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Kawsar M, Sahadat Hossain M, Alam MK, Bahadur NM, Shaikh MAA, Ahmed S. Synthesis of pure and doped nano-calcium phosphates using different conventional methods for biomedical applications: a review. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:3376-3391. [PMID: 38506117 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb02846a] [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: 03/21/2024]
Abstract
The applications of calcium phosphates (hydroxyapatite, tetracalcium phosphate, tricalcium phosphate (alpha and beta), fluorapatite, di-calcium phosphate anhydrous, and amorphous calcium-phosphate) are increasing day by day. Calcium hydroxyapatite, commonly known as hydroxyapatite (HAp), represents a mineral form of calcium apatite. Owing to its close molecular resemblance to the mineral constituents of bones, teeth, and hard tissues, HAp is often employed in the biomedical domain. In addition, it is extensively employed in various sectors such as the remediation of water, air, and soil pollution. The key advantage of HAp lies in its potential to accommodate a wide variety of anionic and cationic substitutions. Nevertheless, HAp and tricalcium phosphate (TCP) syntheses typically involve the use of chemical precursors containing calcium and phosphorus sources and employ diverse techniques, such as solid-state, wet, and thermal methods or a combination of these processes. Researchers are increasingly favoring natural sources such as bio-waste (eggshells, oyster shells, animal bones, fish scales, etc.) as viable options for synthesizing HAp. Interestingly, the synthesis route significantly influences the morphology, size, and crystalline phase of calcium phosphates. In this review paper, we highlight both dry and wet methods, which include six commonly used synthesis methods (i.e. solid-state, mechano-chemical, wet-chemical precipitation, hydrolysis, sol-gel, and hydrothermal methods) coupled with the variation in source materials and their influence in modifying the structural morphology from a bulky state to nanoscale to explore the applications of multifunctional calcium phosphates in different formats.
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- Md Kawsar
- Glass Research Division, Institute of Glass & Ceramic Research and Testing, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh.
- Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, Bangladesh
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- Glass Research Division, Institute of Glass & Ceramic Research and Testing, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh.
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- Glass Research Division, Institute of Glass & Ceramic Research and Testing, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh.
- Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, Bangladesh
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, Bangladesh
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- Glass Research Division, Institute of Glass & Ceramic Research and Testing, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh.
- Department of Chemistry, University of Dhaka, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh.
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- Glass Research Division, Institute of Glass & Ceramic Research and Testing, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh.
- BCSIR Dhaka Laboratories, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), Dhaka-1205, Bangladesh
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Luo Y, Yang Z, Zhao X, Li D, Li Q, Wei Y, Wan L, Tian M, Kang P. Immune regulation enhances osteogenesis and angiogenesis using an injectable thiolated hyaluronic acid hydrogel with lithium-doped nano-hydroxyapatite (Li-nHA) delivery for osteonecrosis. Mater Today Bio 2024; 25:100976. [PMID: 38322659 PMCID: PMC10846409 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.100976] [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: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Osteonecrosis is a devastating orthopedic disease in clinic that generally occurs in the femoral head associating with corticosteroid use up to 49 % in patients. In particular, glucocorticoids induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head is closely related to the local immune response that characterized by abnormal macrophage activation and inflammatory cell infiltration at the necrotic site, forming a pro-inflammatory microenvironment dominated by M1 macrophages, and thus leads to failure of bone repair and regeneration. Here, we report a bone regeneration strategy that constructs an immune regulatory biomaterial platform using an injectable thiolated hyaluronic acid hydrogel with lithium-doped nano-hydroxyapatite (Li-nHA@Gel) delivery for osteonecrosis treatment. Li-nHA@Gel achieved a sustain and longterm release of Li ions, which might enhance M2 macrophage polarization through the activation of the JAK1/STAT6/STAT3 signaling pathway, and the following induced pro-repair immune microenvironment mediated the enhancement of the osteogenic and angiogenic differentiation. Moreover, both in vitro and in vivo studies indicated that Li-nHA@Gel enhanced M2 macrophage polarization, osteogenesis, and angiogenesis, and thus promoted the bone and blood vessel formation. Taken together, this novel bone immunomodulatory biomaterial platform that promotes bone regeneration by enhancing M2 macrophage polarization, osteogenesis, and angiogenesis could be a promising strategy for osteonecrosis treatment.
