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Bandyopadhyay A, Mitra I, Avila JD, Upadhyayula M, Bose S. Porous metal implants: processing, properties, and challenges. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXTREME MANUFACTURING 2023; 5:032014. [PMID: 37476350 PMCID: PMC10355163 DOI: 10.1088/2631-7990/acdd35] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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Porous and functionally graded materials have seen extensive applications in modern biomedical devices-allowing for improved site-specific performance; their appreciable mechanical, corrosive, and biocompatible properties are highly sought after for lightweight and high-strength load-bearing orthopedic and dental implants. Examples of such porous materials are metals, ceramics, and polymers. Although, easy to manufacture and lightweight, porous polymers do not inherently exhibit the required mechanical strength for hard tissue repair or replacement. Alternatively, porous ceramics are brittle and do not possess the required fatigue resistance. On the other hand, porous biocompatible metals have shown tailorable strength, fatigue resistance, and toughness. Thereby, a significant interest in investigating the manufacturing challenges of porous metals has taken place in recent years. Past research has shown that once the advantages of porous metallic structures in the orthopedic implant industry have been realized, their biological and biomechanical compatibility-with the host bone-has been followed up with extensive methodical research. Various manufacturing methods for porous or functionally graded metals are discussed and compared in this review, specifically, how the manufacturing process influences microstructure, graded composition, porosity, biocompatibility, and mechanical properties. Most of the studies discussed in this review are related to porous structures for bone implant applications; however, the understanding of these investigations may also be extended to other devices beyond the biomedical field.
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- Amit Bandyopadhyay
- W. M. Keck Biomedical Materials Research Lab, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, United States of America
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- W. M. Keck Biomedical Materials Research Lab, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, United States of America
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- W. M. Keck Biomedical Materials Research Lab, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, United States of America
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- W. M. Keck Biomedical Materials Research Lab, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, United States of America
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- W. M. Keck Biomedical Materials Research Lab, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, United States of America
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Chen H, Feng R, Xia T, Wen Z, Li Q, Qiu X, Huang B, Li Y. Progress in Surface Modification of Titanium Implants by Hydrogel Coatings. Gels 2023; 9:gels9050423. [PMID: 37233014 DOI: 10.3390/gels9050423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Although titanium and titanium alloys have become the preferred materials for various medical implants, surface modification technology still needs to be strengthened in order to adapt to the complex physiological environment of the human body. Compared with physical or chemical modification methods, biochemical modification, such as the introduction of functional hydrogel coating on implants, can fix biomolecules such as proteins, peptides, growth factors, polysaccharides, or nucleotides on the surface of the implants, so that they can directly participate in biological processes; regulate cell adhesion, proliferation, migration, and differentiation; and improve the biological activity on the surface of the implants. This review begins with a look at common substrate materials for hydrogel coatings on implant surfaces, including natural polymers such as collagen, gelatin, chitosan, and alginate, and synthetic materials such as polyvinyl alcohol, polyacrylamide, polyethylene glycol, and polyacrylic acid. Then, the common construction methods of hydrogel coating (electrochemical method, sol-gel method and layer-by-layer self-assembly method) are introduced. Finally, five aspects of the enhancement effect of hydrogel coating on the surface bioactivity of titanium and titanium alloy implants are described: osseointegration, angiogenesis, macrophage polarization, antibacterial effects, and drug delivery. In this paper, we also summarize the latest research progress and point out the future research direction. After searching, no previous relevant literature reporting this information was found.
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- Huangqin Chen
- Department of Stomatology, School of Stomatology and Ophthalmology, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Stomatology and Ophthalmology, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Stomatology and Ophthalmology, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Stomatology and Ophthalmology, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Stomatology and Ophthalmology, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Stomatology and Ophthalmology, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Stomatology and Ophthalmology, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Radiation Chemistry and Functional Materials, Non-Power Nuclear Technology Collaborative Innovation Center, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China
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Mahnavi A, Shahriari-Khalaji M, Hosseinpour B, Ahangarian M, Aidun A, Bungau S, Hassan SSU. Evaluation of cell adhesion and osteoconductivity in bone substitutes modified by polydopamine. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 10:1057699. [PMID: 36727042 PMCID: PMC9885973 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1057699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Bones damaged due to disease or accidents can be repaired in different ways. Tissue engineering has helped with scaffolds made of different biomaterials and various methods. Although all kinds of biomaterials can be useful, sometimes their weakness in cellular activity or osteoconductivity prevents their optimal use in the fabrication of bone scaffolds. To solve this problem, we need additional processes, such as surface modification. One of the common methods is coating with polydopamine. Polydopamine can not only cover the weakness of the scaffolds in terms of cellular properties, but it can also create or increase osteoconductivity properties. Polydopamine creates a hydrophilic layer on the surface of scaffolds due to a large number of functional groups such as amino and hydroxyl groups. This layer allows bone cells to anchor and adheres well to the surfaces. In addition, it creates a biocompatible environment for proliferation and differentiation. Besides, the polydopamine coating makes the surfaces chemically active by catechol and amine group, and as a result of their presence, osteoconductivity increases. In this mini-review, we investigated the characteristics, structure, and properties of polydopamine as a modifier of bone substitutes. Finally, we evaluated the cell adhesion and osteoconductivity of different polydopamine-modified bone scaffolds.
