therapeutic applicability for alveolar bone defects. Here we developed a GBRM for alveolar bone-repair and -regeneration applications through double-sided electrospinning of polycaprolactone and chitosan layers on a Zn mesh surface (denoted DSZM). The DSZM showed a UTS of ∼25.6 MPa, elongation of ∼16.1%, strength-elongation product of ∼0.413 GPa%, and ultrahigh spatial maintenance ability, and the UTS was over 6 times higher than that of commercial Bio-Gide membrane. The DSZM exhibited a corrosion rate of ∼17 µm/y and a Zn ion concentration of ∼0.23 µg/ml after 1 month of immersion in Hanks' solution. The DSZM showed direct and indirect cytocompatibility with exceptional osteogenic differentiation and calcium deposition toward MC3T3-E1 cells. Further, the DSZM showed strongly sustained antibacterial activity against S. aureus and osteogenesis in a rat critical-sized maxillary defect model. Overall, the DSZM fits the requirements for alveolar bone-repair and -regeneration applications as a biodegradable GBRM material due to its spatial support, suitable degradability, cytocompatibility, and antibacterial and osteogenic capabilities. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: This work reports the mechanical properties, antibacterial ability and osteogenic properties of electrospun PCL-CS nanofiber on Zn mesh as biodegradable guided bone-regeneration membrane for alveolar bone-repair applications. Our findings demonstrate that the DSZM prepared by double-sided electrospinning of PCL-CS layers on Zn mesh showed a UTS of ∼25.6 MPa, elongation of ∼16.1%, strength-elongation product of ∼0.413 GPa%, and ultrahigh spatial maintenance ability, and the UTS was over 6 times greater than that of commercial Bio-Gide® membrane. The DSZM showed direct and indirect cytocompatibility with exceptional osteogenic differentiation and calcium deposition toward MC3T3-E1 cells. Further, the DSZM showed strongly sustained antibacterial activity against S. aureus and osteogenesis in a rat critical-sized maxillary defect model.
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- Wenjie Xu
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China; Xiamen Susong Hospital, Xiamen 361000, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- Institute of Stomatology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China.
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- School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3001, Australia
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- Institute of Stomatology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China.
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- School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3001, Australia.
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China.
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Palai D, Roy T, De A, Mukherjee S, Bandyopadhyay S, Dhara S, Das S, Das K. Study on the Bioactivity Response of the Newly Developed Zn-Cu-Mn/Mg Alloys for Biodegradable Implant Application. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024. [PMID: 39230934 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.4c00082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/05/2024]
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Scaffolds play a crucial role in bone tissue engineering to support the defect area through bone regeneration and defect reconstruction. Promising tissue regeneration without negative repercussions and avoidance of the lifelong presence inside the body make bioresorbable metals prosper in the field of regenerative medicine. Recently, Zn and its alloys have emerged as promising biodegradable materials for their moderate degradation rate and satisfactory biocompatibility. Nevertheless, it is very challenging for cells to adhere and grow over the Zn surface alone, which influences the tissue-implant integration. In this study, an attempt has been made to systematically investigate the bioactivity responses in terms of in vitro hemocompatibility, cytotoxicity, antibacterial activity, and in vivo biocompatibility of newly developed Zn-2Cu-0.5Mn/Mg alloy scaffolds with different surface roughness. The rough surface of Zn-2Cu-0.5Mg shows the highest degradation rate of 0.16 mm/yr. The rough surface exhibits a prominent role in the adsorption of protein, further enhancing cell adhesion. Concentration-dependent alloy extract shows the highest cell proliferation for 12.5% of the extract with a maximum cell viability of 101% in Zn-2Cu-0.5Mn and 108% in Zn-2Cu-0.5Mg after 3 d. Acceptable hemolysis percentages (less than 5%) with promising anticoagulation properties are observed for all of the conditions. Enhanced antibacterial (Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli) activity due to a significant effect of ions illustrates the maximum killing effect on the bacterial colony for the rough Zn-2Cu-0.5Mg alloy. In addition, it is observed that for rough Zn-2Cu-0.5Mn/Mg alloys, the inflammatory response is minimal after subcutaneous implantation, and neo-bone tissue forms in the defect areas of the rat femur with satisfactory biosafety response. The osseointegration property of the Zn-2Cu-0.5Mg alloy is comparable to that of the Zn-2Cu-0.5Mn alloy. Therefore, the rough surface of the Zn-2Cu-0.5Mg alloy has the potential to enhance biocompatibility and promote better osseointegration activity with host tissues for various biomedical applications.
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- Debajyoti Palai
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Advanced Technology Development Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Department of Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, 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 Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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Zhang J, Tang Y, Gao X, Pei X, Weng Y, Chen J. Preparation of Time-Sequential Functionalized ZnS-ZnO Film for Modulation of Interfacial Behavior of Metals in Biological Service Environments. Biomolecules 2024; 14:1041. [PMID: 39199426 PMCID: PMC11352253 DOI: 10.3390/biom14081041] [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: 07/28/2024] [Revised: 08/20/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024] Open
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Blood-contact devices are prone to inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, coagulation, and the uncontrolled release of metal ions during implantation and service. Therefore, it is essential to make these multifunctional. Herein, a superhydrophobic DE@ZnS-ZnO@SA film (composed of dabigatran ester, zinc sulfite, zinc oxide, and stearic acid, respectively) is produced. The prepared film has non-adhesion and antibacterial properties, superior mechanical stability, durability, corrosion resistance, and is self-cleaning and blood-repellent. The results of the hemolysis, cytotoxicity, and other anticoagulant experiments revealed that the film had good blood compatibility, no cytotoxicity, and excellent anticoagulant properties. The film displays anticoagulant properties even after being immersed in Phosphate-Buffered Saline (PBS) for 7 days. Furthermore, the film can spontaneously release H2S gas for 90 h after soaking in an acidic environment (pH = 6) for 90 h. This property improves the acidic microenvironment of the lesion and promotes the proliferation of endothelial cells by using H2S gas. In addition, the film can inhibit the uncontrollable release of Zn2+ ions, avoiding its toxicity even when immersed in an acid environment for 35 days. This time-sequential functionalized surface has the potential to typify the future of blood-contacting scaffolds for long-lasting use.
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- Jianwen Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China; (J.Z.); (Y.T.); (X.G.); (X.P.)
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China; (J.Z.); (Y.T.); (X.G.); (X.P.)
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China; (J.Z.); (Y.T.); (X.G.); (X.P.)
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China; (J.Z.); (Y.T.); (X.G.); (X.P.)
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China; (J.Z.); (Y.T.); (X.G.); (X.P.)
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Wu H, Wang X, Wang G, Yuan G, Jia W, Tian L, Zheng Y, Ding W, Pei J. Advancing Scaffold-Assisted Modality for In Situ Osteochondral Regeneration: A Shift From Biodegradable to Bioadaptable. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2407040. [PMID: 39104283 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202407040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024]
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Over the decades, the management of osteochondral lesions remains a significant yet unmet medical challenge without curative solutions to date. Owing to the complex nature of osteochondral units with multi-tissues and multicellularity, and inherently divergent cellular turnover capacities, current clinical practices often fall short of robust and satisfactory repair efficacy. Alternative strategies, particularly tissue engineering assisted with biomaterial scaffolds, achieve considerable advances, with the emerging pursuit of a more cost-effective approach of in situ osteochondral regeneration, as evolving toward cell-free modalities. By leveraging endogenous cell sources and innate regenerative potential facilitated with instructive scaffolds, promising results are anticipated and being evidenced. Accordingly, a paradigm shift is occurring in scaffold development, from biodegradable and biocompatible to bioadaptable in spatiotemporal control. Hence, this review summarizes the ongoing progress in deploying bioadaptable criteria for scaffold-based engineering in endogenous osteochondral repair, with emphases on precise control over the scaffolding material, degradation, structure and biomechanics, and surface and biointerfacial characteristics, alongside their distinguished impact on the outcomes. Future outlooks of a highlight on advanced, frontier materials, technologies, and tools tailoring precision medicine and smart healthcare are provided, which potentially paves the path toward the ultimate goal of complete osteochondral regeneration with function restoration.
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- Han Wu
- National Engineering Research Center of Light Alloy Net Forming & State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composite & Center of Hydrogen Science, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center of Biology & Catalysis, School of Life Sciences, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Research Center for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Science, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Light Alloy Net Forming & State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composite & Center of Hydrogen Science, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200233, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardio-Cerebral Vascular Detection Technology and Medicinal Effectiveness Appraisal, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Light Alloy Net Forming & State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composite & Center of Hydrogen Science, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Light Alloy Net Forming & State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composite & Center of Hydrogen Science, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
- Institute of Medical Robotics & National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Magnetic Resonance Technologies for Diagnosis and Therapy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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Hoxha A, Nikolaou A, Wilkinson HN, Hardman MJ, Gutierrez-Merino J, Felipe-Sotelo M, Carta D. Wound Healing Promotion via Release of Therapeutic Metallic Ions from Phosphate Glass Fibers: An In Vitro and Ex Vivo Study. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:37669-37682. [PMID: 39010729 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c07035] [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: 07/17/2024]
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Biomaterials capable of promoting wound healing and preventing infections remain in great demand to address the global unmet need for the treatment of chronic wounds. Phosphate-based glasses (PG) have shown potential as bioresorbable materials capable of inducing tissue regeneration, while being replaced by regenerated tissue and releasing therapeutic species. In this work, phosphate-glass-based fibers (PGF) in the system P2O5-CaO-Na2O added with 1, 2, 4, 6, and 10 mol % of the therapeutic metallic ions (TMI) Ag+, Zn2+, and Fe3+ were manufactured via electrospinning of coacervate gels. Coacervation is a sustainable, cost-effective, water-based method to produce PG. All TMI are effective in promoting wound closure (re-epithelialization) in living human skin ex vivo, where the best-performing system is PGF containing Ag+. In particular, PGF with ≥4 mol % of Ag+ is capable of promoting 84% wound closure over 48 h. These results are confirmed by scratch test migration assays, with the PGF-Ag systems containing ≥6 mol % of Ag+, demonstrating significant wound closure enhancement (up to 72%) after 24 h. The PGF-Ag systems are also the most effective in terms of antibacterial activity against both the Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus and the Gram-negative Escherichia coli. PGF doped with Zn2+ shows antibacterial activity only against S. aureus in the systems containing Zn2+ ≥ 10 mol %. In addition, PGF doped with Fe3+ rapidly accelerates ex vivo healing in patient chronic wound skin (>30% in 48 h), demonstrating the utility of doped PGF as a potential therapeutic strategy to treat chronic wounds.