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- Yue Luo
- Department of Orthopedic, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, No. 1 the South of Maoyuan Road, Nanchong, Sichuan, 637000, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedic, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedic, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedic, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedic, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery Research Laboratory, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery Research Laboratory, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery Research Laboratory, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedic, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
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Xiao Y, Xie X, Chen Z, Yin G, Kong W, Zhou J. Advances in the roles of ATF4 in osteoporosis. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 169:115864. [PMID: 37948991 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115864] [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: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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Osteoporosis (OP) is characterized by reduced bone mass, decreased strength, and enhanced bone fragility fracture risk. Activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4) plays a role in cell differentiation, proliferation, apoptosis, redox balance, amino acid uptake, and glycolipid metabolism. ATF4 induces the differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) into osteoblasts, increases osteoblast activity, and inhibits osteoclast formation, promoting bone formation and remodeling. In addition, ATF4 mediates the energy metabolism in osteoblasts and promotes angiogenesis. ATF4 is also involved in the mediation of adipogenesis. ATF4 can selectively accumulate in osteoblasts. ATF4 can directly interact with RUNT-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2) and up-regulate the expression of osteocalcin (OCN) and osterix (Osx). Several upstream factors, such as Wnt/β-catenin and BMP2/Smad signaling pathways, have been involved in ATF4-mediated osteoblast differentiation. ATF4 promotes osteoclastogenesis by mediating the receptor activator of nuclear factor κ-B (NF-κB) ligand (RANKL) signaling. Several agents, such as parathyroid (PTH), melatonin, and natural compounds, have been reported to regulate ATF4 expression and mediate bone metabolism. In this review, we comprehensively discuss the biological activities of ATF4 in maintaining bone homeostasis and inhibiting OP development. ATF4 has become a therapeutic target for OP treatment.
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- Yaosheng Xiao
- Department of Orthopaetics, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Department of Pathology, Ganzhou People's Hospital, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Ganzhou Hospital Affiliated to Nanchang University, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Ganzhou People's Hospital, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Ganzhou People's Hospital, Ganzhou 341000, China.
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Pereira P, Neto AS, Rodrigues AS, Barros I, Miranda C, Ramalho-Santos J, Pereira de Almeida L, Ferreira JMF, Coelho JFJ, Fonseca AC. In Vitro Evaluation of Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Scaffolds Derived from Cuttlefish Bone Coated with Poly(ester urea) for Bone Tissue Regeneration. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15102256. [PMID: 37242831 DOI: 10.3390/polym15102256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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This study investigates the osteogenic differentiation of umbilical-cord-derived human mesenchymal stromal cells (hUC-MSCs) on biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) scaffolds derived from cuttlefish bone doped with metal ions and coated with polymers. First, the in vitro cytocompatibility of the undoped and ion-doped (Sr2+, Mg2+ and/or Zn2+) BCP scaffolds was evaluated for 72 h using Live/Dead staining and viability assays. From these tests, the most promising composition was found to be the BCP scaffold doped with strontium (Sr2+), magnesium (Mg2+) and zinc (Zn2+) (BCP-6Sr2Mg2Zn). Then, samples from the BCP-6Sr2Mg2Zn were coated with poly(ԑ-caprolactone) (PCL) or poly(ester urea) (PEU). The results showed that hUC-MSCs can differentiate into osteoblasts, and hUC-MSCs seeded on the PEU-coated scaffolds proliferated well, adhered to the scaffold surfaces, and enhanced their differentiation capabilities without negative effects on cell proliferation under in vitro conditions. Overall, these results suggest that PEU-coated scaffolds are an alternative to PCL for use in bone regeneration, providing a suitable environment to maximally induce osteogenesis.
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- Patrícia Pereira
- IPN, Instituto Pedro Nunes, Associação para a Inovação e Desenvolvimento em Ciência e Tecnologia, Rua Pedro Nunes, 3030-199 Coimbra, Portugal
- CEMMPRE, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Rua Sílvio Lima-Pólo II, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering/CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal
- CIBB-Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal
- III-Institute for Interdisciplinary Research, University of Coimbra, 3030-789 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal
- CIBB-Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal
- III-Institute for Interdisciplinary Research, University of Coimbra, 3030-789 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal
- DCV-Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra, 3000-456 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CNC-Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal
- CIBB-Center for Innovative Biomedicine and Biotechnology, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, 3000-548 Coimbra, Portugal
- Viravector-Viral Vector for Gene Transfer Core Facility, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering/CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- IPN, Instituto Pedro Nunes, Associação para a Inovação e Desenvolvimento em Ciência e Tecnologia, Rua Pedro Nunes, 3030-199 Coimbra, Portugal
- CEMMPRE, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Rua Sílvio Lima-Pólo II, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CEMMPRE, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Rua Sílvio Lima-Pólo II, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
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Weng Y, Jian Y, Huang W, Xie Z, Zhou Y, Pei X. Alkaline earth metals for osteogenic scaffolds: From mechanisms to applications. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2023; 111:1447-1474. [PMID: 36883838 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35246] [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: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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Regeneration of bone defects is a significant challenge today. As alternative approaches to the autologous bone, scaffold materials have remarkable features in treating bone defects; however, the various properties of current scaffold materials still fall short of expectations. Due to the osteogenic capability of alkaline earth metals, their application in scaffold materials has become an effective approach to improving their properties. Furthermore, numerous studies have shown that combining alkaline earth metals leads to better osteogenic properties than applying them alone. In this review, the physicochemical and physiological characteristics of alkaline earth metals are introduced, mainly focusing on their mechanisms and applications in osteogenesis, especially magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), strontium (Sr), and barium (Ba). Furthermore, this review highlights the possible cross-talk between pathways when alkaline earth metals are combined. Finally, some of the current drawbacks of scaffold materials are enumerated, such as the high corrosion rate of Mg scaffolds and defects in the mechanical properties of Ca scaffolds. Moreover, a brief perspective is also provided regarding future directions in this field. It is worth exploring that whether the levels of alkaline earth metals in newly regenerated bone differs from those in normal bone. The ideal ratio of each element in the bone tissue engineering scaffolds or the optimal concentration of each elemental ion in the created osteogenic environment still needs further exploration. The review not only summarizes the research developments in osteogenesis but also offers a direction for developing new scaffold materials.