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- Ali Mahnavi
- Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Biomaterials, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- National Cell Bank of Iran, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran,Tissues and Biomaterials Research Group (TBRG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran,*Correspondence: Amir Aidun, ; Simona Bungau, ; Syed Shams ul Hassan,
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, Oradea, Romania,*Correspondence: Amir Aidun, ; Simona Bungau, ; Syed Shams ul Hassan,
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory for Molecular Engineering of Chiral Drugs, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China,Department of Natural Product Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China,*Correspondence: Amir Aidun, ; Simona Bungau, ; Syed Shams ul Hassan,
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Alipour S, Nour S, Attari SM, Mohajeri M, Kianersi S, Taromian F, Khalkhali M, Aninwene GE, Tayebi L. A review on in vitro/ in vivo response of additively manufactured Ti-6Al-4V alloy. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:9479-9534. [PMID: 36305245 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb01616h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Bone replacement using porous and solid metallic implants, such as Ti-alloy implants, is regarded as one of the most practical therapeutic approaches in biomedical engineering. The bone is a complex tissue with various mechanical properties based on the site of action. Patient-specific Ti-6Al-4V constructs may address the key needs in bone treatment for having customized implants that mimic the complex structure of the natural tissue and diminish the risk of implant failure. This review focuses on the most promising methods of fabricating such patient-specific Ti-6Al-4V implants using additive manufacturing (AM) with a specific emphasis on the popular subcategory, which is powder bed fusion (PBF). Characteristics of the ideal implant to promote optimized tissue-implant interactions, as well as physical, mechanical/chemical treatments and modifications will be discussed. Accordingly, such investigations will be classified into 3B-based approaches (Biofunctionality, Bioactivity, and Biostability), which mainly govern native body response and ultimately the success in implantation.
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- Saeid Alipour
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO 65409, USA
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- Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia.,Polymer Science Group, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Melbourne, VIC 3010, Australia
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Texas A&M University, TX, USA
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- CÚRAM, SFI Centre for Research in Medical Devices, Biomedical Sciences, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Life Science Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Bioengineering, Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.,Center for Minimally Invasive Therapeutics (C-MIT), University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA.,California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI), University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- School of Dentistry, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
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Liu Z, Xu Z, Wang X, Zhang Y, Wu Y, Jiang D, Jia R. Construction and osteogenic effects of 3D-printed porous titanium alloy loaded with VEGF/BMP-2 shell-core microspheres in a sustained-release system. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1028278. [PMID: 36338136 PMCID: PMC9634119 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1028278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The repair and reconstruction of bone defects remain a challenge in orthopedics. The present study offers a solution to this problem by developing a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)/bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) shell-core microspheres loaded on 3D-printed porous titanium alloy via gelatin coating to prepare a titanium-alloy microsphere scaffold release system. The composite scaffold was characterized via scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy disperse spectroscopy (EDS), and the effect of the composite scaffold on the adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation of osteoblasts were determined in vitro. Furthermore, a rabbit femoral defect model was established to verify the effect of the composite scaffold on osteogenesis and bone formation in vivo. The results demonstrated that the composite scaffold could release VEGF and BMP-2 sequentially. Meanwhile, the composite scaffold significantly promoted osteoblast adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation (p < 0.05) compared to pure titanium alloy scaffolds in vitro. Furthermore, the composite scaffold can exhibit significant osteogenic differentiation (p < 0.05) than gelatin-coated titanium alloy scaffolds. The in vivo X-rays demonstrated that the implanted scaffolds were in a good position, without inflammation and infection. Micro-CT and quantitative results of new bone growth illustrated that the amount of new bone in the composite scaffold is significantly higher than that of the gelatin-coated and pure titanium alloy scaffolds (p < 0.05). Similarly, the fluorescence labeling and V-G staining of hard tissue sections indicated that the bone integration capacity of the composite scaffold was significantly higher than the other two groups (p < 0.05). This research suggests that VEGF/BMP-2 shell-core microspheres loaded on 3D-printed titanium alloy porous scaffold through gelatin hydrogel coating achieved the sequential release of VEGF and BMP-2. Most importantly, the in vitro and in vivo study findings have proven that the system could effectively promote osteogenic differentiation and osseointegration.
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- Zheng Liu
- Department of Orthopedics, Hunan Children’s Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Artificial Osteo-Materials, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- *Correspondence: Zhenchao Xu, ; Yunqi Wu,
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Artificial Osteo-Materials, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Artificial Osteo-Materials, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Hunan Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Artificial Osteo-Materials, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- *Correspondence: Zhenchao Xu, ; Yunqi Wu,
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Artificial Osteo-Materials, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery and Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Hunan Engineering Laboratory of Advanced Artificial Osteo-Materials, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Tian Q, Zhou W, Cai Q, Pan X, Ma G, Lian G. In situ complex coacervation supported by self-coated polydopamine interlayer on uniform-sized essential oils droplet. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.05.072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Anti-infective DNase I coatings on polydopamine functionalized titanium surfaces by alternating current electrophoretic deposition. Anal Chim Acta 2022; 1218:340022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2022.340022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Suwardi A, Wang F, Xue K, Han MY, Teo P, Wang P, Wang S, Liu Y, Ye E, Li Z, Loh XJ. Machine Learning-Driven Biomaterials Evolution. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2102703. [PMID: 34617632 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202102703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Biomaterials is an exciting and dynamic field, which uses a collection of diverse materials to achieve desired biological responses. While there is constant evolution and innovation in materials with time, biomaterials research has been hampered by the relatively long development period required. In recent years, driven by the need to accelerate materials development, the applications of machine learning in materials science has progressed in leaps and bounds. The combination of machine learning with high-throughput theoretical predictions and high-throughput experiments (HTE) has shifted the traditional Edisonian (trial and error) paradigm to a data-driven paradigm. In this review, each type of biomaterial and their key properties and use cases are systematically discussed, followed by how machine learning can be applied in the development and design process. The discussions are classified according to various types of materials used including polymers, metals, ceramics, and nanomaterials, and implants using additive manufacturing. Last, the current gaps and potential of machine learning to further aid biomaterials discovery and application are also discussed.