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- Agron Hoxha
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, U.K
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, U.K
- School of Biosciences and Medicine, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, U.K
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- Centre for Biomedicine, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull HU6 7RX, U.K
- Skin Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of York, York YO10 5DD, U.K
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- Centre for Biomedicine, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Hull HU6 7RX, U.K
- Skin Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of York, York YO10 5DD, U.K
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, U.K
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, U.K
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Palai D, De A, Prasad PS, Roy T, Mukherjee S, Dhara S, Das S, Das K. Feasibility Insights of the Green-Assisted Calcium-Phosphate Coating on Biodegradable Zinc Alloys for Biomedical Application: In Vitro and In Vivo Studies. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38699930 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c02540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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In the field of bone tissue engineering, recently developed Zn alloy scaffolds are considered potential candidates for biodegradable implants for bone regeneration and defect reconstruction. However, the clinical success of these alloys is limited due to their insufficient surface bioactivities. Further, the higher concentration of Zn2+ produced during degradation promotes antibacterial activity, but deteriorates osteogenic properties. This study fabricated an Azadirachta indica (neem)-assisted brushite-hydroxyapatite (HAp) coating on the recently developed Zn-2Cu-0.5Mg alloy to tackle the above dilemma. The microstructure, degradation behavior, antibacterial activity, and hemocompatibility, along with in vitro and in vivo cytocompatibility of the coated alloys, are systematically investigated. Microstructural analysis reveals flower-like morphology with uniformly grown flakes for neem-assisted deposition. The neem-assisted deposition significantly improves the adhesion strength from 12.7 to 18.8 MPa, enhancing the mechanical integrity. The potentiodynamic polarization study shows that the neem-assisted deposition decreases the degradation rate, with the lowest degradation rate of 0.027 mm/yr for the ZHN2 sample. In addition, the biomineralization process shows the apatite formation on the deposited coating after 21 days of immersion. In vitro cytotoxicity assay exhibits the maximum cell viability of 117% for neem-assisted coated alloy in 30% extract after 5d and the improved cytocompatibility which is due to the controlled release of Zn2+ ions. Meanwhile, neem-assisted coated alloy increases the ZOI by 32 and 24% for Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, respectively. Acceptable hemolysis (<5%) and anticoagulation parameters demonstrate a promising hemocompatibility of the coated alloy. In vivo implantation illustrates a slight inflammatory response and vascularization after 2 weeks of subcutaneous implantation, and neo-bone formation in the defect areas of the rat femur. Micro-CT and histology studies demonstrate better osseointegration with satisfactory biosafety response for the neem-assisted coated alloy as compared to that without neem-assisted deposition. Hence, this neem-assisted brushite-Hap coating strategy elucidates a new perspective on the surface modification of biodegradable implants for the treatment of bone defects.
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- Debajyoti Palai
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Advanced Technology Development Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- School of Medical Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, 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 Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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Jin X, Xie D, Zhang Z, Liu A, Wang M, Dai J, Wang X, Deng H, Liang Y, Zhao Y, Wen P, Li Y. In vitro and in vivo studies on biodegradable Zn porous scaffolds with a drug-loaded coating for the treatment of infected bone defect. Mater Today Bio 2024; 24:100885. [PMID: 38169782 PMCID: PMC10758886 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100885] [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: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Additively manufactured biodegradable zinc (Zn) scaffolds have great potential to repair infected bone defects due to their osteogenic and antibacterial properties. However, the enhancement of antibacterial properties depends on a high concentration of dissolved Zn2+, which in return deteriorates osteogenic activity. In this study, a vancomycin (Van)-loaded polydopamine (PDA) coating was prepared on pure Zn porous scaffolds to solve the above dilemma. Compared with pure Zn scaffolds according to comprehensive in vitro tests, the PDA coating resulted in a slow degradation and inhibited the excessive release of Zn2+ at the early stage, thus improving cytocompatibility and osteogenic activity. Meanwhile, the addition of Van drug substantially suppressed the attachment and proliferation of S. aureus and E. coli bacterial. Furthermore, in vivo implantation confirmed the simultaneously improved osteogenic and antibacterial functions by using the pure Zn scaffolds with Van-loaded PDA coating. Therefore, it is promising to employ biodegradable Zn porous scaffolds with the proposed drug-loaded coating for the treatment of infected bone defects.
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- Xiang Jin
- Postgraduate Training Base, Jinzhou Medical University and The Fourth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 10048, China
- Department of Stomatology, The Fourth Medical Centre, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tribology in Advanced Equipment, Beijing, 100084, China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Fourth Medical Centre, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tribology in Advanced Equipment, Beijing, 100084, China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Fourth Medical Centre, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tribology in Advanced Equipment, Beijing, 100084, China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Postgraduate Training Base, Jinzhou Medical University and The Fourth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 10048, China
- Department of Stomatology, The Fourth Medical Centre, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Fourth Medical Centre, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Postgraduate Training Base, Jinzhou Medical University and The Fourth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 10048, China
- Department of Stomatology, The Fourth Medical Centre, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The Fourth Medical Centre, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China
- Senior Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Centre, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China
- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Orthopedics Implants, Beijing, 100048, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tribology in Advanced Equipment, Beijing, 100084, China
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Postgraduate Training Base, Jinzhou Medical University and The Fourth Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 10048, China
- Department of Stomatology, The Fourth Medical Centre, PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China
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Zhong C, Zhu H, Sheng Y, Wo J, You D, Sun G, Yu Z, Li W, Wang X. Biocompatibility and osteogenic potential of choline phosphate chitosan-coated biodegradable Zn1Mg. Acta Biomater 2024; 175:395-410. [PMID: 38096961 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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Zinc alloys have demonstrated considerable potentials as implant materials for biodegradable vascular and orthopedic applications. However, the high initial release of Zn2+ can trigger intense immune responses that impede tissue healing. To address this challenge and enhance the osteogenic capacity of zinc alloys, the surface of Zn1Mg was subjected to CO2 plasma modification (Zn1Mg-PP) followed by grafting with choline phosphate chitosan (Zn1Mg-PP-PCCs). This study aims to investigate the in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility of the surface-modified Zn1Mg. The effect of the surface modification on the inflammatory response and osteogenic repair process was investigated. Compared with unmodified Zn1Mg, the degradation rate of Zn1Mg-PP-PCCs was significantly decreased, avoiding the cytotoxicity triggered by the release of large amounts of Zn2+. Moreover, PCCs significantly enhanced the cell-material adhesion, promoted the proliferation of osteoblasts (MC3T3-E1) and upregulated the expression of key osteogenic factors in vitro. Notably, the in vivo experiments revealed that the surface modification of Zn1Mg suppressed inhibited the expression of inflammatory cytokines, promoting the secretion of anti-inflammatory factors, thereby reducing inflammation and promoting bone tissue repair. Furthermore, histological analysis of tissue sections exhibited strong integration between the material and the bone, along with well-defined new bone formation and reduced osteoclast aggregation on the surface. This was attributed to the improved immune microenvironment by PCCs, which promoted osteogenic differentiation of osteoblasts. These findings highlight that the preparation of PCCs coatings on zinc alloy surfaces effectively inhibited ion release and modulated the immune environment to promote bone tissue repair. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Surface modification of biodegradable Zn alloys facilitates the suppression of intense immune responses caused by excessive ion release concentrations from implants. We modified the surface of Zn1Mg with choline phosphate chitosan (PCCs) and investigated the effects of surface modification on the inflammatory response and osteogenic repair process. In vitro results showed that the PCCs coating effectively reduced the degradation rate of Zn1Mg to avoid cytotoxicity caused by high Zn2+ concentration, favoring the proliferation of osteoblasts. In addition, in vivo results indicated that Zn1Mg-PP-PCCs attenuated inflammation to promote bone repair by modulating the release of inflammation-related factors. The surface-modified Zn1Mg implants demonstrated strong osseointegration, indicating that the PCCs coating effectively modulated the immune microenvironment and promoted bone healing.
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- Chen Zhong
- Institute of Advanced Wear & Corrosion Resistant and Functional Materials, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Guandgong Provincial Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord Reconstruction, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital (Heyuan Shenhe People's Hospital), Heyuan 517000, China
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- Institute of Corrosion Science and Technology, Guangzhou 510530, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, China
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- Institute of Advanced Wear & Corrosion Resistant and Functional Materials, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Guandgong Provincial Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord Reconstruction, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital (Heyuan Shenhe People's Hospital), Heyuan 517000, China; Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510630, China.
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- Institute of Advanced Wear & Corrosion Resistant and Functional Materials, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Institute of Advanced Wear & Corrosion Resistant and Functional Materials, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Institute of Advanced Wear & Corrosion Resistant and Functional Materials, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China; Shaoguan Research Institute of Jinan University, 168 Muxi Avenue, Shaoguan 512029, China.
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Tan J, Li S, Sun C, Bao G, Liu M, Jing Z, Fu H, Sun Y, Yang Q, Zheng Y, Wang X, Yang H. A Dose-Dependent Spatiotemporal Response of Angiogenesis Elicited by Zn Biodegradation during the Initial Stage of Bone Regeneration. Adv Healthc Mater 2024; 13:e2302305. [PMID: 37843190 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202302305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Zinc (Zn) plays a crucial role in bone metabolism and imbues biodegradable Zn-based materials with the ability to promote bone regeneration in bone trauma. However, the impact of Zn biodegradation on bone repair, particularly its influence on angiogenesis, remains unexplored. This study reveals that Zn biodegradation induces a consistent dose-dependent spatiotemporal response in angiogenesis,both in vivo and in vitro. In a critical bone defect model, an increase in Zn release intensity from day 3 to 10 post-surgery is observed. By day 10, the CD31-positive area around the Zn implant significantly surpasses that of the Ti implant, indicating enhanced angiogenesis. Furthermore,angiogenesis exhibits a distance-dependent pattern closely mirroring the distribution of Zn signals from the implant. In vitro experiments demonstrate that Zn extraction fosters the proliferation and migration of human umbilical vein endothelial cells and upregulates the key genes associated with tube formation, such as HIF-1α and VEGF-A, peaking at a concentration of 22.5 µM. Additionally, Zn concentrations within the range of 11.25-45 µM promote the polarization of M0-type macrophages toward the M2-type, while inhibiting polarization toward the M1-type. These findings provide essential insights into the biological effects of Zn on bone repair, shedding light on its potential applications.
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- Junlong Tan
- Key Laboratory of Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, 37 Xueyuan Rd, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, 37 Xueyuan Rd, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, 37 Xueyuan Rd, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Reproduction and Physiology, National Research Institute for Family Planning, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, 37 Xueyuan Rd, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Spinal Disease Research, Engineering Research Center of Bone and Joint Precision Medicine, Ministry of Education, Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, 37 Xueyuan Rd, Beijing, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microparticles Drug Delivery Technology, Qilu Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Jinan, 250100, China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microparticles Drug Delivery Technology, Qilu Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Jinan, 250100, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Key Laboratory of Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, 37 Xueyuan Rd, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Key Laboratory of Big Data-Based Precision Medicine, School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, 37 Xueyuan Rd, Beijing, 100191, China
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Wang X, Liu A, Zhang Z, Hao D, Liang Y, Dai J, Jin X, Deng H, Zhao Y, Wen P, Li Y. Additively Manufactured Zn-2Mg Alloy Porous Scaffolds with Customizable Biodegradable Performance and Enhanced Osteogenic Ability. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2307329. [PMID: 38059810 PMCID: PMC10837348 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202307329] [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: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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The combination of bioactive Zn-2Mg alloy and additively manufactured porous scaffold is expected to achieve customizable biodegradable performance and enhanced bone regeneration. Herein, Zn-2Mg alloy scaffolds with different porosities, including 40% (G-40-2), 60% (G-60-2), and 80% (G-80-2), and different unit sizes, including 1.5 mm (G-60-1.5), 2 mm (G-60-2), and 2.5 mm (G-60-2.5), are manufactured by a triply periodic minimal surface design and a reliable laser powder bed fusion process. With the same unit size, compressive strength (CS) and elastic modulus (EM) of scaffolds substantially decrease with increasing porosities. With the same porosity, CS and EM just slightly decrease with increasing unit sizes. The weight loss after degradation increases with increasing porosities and decreasing unit sizes. In vivo tests indicate that Zn-2Mg alloy scaffolds exhibit satisfactory biocompatibility and osteogenic ability. The osteogenic ability of scaffolds is mainly determined by their physical and chemical characteristics. Scaffolds with lower porosities and smaller unit sizes show better osteogenesis due to their suitable pore size and larger surface area. The results indicate that the biodegradable performance of scaffolds can be accurately regulated on a large scale by structure design and the additively manufactured Zn-2Mg alloy scaffolds have improved osteogenic ability for treating bone defects.