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- Yihang Weng
- Department of Prosthodontics, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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Supplemental mineral ions for bone regeneration and osteoporosis treatment. ENGINEERED REGENERATION 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.engreg.2023.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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Shi J, Dai W, Gupta A, Zhang B, Wu Z, Zhang Y, Pan L, Wang L. Frontiers of Hydroxyapatite Composites in Bionic Bone Tissue Engineering. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:ma15238475. [PMID: 36499970 PMCID: PMC9738134 DOI: 10.3390/ma15238475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Bone defects caused by various factors may cause morphological and functional disorders that can seriously affect patient's quality of life. Autologous bone grafting is morbid, involves numerous complications, and provides limited volume at donor site. Hence, tissue-engineered bone is a better alternative for repair of bone defects and for promoting a patient's functional recovery. Besides good biocompatibility, scaffolding materials represented by hydroxyapatite (HA) composites in tissue-engineered bone also have strong ability to guide bone regeneration. The development of manufacturing technology and advances in material science have made HA composite scaffolding more closely related to the composition and mechanical properties of natural bone. The surface morphology and pore diameter of the scaffold material are more important for cell proliferation, differentiation, and nutrient exchange. The degradation rate of the composite scaffold should match the rate of osteogenesis, and the loading of cells/cytokine is beneficial to promote the formation of new bone. In conclusion, there is no doubt that a breakthrough has been made in composition, mechanical properties, and degradation of HA composites. Biomimetic tissue-engineered bone based on vascularization and innervation show a promising future.
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- Jingcun Shi
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery—Head & Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
- College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200011, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
- Shanghai Tissue Engineering Key Laboratory, Shanghai Research Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgey, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Department of Dentistry, Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh 160017, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery—Head & Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
- College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200011, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery—Head & Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
- College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200011, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery—Head & Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
- College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200011, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, Shanghai 200011, China
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- College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200011, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, Shanghai 200011, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery—Head & Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China
- College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200011, China
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, Shanghai 200011, China
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Salam N, Gibson IR. Lithium ion doped carbonated hydroxyapatite compositions: Synthesis, physicochemical characterisation and effect on osteogenic response in vitro. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2022; 140:213068. [PMID: 35939955 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.213068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Hydroxyapatite is a commonly researched biomaterial for bone regeneration applications. To augment performance, hydroxyapatite can be substituted with functional ions to promote repair. Here, co-substituted lithium ion (Li+) and carbonate ion hydroxyapatite compositions were synthesised by an aqueous precipitation method. The co-substitution of Li+ and CO32- is a novel approach that accounts for charge balance, which has been ignored in the synthesis of Li doped calcium phosphates to date. Three compositions were synthesised: Li+-free (Li 0), low Li+ (Li 0.25), and high Li+ (Li 1). Synthesised samples were sintered as microporous discs (70-75 % theoretical sintered density) prior to being ground and fractionated to produce granules and powders, which were then characterised and evaluated in vitro. Physical and chemical characterisation demonstrated that lithium incorporation in Li 0.25 and Li 1 samples approached design levels (0.25 and 1 mol%), containing 0.253 and 0.881 mol% Li+ ions, respectively. The maximum CO32- ion content was observed in the Li 1 sample, with ~8 wt% CO3, with the carbonate ions located on both phosphate and hydroxyl sites in the crystal structure. Measurement of dissolution products following incubation experiments indicated a Li+ burst release profile in DMEM, with incubation of 30 mg/ml sample resulting in a Li+ ion concentration of approximately 140 mM after 24 h. For all compositions evaluated, sintered discs allowed for favourable attachment and proliferation of C2C12 cells, human osteoblast (hOB) cells, and human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs). An increase in alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity with Li+ doping was demonstrated in C2C12 cells and hMSCs seeded onto sintered discs, whilst the inverse was observed in hOB cells. Furthermore, an increase in ALP activity was observed in C2C12 cells and hMSCs in response to dissolution products from Li 1 samples which related to Li+ release. Complementary experiments to further investigate the findings from hOB cells confirmed an osteogenic role of the surface topography of the discs. This research has shown successful synthesis of Li+ doped carbonated hydroxyapatite which demonstrated cytocompatibility and enhanced osteogenesis in vitro, compared to Li+-free controls.