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- Ady Suwardi
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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Stoetzel S, Malhan D, Wild U, Helbing C, Hassan F, Attia S, Jandt KD, Heiss C, El Khassawna T. Osteocytes Influence on Bone Matrix Integrity Affects Biomechanical Competence at Bone-Implant Interface of Bioactive-Coated Titanium Implants in Rat Tibiae. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 23:374. [PMID: 35008800 PMCID: PMC8745552 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23010374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Osseointegration is a prerequisite for the long-term success of implants. Titanium implants are preferred for their biocompatibility and mechanical properties. Nonetheless, the need for early and immediate loading requires enhancing these properties by adding bioactive coatings. In this preclinical study, extracellular matrix properties and cellular balance at the implant/bone interface was examined. Polyelectrolyte multilayers of chitosan and gelatin or with chitosan and Hyaluronic acid fabricated on titanium alloy using a layer-by-layer self-assembly process were compared with native titanium alloy. The study aimed to histologically evaluate bone parameters that correlate to the biomechanical anchorage enhancement resulted from bioactive coatings of titanium implants in a rat animal model. Superior collagen fiber arrangements and an increased number of active osteocytes reflected a significant improvement of bone matrix quality at the bone interface of the chitosan/gelatin-coated titan implants over chitosan/hyaluronic acid-coated and native implants. Furthermore, the numbers and localization of osteoblasts and osteoclasts in the reparative and remodeling phases suggested a better cellular balance in the chitosan/Gel-coated group over the other two groups. Investigating the micro-mechanical properties of bone tissue at the interface can elucidate detailed discrepancies between different promising bioactive coatings of titanium alloys to maximize their benefit in future medical applications.
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- Sabine Stoetzel
- Experimental Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University, Aulweg 128, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (S.S.); (D.M.); (U.W.); (F.H.); (C.H.)
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- Experimental Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University, Aulweg 128, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (S.S.); (D.M.); (U.W.); (F.H.); (C.H.)
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- Experimental Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University, Aulweg 128, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (S.S.); (D.M.); (U.W.); (F.H.); (C.H.)
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- Chair of Materials Science (CMS), Otto Schott Institute of Materials Research (OSIM), Faculty of Physics and Astronomy, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Löbdergraben 32, 07743 Jena, Germany; (C.H.); (K.D.J.)
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- Experimental Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University, Aulweg 128, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (S.S.); (D.M.); (U.W.); (F.H.); (C.H.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Justus-Liebig University of Giessen, Klinikstrasse 33, 35392 Giessen, Germany;
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- Chair of Materials Science (CMS), Otto Schott Institute of Materials Research (OSIM), Faculty of Physics and Astronomy, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Löbdergraben 32, 07743 Jena, Germany; (C.H.); (K.D.J.)
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- Experimental Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University, Aulweg 128, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (S.S.); (D.M.); (U.W.); (F.H.); (C.H.)
- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Justus-Liebig University Giessen, Rudolf-Buchheim-Strasse 7, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Experimental Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University, Aulweg 128, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (S.S.); (D.M.); (U.W.); (F.H.); (C.H.)
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Wang X, Lei X, Yu Y, Miao S, Tang J, Fu Y, Ye K, Shen Y, Shi J, Wu H, Zhu Y, Yu L, Pei G, Bi L, Ding J. Biological sealing and integration of a fibrinogen-modified titanium alloy with soft and hard tissues in a rat model. Biomater Sci 2021; 9:5192-5208. [PMID: 34159966 DOI: 10.1039/d1bm00762a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Percutaneous or transcutaneous devices are important and unique, and the corresponding biological sealing at the skin-implant interface is the key to their long-term success. Herein, we investigated the surface modification to enhance biological sealing, using a metal sheet and screw bonded by biomacromolecule fibrinogen mediated via pre-deposited synthetic macromolecule polydopamine (PDA) as a demonstration. We examined the effects of a Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy modified with fibrinogen (Ti-Fg), PDA (Ti-PDA) or their combination (Ti-PDA-Fg) on the biological sealing and integration with skin and bone tissues. Human epidermal keratinocytes (HaCaT), human foreskin fibroblasts (HFF) and preosteoblasts (MC3T3-E1), which are closely related to percutaneous implants, exhibited better adhesion and spreading on all the three modified sheets compared with the unmodified alloy. After three-week subcutaneous implantation in Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats, the Ti-PDA-Fg sheets could significantly attenuate the soft tissue response and promote angiogenesis compared with other groups. Furthermore, in the model of percutaneous tibial implantation in SD rats, the Ti-PDA-Fg screws dramatically inhibited epithelial downgrowth and promoted new bone formation. Hence, the covalent immobilization of fibrinogen through the precoating of PDA is promising for enhanced biological sealing and osseointegration of metal implants with soft and hard tissues, which is critical for an orthopedic percutaneous medical device.
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- Xiuli Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China. and Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Linyi People's Hospital, Linyi 276000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China. and Southern University of Science and Technology Hospital, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xijing Hospital, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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Multifunctional natural polymer-based metallic implant surface modifications. Biointerphases 2021; 16:020803. [PMID: 33906356 DOI: 10.1116/6.0000876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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High energy traumas could cause critical damage to bone, which will require permanent implants to recover while functionally integrating with the host bone. Critical sized bone defects necessitate the use of bioactive metallic implants. Because of bioinertness, various methods involving surface modifications such as surface treatments, the development of novel alloys, bioceramic/bioglass coatings, and biofunctional molecule grafting have been utilized to effectively integrate metallic implants with a living bone. However, the applications of these methods demonstrated a need for an interphase layer improving bone-making to overcome two major risk factors: aseptic loosening and peri-implantitis. To accomplish a biologically functional bridge with the host to prevent loosening, regenerative cues, osteoimmunomodulatory modifications, and electrochemically resistant layers against corrosion appeared as imperative reinforcements. In addition, interphases carrying antibacterial cargo were proven to be successful against peri-implantitis. In the literature, metallic implant coatings employing natural polymers as the main matrix were presented as bioactive interphases, enabling rapid, robust, and functional osseointegration with the host bone. However, a comprehensive review of natural polymer coatings, bridging and grafting on metallic implants, and their activities has not been reported. In this review, state-of-the-art studies on multifunctional natural polymer-based implant coatings effectively utilized as a bone tissue engineering (BTE) modality are depicted. Protein-based, polysaccharide-based coatings and their combinations to achieve better osseointegration via the formation of an extracellular matrix-like (ECM-like) interphase with gap filling and corrosion resistance abilities are discussed in detail. The hypotheses and results of these studies are examined and criticized, and the potential future prospects of multifunctional coatings are also proposed as final remarks.