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- Xuan Wang
- Postgraduate Training BaseJinzhou Medical University and The Fourth Medical CentreChinese PLA General HospitalBeijing100048China
- Department of Stomatologythe Fourth Medical CentreChinese PLA General HospitalBeijing100048China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tribology in Advanced EquipmentBeijing100084China
- Department of Mechanical EngineeringTsinghua UniversityBeijing100084China
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- Department of Stomatologythe Fourth Medical CentreChinese PLA General HospitalBeijing100048China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tribology in Advanced EquipmentBeijing100084China
- Department of Mechanical EngineeringTsinghua UniversityBeijing100084China
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- Department of Stomatologythe Fourth Medical CentreChinese PLA General HospitalBeijing100048China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tribology in Advanced EquipmentBeijing100084China
- Department of Mechanical EngineeringTsinghua UniversityBeijing100084China
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- Department of Stomatologythe Fourth Medical CentreChinese PLA General HospitalBeijing100048China
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- Department of Stomatologythe Fourth Medical CentreChinese PLA General HospitalBeijing100048China
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- Department of Stomatologythe Fourth Medical CentreChinese PLA General HospitalBeijing100048China
- Senior Department of Orthopedicsthe Fourth Medical CentrePLA General HospitalBeijing100048China
- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Orthopedics ImplantsBeijing100048China
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- State Key Laboratory of Tribology in Advanced EquipmentBeijing100084China
- Department of Mechanical EngineeringTsinghua UniversityBeijing100084China
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- Postgraduate Training BaseJinzhou Medical University and The Fourth Medical CentreChinese PLA General HospitalBeijing100048China
- Department of Stomatologythe Fourth Medical CentreChinese PLA General HospitalBeijing100048China
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Li H, Hao J, Liu X. Research progress and perspective of metallic implant biomaterials for craniomaxillofacial surgeries. Biomater Sci 2024; 12:252-269. [PMID: 38170634 DOI: 10.1039/d2bm01414a] [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: 01/05/2024]
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Craniomaxillofacial bone serves a variety of functions. However, the increasing number of cases of craniomaxillofacial bone injury and the use of selective rare implants make the treatment difficult, and the cure rate is low. If such a bone injury is not properly treated, it can lead to a slew of complications that can seriously disrupt a patient's daily life. For example, premature closure of cranial sutures or skull fractures can lead to increased intracranial pressure, which can lead to headaches, vomiting, and even brain hernia. At present, implant placement is one of the most common approaches to repair craniomaxillofacial bone injury or abnormal closure, especially with biomedical metallic implants. This review analyzes the research progress in the design and development of degradable and non-degradable metallic implants in craniomaxillofacial surgery. The mechanical properties, corrosion behaviours, as well as in vitro and in vivo performances of these materials are summarized. The challenges and future research directions of metallic biomaterials used in craniomaxillofacial surgery are also identified.
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- Huafang Li
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China.
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- Lepu Medical Technology Co., Ltd, Beijing 102200, China
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Hernández-Escobar D, Pajares-Chamorro N, Chatzistavrou X, Hankenson KD, Hammer ND, Boehlert CJ. Tailored Coatings for Enhanced Performance of Zinc-Magnesium Alloys in Absorbable Implants. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2024; 10:338-354. [PMID: 38109649 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c01255] [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: 12/20/2023]
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Absorbable metals exhibit potential for next-generation temporary medical implants, dissolving safely in the body during tissue healing and regeneration. Their commercial incorporation could substantially diminish the need for additional surgeries and complications that are tied to permanent devices. Despite extensive research on magnesium (Mg) and iron (Fe), achieving the optimal combination of mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and controlled degradation rate for absorbable implants remains a challenge. Zinc (Zn) and Zn-based alloys emerged as an attractive alternative for absorbable implants, due to favorable combination of in vivo biocompatibility and degradation behavior. Moreover, the development of suitable coatings can enhance their biological characteristics and tailor their degradation process. In this work, four different biodegradable coatings (based on zinc phosphate (ZnP), collagen (Col), and Ag-doped bioactive glass nanoparticles (AgBGNs)) were synthesized by chemical conversion, spin-coating, or a combination of both on Zn-3Mg substrates. This study assessed the impact of the coatings on in vitro degradation behavior, cytocompatibility, and antibacterial activity. The ZnP-coated samples demonstrated controlled weight loss and a decreased corrosion rate over time, maintaining a physiological pH. Extracts from the uncoated, ZnP-coated, and Col-AgBGN-coated samples showed higher cell viability with increasing concentration. Bacterial viability was significantly impaired in all coated samples, particularly in the Col-AgBGN coating. This study showcases the potential of a strategic material-coating combination to effectively tackle multiple challenges encountered in current medical implant technologies by modifying the properties of absorbable metals to tailor patient treatments.
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- David Hernández-Escobar
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54124, Greece
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104, United States
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- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, United States
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Chen S, Du T, Zhang H, Qi J, Zhang Y, Mu Y, Qiao A. Methods for improving the properties of zinc for the application of biodegradable vascular stents. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2024; 156:213693. [PMID: 37992478 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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Biodegradable stents can support vessels for an extended period, maintain vascular patency, and progressively degrade once vascular remodeling is completed, thereby reducing the constraints of traditional metal stents. An ideal degradable stent must have good mechanical properties, degradation behavior, and biocompatibility. Zinc has become a new type of biodegradable metal after magnesium and iron, owing to its suitable degradation rate and good biocompatibility. However, zinc's poor strength and ductility make it unsuitable as a vascular stent material. Therefore, this paper reviewed the primary methods for improving the overall properties of zinc. By discussing the mechanical properties, degradation behavior, and biocompatibility of various improvement strategies, we found that alloying is the most common, simple, and effective method to improve mechanical properties. Deformation processing can further improve the mechanical properties by changing the microstructures of zinc alloys. Surface modification is an important means to improve the biological activity, blood compatibility and corrosion resistance of zinc alloys. Meanwhile, structural design can not only improve the mechanical properties of the vascular stents, but also endow the stents with special properties such as negative Poisson 's ratio. Manufacturing zinc alloys with excellent degradation properties, improved mechanical properties and strong biocompatibility and exploring their mechanism of interaction with the human body remain areas for future research.
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- Shiliang Chen
- Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China.
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- Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China
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- Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China
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- School of Metallurgy, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China
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- Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China.
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Luo Y, Liu H, Zhang Y, Liu Y, Liu S, Liu X, Luo E. Metal ions: the unfading stars of bone regeneration-from bone metabolism regulation to biomaterial applications. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:7268-7295. [PMID: 37800407 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm01146a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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In recent years, bone regeneration has emerged as a remarkable field that offers promising guidance for treating bone-related diseases, such as bone defects, bone infections, and osteosarcoma. Among various bone regeneration approaches, the metal ion-based strategy has surfaced as a prospective candidate approach owing to the extensive regulatory role of metal ions in bone metabolism and the diversity of corresponding delivery strategies. Various metal ions can promote bone regeneration through three primary strategies: balancing the effects of osteoblasts and osteoclasts, regulating the immune microenvironment, and promoting bone angiogenesis. In the meantime, the complex molecular mechanisms behind these strategies are being consistently explored. Moreover, the accelerated development of biomaterials broadens the prospect of metal ions applied to bone regeneration. This review highlights the potential of metal ions for bone regeneration and their underlying mechanisms. We propose that future investigations focus on refining the clinical utilization of metal ions using both mechanistic inquiry and materials engineering to bolster the clinical effectiveness of metal ion-based approaches for bone regeneration.
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- Yankun Luo
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- Department of Emergency, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No. 14, Section 3, Renmin Nanlu, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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Qian J, Wang J, Zhang W, Mao J, Qin H, Ling X, Zeng H, Hou J, Chen Y, Wan G. Corrosion-tailoring, osteogenic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial aspirin-loaded organometallic hydrogel composite coating on biodegradable Zn for orthopedic applications. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2023; 153:213536. [PMID: 37418934 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213536] [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: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
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Zn and its alloys are receiving increasing interest for biodegradable orthopedic implant applications owing to their moderate corrosion rate and the potential functionality of Zn2+. However, their non-uniform corrosion behavior and insufficient osteogenic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties do not meet the comprehensive requirements of orthopedic implants in clinical use. Herein, an aspirin (an acetylsalicylic acid, ASA, 10, 50, 100, and 500 mg/L)-loaded carboxymethyl chitosan (CMC)/gelatin (Gel)-Zn2+ organometallic hydrogel composite coating (CMC/Gel&Zn2+/ASA) was fabricated on a Zn surface via an alternating dip-coating method, aiming to obtain a material with these comprehensive properties improved. The organometallic hydrogel composite coatings, ca. 12-16 μm in thickness, showed compact, homogeneous, and micro-bulge structured surface morphology. The coatings protected well the Zn substrate from pitting/localized corrosion and contained the release of the bioactive components, Zn2+ and ASA, in a sustained and stable manner in long-term in vitro immersions in Hank's solution. The coated Zn showed greater ability to promote proliferation and osteogenic differentiation for MC3T3-E1 osteoblasts, and better anti-inflammatory capacity when compared with uncoated Zn. Additionally, this coating displayed excellent antibacterial activity against both Escherichia coli (>99 % antibacterial rate) and Staphylococcus aureus (>98 % antibacterial rate). Such appealing properties can be attributed to the compositional nature of the coating, namely the sustained release of Zn2+ and ASA, as well as the surface physiochemical properties because of its unique microstructure. This organometallic hydrogel composite coating can be considered a promising option for the surface modification of biodegradable Zn-based orthopedic implants among others.
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- Junyu Qian
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China; Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China; Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
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- Department of Applied Physics, College of Electronic and Information, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China; Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China.
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China; Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China.
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Anand N, Mehrotra N, Pal K. Biodegradable implant application: Electrodeposition of HA/TiO 2/ZrO 2 coating onto Zn-composite substrates. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 146:106073. [PMID: 37625281 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.106073] [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: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Zinc has currently emerged as a promising biodegradable metal due to its good biocompatible property and promising degradation behaviour. Additionally, inadequate mechanical strength and a lower cell viability value fall short of what is needed for biodegradable implants. In this work, we used the stir-casting process to create a biodegradable Zn-1Mg-1Cu-1HA (ZHA) and Zn-1Mg-1Cu-1ZrO2 (ZZR) composite onto which ceramics composite coating is done by electrodeposition technique to enhance the biocompatibility. The as-cast sample has uniformly distributed fine MgZn2 and CuZn2 phases in a α-Zn matrix, according to microstructural analysis. The mechanical test confirms that ZZR composite exhibited high tensile and compressive properties, including compressive yield strength of 369.562 MPa, a yield tensile strength of 88.725 MPa and ultimate tensile strength of 116.21 MPa. The result of potentiodynamic polarization test shows that the coated ZZR composite sample gives a corrosion rate value of 0.112 mm/year. From immersion tests, the degradation rate obtained a much lower value after immersing the sample in PBS solution for 55 days (0.067 mm/year). Moreover, an extract of coated ZZR composite shows good cell viability in comparison to the uncoated sample at a concentration of 25%, 50% and 75%. Also, the hemolysis percentage for coated ZZR sample is lower than the other prepared uncoated sample (3.072%) Overall, the result obtained proves that the coated ZZR composite sample can be expected as a capable material for implant application.
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- Nikhil Anand
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttarakhand, 247667, India
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- Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttarakhand, 247667, India
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttarakhand, 247667, India; Centre for Nanotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Uttarakhand, 247667, India.