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- Nasseem Salam
- Aberdeen Centre for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Health, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD, UK
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- Aberdeen Centre for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Health, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD, UK; Department of Chemistry, University of Aberdeen, Meston Walk, Aberdeen AB24 3UE, UK.
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Saghiri MA, Vakhnovetsky J, Vakhnovetsky A. Functional role of inorganic trace elements in dentin apatite-Part II: Copper, manganese, silicon, and lithium. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2022; 72:126995. [PMID: 35605438 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2022.126995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Trace elements are recognized as being essential in dentin and bone apatite. The effects of zinc, strontium, magnesium, and iron were discussed in part I. In part II, we evaluated the functional role of copper, manganese, silicon, and lithium on dentin apatite, with critical effects on morphology, crystallinity, and solubility. An electronic search was performed on the role of these trace elements in dentin apatite from January 2000 to January 2022. The recent aspects of the relationship between four different trace elements and their critical role in the structure and mechanics of dentin were assessed. These findings show that elements play a vital role in the human body, especially in the crystalline structure of dentin apatite. Copper presents immense benefits in dental restorative biomaterials because of its importance in enhancing odontogenesis. The biological role of manganese in dentin apatite is still largely unknown, but it has gained attention for many of its broad physiological functions such as modulating osteoblast proliferation, differentiation, and metabolism in bones. The functional role of silicon in dentin apatite is similarly lacking, but findings reveal its importance in mineralization and collagen formation, making it useful for the field of restorative dentistry. Likewise, lithium was found to have important roles in dentin mineralization as well as in the formation of dentin bridges and tissues. Therefore, there is growing importance in studying the aforementioned elements in the context of dentin apatite.
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- Mohammad Ali Saghiri
- Director, Biomaterial and Prosthodontics Laboratory and Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ, United States; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Endodontics, University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA, United States.
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- Visiting Researcher, Sector of Angiogenesis Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Hajar Afsar Lajevardi Research Cluster (DHAL), Hackensack, NJ, United States; Pre-Dental Student, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ, United States
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- Pre-Medical Student, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
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Electrodeposition of Calcium Phosphate Coatings on Metallic Substrates for Bone Implant Applications: A Review. COATINGS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings12040539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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This review summaries more than three decades of scientific knowledge on electrodeposition of calcium phosphate coatings. This low-temperature process aims to make the surface of metallic bone implants bioactive within a physiological environment. The first part of the review describes the reaction mechanisms that lead to the synthesis of a bioactive coating. Electrodeposition occurs in three consecutive steps that involve electrochemical reactions, pH modification, and precipitation of the calcium phosphate coating. However, the process also produces undesired dihydrogen bubbles during the deposition because of the reduction of water, the solvent of the electrolyte solution. To prevent the production of large amounts of dihydrogen bubbles, the current density value is limited during deposition. To circumvent this issue, the use of pulsed current has been proposed in recent years to replace the traditional direct current. Thanks to breaking times, dihydrogen bubbles can regularly escape from the surface of the implant, and the deposition of the calcium phosphate coating is less disturbed by the accumulation of bubbles. In addition, the pulsed current has a positive impact on the chemical composition, morphology, roughness, and mechanical properties of the electrodeposited calcium phosphate coating. Finally, the review describes one of the most interesting properties of electrodeposition, i.e., the possibility of adding ionic substituents to the calcium phosphate crystal lattice to improve the biological performance of the bone implant. Several cations and anions are reviewed from the scientific literature with a description of their biological impact on the physiological environment.
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Li B, Lei Y, Hu Q, Li D, Zhao H, Kang P. Porous copper- and lithium-doped nano-hydroxyapatite composite scaffold promotes angiogenesis and bone regeneration in the repair of glucocorticoids-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Biomed Mater 2021; 16. [PMID: 34492640 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ac246e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Glucocorticoids-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head (GIONFH) is a common refractory disease. In the present study, we aimed to synthesize the nano-hydroxyapatite-copper-lithium (Cu-Li-nHA) composite porous scaffold to promote osteogenesis and angiogenesis functions to repair GIONFH by regulating the Wnt/β-catenin and HIF-1α/VEGF pathways. The physicochemical property of the scaffold was characterized and their osteogenic and angiogenic effects were tested through a serial of experimentsin vitroandin vivo. Results showed that 0.25% Cu-Li-nHA scaffolds possessed the highest mechanical and biocompatibilityin vitro. Then the 0.25% Cu-Li-nHA scaffolds significantly enhanced the new bone formation on defects in GIONFH rabbitsin vivo. Moreover, the scaffold could increase the expression of osteogenic and angiogenic factors along with the activation of factors in Wnt/β-catenin and HIF-1α/VEGF pathwaysin vitroandin vivo. In conclusion, the 0.25% Cu-Li-nHA scaffold could improve the osteogenesis and angiogenesis by upregulating the Wnt/β-catenin and HIF-1α/VEGF pathways which benefited to repair the GIONFH in rabbit models.