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Zhuang Z, John JV, Liao H, Luo J, Rubery P, Mesfin A, Boda SK, Xie J, Zhang X. Periosteum Mimetic Coating on Structural Bone Allografts via Electrospray Deposition Enhances Repair and Reconstruction of Segmental Defects. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2020; 6:6241-6252. [PMID: 33449646 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c00421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Structural bone allograft transplantation remains one of the common strategies for repair and reconstruction of large bone defects. Due to the loss of periosteum that covers the outer surface of the cortical bone, the healing and incorporation of allografts is extremely slow and limited. To enhance the biological performance of allografts, herein, we report a novel and simple approach for engineering a periosteum mimetic coating on the surface of structural bone allografts via polymer-mediated electrospray deposition. This approach enables the coating on allografts with precisely controlled composition and thickness. In addition, the periosteum mimetic coating can be tailored to achieve desired drug release profiles by making use of an appropriate biodegradable polymer or polymer blend. The efficacy study in a murine segmental femoral bone defect model demonstrates that the allograft coating composed of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) and bone morphogenetic protein-2 mimicking peptide significantly improves allograft healing as evidenced by decreased fibrotic tissue formation, increased periosteal bone formation, and enhanced osseointegration. Taken together, this study provides a platform technology for engineering a periosteum mimetic coating which can greatly promote bone allograft healing. This technology could eventually result in an off-the-shelf and multifunctional structural bone allograft for highly effective repair and reconstruction of large segmental bone defects. The technology can also be used to ameliorate the performance of other medical implants by modifying their surfaces.
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- Zhou Zhuang
- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14621, United States
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- Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, United States
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- Department of Computer Science, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14627, United States
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- Department of Computer Science, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14627, United States
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14642, United States
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14642, United States
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- Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, United States
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- Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, United States
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Research, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14642, United States
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Shiel AI, Ayre WN, Blom AW, Hallam KR, Heard PJ, Payton O, Picco L, Mansell JP. Development of a facile fluorophosphonate-functionalised titanium surface for potential orthopaedic applications. J Orthop Translat 2020; 23:140-151. [PMID: 32818135 PMCID: PMC7427324 DOI: 10.1016/j.jot.2020.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/29/2022] Open
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Background Aseptic loosening of total joint replacements (TJRs) continues to be the main cause of implant failures. The socioeconomic impact of surgical revisions is hugely significant; in the United Kingdom alone, it is estimated that £137 m is spent annually on revision arthroplasties. Enhancing the longevity of titanium implants will help reduce the incidence and overall cost of failed devices. Methods In realising the development of a superior titanium technology, we exploited the natural affinity of titanium for phosphonic acids and developed a facile means of coating the metal with (3S)1-fluoro-3-hydroxy-4-(oleoyloxy)butyl-1-phosphonate (FHBP), a phosphatase-resistant analogue of lysophosphatidic acid (LPA). Importantly LPA and selected LPA analogues like FHBP synergistically cooperate with calcitriol to promote human osteoblast formation and maturation. Results Herein, we provide evidence that simply immersing titanium in aqueous solutions of FHBP afforded a surface that was superior to unmodified metal at enhancing osteoblast maturation. Importantly, FHBP-functionalised titanium remained stable to 2 years of ambient storage, resisted ∼35 kGy of gamma irradiation and survived implantation into a bone substitute (Sawbone™) and irrigation. Conclusion The facile step we have taken to modify titanium and the robustness of the final surface finish are appealing properties that are likely to attract the attention of implant manufacturers in the future. The translational potential of this article We have generated a functionalised titanium (Ti) surface by simply immersing Ti in aqueous solutions of a bioactive lipid. As a facile procedure it will have greater appeal to implant manufacturers compared to onerous and costly developmental processes.
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- Anna I Shiel
- Department of Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY, UK
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- School of Dentistry, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF14 4XY, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Research Unit, University of Bristol, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 5NB, UK
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- University of Bristol, Interface Analysis Centre, HH Wills Physics Laboratory, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol, BS8 1TL, UK
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- University of Bristol, Interface Analysis Centre, HH Wills Physics Laboratory, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol, BS8 1TL, UK
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- University of Bristol, Interface Analysis Centre, HH Wills Physics Laboratory, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol, BS8 1TL, UK
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- University of Bristol, Interface Analysis Centre, HH Wills Physics Laboratory, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol, BS8 1TL, UK.,Department of Physics, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, 23284, VA, USA
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- Department of Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY, UK
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The Effect of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy Surface Structure on the Adhesion and Morphology of Unidirectional Freeze-Coated Gelatin. COATINGS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings10050434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The modification of a metal implant surface with a biomimetic coating of bone-like anisotropic and graded porosity structures to improve its biological anchorage with the surrounding bone tissue at implanting, is still a high challenge. In this paper, we present an innovative way of a gelatin (GEL) dip-coating on Ti-6Al-4V substrates of different square-net surface textures by the unidirectional deep-freezing process at simultaneous cross-linking using carbodiimide chemistry. Different concentrations of GEL solution were used to study the changes in morphology, density, and mechanical properties of the coatings. In addition, the surface free energy and polarity of Ti-6Al-4V substrate surfaces and GEL solutions have been evaluated to assess the wetting properties at the substrate interfaces, and to describe the adhesion of GEL macromolecules with their surfaces, being supported by mechanical pull-out testing. The results indicate that the coating’s morphology depends primarily on the Ti-6Al-4V substrate’s surface texture and second, on the concentration of GEL, which further influences their adhesion properties, orientation, morphological arrangement, as well as compression strength. The substrate with a 300 × 300 μm2 texture resulted in a highly adhered GEL coating with ≥80% porosity, interconnected and well-aligned pores of 75–200 μm, required to stimulate the bone ingrowth, mechanically and histologically.