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Hassan N, Krieg T, Zinser M, Schröder K, Kröger N. An Overview of Scaffolds and Biomaterials for Skin Expansion and Soft Tissue Regeneration: Insights on Zinc and Magnesium as New Potential Key Elements. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3854. [PMID: 37835903 PMCID: PMC10575381 DOI: 10.3390/polym15193854] [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: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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The utilization of materials in medical implants, serving as substitutes for non-functional biological structures, supporting damaged tissues, or reinforcing active organs, holds significant importance in modern healthcare, positively impacting the quality of life for millions of individuals worldwide. However, certain implants may only be required temporarily to aid in the healing process of diseased or injured tissues and tissue expansion. Biodegradable metals, including zinc (Zn), magnesium (Mg), iron, and others, present a new paradigm in the realm of implant materials. Ongoing research focuses on developing optimized materials that meet medical standards, encompassing controllable corrosion rates, sustained mechanical stability, and favorable biocompatibility. Achieving these objectives involves refining alloy compositions and tailoring processing techniques to carefully control microstructures and mechanical properties. Among the materials under investigation, Mg- and Zn-based biodegradable materials and their alloys demonstrate the ability to provide necessary support during tissue regeneration while gradually degrading over time. Furthermore, as essential elements in the human body, Mg and Zn offer additional benefits, including promoting wound healing, facilitating cell growth, and participating in gene generation while interacting with various vital biological functions. This review provides an overview of the physiological function and significance for human health of Mg and Zn and their usage as implants in tissue regeneration using tissue scaffolds. The scaffold qualities, such as biodegradation, mechanical characteristics, and biocompatibility, are also discussed.
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- Nourhan Hassan
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937 Cologne, Germany
- Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Giza 12613, Egypt
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- Translational Matrix Biology, Medical Faculty, University of Cologne, 50923 Cologne, Germany
- Cologne Excellence Cluster on Cellular Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), University of Cologne, 50923 Cologne, Germany
- Center for Molecular Medicine (CMMC), University of Cologne, 50923 Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937 Cologne, Germany
- Department for Oral and Craniomaxillofacial and Plastic Surgery, University of Cologne, Kerpener Strasse 62, 50931 Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937 Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937 Cologne, Germany
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Fu J, Zhu Q, Chen Z, Zhao J, Wu S, Zhao M, Xu S, Lai D, Fu G, Zhang W. Polydopamine (PDA) coatings with endothelial vascular growth factor (VEGF) immobilization inhibiting neointimal formation post zinc (zn) wire implantation in rat aortas. Biomater Res 2023; 27:84. [PMID: 37667399 PMCID: PMC10478185 DOI: 10.1186/s40824-023-00423-5] [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: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Bioresorbable stents are designed to provide temporary mechanical support to the coronary arteries and then slowly degrade in vivo to avoid chronic inflammation. Zinc (Zn) is a promising material for bioresorbable stents; However, it can cause inflammation and neointimal formation after being implanted into blood vessels. METHODS To improve biocompatibility of Zn, we first coated it with polydopamine (PDA), followed by immobilization of endothelial vascular growth factor (VEGF) onto the PDA coatings. Adhesion, proliferation, and phenotype maintenance of endothelial cells (ECs) on the coated Zn were evaluated in vitro. Then, a wire aortic implantation model in rats mimicking endovascular stent implantation in humans was used to assess vascular responses to the coated Zn wires in vivo. Thrombosis in aortas post Zn wire implantation, degradation of Zn wires in vivo, neointimal formation surrounding Zn wires, and macrophage infiltration and extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling in the neointimas were examined. RESULTS In vitro data showed that the PDA-coated Zn encouraged EC adhesion, spreading, proliferation, and phenotype maintenance on its surfaces. VEGF functionalization on PDA coatings further enhanced the biocompatibility of Zn to ECs. Implantation of PDA-coated Zn wires into rat aortas didn't cause thrombosis and showed a faster blood flow than pure Zn or the Zn wires coated with VEGF alone. In addition, the PDA coating didn't affect the degradation of Zn wires in vivo. Besides, the PDA-coated Zn wires reduced neointimal formation, increased EC coverage, decreased macrophage infiltration, and declined aggrecan accumulation in ECM. VEGF immobilization onto PDA coatings didn't cause thrombosis and affect Zn degradation in vivo as well, and further increased the endothelization percentage as compared to PDA coating alone, thus resulting in thinner neointimas. CONCLUSION These results indicate that PDA coatings with VEGF immobilization would be a promising approach to functionalize Zn surfaces to increase biocompatibility, reduce inflammation, and inhibit neointimal formation after Zn implantation in vivo.
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- Jiayin Fu
- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Intervention and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Department of Cardiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Intervention and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Department of Cardiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Intervention and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Department of Cardiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Intervention and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Department of Cardiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Intervention and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Department of Cardiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Intervention and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Department of Cardiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Intervention and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Department of Cardiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310016, China
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Intervention and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Department of Cardiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310016, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Intervention and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Department of Cardiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310016, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Intervention and Regenerative Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Department of Cardiology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310016, China.
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Qian J, Qin H, Zeng P, Hou J, Mo X, Shen G, Zeng H, Zhang W, Chen Y, Wan G. Metal-organic Zn-zoledronic acid and 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid nanostick-mediated zinc phosphate hybrid coating on biodegradable Zn for osteoporotic fracture healing implants. Acta Biomater 2023; 166:685-704. [PMID: 37196904 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Zn and its alloys are increasingly under consideration for biodegradable bone fracture fixation implants owing to their attractive biodegradability and mechanical properties. However, their clinical application is a challenge for osteoporotic bone fracture healing, due to their uneven degradation mode, burst release of zinc ions, and insufficient osteo-promotion and osteo-resorption regulating properties. In this study, a type of Zn2+ coordinated zoledronic acid (ZA) and 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid (HEDP) metal-organic hybrid nanostick was synthesized, which was further mixed into zinc phosphate (ZnP) solution to mediate the deposition and growth of ZnP to form a well-integrated micro-patterned metal-organic/inorganic hybrid coating on Zn. The coating protected noticeably the Zn substrate from corrosion, in particular reducing its localized occurrence as well as suppressing its Zn2+ release. Moreover, the modified Zn was osteo-compatible and osteo-promotive and, more important, performed osteogenesis in vitro and in vivo of well-balanced pro-osteoblast and anti-osteoclast responses. Such favorable functionalities are related to the nature of its bioactive components, especially the bio-functional ZA and the Zn ions it contains, as well as its unique micro- and nano-scale structure. This strategy provides not only a new avenue for surface modification of biodegradable metals but also sheds light on advanced biomaterials for osteoporotic fracture and other applications. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Developing appropriate biodegradable metallic materials is of clinical relevance for osteoporosis fracture healing, whereas current strategies are short of good balance between the bone formation and resorption. Here, we designed a micropatterned metal-organic nanostick mediated zinc phosphate hybrid coating modified Zn biodegradable metal to fulfill such a balanced osteogenicity. The in vitro assays verified the coated Zn demonstrated outstanding pro-osteoblasts and anti-osteoclasts properties and the coated intramedullary nail promoted fracture healing well in an osteoporotic femur fracture rat model. Our strategy may offer not only a new avenue for surface modification of biodegradable metals but also shed light on better understanding of new advanced biomaterials for orthopedic application among others.
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- Junyu Qian
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China.
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- Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China.
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Xiang E, Moran CS, Ivanovski S, Abdal-Hay A. Nanosurface Texturing for Enhancing the Antibacterial Effect of Biodegradable Metal Zinc: Surface Modifications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2022. [PMID: 37446538 DOI: 10.3390/nano13132022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Zinc (Zn) as a biodegradable metal has attracted research interest for bone reconstruction, with the aim of eliminating the need for a second removal surgery and minimizing the implant-to-bone transfer of stress-shielding to maintain bone regeneration. In addition, Zn has been shown to have antibacterial properties, particularly against Gram-negative bacteria, and is often used as a surface coating to inhibit bacterial growth and biofilm formation. However, the antibacterial property of Zn is still suboptimal in part due to low Zn ion release during degradation that has to be further improved in order to meet clinical requirements. This work aims to perform an innovative one-step surface modification using a nitric acid treatment to accelerate Zn ion release by increasing surface roughness, thereby endowing an effective antimicrobial property and biofilm formation inhibition. The antibacterial performance against Staphylococci aureus was evaluated by assessing biofilm formation and adhesion using quantitative assays. The surface roughness of acid-treated Zn (Ra ~ 30 nm) was significantly higher than polished Zn (Ra ~ 3 nm) and corresponded with the marked inhibition of bacterial biofilm, and this is likely due to the increased surface contact area and Zn ion accumulation. Overall, surface modification due to nitric acid etching appears to be an effective technique that can produce unique morphological surface structures and enhance the antibacterial properties of biodegradable Zn-based materials, thus increasing the translation potential toward multiple biomedical applications.
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- Enmao Xiang
- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane 4006, Australia
- Centre for Orofacial Regeneration, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (COR3), School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane 4006, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane 4006, Australia
- Centre for Orofacial Regeneration, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (COR3), School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane 4006, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane 4006, Australia
- Centre for Orofacial Regeneration, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (COR3), School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane 4006, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane 4006, Australia
- Centre for Orofacial Regeneration, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (COR3), School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane 4006, Australia
- Department of Engineering Materials and Mechanical Design, Faculty of Engineering, South Valley University, Qena 85325, Egypt
- Faculty of Industry and Energy Technology, Mechatronics Technology Program, New Cairo Technological University, Fifth Settlement, Cairo 11835, Egypt
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Krokhicheva PA, Goldberg MA, Fomin AS, Khayrutdinova DR, Antonova OS, Baikin AS, Leonov AV, Merzlyak EM, Mikheev IV, Kirsanova VA, Sviridova IK, Akhmedova SA, Sergeeva NS, Barinov SM, Komlev VS. Zn-Doped Calcium Magnesium Phosphate Bone Cement Based on Struvite and Its Antibacterial Properties. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:4824. [PMID: 37445137 DOI: 10.3390/ma16134824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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The development of magnesium calcium phosphate bone cements (MCPCs) has garnered substantial attention. MCPCs are bioactive and biodegradable and have appropriate mechanical and antimicrobial properties for use in reconstructive surgery. In this study, the cement powders based on a (Ca + Mg)/P = 2 system doped with Zn2+ at 0.5 and 1.0 wt.% were obtained and investigated. After mixing with a cement liquid, the structural and phase composition, morphology, chemical structure, setting time, compressive strength, degradation behavior, solubility, antibacterial activities, and in vitro behavior of the cement materials were examined. A high compressive strength of 48 ± 5 MPa (mean ± SD) was achieved for the cement made from Zn2+ 1.0 wt.%-substituted powders. Zn2+ introduction led to antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli strains, with an inhibition zone diameter of up to 8 mm. Biological assays confirmed that the developed cement is cytocompatible and promising as a potential bone substitute in reconstructive surgery.
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- Polina A Krokhicheva
- A.A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119334, Russia
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- A.A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119334, Russia
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- A.A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119334, Russia
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- A.A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119334, Russia
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- A.A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119334, Russia
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- A.A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119334, Russia
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- Department of Chemistry, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- Department of Molecular Technologies, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow 117997, Russia
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- Department of Chemistry, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow 119991, Russia
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- P.A. Hertsen Moscow Oncology Research Institute-Branch of National Medical Research Radiological Centre Affiliated with Ministry of Health of Russian Federation, 2nd Botkinsky Pr. 3, Moscow 125284, Russia
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- P.A. Hertsen Moscow Oncology Research Institute-Branch of National Medical Research Radiological Centre Affiliated with Ministry of Health of Russian Federation, 2nd Botkinsky Pr. 3, Moscow 125284, Russia
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- P.A. Hertsen Moscow Oncology Research Institute-Branch of National Medical Research Radiological Centre Affiliated with Ministry of Health of Russian Federation, 2nd Botkinsky Pr. 3, Moscow 125284, Russia
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- P.A. Hertsen Moscow Oncology Research Institute-Branch of National Medical Research Radiological Centre Affiliated with Ministry of Health of Russian Federation, 2nd Botkinsky Pr. 3, Moscow 125284, Russia
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- A.A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119334, Russia
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- A.A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119334, Russia
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Pan X, Ou M, Lu Y, Nie Q, Dai X, Liu O. Immunomodulatory zinc-based materials for tissue regeneration. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2023; 152:213503. [PMID: 37331243 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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Zinc(Zn)-based materials have contributed greatly to the rapid advancements in tissue engineering. The qualities they possess that make them so beneficial include their excellent biodegradability, biocompatibility, anti-bacterial activity, among and several others. Biomedical materials that act as a foreign body, will inevitably cause host immune response when introduced to the human body. As the osteoimmunology develops, the immunomodulatory characteristics of biomaterials have become an appealing concept to improve implant-tissue interaction and tissue restoration. Recently, Zn-based materials have also displayed immunomodulatory functions, especially macrophage polarization states. It can promote the transformation of M1 macrophages into M2 macrophages to enhance the tissue regeneration and reconstruction. This review covers mainly Zn-based materials and their characteristics, including metallic Zn alloys and Zn ceramics. We highlight the current advancements in the type of immune responses, as well as the mechanisms, that are induced by Zn-based biomaterials, most importantly the regulation of innate immunity and the mechanism of promoting tissue regeneration. To this end, we discuss their applications in biomedicine, and conclude with an outlook on future research challenges.