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- Bohua Li
- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Wainan Guoxue Road, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Arts College of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Orthopedics Research Institute, Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Wainan Guoxue Road, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, 1# West Donggang Road, Lanzhou 730000, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Wainan Guoxue Road, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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Keikhosravani P, Maleki-Ghaleh H, Kahaie Khosrowshahi A, Bodaghi M, Dargahi Z, Kavanlouei M, Khademi-Azandehi P, Fallah A, Beygi-Khosrowshahi Y, Siadati MH. Bioactivity and Antibacterial Behaviors of Nanostructured Lithium-Doped Hydroxyapatite for Bone Scaffold Application. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22179214. [PMID: 34502124 PMCID: PMC8430817 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22179214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Revised: 08/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The material for bone scaffold replacement should be biocompatible and antibacterial to prevent scaffold-associated infection. We biofunctionalized the hydroxyapatite (HA) properties by doping it with lithium (Li). The HA and 4 Li-doped HA (0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0 wt.%) samples were investigated to find the most suitable Li content for both aspects. The synthesized nanoparticles, by the mechanical alloying method, were cold-pressed uniaxially and then sintered for 2 h at 1250 °C. Characterization using field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) revealed particle sizes in the range of 60 to 120 nm. The XRD analysis proved the formation of HA and Li-doped HA nanoparticles with crystal sizes ranging from 59 to 89 nm. The bioactivity of samples was investigated in simulated body fluid (SBF), and the growth of apatite formed on surfaces was evaluated using SEM and EDS. Cellular behavior was estimated by MG63 osteoblast-like cells. The results of apatite growth and cell analysis showed that 1.0 wt.% Li doping was optimal to maximize the bioactivity of HA. Antibacterial characteristics against Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) were performed by colony-forming unit (CFU) tests. The results showed that Li in the structure of HA increases its antibacterial properties. HA biofunctionalized by Li doping can be considered a suitable option for the fabrication of bone scaffolds due to its antibacterial and unique bioactivity properties.
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- Pardis Keikhosravani
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran P.O. Box 19919-43344, Iran; (P.K.); (M.H.S.)
- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran P.O. Box 19919-43344, Iran; (P.K.); (M.H.S.)
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 51368, Iran
- Correspondence: (H.M.-G.); (Y.B.-K.); Tel.: +98-919-110-5425 (H.M.-G.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz P.O. Box 51335-1996, Iran;
- Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells Research Center, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz P.O. Box 51335-1996, Iran
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- Department of Engineering, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham NG11 8NS, UK;
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- Department of Materials Engineering, University of Tabriz, Tabriz 51368, Iran;
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- Materials Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Urmia University, Urmia P.O. Box 57561-51818, Iran;
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- Research Center for Advanced Materials, Faculty of Materials Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz P.O. Box 51335-1996, Iran;
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- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey;
- Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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- Chemical Engineering Group, Faculty of Engineering, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz P.O. Box 53751-71379, Iran
- Correspondence: (H.M.-G.); (Y.B.-K.); Tel.: +98-919-110-5425 (H.M.-G.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran P.O. Box 19919-43344, Iran; (P.K.); (M.H.S.)