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Han Q, Wang C, Chen H, Zhao X, Wang J. Porous Tantalum and Titanium in Orthopedics: A Review. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2019; 5:5798-5824. [PMID: 33405672 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.9b00493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Porous metal is metal with special porous structures, which can offer high biocompatibility and low Young's modulus to satisfy the need for orthopedic applications. Titanium and tantalum are the most widely used porous metals in orthopedics due to their excellent biomechanical properties and biocompatibility. Porous titanium and tantalum have been studied and applied for a long history until now. Here in this review, various manufacturing methods of titanium and tantalum porous metals are introduced. Application of these porous metals in different parts of the body are summarized, and strengths and weaknesses of these porous metal implants in clinical practice are discussed frankly for future improvement from the viewpoint of orthopedic surgeons. Then according to the requirements from clinics, progress in research for clinical use is illustrated in four aspects. Various creative designs of microporous and functionally gradient structure, surface modification, and functional compound systems of porous metal are exhibited as reference for future research. Finally, the directions of orthopedic porous metal development were proposed from the clinical view based on the rapid progress of additive manufacturing. Controllable design of both macroscopic anatomical bionic shape and microscopic functional bionic gradient porous metal, which could meet the rigorous mechanical demand of bone reconstruction, should be developed as the focus. The modification of a porous metal surface and construction of a functional porous metal compound system, empowering stronger cell proliferation and antimicrobial and antineoplastic property to the porous metal implant, also should be taken into consideration.
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- Qing Han
- Department of Orthopedics, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130000 Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130000 Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130000 Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolism, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130000 Jilin Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, 130000 Jilin Province, China
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Touny AH, Saleh MM, Abd El-Lateef HM, Saleh MM. Electrochemical methods for fabrication of polymers/calcium phosphates nanocomposites as hard tissue implants. APPLIED PHYSICS REVIEWS 2019; 6. [DOI: 10.1063/1.5045339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Developing and manipulating new biomaterials is an ongoing topic for their needs in medical uses. The evolution and development of new biomaterials, in both the academic and industrial sectors, have been encouraged due to the dramatic improvement in medicine and medical-related technologies. Due to the drawbacks associated with natural biomaterials, the use of synthetic biomaterials is preferential due to basic and applied aspects. Various techniques are involved in fabricating biomaterials. Among them are the electrochemical-based methods, which include electrodeposition and electrophoretic methods. Although electrospinning and electrospraying are not typical electrochemical methods, they are also reviewed in this article due to their importance. Many remarkable features can be acquired from this technique. Electrodeposition and electrophoretic deposition are exceptional and valuable processes for fabricating thin or thick coated films on a surface of metallic implants. Electrodeposition and electrophoretic deposition have some common positive features. They can be used at low temperatures, do not affect the structure of the implant, and can be applied to complex shapes, and they can produce superior properties, such as quick and uniform coating. Furthermore, they can possibly control the thickness and chemical composition of the coatings. Electrospinning is a potentially emerging and efficient process for producing materials with nanofibrous structures, which have exceptional characteristics such as mechanical properties, pore size, and superior surface area. These specialized characteristics induce these nanostructured materials to be used in different technologies.
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- Ahmed H. Touny
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Faisal University 1 , Al-Hassa, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Helwan University 2 , Helwan, Egypt
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- Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine 3 , Winston Salem, North Carolina 27103, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Faisal University 1 , Al-Hassa, Saudi Arabia
- Chemistry Department, College of Science, Sohag University 4 , Sohag, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Cairo University 5 , Cairo, Egypt
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Zhu Y, Liu D, Wang X, He Y, Luan W, Qi F, Ding J. Polydopamine-mediated covalent functionalization of collagen on a titanium alloy to promote biocompatibility with soft tissues. J Mater Chem B 2019; 7:2019-2031. [PMID: 32254806 DOI: 10.1039/c8tb03379j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The clinical success of a titanium (Ti) percutaneous implant requires the integration with soft tissues to form a biological seal, which effectively combats marsupialization, premigration and infection after implantation. However, the bioinert surface of Ti or its alloys prevents the material from sufficient biological sealing and limits the application of Ti or its alloys as percutaneous implants. In this study, we achieved a collagen coating to bioactivate the surface of Ti-6Al-4V. In order to enable covalent functionalization, we first deposited a polydopamine (PDA) coating on Ti-6Al-4V based on dopamine self-polymerization and then immobilized collagen chains on PDA. Compared with physical absorption, such a chemical bonding method through mussel-inspired chemistry showed better stability of the coating. Meanwhile, the cellular tests in vitro indicated that collagen functionalization on the Ti-6Al-4V surface showed better adhesion of human foreskin fibroblasts (HFFs) and human immortal keratinocytes (HaCaTs). The subcutaneous implantation tests in rats indicated that the collagen modification attenuated soft tissue response and improved tissue compatibility compared with either pure Ti-6Al-4V or merely PDA coated samples. The facile bioinspired approach enables a persistent modification of metals by macromolecules under aqueous environments, and the PDA-collagen coated titanium alloy is worthy of further investigation as a percutaneous implant.
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- Yi Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China.
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Bakhshandeh S, Amin Yavari S. Electrophoretic deposition: a versatile tool against biomaterial associated infections. J Mater Chem B 2018; 6:1128-1148. [PMID: 32254176 DOI: 10.1039/c7tb02445b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Biomaterial-associated infections (BAIs) are today considered as one of the most withering complications of orthopedic implant surgery. Even though BAIs occur relatively infrequently in primary joint replacement surgeries (incidence rates around 1-2%), revision arthroplasties carry up to 40% risk of infection recurrence, with devastating consequences for the patient and significant associated cost. Once the responsible pathogens, mainly bacteria, attach to the surface of the biomaterial, they start creating layers of extracellular matrix with complex architectures, called biofilms. These last mentioned, encapsulate and protect bacteria by hindering the immune response and impeding antibiotics from reaching the pathogens. To prevent such an outcome, the surface of the biomaterials, in particular implants, can be modified in order to play the role of inherent drug delivery devices or as substrates for antibacterial/multifunctional coating deposition. This paper presents an overview of novel electrochemically-triggered deposition strategies, with a focus on electrophoretic deposition (EPD), a versatile and cost-effective technique for organic and inorganic material deposition. Other than being a simple deposition tool, EPD has been recently employed to create novel micro/nanostructured surfaces for multi-purpose antibacterial approaches, presented in detail in this review. In addition, a thorough comparison and assessment of the latest antibacterial and multifunctional compounds deposited by means of EPD have been reported, followed by a critical reflection on current and future prospects of the topic. The relative simplicity of EPD's application, has, by some means, undermined the fundamental requirement of rationality of multifunctional coating design. The demanding practical needs for a successful clinical translation in the growing fields of tissue engineering and antibacterial/multifunctional implant coatings, calls for a more systematic in vitro experimental design rationale, in order to make amends for the scarcity of significant in vivo and clinical studies.