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- Xiaoman Pan
- Xiangya Stomatological Hospital & Xiangya School of Stomatology, Central South University, Changsha 410005, China
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- Xiangya Hospital & Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha 410005, China
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- Xiangya Stomatological Hospital & Xiangya School of Stomatology, Central South University, Changsha 410005, China
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- Xiangya Stomatological Hospital & Xiangya School of Stomatology, Central South University, Changsha 410005, China
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- Xiangya Stomatological Hospital & Xiangya School of Stomatology, Central South University, Changsha 410005, China.
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- Xiangya Stomatological Hospital & Xiangya School of Stomatology, Central South University, Changsha 410005, China.
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Wang Y, Huang N, Yang Z. Revealing the Role of Zinc Ions in Atherosclerosis Therapy via an Engineered Three-Dimensional Pathological Model. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2300475. [PMID: 37092571 PMCID: PMC10288231 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202300475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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An incomplete understanding of the cellular functions and underlying mechanisms of zinc ions released from zinc-based stents in atherosclerosis (AS) therapy is one of the major obstacles to their clinical translation. The existing evaluation methodology using cell monolayers has limitations on accurate results due to the lack of vascular architectures and pathological features. Herein, the authors propose a 3D biomimetic AS model based on a multi-layer vascular structure comprising endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells with hyperlipidemic surroundings and inflammatory stimulations as AS-prone biochemical conditions to explore the biological functions of zinc ions in AS therapy. Concentration-dependent biphasic effects of zinc ions on cell growth are observed both in cell monolayers and 3D AS models. Nevertheless, the cells within 3D AS model exhibit more accurate biological assessments of the zinc ions, as evidenced by augmented pathological features and significantly higher half-maximal inhibitory concentration values against zinc ions. Based on such a developed 3D biomimetic AS model, the inhibitory effects on the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) synthesis, significantly influenced biological processes like cell motility, proliferation, and adhesion, and several potential bio-targets of zinc ions of cells are revealed.
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- Ying Wang
- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Smart Biomaterials and Regenerative MedicineThe Tenth Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical UniversityDongguan523059P. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiac Function and MicrocirculationGuangzhou510080P. R. China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Smart Biomaterials and Regenerative MedicineThe Tenth Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical UniversityDongguan523059P. R. China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Smart Biomaterials and Regenerative MedicineThe Tenth Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical UniversityDongguan523059P. R. China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardiac Function and MicrocirculationGuangzhou510080P. R. China
- Department of CardiologyThird People's Hospital of Chengdu Affiliated to Southwest Jiaotong UniversityChengdu610031P. R. China
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Qiang H, Hou C, Zhang Y, Luo X, Li J, Meng C, Liu K, Lv Z, Chen X, Liu F. CaP-coated Zn-Mn-Li alloys regulate osseointegration via influencing macrophage polarization in the osteogenic environment. Regen Biomater 2023; 10:rbad051. [PMID: 37324238 PMCID: PMC10267298 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbad051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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Immune response is an important factor in determining the fate of bone replacement materials, in which macrophages play an important role. It is a new idea to design biomaterials with immunomodulatory function to reduce inflammation and promote bone integration by regulating macrophages polarization. In this work, the immunomodulatory properties of CaP Zn-Mn-Li alloys and the specific mechanism of action were investigated. We found that the CaP Zn0.8Mn0.1Li alloy promoted the polarization of macrophages toward M2 and reduced inflammation, which could effectively upregulate osteogenesis-related factors and promote new bone formation, indicating the important role of macrophages polarization in biomaterial induction of osteogenesis. In vivo studies further demonstrated that CaP Zn0.8Mn0.1Li alloy could stimulate osteogenesis better than other Zn-Mn-Li alloys implantations by regulating macrophages polarization and reducing inflammation. In addition, transcriptome results showed that CaP Zn0.8Mn0.1Li played an important regulatory role in the life process of macrophages, activating Toll-like receptor signaling pathway, which participated in the activation and attenuation of inflammation, and accelerated bone integration. Thus, by preparing CaP coatings on the surface of Zn-Mn-Li alloys and combining the bioactive ingredient with controlled release, the biomaterial will be imbibed with beneficial immunomodulatory properties that promote bone integration.
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- Liaocheng People’s Hospital, Liaocheng Dongchangfu People’s Hospital, Liaocheng 252000, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology, Beijing 100083, China
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- Liaocheng People’s Hospital, Liaocheng Dongchangfu People’s Hospital, Liaocheng 252000, China
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- Liaocheng People’s Hospital, Liaocheng Dongchangfu People’s Hospital, Liaocheng 252000, China
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- Liaocheng People’s Hospital, Liaocheng Dongchangfu People’s Hospital, Liaocheng 252000, China
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- Liaocheng People’s Hospital, Liaocheng Dongchangfu People’s Hospital, Liaocheng 252000, China
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- Correspondence address. E-mail: (Z.L.); (X.C.); (F.L.)
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- Correspondence address. E-mail: (Z.L.); (X.C.); (F.L.)
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- Correspondence address. E-mail: (Z.L.); (X.C.); (F.L.)
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Fosca M, Streza A, Antoniac IV, Vadalà G, Rau JV. Ion-Doped Calcium Phosphate-Based Coatings with Antibacterial Properties. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:jfb14050250. [PMID: 37233360 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14050250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Ion-substituted calcium phosphate (CP) coatings have been extensively studied as promising materials for biomedical implants due to their ability to enhance biocompatibility, osteoconductivity, and bone formation. This systematic review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the current state of the art in ion-doped CP-based coatings for orthopaedic and dental implant applications. Specifically, this review evaluates the effects of ion addition on the physicochemical, mechanical, and biological properties of CP coatings. The review also identifies the contribution and additional effects (in a separate or a synergistic way) of different components used together with ion-doped CP for advanced composite coatings. In the final part, the effects of antibacterial coatings on specific bacteria strains are reported. The present review could be of interest to researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals involved in the development and application of CP coatings for orthopaedic and dental implants.
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- Marco Fosca
- Istituto di Struttura della Materia, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (ISM-CNR), Via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Faculty of Material Science and Engineering, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei Street, District 6, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Material Science and Engineering, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei Street, District 6, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, 54 Splaiul Independentei Street, District 5, 050094 Bucharest, Romania
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- Laboratory of Regenerative Orthopaedics, Research Unit of Orthopaedic, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo 21, 00128 Rome, Italy
- Operative Research Unit of Orthopaedics, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Rome, Italy
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- Istituto di Struttura della Materia, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (ISM-CNR), Via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100, 00133 Rome, Italy
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Zn doped CaP coatings used for controlling the degradation rate of MgCa1 alloy: In vitro anticorrosive properties, sterilization and bacteria/cell-material interactions. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2023; 222:113087. [PMID: 36542955 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.113087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Zn doped CaP coatings prepared by micro-arc oxidation method, as a possible approach to control MgCa1 alloy degradation. All the prepared coatings comprised a calcium deficient CaP phase. The control in this evaluation was performed with undoped CaP coating in SBF solution at body temperature (37 ± 0.5⁰C). The investigation involved determination of microchemical, mechanical, morphological, properties along with anticorrosive, cytocompatibility and antibacterial efficacy. The effect of sterilization process on the properties of the surfaces was also investigated. The results showed that the addition of Zn into CaP increased the corrosion resistance of MgCa1 alloy. Moreover, the adhesion strength of the coatings to MgCa1 alloy was enhanced by Zn addition. In cytotoxicity testing of the samples, extracts of the samples in MEM were incubated with L929 cells and malformation, degeneration and lysis of the cells were examined microscopically after 72 h. The results showed that all samples were cytocompatible. The degradation of MgCa1 alloy in the simulated body fluids (SBF) or DMEM was decreased by coating with CaP. Moreover, the degradation rate of CaP was further decreased by adding a small amount of Zn into the CaP matrix. The samples having CaP coatings and Zn doped CaP coating demonstrated antibacterial efficacy against E.coli. As a result, coating of magnesium alloy with Zn-doped CaP decreased the degradation rate, increased the corrosion resistance, cytocompatibility and the antibacterial effects of the alloys.
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Su Y, Fu J, Zhou J, Georgas E, Du S, Qin YX, Wang Y, Zheng Y, Zhu D. Blending with transition metals improves bioresorbable zinc as better medical implants. Bioact Mater 2023; 20:243-258. [PMID: 35702610 PMCID: PMC9166432 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2022.05.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Zinc (Zn) is a new class of bioresorbable metal that has potential for cardiovascular stent material, orthopedic implants, wound closure devices, etc. However, pure Zn is not ideal for these applications due to its low mechanical strength and localized degradation behavior. Alloying is the most common/effective way to overcome this limitation. Still, the choice of alloying element is crucial to ensure the resulting alloy possesses sufficient mechanical strength, suitable degradation rate, and acceptable biocompatibility. Hereby, we proposed to blend selective transition metals (i.e., vanadium-V, chromium-Cr, and zirconium-Zr) to improve Zn's properties. These selected transition metals have similar properties to Zn and thus are beneficial for the metallurgy process and mechanical property. Furthermore, the biosafety of these elements is of less concern as they all have been used as regulatory approved medical implants or a component of an implant such as Ti6Al4V, CoCr, or Zr-based dental implants. Our study showed the first evidence that blending with transition metals V, Cr, or Zr can improve Zn's properties as bioresorbable medical implants. In addition, three in vivo implantation models were explored in rats: subcutaneous, aorta, and femoral implantations, to target the potential clinical applications of bioresorbable Zn implants. Tensile strength and elongation of Zn alloys can reach over 220 MPa and 30%, respectively. Three in vivo implantation models to investigate and compare biodegradations behavior at different locations of the body. Zn–Zr and Zn–V alloys can induce pro-regenerative inflammation responses in aortas. All Zn alloys can promote osteointegration in femur.