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Chirică IM, Enciu AM, Tite T, Dudău M, Albulescu L, Iconaru SL, Predoi D, Pasuk I, Enculescu M, Radu C, Mihalcea CG, Popa AC, Rusu N, Niţă S, Tănase C, Stan GE. The Physico-Chemical Properties and Exploratory Real-Time Cell Analysis of Hydroxyapatite Nanopowders Substituted with Ce, Mg, Sr, and Zn (0.5-5 at.%). MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14143808. [PMID: 34300727 PMCID: PMC8305395 DOI: 10.3390/ma14143808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Cation-substituted hydroxyapatite (HA), standalone or as a composite (blended with polymers or metals), is currently regarded as a noteworthy candidate material for bone repair/regeneration either in the form of powders, porous scaffolds or coatings for endo-osseous dental and orthopaedic implants. As a response to the numerous contradictions reported in literature, this work presents, in one study, the physico-chemical properties and the cytocompatibility response of single cation-doped (Ce, Mg, Sr or Zn) HA nanopowders in a wide concentration range (0.5–5 at.%). The modification of composition, morphology, and structure was multiparametrically monitored via energy dispersive X-ray, X-ray photoelectron, Fourier-transform infrared and micro-Raman spectroscopy methods, as well as by transmission electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. From a compositional point of view, Ce and Sr were well-incorporated in HA, while slight and pronounced deviations were observed for Mg and Zn, respectively. The change of the lattice parameters, crystallite size, and substituting cation occupation factors either in the Ca(I) or Ca(II) sites were further determined. Sr produced the most important HA structural changes. The in vitro biological performance was evaluated by the (i) determination of leached therapeutic cations (by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry) and (ii) assessment of cell behaviour by both conventional assays (e.g., proliferation—3-(4,5-dimethyl thiazol-2-yl) 5-(3-carboxymethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-sulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium assay; cytotoxicity—lactate dehydrogenase release assay) and, for the first time, real-time cell analysis (RTCA). Three cell lines were employed: fibroblast, osteoblast, and endothelial. When monophasic, the substituted HA supported the cells’ viability and proliferation without signs of toxicity. The RTCA results indicate the excellent adherence of cells. The study strived to offer a perspective on the behaviour of Ce-, Mg-, Sr-, or Zn-substituted HAs and to deliver a well-encompassing viewpoint on their effects. This can be highly important for the future development of such bioceramics, paving the road toward the identification of candidates with highly promising therapeutic effects.
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- Iuliana Maria Chirică
- National Institute of Materials Physics, RO-077125 Măgurele, Romania; (I.M.C.); (S.L.I.); (D.P.); (I.P.); (M.E.); (C.R.); (C.G.M.); (A.-C.P.)
- Faculty of Physics, University of Bucharest, RO-077125 Măgurele, Romania
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- “Victor Babes” National Institute of Pathology, RO-050096 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-M.E.); (M.D.); (L.A.)
- Department of Cellular Biology and Histology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, RO-050047 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, RO-077125 Măgurele, Romania; (I.M.C.); (S.L.I.); (D.P.); (I.P.); (M.E.); (C.R.); (C.G.M.); (A.-C.P.)
- Correspondence: (T.T.); (C.T.); (G.E.S.); Tel./Fax: +40-21-319-4528 (C.T.); Tel.: +40-21-241-8128 (G.E.S.); Fax: +40-21-369-0177 (G.E.S.)
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- “Victor Babes” National Institute of Pathology, RO-050096 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-M.E.); (M.D.); (L.A.)
- Department of Cellular Biology and Histology, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, RO-050047 Bucharest, Romania
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- “Victor Babes” National Institute of Pathology, RO-050096 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-M.E.); (M.D.); (L.A.)
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, RO-077125 Măgurele, Romania; (I.M.C.); (S.L.I.); (D.P.); (I.P.); (M.E.); (C.R.); (C.G.M.); (A.-C.P.)
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, RO-077125 Măgurele, Romania; (I.M.C.); (S.L.I.); (D.P.); (I.P.); (M.E.); (C.R.); (C.G.M.); (A.-C.P.)
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, RO-077125 Măgurele, Romania; (I.M.C.); (S.L.I.); (D.P.); (I.P.); (M.E.); (C.R.); (C.G.M.); (A.-C.P.)
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, RO-077125 Măgurele, Romania; (I.M.C.); (S.L.I.); (D.P.); (I.P.); (M.E.); (C.R.); (C.G.M.); (A.-C.P.)
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, RO-077125 Măgurele, Romania; (I.M.C.); (S.L.I.); (D.P.); (I.P.); (M.E.); (C.R.); (C.G.M.); (A.-C.P.)
- Faculty of Physics, University of Bucharest, RO-077125 Măgurele, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, RO-077125 Măgurele, Romania; (I.M.C.); (S.L.I.); (D.P.); (I.P.); (M.E.); (C.R.); (C.G.M.); (A.-C.P.)
- Faculty of Physics, University of Bucharest, RO-077125 Măgurele, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, RO-077125 Măgurele, Romania; (I.M.C.); (S.L.I.); (D.P.); (I.P.); (M.E.); (C.R.); (C.G.M.); (A.-C.P.)
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- National Institute for Chemical Pharmaceutical Research and Development, RO-031299 Bucharest, Romania; (N.R.); (S.N.)
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- National Institute for Chemical Pharmaceutical Research and Development, RO-031299 Bucharest, Romania; (N.R.); (S.N.)
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- “Victor Babes” National Institute of Pathology, RO-050096 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-M.E.); (M.D.); (L.A.)
- “Nicolae Cajal” Institute, “Titu Maiorescu” University, RO-004051 Bucharest, Romania
- Correspondence: (T.T.); (C.T.); (G.E.S.); Tel./Fax: +40-21-319-4528 (C.T.); Tel.: +40-21-241-8128 (G.E.S.); Fax: +40-21-369-0177 (G.E.S.)