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- Sadra Bakhshandeh
- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Hamidi MFFA, Harun WSW, Samykano M, Ghani SAC, Ghazalli Z, Ahmad F, Sulong AB. A review of biocompatible metal injection moulding process parameters for biomedical applications. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2017; 78:1263-1276. [PMID: 28575965 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2017.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2016] [Revised: 04/30/2017] [Accepted: 05/04/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Biocompatible metals have been revolutionizing the biomedical field, predominantly in human implant applications, where these metals widely used as a substitute to or as function restoration of degenerated tissues or organs. Powder metallurgy techniques, in specific the metal injection moulding (MIM) process, have been employed for the fabrication of controlled porous structures used for dental and orthopaedic surgical implants. The porous metal implant allows bony tissue ingrowth on the implant surface, thereby enhancing fixation and recovery. This paper elaborates a systematic classification of various biocompatible metals from the aspect of MIM process as used in medical industries. In this study, three biocompatible metals are reviewed-stainless steels, cobalt alloys, and titanium alloys. The applications of MIM technology in biomedicine focusing primarily on the MIM process setting parameters discussed thoroughly. This paper should be of value to investigators who are interested in state of the art of metal powder metallurgy, particularly the MIM technology for biocompatible metal implant design and development.
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- M F F A Hamidi
- Institute of Postgraduate Studies, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Lebuhraya Tun Razak, 26300 Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Green Research for Advanced Materials Laboratory, Human Engineering Group, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 26600 Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia.
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- Structural and Material Degradation Group, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 26600 Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Green Research for Advanced Materials Laboratory, Human Engineering Group, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 26600 Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Green Research for Advanced Materials Laboratory, Human Engineering Group, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 26600 Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia
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- Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM, Bangi, Malaysia
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Tobin EJ. Recent coating developments for combination devices in orthopedic and dental applications: A literature review. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2017; 112:88-100. [PMID: 28159606 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2017.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2016] [Revised: 12/30/2016] [Accepted: 01/30/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Orthopedic and dental implants have been used successfully for decades to replace or repair missing or damaged bones, joints, and teeth, thereby restoring patient function subsequent to disease or injury. However, although device success rates are generally high, patient outcomes are sometimes compromised due to device-related problems such as insufficient integration, local tissue inflammation, and infection. Many different types of surface coatings have been developed to address these shortcomings, including those that incorporate therapeutic agents to provide localized delivery to the surgical site. While these coatings hold enormous potential for improving device function, the list of requirements that an ideal combination coating must fulfill is extensive, and no single coating system today simultaneously addresses all of the criteria. Some of the primary challenges related to current coatings are non-optimal release kinetics, which most often are too rapid, the potential for inducing antibiotic resistance in target organisms, high susceptibility to mechanical abrasion and delamination, toxicity, difficult and expensive regulatory approval pathways, and high manufacturing costs. This review provides a survey of the most recent developments in the field, i.e., those published in the last 2-3years, with a particular focus on technologies that have potential for overcoming the most significant challenges facing therapeutically-loaded coatings. It is concluded that the ideal coating remains an unrealized target, but that advances in the field and emerging technologies are bringing it closer to reality. The significant amount of research currently being conducted in the field provides a level of optimism that many functional combination coatings will ultimately transition into clinical practice, significantly improving patient outcomes.
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Jia Z, Xiu P, Xiong P, Zhou W, Cheng Y, Wei S, Zheng Y, Xi T, Cai H, Liu Z, Wang C, Zhang W, Li Z. Additively Manufactured Macroporous Titanium with Silver-Releasing Micro-/Nanoporous Surface for Multipurpose Infection Control and Bone Repair - A Proof of Concept. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2016; 8:28495-28510. [PMID: 27704758 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b10473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Restoring large-scale bone defects, where osteogenesis is slow while infections lurk, with biomaterials represents a formidable challenge in orthopedic clinics. Here, we propose a scaffold-based multipurpose anti-infection and bone repairing strategy to meet such restorative needs. To do this, personalized multifunctional titanium meshes were produced through an advanced additive manufacturing process and dual "TiO2-poly(dopamine)/Ag (nano)" post modifications, yielding macroporous constructs with micro-/nanoporous walls and nanosilver bullets immobilized/embedded therein. Ultrahigh loading capacity and durable release of Ag+ were accomplished. The scaffolds were active against planktonic/adherent bacteria (Gram-negative and positive) for up to 12 weeks. Additionally, they not only defended themselves from biofilm colonization but also helped destroy existing biofilms, especially in combination with antibiotics. Further, the osteoblasts/bacteria coculture study displayed that the engineered surfaces aided MG-63 cells to combat bacterial invasion. Meanwhile, the scaffolds elicited generally acceptable biocompatibility (cell adhesion, proliferation, and viability) and hastened osteoblast differentiation and maturation (alkaline phosphatase production, matrix secretion, and calcification), by synergy of micro-/nanoscale topological cues and bioactive catecholamine chemistry. Although done ex vivo, these studies reveal that our three-in-one strategy (infection prophylaxis, infection fighting, and bone repair) has great potential to simultaneously prevent/combat infections and bridge defected bone. This work provides new thoughts to the use of enabling technologies to design biomaterials that resolve unmet clinical needs.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital , Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital , Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Peking University Third Hospital , Beijing 100191, China
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- Beijing AKEC Medical Company Ltd. , Beijing 102200, China
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- Beijing AKEC Medical Company Ltd. , Beijing 102200, China
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- Beijing AKEC Medical Company Ltd. , Beijing 102200, China
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Huang S, Liang N, Hu Y, Zhou X, Abidi N. Polydopamine-Assisted Surface Modification for Bone Biosubstitutes. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2016; 2016:2389895. [PMID: 27595097 PMCID: PMC4993928 DOI: 10.1155/2016/2389895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2016] [Revised: 07/07/2016] [Accepted: 07/11/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Polydopamine (PDA) prepared in the form of a layer of polymerized dopamine (DA) in a weak alkaline solution has been used as a versatile biomimetic surface modifier as well as a broadly used immobilizing macromolecule. This review mainly discusses the progress of biomaterial surface modification inspired by the participation of PDA in bone tissue engineering. A comparison between PDA-assisted coating techniques and traditional surface modification applied to bone tissue engineering is first presented. Secondly, the chemical composition and the underlying formation mechanism of PDA coating layer as a unique surface modifier are interpreted and discussed. Furthermore, several typical examples are provided to evidence the importance of PDA-assisted coating techniques in the construction of bone biosubstitutes and the improvement of material biocompatibility. Nowadays, the application of PDA as a superior surface modifier in multifunctional biomaterials is drawing tremendous interests in bone tissue scaffolds to promote the osteointegration for bone regeneration.