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Wątroba M, Bednarczyk W, Szewczyk PK, Kawałko J, Mech K, Grünewald A, Unalan I, Taccardi N, Boelter G, Banzhaf M, Hain C, Bała P, Boccaccini AR. In vitro cytocompatibility and antibacterial studies on biodegradable Zn alloys supplemented by a critical assessment of direct contact cytotoxicity assay. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2023; 111:241-260. [PMID: 36054531 PMCID: PMC10086991 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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In vitro cytotoxicity assessment is indispensable in developing new biodegradable implant materials. Zn, which demonstrates an ideal corrosion rate between Mg- and Fe-based alloys, has been reported to have excellent in vivo biocompatibility. Therefore, modifications aimed at improving Zn's mechanical properties should not degrade its biological response. As sufficient strength, ductility and corrosion behavior required of load-bearing implants has been obtained in plastically deformed Zn-3Ag-0.5Mg, the effect of simultaneous Ag and Mg additions on in vitro cytocompatibility and antibacterial properties was studied, in relation to Zn and Zn-3Ag. Direct cell culture on samples and indirect extract-based tests showed almost no significant differences between the tested Zn-based materials. The diluted extracts of Zn, Zn-3Ag, and Zn-3Ag-0.5Mg showed no cytotoxicity toward MG-63 cells at a concentration of ≤12.5%. The cytotoxic effect was observed only at high Zn2+ ion concentrations and when in direct contact with metallic samples. The highest LD50 (lethal dose killing 50% of cells) of 13.4 mg/L of Zn2+ ions were determined for the Zn-3Ag-0.5Mg. Similar antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus was observed for Zn and Zn alloys, so the effect is attributed mainly to the released Zn2+ ions exhibiting bactericidal properties. Most importantly, our experiments indicated the limitations of water-soluble tetrazolium salt-based cytotoxicity assays for direct tests on Zn-based materials. The discrepancies between the WST-8 assay and SEM observations are attributed to the interference of Zn2+ ions with tetrazolium salt, therefore favoring its transformation into formazan, giving false cell viability quantitative results.
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- Maria Wątroba
- Laboratory for Mechanics of Materials and Nanostructures, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Thun, Switzerland.,Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow, Poland
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow, Poland
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- Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology, AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow, Poland
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- Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology, AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomaterials, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomaterials, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Chemical Reaction Engineering, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Microbiology and Infection and School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Institute of Microbiology and Infection and School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Laboratory for Mechanics of Materials and Nanostructures, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Thun, Switzerland.,Institute for Applied Laser Photonics and Surface Technologies ALPS, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Biel/Bienne, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow, Poland.,Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology, AGH University of Science and Technology, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomaterials, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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Yang H, Jia B, Qu X, Dai K, Zheng Y. Modified Biodegradation Behavior Induced Beneficial Microenvironments for Bone Regeneration by Low Addition of Gadolinium in Zinc. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2201184. [PMID: 35950991 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202201184] [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: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Zinc (Zn) shows a great potential as a biodegradable material for bone implants after a decade of systematic research and development. However, uncontrollable biodegradation behavior and biphasic dose-response prevent Zn from fulfilling its essential role in facilitating bone regeneration. In this study, the low addition of gadolinium (Gd) modifies the intrinsic microstructure of Zn in terms of grain size distribution, grain boundary misorientation, and texture. Adding Gd refines grain size distribution and creates a stronger basal plane texture in Zn, consequently, changing the current density distribution and reducing the anode dissolution rate during corrosion. As a result, uniform degradation is more predominant in Zn-0.4Gd alloy implant, in comparison to localized degradation in pure Zn implant in bone environments. The modified biodegradation behavior of the Zn-0.4Gd alloy implant induces significantly better new bone formation and osseointegration compared to the pure Zn implant. Therefore, Gd with trace amounts is able to tune the degradation behavior and improve the performance of Zn-based implants in promoting bone regeneration.
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- Hongtao Yang
- School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China.,School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, P. R. China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200001, P. R. China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200001, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implant, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, P. R. China
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- School of Engineering Medicine, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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Mota J, Bravo C, Santos C, Alves PC, Rijo P, Antunes AM, Grenho L, Helena Fernandes M, Alves MM, André V. Eco-friendly fabricated multibioactive Ca(II)-antibiotic coordination framework coating on zinc towards improved bone tissue regeneration. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 221:113008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.113008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Mao M, Zhu S, Zhang L, Liu F, Kong L, Xue Y, Rotello VM, Han Y. An Extracellular Matrix-like Surface for Zn Alloy to Enhance Bone Regeneration. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:43955-43964. [PMID: 36098563 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c12513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Zn-based alloys are promising biodegradable implants for bone defect repair due to their good mechanical performance and degradability. However, local Zn2+ released from Zn-based implants can seriously affect adhering cell behaviors as well as new bone formation on implant surfaces. To address this issue, we have fabricated a bone-mimetic extracellular matrix (ECM)-like surface on Zn-1Ca implants using a hybrid process of anodization, hydrothermal treatment (HT), and fluorous-curing. The ECM-like surface consisted of Zn2SiO4 nanorods layered with collagen I (Col-I). The Zn2SiO4 nanorods were hemicrystallized and transformed by the reaction of Zn(OH)2 and SiO44- during the HT. The Zn2SiO4 nanorods effectively protected the substrate from corrosion; the Col-I layer decreased the degradation of Zn2SiO4 nanorods and further reduced Zn2+ release into the medium. This ECM-like surface generated a microenvironment with appropriate Zn2+ levels, nanorod-like topography, and Col-I. It significantly improved adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation of osteoblasts on implant surfaces and vascularization of endothelial cells in the extract medium. The in vivo results are in good agreement with in vitro tests, with the ECM-like surface significantly enhancing new bone formation and bone-implant contact compared to the bare implant surface. Overall, this bone-mimetic ECM-like material of Col-I layered Zn2SiO4 nanorods is a promising scaffold that promotes the bone regeneration of Zn-based implants.
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- Mengting Mao
- State-Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- State-Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- State-Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, United States
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- Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710038, China
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- Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 710038, China
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- State-Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, United States
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- State-Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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Qiang HF, Lv ZY, Hou CY, Luo X, Li J, Liu K, Meng CX, Du WQ, Zhang YJ, Chen XM, Liu FZ. Development of biodegradable Zn-Mn-Li and CaP coatings on Zn-Mn-Li alloys and cytocompatibility evaluation for bone graft. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1013097. [PMID: 36185442 PMCID: PMC9515419 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1013097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Zn-based alloys are considered as new kind of potential biodegradable implanted biomaterials recently. The difficulty of metal implanted biomaterials and bone tissue integration seriously affects the applications of metal implanted scaffolds in bone tissue-related fields. Herein, we self-designed Zn0.8Mn and Zn0.8Mn0.1Li alloys and CaP coated Zn0.8Mn and Zn0.8Mn0.1Li alloys, then evaluated the degradation property and cytocompatibility. The results demonstrated that the Zn0.8Mn0.1Li alloys had profoundly modified the degradation property and cytocompatibility, but Zn0.8Mn0.1Li alloys had particularly adverse effects on the surface morphology of osteoblasts. The results furtherly showed that the CaP-coated Zn0.8Mn and Zn0.8Mn0.1Li alloys scaffold had better biocompatibility, which would further guarantee the biosafety of this new kind of biodegradable Zn-based alloys implants for future clinical applications.
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- Hui-Fen Qiang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
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- Liaocheng People’s Hospital, Dongchangfu Hospital of Liaocheng Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
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- Liaocheng People’s Hospital, Dongchangfu Hospital of Liaocheng Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Liaocheng People’s Hospital, Dongchangfu Hospital of Liaocheng Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Liaocheng People’s Hospital, Dongchangfu Hospital of Liaocheng Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Liaocheng People’s Hospital, Dongchangfu Hospital of Liaocheng Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Liaocheng People’s Hospital, Dongchangfu Hospital of Liaocheng Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Liaocheng People’s Hospital, Dongchangfu Hospital of Liaocheng Hospital, Liaocheng, China
- *Correspondence: Feng-Zhen Liu, ; Xi-Meng Chen, ; Yu-Jue Zhang,
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- Liaocheng People’s Hospital, Dongchangfu Hospital of Liaocheng Hospital, Liaocheng, China
- *Correspondence: Feng-Zhen Liu, ; Xi-Meng Chen, ; Yu-Jue Zhang,
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng, China
- Liaocheng People’s Hospital, Dongchangfu Hospital of Liaocheng Hospital, Liaocheng, China
- *Correspondence: Feng-Zhen Liu, ; Xi-Meng Chen, ; Yu-Jue Zhang,
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Kazimierczak P, Golus J, Kolmas J, Wojcik M, Kolodynska D, Przekora A. Noncytotoxic zinc-doped nanohydroxyapatite-based bone scaffolds with strong bactericidal, bacteriostatic, and antibiofilm activity. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2022; 139:213011. [PMID: 35882155 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.213011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Development of bone scaffolds that are nontoxic to eukaryotic cells, while revealing bactericidal activity still remains a huge challenge for the scientific community. It should be noted that only bacteriostatic (the ability of the biomaterial to inhibit the growth of bacteria) and bactericidal (the ability to kill >99.9 % bacteria) activities have clinical importance. Unfortunately, many material scientists are confused with the microbiological definition of antibacterial action and consider biomaterials causing reduction in colony-forming units (CFUs) by 50-80 % as promising antibacterial implants. The aim of this study was to synthesize three variants of Zn-doped hydroxyapatite (HA) nanopowder, which were characterized by different content of Zn2+ and served as a powder phase for the production of novel macroporous chitosan/agarose/nanoHA biomaterials with high antibacterial activity. Within this study, it was proven that the scaffold with a low zinc content (doping level 0.03 mol for 1 mol of HA; 0.2 wt%) revealed the gradual and slow release of the Zn2+ ions, preventing against accumulation of high and toxic concentration of therapeutic agents and providing prolonged antibacterial activity. Moreover, developed biomaterial was nontoxic to human osteoblasts and showed anti-biofilm properties, bactericidal activity (> 99.9 % of bacteria killed) against Staphylococcus epidermidis and Escherichia coli, significant antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus (98.5 % of bacteria killed), and also bacteriostatic activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Thus, the developed Zn-doped HA-based bone scaffold has excellent antibacterial properties without toxicity against eukaryotic cells, being a promising biomaterial for biomedical applications to repair bone defects and prevent post-surgery infections.
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- Paulina Kazimierczak
- Independent Unit of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, Chodzki 1, 20-093 Lublin, Poland.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Medical University of Lublin, Chodzki 1, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Chair of Analytical Chemistry and Biomaterials, University of Warsaw, Banacha 1, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- Independent Unit of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, Chodzki 1, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Chemistry, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University, Maria Curie Sklodowska Sq. 2, 20-031 Lublin, Poland
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- Independent Unit of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, Chodzki 1, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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Effect of Pulse Frequency on the Microstructure and the Degradation of Pulse Electroformed Zinc for Fabricating the Shell of Biodegradable Dosing Pump. Bioengineering (Basel) 2022; 9:bioengineering9070289. [PMID: 35877340 PMCID: PMC9312348 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9070289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In this work, we applied single-pulse electrodeposition method to prepare biodegradable zinc coating for the shell of an implantable dosing pump, and explored the effect of pulse frequency on microstructures and degradation behavior of electroformed zinc. Samples were produced by single-pulse electro-deposition technique with different pulse frequencies (50 Hz, 100 Hz, and 1000 Hz). By controlling the pulse frequency, the thickness of the zinc coating can be adjusted. The 50 Hz produced zinc film possesses strong (11.0) grain orientation, 100 Hz produced zinc film possesses clear ((11.0) and (10.0)) grain orientations, yet 1000 Hz produced zinc film shows more random grain orientations of (10.0), (10.1), and (11.0), which provides a possible way to design a controllable nanometer surface microtopography. Although thermodynamic degradation tendency implied from open current corrosion voltage were similar, the kinetic corrosion rate showed a clear increasing trend as pulse frequency increased from 50 Hz to 1000 Hz, which corresponded with the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and long-term soaking test in hanks solution. According to ISO 10993-5:2009 and ISO 10993-4:2002, electrodeposited zinc materials produced in this study showed a benign hemolysis ratio and no toxicity for cell growth. Zinc prepared under 50 Hz shows the best blood compatibility. Electrodeposited zinc materials are expected to be used for the shell of a degradable dosing pump.