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, RO-077125 Măgurele, Romania; (I.M.C.); (S.L.I.); (D.P.); (I.P.); (M.E.); (C.R.); (C.G.M.); (A.-C.P.)
- Correspondence: (T.T.); (C.T.); (G.E.S.); Tel./Fax: +40-21-319-4528 (C.T.); Tel.: +40-21-241-8128 (G.E.S.); Fax: +40-21-369-0177 (G.E.S.)
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Zakhireh S, Adibkia K, Beygi-Khosrowshahi Y, Barzegar-Jalali M. Osteogenesis Promotion of Selenium-Doped Hydroxyapatite for Application as Bone Scaffold. Biol Trace Elem Res 2021; 199:1802-1811. [PMID: 32816138 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-020-02309-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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The combined bioceramic of selenium (Se) and hydroxyapatite (HA) has been considered as a moderate bone scaffold biomaterial. In the present work, Se was doped into the HA structure using the mechano-chemical alloying (MCA) method for the improvement of osteogenic properties of HA. HA extracted from fish bone and Se-doped hydroxyapatite (Se-HA) were analyzed using X-ray diffraction spectra (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersion X-ray spectrometer (EDX), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). In-vitro cell responses on the Se-HA bioceramic scaffold were investigated using human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hAD-MSCs). The effect of Se on cell proliferation was studied by MTT assay, and cell adhesion responses were analyzed by optical microscopy and SEM. Furthermore, the effect of Se on osteogenic properties of HA was studied by alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, alizarin red S (ARS) staining, and Western blot tests. The MTT results showed that the Se dopant synergistically increases the proliferation of hAD-MSCs. Moreover, good cell-adhesive and osteoblast-shaped behaviors were observed on the Se-HA scaffold. The results of osteogenic differentiation demonstrated synergistically enhanced ALP activity and calcification on the Se dopant compared to HA. Also, the results of Western blot test presented that the differentiation of hAD-MSCs toward being a bone tissue was increased by up to 50% while selenium doping. Additional MTT analysis using Human Bone Osteosarcoma cell line (KHOS-240S) revealed the antiproliferative activity of the Se-HA scaffold against bone cancerous cells. Therefore, it has been concluded that Se-HA bioceramic can be employed as a scaffold with simultaneous anticancer and bone regenerative properties.
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- Solmaz Zakhireh
- Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology and Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Analysis Research Center and Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Wiatrak B, Sobierajska P, Szandruk-Bender M, Jawien P, Janeczek M, Dobrzynski M, Pistor P, Szelag A, Wiglusz RJ. Nanohydroxyapatite as a Biomaterial for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration after Mechanical Damage-In Vitro Study. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22094454. [PMID: 33923239 PMCID: PMC8123185 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22094454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Revised: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Hydroxyapatite has been used in medicine for many years as a biomaterial or a cover for other biomaterials in orthopedics and dentistry. This study characterized the physicochemical properties (structure, particle size and morphology, surface properties) of Li+- and Li+/Eu3+-doped nanohydroxyapatite obtained using the wet chemistry method. The potential regenerative properties against neurite damage in cultures of neuron-like cells (SH-SY5Y and PC12 after differentiation) were also studied. The effect of nanohydroxyapatite (nHAp) on the induction of repair processes in cell cultures was assessed in tests of metabolic activity, the level of free oxygen radicals and nitric oxide, and the average length of neurites. The study showed that nanohydroxyapatite influences the increase in mitochondrial activity, which is correlated with the increase in the length of neurites. It has been shown that the doping of nanohydroxyapatite with Eu3+ ions enhances the antioxidant properties of the tested nanohydroxyapatite. These basic studies indicate its potential application in the treatment of neurite damage. These studies should be continued in primary neuronal cultures and then with in vivo models.
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- Benita Wiatrak
- Department of Pharmacology, Wroclaw Medical University, Mikulicza-Radeckiego 2, 50-345 Wrocław, Poland; (B.W.); (M.S.-B.); (P.J.); (A.S.)
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- Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Okolna 2, 50-422 Wroclaw, Poland
- Correspondence: (P.S.); (R.J.W.); Tel.: +48-(071)-3954-274 (P.S.); +48-(071)-3954-159 (R.J.W.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Wroclaw Medical University, Mikulicza-Radeckiego 2, 50-345 Wrocław, Poland; (B.W.); (M.S.-B.); (P.J.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Wroclaw Medical University, Mikulicza-Radeckiego 2, 50-345 Wrocław, Poland; (B.W.); (M.S.-B.); (P.J.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Biostructure and Animal Physiology, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 25/27, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland; (M.J.); (P.P.)
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Preclinical Dentistry, Wroclaw Medical University, Krakowska 26, 50-425 Wroclaw, Poland;
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- Department of Biostructure and Animal Physiology, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 25/27, 50-375 Wrocław, Poland; (M.J.); (P.P.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Wroclaw Medical University, Mikulicza-Radeckiego 2, 50-345 Wrocław, Poland; (B.W.); (M.S.-B.); (P.J.); (A.S.)