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- Shishu Huang
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
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- Centre for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Biomedical Materials, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Centre for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Biomedical Materials, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
- Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute, Department of Plant and Soil Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
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- Centre for Human Tissues and Organs Degeneration and Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Biomedical Materials, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, China
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- Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute, Department of Plant and Soil Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA
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Amin Yavari S, Loozen L, Paganelli FL, Bakhshandeh S, Lietaert K, Groot JA, Fluit AC, Boel CHE, Alblas J, Vogely HC, Weinans H, Zadpoor AA. Antibacterial Behavior of Additively Manufactured Porous Titanium with Nanotubular Surfaces Releasing Silver Ions. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2016; 8:17080-17089. [PMID: 27300485 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6b03152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Additive manufacturing (3D printing) has enabled fabrication of geometrically complex and fully interconnected porous biomaterials with huge surface areas that could be used for biofunctionalization to achieve multifunctional biomaterials. Covering the huge surface area of such porous titanium with nanotubes has been already shown to result in improved bone regeneration performance and implant fixation. In this study, we loaded TiO2 nanotubes with silver antimicrobial agents to equip them with an additional biofunctionality, i.e., antimicrobial behavior. An optimized anodizing protocol was used to create nanotubes on the entire surface area of direct metal printed porous titanium scaffolds. The nanotubes were then loaded by soaking them in three different concentrations (i.e., 0.02, 0.1, and 0.5 M) of AgNO3 solution. The antimicrobial behavior and cell viability of the developed biomaterials were assessed. As far as the early time points (i.e., up to 1 day) are concerned, the biomaterials were found to be extremely effective in preventing biofilm formation and decreasing the number of planktonic bacteria particularly for the middle and high concentrations of silver ions. Interestingly, nanotubes not loaded with antimicrobial agents also showed significantly smaller numbers of adherent bacteria at day 1, which may be attributed to the bactericidal effect of high aspect ratio nanotopographies. The specimens with the highest concentrations of antimicrobial agents adversely affected cell viability at day 1, but this effect is expected to decrease or disappear in the following days as the rate of release of silver ions was observed to markedly decrease within the next few days. The antimicrobial effects of the biomaterials, particularly the ones with the middle and high concentrations of antimicrobial agents, continued until 2 weeks. The potency of the developed biomaterials in decreasing the number of planktonic bacteria and hindering the formation of biofilms make them promising candidates for combating peri-operative implant-associated infections.
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- S Amin Yavari
- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Centre Utrecht , 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology , 2628 CD Delft, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Centre Utrecht , 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, University Medical Center Utrecht , 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology , 2628 CD Delft, The Netherlands
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- 3D Systems-LayerWise NV, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Materials Engineering, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven , 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, University Medical Center Utrecht , 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, University Medical Center Utrecht , 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, University Medical Center Utrecht , 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Centre Utrecht , 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Centre Utrecht , 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Centre Utrecht , 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology , 2628 CD Delft, The Netherlands
- Department of Rheumatology, University Medical Centre Utrecht , 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Biomechanical Engineering, Delft University of Technology , 2628 CD Delft, The Netherlands
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Van De Walle E, Van Nieuwenhove I, Vanderleyden E, Declercq H, Gellynck K, Schaubroeck D, Ottevaere H, Thienpont H, De Vos WH, Cornelissen M, Van Vlierberghe S, Dubruel P. Polydopamine-Gelatin as Universal Cell-Interactive Coating for Methacrylate-Based Medical Device Packaging Materials: When Surface Chemistry Overrules Substrate Bulk Properties. Biomacromolecules 2015; 17:56-68. [PMID: 26568299 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.5b01094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
Abstract
Despite its widespread application in the fields of ophthalmology, orthopedics, and dentistry and the stringent need for polymer packagings that induce in vivo tissue integration, the full potential of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) and its derivatives as medical device packaging material has not been explored yet. We therefore elaborated on the development of a universal coating for methacrylate-based materials that ideally should reveal cell-interactivity irrespective of the polymer substrate bulk properties. Within this perspective, the present work reports on the UV-induced synthesis of PMMA and its more flexible poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)-based derivative (PMMAPEG) and its subsequent surface decoration using polydopamine (PDA) as well as PDA combined with gelatin B (Gel B). Successful application of both layers was confirmed by multiple surface characterization techniques. The cell interactivity of the materials was studied by performing live-dead assays and immunostainings of the cytoskeletal components of fibroblasts. It can be concluded that only the combination of PDA and Gel B yields materials possessing similar cell interactivities, irrespective of the physicochemical properties of the underlying substrate. The proposed coating outperforms both the PDA functionalized and the pristine polymer surfaces. A universal cell-interactive coating for methacrylate-based medical device packaging materials has thus been realized.