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A Review on the Recent Advancements on Therapeutic Effects of Ions in the Physiological Environments. PROSTHESIS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/prosthesis4020026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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This review focuses on the therapeutic effects of ions when released in physiological environments. Recent studies have shown that metallic ions like Ag+, Sr2+, Mg2+, Mn2+, Cu2+, Ca2+, P+5, etc., have shown promising results in drug delivery systems and regenerative medicine. These metallic ions can be loaded in nanoparticles, mesoporous bioactive glass nanoparticles (MBGNs), hydroxyapatite (HA), calcium phosphates, polymeric coatings, and salt solutions. The metallic ions can exhibit different functions in the physiological environment such as antibacterial, antiviral, anticancer, bioactive, biocompatible, and angiogenic effects. Furthermore, the metals/metalloid ions can be loaded into scaffolds to improve osteoblast proliferation, differentiation, bone development, fibroblast growth, and improved wound healing efficacy. Moreover, different ions possess different therapeutic limits. Therefore, further mechanisms need to be developed for the highly controlled and sustained release of these ions. This review paper summarizes the recent progress in the use of metallic/metalloid ions in regenerative medicine and encourages further study of ions as a solution to cure diseases.
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Development of Zn–ZrB2 nanocomposite coatings for wear, corrosion resistance and microstructure enhancement of carbon steel in saline environment. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-022-02270-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Xiang E, Gómez-Cerezo MN, Ali Y, Ramachandra SS, Yang N, Dargusch M, Moran CS, Ivanovski S, Abdal-Hay A. Surface Modification of Pure Zinc by Acid Etching: Accelerating the Corrosion Rate and Enhancing Biocompatibility and Antibacterial Characteristics. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:22554-22569. [PMID: 35533291 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c00918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Zinc (Zn) has recently been identified as an auspicious biodegradable metal for medical implants and devices due to its tunable mechanical properties and good biocompatibility. However, the slow corrosion rate of Zn in a physiological environment does not meet the requirements for biodegradable implants, hindering its clinical translation. The present study aimed to accelerate the corrosion rate of pure Zn by utilizing acid etching to roughen the surface and increase the substrate surface area. The effects of acid etching on surface morphology, surface roughness, tensile properties, hardness, electrochemical corrosion and degradation behavior, cytocompatibility, direct cell attachment, and biofilm formation were investigated. Interestingly, acid-treated Zn showed an exceptionally high rate of corrosion (∼226-125 μm/year) compared to untreated Zn (∼62 μm/year), attributed to the increased surface roughness (Ra ∼ 1.12 μm) of acid-etched samples. Immersion tests in Hank's solution revealed that acid etching accelerated the degradation rate of Zn samples. In vitro, MC3T3-E1 cell lines in 50 and 25% conditioned media extracts of treated samples showed good cytocompatibility. Reduced bacterial adhesion, biofilm formation, and dispersion were observed for Staphylococci aureus biofilms cultured on acid-etched pure Zn substrates. These results suggest that the surface modification of biodegradable pure Zn metals by acid etching markedly increases the translation potential of zinc for various biomedical applications.
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- Enmao Xiang
- The University of Queensland, School of Dentistry, Herston, Queensland 4006, Australia
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- School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, School of Dentistry, Herston, Queensland 4006, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, School of Dentistry, Herston, Queensland 4006, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, School of Dentistry, Herston, Queensland 4006, Australia
- Department of Engineering Materials and Mechanical Design, Faculty of Engineering, South Valley University, Qena 85325, Egypt
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Qian J, Zhang W, Chen Y, Zeng P, Wang J, Zhou C, Zeng H, Sang H, Huang N, Zhang H, Wan G. Osteogenic and angiogenic bioactive collagen entrapped calcium/zinc phosphates coating on biodegradable Zn for orthopedic implant applications. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2022; 136:212792. [PMID: 35929323 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.212792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Zinc is becoming one of the leading candidate materials for biodegradable orthopedic implants owing to its attractive properties in terms of degradation behavior and mechanical properties. However, the insufficient surface bio-activities postpone its clinical application. In this study, an organic-inorganic collagen entrapped calcium/zinc phosphates coating was constructed on Zn surface to lessen Zn2+ releasing rate and to leverage the surface osteogenic and angiogenic properties. Collagen molecules were immobilized onto Zn substrate and subsequently coordinated with calcium and zinc ions to promote the CaZnP inorganic phase growth, ensuing an intertwined collagen-CaZnP hybrid system. Consequently, the hybrid coating was highly coalesced and compact. Such high quality warranted the contained Zn2+ releasing in a tolerable rate favorable for cells viability. The collagen-CaZnP coated Zn showed remarkedly stronger osteogenicity as compared to the untreated Zn, ascertained by the MC3T3-E1 osteoblast cell proliferation and differentiation assays, such as alkaline phosphatase expression and calcium nodule formation results. In addition, this hybrid coating supported human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) migration and tube formation. The enhanced osteogenic and angiogenic properties could be ascribed to the nature of collagen and calcium/zinc phosphate components, the hybrid micro/nano-structure as well as the ability of controlling the Zn2+ release of Zn substrate into a suitable concentration range. Our strategy provides a new avenue to surface modification of biodegradable metals for bone regenerative perspective.
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- Junyu Qian
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- National United Engineering Laboratory for Biomedical Material Modification, Branden Industrial Park, Qihe Economic & Development Zone, Dezhou, Shandong 251100, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Centre of Orthopaedic Biomaterials, Department of Bone & Joint Surgery, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University, Shenzhen 518100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- National United Engineering Laboratory for Biomedical Material Modification, Branden Industrial Park, Qihe Economic & Development Zone, Dezhou, Shandong 251100, China; Department of Interventional and Vascular Surgery, The Tenth People's Hospital of Shanghai, Tongji University, Shanghai 200072, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China.
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Wei H, Song X, Liu P, Liu X, Yan X, Yu L. Antimicrobial coating strategy to prevent orthopaedic device-related infections: recent advances and future perspectives. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2022; 135:212739. [PMID: 35929213 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.212739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The rapid development of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria and biofilm-related infections (BRIs) has urgently called for new strategies to combat severe orthopaedic device-related infections (ODRIs). Antimicrobial coating has emerged as a promising strategy in halting the incidence of ODRIs and treating ODRIs in long term. With the advancement of material science and biotechnology, numerous antimicrobial coatings have been reported in literature, showing superior antimicrobial and osteogenic functions. This review has specifically discussed the currently developed antimicrobial coatings in the perspective of drug release from the coating system, focusing on their realization of controlled and on demand antimicrobial agents release, as well as multi-functionality. Acknowledging the multidisciplinary nature of antimicrobial coating, the conceptual design, the deposition method and the therapeutic effect of the antimicrobial coatings have been described in detail and discussed critically. Particularly, the challenges and opportunities on the way toward the clinical translation of antimicrobial coatings have been highlighted.
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- Huichao Wei
- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Chemistry Theory and Technology, Ministry of Education College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China.
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Nambiar J, Jana S, Nandi SK. Strategies for Enhancing Vascularization of Biomaterial-Based Scaffold in Bone Regeneration. CHEM REC 2022; 22:e202200008. [PMID: 35352873 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202200008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Despite the recent advances in reconstructive orthopedics; fracture union is a challenge to bone regeneration. Concurrent angiogenesis is a complex process governed by events, delicately entwined with osteogenesis. However, poorly perfused scaffolds have lower success rates; necessitating the need for a better vascular component, which is important for the delivery of nutrients, oxygen, waste elimination, recruitment of cells for optimal bone repair. This review highlights the latest strategies to promote biomaterial-based scaffold vascularization by incorporation of cells, growth factors, inorganic ions, etc. into natural or synthetic polymers, ceramic materials, or composites of organic and inorganic compounds. Furthermore, it emphasizes structural modifications, biophysical stimuli, and natural molecules to fabricate scaffolds aiding the genesis of dense vascularization following their implantation to manifest a compatible regenerative microenvironment without graft rejection.
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- Jasna Nambiar
- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, 700037, India
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology, West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, 700037, India
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, 700037, India
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Pan K, Zhang W, Shi H, Dai M, Yang Z, Chen M, Wei W, Zheng Y, Liu X, Li X. Facile fabrication of biodegradable endothelium-mimicking coatings on bioabsorbable zinc-alloy stents by one-step electrophoretic deposition. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:3083-3096. [PMID: 35343560 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb00119e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The zinc-alloy stent is one of the best potential candidates for bioabsorbable metal stents because of its appropriate corrosion rate aligned to the duration of the healing process of the surrounding vessel tissues. However, excessive release of zinc ions, causing cytotoxicity of endothelial cells, and insufficient surface bio-functions of Zn-alloy stents lead to considerable challenge in their application. Herein, one-step electrophoretic deposition was employed to apply a hybrid coating of polycarbonate, tannic acid, and copper ions with tailored functions on Zn-alloy stents to enhance their corrosion resistance and provide an endothelium-mimicking surface. Specifically, the synthesized amino-functionalized aliphatic polycarbonates endowed the hybrid coating with specific surface-erosion properties, resulting in superior corrosion resistance and long-term stability in degradation tests both in vitro and in vivo. The immobilized copper ions enabled the catalytic generation of nitric oxide and promoted the adhesion and proliferation of endothelial cells on zinc alloy. The added tannic acid firmly chelated the copper ions and formed durable phenolic-copper-amine crosslinked networks by electrostatic interaction, resulting in long-term stability of the hybrid coating during the 21 day dynamic immersion test. Tannic acid exerted a synergistic antibacterial effect with copper ions as well as a reduction in the inflammatory response to the zinc substrate. In addition, the hybrid coating improved the in vitro hemocompatibility of zinc alloys. By adjusting the amount of chelated copper in the coating system, the biological function of the corresponding coatings can be controlled, providing a facile surface treatment strategy to promote the progress of zinc-alloy stents in clinical applications.
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- Kai Pan
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province, Wuxi 214023, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Affiliated Wuxi People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Province, Wuxi 214023, China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- State Key Laboratory for Turbulence and Complex Systems and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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He M, Lu W, Yu D, Wang H, Wang S, Yuan C, Chen A. Corrosion Behavior and Biocompatibility of Na2EDTA-Induced Nacre Coatings on AZ91D Alloys Prepared via Hydrothermal Treatment. Front Chem 2022; 9:810886. [PMID: 35118051 PMCID: PMC8804281 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.810886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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An effective method for controlling the corrosion rate of Mg-based implants must be urgently developed to meet the requirements of clinical applications. As a naturally occurring osteoid material, nacre offers a strategy to endow biomedical Mg alloys with excellent biocompatibility, and corrosion resistance. In this study, pearl powder and NaH2PO4 were used as precursors to deposit coatings on AZ91D alloy substrates hydrothermally based on Na2EDTA-assisted induction. Na2EDTA-induced nacre coatings were fabricated at various pH values, and its chemical composition and microstructure were analyzed via energy-dispersive X-ray, scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction spectroscopy. The corrosion-resistant performance and cytocompatibility of the samples were evaluated via electrochemical measurements and in vitro cell experiments. Results showed that the samples hydrothermally treated under faint acid conditions present excellent corrosion resistance, whereas the samples treated under slight alkaline conditions demonstrate improved biocompatibility due to high Ca and P content and large Ca/P atomic ratio. This study provides substantial evidence of the potential value of nacre coatings in expanding the biological applications of implanted biomaterials.
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Wang B, Bian A, Jia F, Lan J, Yang H, Yan K, Xie L, Qiao H, Chang X, Lin H, Zhang H, Huang Y. "Dual-functional" strontium titanate nanotubes designed based on fusion peptides simultaneously enhancing anti-infection and osseointegration. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2022; 133:112650. [PMID: 35034822 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2022.112650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2021] [Revised: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Currently, there is an increasing clinical demand for implants that effectively resist bacterial infections while promoting osseointegration. In this study, the fusion peptide technology was used to linearly fuse the antimicrobial peptide (AMP, HHC36) and the bone-promoting peptide (RGD), so that the titanium (Ti)-based implant modified by the polypeptide had the dual function of "antibacterial-promoting bone". Firstly, self-organized vertically-oriented strontium-doped titanium dioxide nanotubes (STN) were manufactured by anodizing and hydrothermal synthesis methods. Secondly, the fusion peptide (HHC36-RGD) was loaded into the tubular structure by a simple vacuum-assisted physical adsorption method. Finally, STN loaded with HHC36-RGD (H-R-STN) was obtained. The characterization results demonstrated that the surface of the H-R-STN had a roughness and hydrophilicity that promoted cell adhesion. Additionally, electrochemical tests showed that H-R-STN coating can reduce the corrosion rate of pure Ti. The fusion peptide and Sr2+ in H-R-STN were released in the initial fast and subsequent slow kinetic model. Expected, H-R-STN can kill more than 99% of clinically common pathogenic bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli), and significantly inhibit the formation of bacterial biofilms. Simultaneously, under the synergistic effect of RGD in the fusion peptide and strontium in STN, H-R-STN markedly promoted the adhesion and proliferation of mouse osteoblasts, and significantly promoted osteogenic markers (alkaline phosphatase, runt-related transcription, collagen, mineralization) expression. In summary, the bifunctional titanium-based implant constructed by H-R-STN in this article can effectively prevent bacterial infections and promote early osseointegration. The main advantage of the titanium surface treatment method of the study was that its simplicity, low cost, especially its versatility made it a promising anti-infective bone repair material.
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- Bingbing Wang
- College of Lab Medicine, Hebei North University, Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Zhangjiakou, Zhangjiakou 075000, China
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- College of Lab Medicine, Hebei North University, Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Zhangjiakou, Zhangjiakou 075000, China
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- College of Lab Medicine, Hebei North University, Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Zhangjiakou, Zhangjiakou 075000, China
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- College of Lab Medicine, Hebei North University, Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Zhangjiakou, Zhangjiakou 075000, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Process of Ministry of Education, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan 430205, China
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- College of Lab Medicine, Hebei North University, Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Zhangjiakou, Zhangjiakou 075000, China
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- School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
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- College of Lab Medicine, Hebei North University, Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Zhangjiakou, Zhangjiakou 075000, China
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- College of Lab Medicine, Hebei North University, Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Zhangjiakou, Zhangjiakou 075000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Ludong University, Yantai 264025, China
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- College of Lab Medicine, Hebei North University, Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Zhangjiakou, Zhangjiakou 075000, China
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- College of Lab Medicine, Hebei North University, Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Zhangjiakou, Zhangjiakou 075000, China.
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Kizalaite A, Klimavicius V, Versockiene J, Lastauskiene E, Murauskas T, Skaudzius R, Yokoi T, Kawashita M, Goto T, Sekino T, Zarkov A. Peculiarities of the formation, structural and morphological properties of zinc whitlockite (Ca 18Zn 2(HPO 4) 2(PO 4) 12) synthesized via a phase transformation process under hydrothermal conditions. CrystEngComm 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2ce00497f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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In the present work, the formation of zinc whitlockite via a dissolution–precipitation process was investigated in detail. The influence of medium pH, reaction time, temperature and concentration of precursors on the formation of the material was studied.
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- Agne Kizalaite
- Institute of Chemistry, Vilnius University, Naugarduko 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute of Chemical Physics, Vilnius University, Sauletekio 3, LT-10257, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute of Biosciences, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University, Sauletekio 7, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute of Biosciences, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University, Sauletekio 7, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute of Chemistry, Vilnius University, Naugarduko 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute of Chemistry, Vilnius University, Naugarduko 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 2-3-10 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062, Japan
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 2-3-10 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062, Japan
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- SANKEN (The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research), Osaka University, 8-1 Mihogaoka, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0047, Japan
- Institute for Advanced Co-Creation Studies, Osaka University, 1-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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- SANKEN (The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research), Osaka University, 8-1 Mihogaoka, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0047, Japan
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- Institute of Chemistry, Vilnius University, Naugarduko 24, LT-03225 Vilnius, Lithuania
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Yuan W, Xia D, Wu S, Zheng Y, Guan Z, Rau JV. A review on current research status of the surface modification of Zn-based biodegradable metals. Bioact Mater 2022; 7:192-216. [PMID: 34466727 PMCID: PMC8379348 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 05/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Recently, zinc and its alloys have been proposed as promising candidates for biodegradable metals (BMs), owning to their preferable corrosion behavior and acceptable biocompatibility in cardiovascular, bone and gastrointestinal environments, together with Mg-based and Fe-based BMs. However, there is the desire for surface treatment for Zn-based BMs to better control their biodegradation behavior. Firstly, the implantation of some Zn-based BMs in cardiovascular environment exhibited intimal activation with mild inflammation. Secondly, for orthopedic applications, the biodegradation rates of Zn-based BMs are relatively slow, resulting in a long-term retention after fulfilling their mission. Meanwhile, excessive Zn2+ release during degradation will cause in vitro cytotoxicity and in vivo delayed osseointegration. In this review, we firstly summarized the current surface modification methods of Zn-based alloys for the industrial applications. Then we comprehensively summarized the recent progress of biomedical bulk Zn-based BMs as well as the corresponding surface modification strategies. Last but not least, the future perspectives towards the design of surface bio-functionalized coatings on Zn-based BMs for orthopedic and cardiovascular applications were also briefly proposed.
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- Wei Yuan
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, National Medical Products Administration Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Digital Dentistry, Ministry of Health, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, The Key Laboratory of Advanced Ceramics and Machining Technology by the Ministry of Education of China, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, National Medical Products Administration Key Laboratory for Dental Materials, Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Digital Dentistry, Ministry of Health, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Orthopedics Department, Peking University Shougang Hospital, No. 9 Jinyuanzhuang Rd, Shijingshan District, Beijing, 100144, China
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- Istituto di Struttura della Materia, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (ISM-CNR), Via del Fosso del Cavaliere, 100-00133, Rome, Italy
- Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Institute of Pharmacy, Department of Analytical, Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Trubetskaya 8, build. 2, 119991, Moscow, Russia
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Improved mechanical, degradation, and biological performances of Zn–Fe alloys as bioresorbable implants. Bioact Mater 2021; 17:334-343. [PMID: 35386444 PMCID: PMC8965087 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.12.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Revised: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Zinc (Zn) is a promising bioresorbable implant material with more moderate degradation rate compared to magnesium (Mg) and iron (Fe). However, the low mechanical strength and localized degradation behavior of pure Zn limit its clinical applications. Alloying is one of the most effective ways to overcome these limitations. After screening the alloying element candidates regarding their potentials for improvement on the degradation and biocompatibility, we proposed Fe as the alloying element for Zn, and investigated the in vitro and in vivo performances of these alloys in both subcutaneous and femoral tissues. Results showed that the uniformly distributed secondary phase in Zn–Fe alloys significantly improved the mechanical property and facilitated uniform degradation, which thus enhanced their biocompatibility, especially the Zn-0.4Fe alloy. Moreover, these Zn–Fe alloys showed outstanding antibacterial property. Taken together, Zn–Fe alloys could be promising candidates as bioresorbable medical implants for various cardiovascular, wound closure, and orthopedic applications. Zn-0.4Fe alloy significantly improved the mechanical strength and ductility. Zn-0.4Fe alloy showed a uniform degradation behavior. Subcutaneous and femoral implantations to compare in vivo performances. Zn-0.4Fe alloy showed superior hemocompatibility and in vivo osteointegration.
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Zhu Y, Xie Z, Li J, Liu Y, Li C, Liang W, Huang W, Kang J, Cheng F, Kang L, Al-Hartomy OA, Al-Ghamdi A, Wageh S, Xu J, Li D, Zhang H. From phosphorus to phosphorene: Applications in disease theranostics. Coord Chem Rev 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2021.214110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Limitation of Water-Soluble Tetrazolium Salt for the Cytocompatibility Evaluation of Zinc-Based Metals. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14216247. [PMID: 34771776 PMCID: PMC8584906 DOI: 10.3390/ma14216247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Zinc (Zn) and its alloys have been regarded as promising biodegradable metals. The standardized cytotoxicity evaluation is a mandatory step to screen the biocompatibility of novel Zn and its alloys. Nevertheless, the suitability of the tetrazolium-based assay in the direct contact test for some metallic biomaterials (i.e., magnesium and manganese) is questionable. In this study, our results demonstrate an obvious inconsistency between qualitative observation via fluorescence staining and quantitative assessment using water-soluble tetrazolium salt (CCK-8). Subsequent experiments revealed that Zn and pre-treated Zn can directly convert tetrazolium salts to formazan, falsifying the cytotoxicity results. Therefore, we conclude that the CCK-8 assay is not suitable for evaluating the cytotoxicity of biodegradable Zn-based metals in the direct contact test.
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Wang B, Li Y, Wang S, Jia F, Bian A, Wang K, Xie L, Yan K, Qiao H, Lin H, Lan J, Huang Y. Electrodeposited dopamine/strontium-doped hydroxyapatite composite coating on pure zinc for anti-corrosion, antimicrobial and osteogenesis. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 129:112387. [PMID: 34579906 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2021] [Revised: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Zinc-based biometal is expected to become a new generation of biodegradable implants. Due to its antibacterial and biocompatibility in vivo, zinc metals is recently considered to be the most promising biodegradable metal, However, cytotoxicity is the thorny problem that currently restrict its application, due to the excessive Zn ions released during degradation. In order to solve these problems, dopamine modified strontium-doped hydroxyapatite coating (SrHA/PDA) was fabricated on alkali-treated pure zinc to improve its corrosion rate and cytocompatibility by electrodeposition for the first time. The obtained coating showed a dense structure and high crystallinity, which was attributed to the attraction of Ca2+ ions by polydopamine. The results showed that the SrHA/PDA coating delayedthe degradation rate of zinc metal, which reduced the release of Zn2+, thereby reducing its cytotoxicity. Additionally, electrochemical tests showed that SrHA/PDA coating can reduce the corrosion rate of pure zinc. In vitro cell viability showed that even at high Zn2+ concentrations (3.11 mg/L), preosteoblasts (MC3T3-E1) cells proliferated at a high rate on SrHA/PDA, thus confirming that Sr2+ counteracted the cytotoxic effects of Zn2+ and promoted cell differentiation. Moreover, the SrHA/PDA coating still maintained excellent antibacterial effects against pathogenic bacterial strains (Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus). Mild pH changes had no significant effect on the viability of cells and bacterias. Collectively, the present study elucidated that by coating SrHA/PDA/Zn(OH)2 on Zn, a controllable corrosion rate, original antibacterial properties and better cell compatibility can be achieved. This provided a new strategy for the surface modification of biodegradable Zn.
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- Bingbing Wang
- College of Lab Medicine, Hebei North University, Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Zhangjiakou, Zhangjiakou 075000, China
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- School of Life Science and Technology, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
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- College of Lab Medicine, Hebei North University, Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Zhangjiakou, Zhangjiakou 075000, China
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- College of Lab Medicine, Hebei North University, Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Zhangjiakou, Zhangjiakou 075000, China
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- College of Lab Medicine, Hebei North University, Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Zhangjiakou, Zhangjiakou 075000, China
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- College of Lab Medicine, Hebei North University, Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Zhangjiakou, Zhangjiakou 075000, China
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- School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
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- College of Lab Medicine, Hebei North University, Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Zhangjiakou, Zhangjiakou 075000, China
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- College of Lab Medicine, Hebei North University, Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Zhangjiakou, Zhangjiakou 075000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Ludong University, Yantai 264025, China
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- College of Lab Medicine, Hebei North University, Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Zhangjiakou, Zhangjiakou 075000, China.
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- College of Lab Medicine, Hebei North University, Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials of Zhangjiakou, Zhangjiakou 075000, China.
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