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- Elke Van De Walle
- Polymer Chemistry & Biomaterials Research Group, Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University , Krijgslaan 281 S4Bis, Ghent B-9000, Belgium
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- Polymer Chemistry & Biomaterials Research Group, Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University , Krijgslaan 281 S4Bis, Ghent B-9000, Belgium
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- Polymer Chemistry & Biomaterials Research Group, Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University , Krijgslaan 281 S4Bis, Ghent B-9000, Belgium
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- Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Ghent University , De Pintelaan 185 6B3, Ghent B-9000, Belgium
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- Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Ghent University , De Pintelaan 185 6B3, Ghent B-9000, Belgium
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- Center for Microsystems Technology (CMST), Imec and Ghent University , Technologiepark 914A, B-9052 Ghent, Belgium
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- B-PHOT Brussels Photonics Team, Department of Applied Physics and Photonics, Vrije Universiteit Brussels , Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- B-PHOT Brussels Photonics Team, Department of Applied Physics and Photonics, Vrije Universiteit Brussels , Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology, Ghent University , Coupure links 653, 9000 Ghent, Belgium.,Department of Veterinary Sciences, Antwerp University , Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020 Antwerp, Belgium
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- Tissue Engineering Group, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Ghent University , De Pintelaan 185 6B3, Ghent B-9000, Belgium
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- Polymer Chemistry & Biomaterials Research Group, Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University , Krijgslaan 281 S4Bis, Ghent B-9000, Belgium.,B-PHOT Brussels Photonics Team, Department of Applied Physics and Photonics, Vrije Universiteit Brussels , Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.,Department of Chemistry, University of Antwerp , Universiteitsplein 1, BE-2610 Wilrijk-Antwerp, Belgium
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- Polymer Chemistry & Biomaterials Research Group, Department of Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry, Ghent University , Krijgslaan 281 S4Bis, Ghent B-9000, Belgium
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Madhurakkat Perikamana SK, Lee J, Lee YB, Shin YM, Lee EJ, Mikos AG, Shin H. Materials from Mussel-Inspired Chemistry for Cell and Tissue Engineering Applications. Biomacromolecules 2015; 16:2541-55. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.5b00852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 218] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Sajeesh Kumar Madhurakkat Perikamana
- Department
of Bioengineering, Institute for Bioengineering and Biopharmaceutical
Research, Hanyang University, Seoul 133-791, Republic of Korea
- BK21
Plus Future Biopharmaceutical Human Resources Training and Research
Team, Hanyang University, Seoul 133-791, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Bioengineering, Institute for Bioengineering and Biopharmaceutical
Research, Hanyang University, Seoul 133-791, Republic of Korea
- BK21
Plus Future Biopharmaceutical Human Resources Training and Research
Team, Hanyang University, Seoul 133-791, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Bioengineering, Institute for Bioengineering and Biopharmaceutical
Research, Hanyang University, Seoul 133-791, Republic of Korea
- BK21
Plus Future Biopharmaceutical Human Resources Training and Research
Team, Hanyang University, Seoul 133-791, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Bioengineering, Institute for Bioengineering and Biopharmaceutical
Research, Hanyang University, Seoul 133-791, Republic of Korea
- BK21
Plus Future Biopharmaceutical Human Resources Training and Research
Team, Hanyang University, Seoul 133-791, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77030, United States
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- Department
of Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77030, United States
- Department
of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77030, United States
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- Department
of Bioengineering, Institute for Bioengineering and Biopharmaceutical
Research, Hanyang University, Seoul 133-791, Republic of Korea
- BK21
Plus Future Biopharmaceutical Human Resources Training and Research
Team, Hanyang University, Seoul 133-791, Republic of Korea
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Bsat S, Yavari SA, Munsch M, Valstar ER, Zadpoor AA. Effect of Alkali-Acid-Heat Chemical Surface Treatment on Electron Beam Melted Porous Titanium and Its Apatite Forming Ability. MATERIALS 2015; 8:1612-1625. [PMID: 28788021 PMCID: PMC5507016 DOI: 10.3390/ma8041612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2015] [Revised: 03/23/2015] [Accepted: 03/30/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Advanced additive manufacturing techniques such as electron beam melting (EBM), can produce highly porous structures that resemble the mechanical properties and structure of native bone. However, for orthopaedic applications, such as joint prostheses or bone substitution, the surface must also be bio-functionalized to promote bone growth. In the current work, EBM porous Ti6Al4V alloy was exposed to an alkali acid heat (AlAcH) treatment to bio-functionalize the surface of the porous structure. Various molar concentrations (3, 5, 10M) and immersion times (6, 24 h) of the alkali treatment were used to determine optimal parameters. The apatite forming ability of the samples was evaluated using simulated body fluid (SBF) immersion testing. The micro-topography and surface chemistry of AlAcH treated samples were evaluated before and after SBF testing using scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The AlAcH treatment successfully modified the topographical and chemical characteristics of EBM porous titanium surface creating nano-topographical features ranging from 200–300 nm in size with a titania layer ideal for apatite formation. After 1 and 3 week immersion in SBF, there was no Ca or P present on the surface of as manufactured porous titanium while both elements were present on all AlAcH treated samples except those exposed to 3M, 6 h alkali treatment. An increase in molar concentration and/or immersion time of alkali treatment resulted in an increase in the number of nano-topographical features per unit area as well as the amount of titania on the surface.
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- Suzan Bsat
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel by Drive, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada.
- Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime, and Materials Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD Delft, The Netherlands.
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- Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime, and Materials Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD Delft, The Netherlands.
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- Implantcast GmbH, Lueneburger Schanze 26, D-21614 Buxtehude, Germany.
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- Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime, and Materials Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD Delft, The Netherlands.
- Department of Orthopaedics, Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands.
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- Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime, and Materials Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD Delft, The Netherlands.
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