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- Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Okolna 2, 50-422 Wroclaw, Poland
- Correspondence: (P.S.); (R.J.W.); Tel.: +48-(071)-3954-274 (P.S.); +48-(071)-3954-159 (R.J.W.)
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Zhang Z, Jia B, Yang H, Han Y, Wu Q, Dai K, Zheng Y. Biodegradable ZnLiCa ternary alloys for critical-sized bone defect regeneration at load-bearing sites: In vitro and in vivo studies. Bioact Mater 2021; 6:3999-4013. [PMID: 33997489 PMCID: PMC8085902 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.03.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 03/29/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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A novel biodegradable metal system, ZnLiCa ternary alloys, were systematically investigated both in vitro and in vivo. The ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of Zn0.8Li0.1Ca alloy reached 567.60 ± 9.56 MPa, which is comparable to pure Ti, one of the most common material used in orthopedics. The elongation of Zn0.8Li0.1Ca is 27.82 ± 18.35%, which is the highest among the ZnLiCa alloys. The in vitro degradation rate of Zn0.8Li0.1Ca alloy in simulated body fluid (SBF) showed significant acceleration than that of pure Zn. CCK-8 tests and hemocompatibility tests manifested that ZnLiCa alloys exhibit good biocompatibility. Real-time PCR showed that Zn0.8Li0.1Ca alloy successfully stimulated the expressions of osteogenesis-related genes (ALP, COL-1, OCN and Runx-2), especially the OCN. An in vivo implantation was conducted in the radius of New Zealand rabbits for 24 weeks, aiming to treat the bone defects. The Micro-CT and histological evaluations proved that the regeneration of bone defect was faster within the Zn0.8Li0.1Ca alloy scaffold than the pure Ti scaffold. Zn0.8Li0.1Ca alloy showed great potential to be applied in orthopedics, especially in the load-bearing sites. The first research work of ZnLiCa alloys to be used as biodegradable metals. The ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of Zn0.8Li0.1Ca alloy reached 567.60 ± 9.56 MPa, which is comparable to pure Ti, one of the most common material used in orthopedics. Porous scaffolds made of Zn0.8Li0.1Ca showed superior bone-defect-treating effects to pure Ti scaffolds in New Zealand rabbits.
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- Zechuan Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200080, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
- School of Medical Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Implants, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China
- Corresponding author. Department of Orthopedics, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
- Corresponding author. Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China.
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Pazarçeviren AE, Tezcaner A, Keskin D, Kolukısa ST, Sürdem S, Evis Z. Boron-doped Biphasic Hydroxyapatite/β-Tricalcium Phosphate for Bone Tissue Engineering. Biol Trace Elem Res 2021; 199:968-980. [PMID: 32524334 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-020-02230-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2020] [Accepted: 05/31/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Boron-doped hydroxyapatite/tricalcium phosphates (BHTs) were synthesized to study boron uptake and correlate structural alterations of incremental boron addition (0 to 10 mol%). BHTs with a Ca/P ratio of 1.6 were prepared by a wet precipitation/microwave reflux method, sieved (< 70 μm) and characterized. XRD and FTIR analyses revealed that boron slightly distorted apatite crystal, increased crystallinity (95.78 ± 2.08% for 5BHT) and crystallite size (103.39 ± 23.47 nm for 5BHT) and still, boron addition did not show any further detrimental effects. Total surface area (4.05 ± 0.82 m2/g for 10BHT) and mesoporosity (23.90 ± 7.92 μL/g for 10BHT) were expanded as boron content was increased. Moreover, boron addition made grains become smaller (0.21 ± 0.06 μm for 5BHT) and ordered while hardness (10.51 ± 0.86 GPa for 10BHT) increased. Boron incorporation enhanced bioactivity with significantly highest calcium phosphate deposition and protein adsorption (135.29 ± 29.58 μg on 10BHT). In return, boron favored highest alkaline phosphatase activity (4.80 ± 0.40 MALP/ngDNA.min), intracellular calcium (23.61 ± 0.68 g/gDNA), phosphate (31.84 ± 4.68 g/gDNA), and protein (23.70 ± 3.46 g/gDNA) storage in 5BHT without cytotoxicity (128 ± 18% viability compared to pure HT). Compared to literature, it can be pointed out that we successfully employed an optimal procedure for production of BHTs and incorporated significantly higher boron content in HT (5.23 mol%). Additionally, results tended to conclude that 5BHT samples (5 mol% boron in HT) demonstrated a very high potential to be used in composite bone tissue constructs.
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- Department of Engineering Sciences, Middle East Technical University, 06800, Ankara, Turkey
- Center of Excellence in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, 06800, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Engineering Sciences, Middle East Technical University, 06800, Ankara, Turkey
- Center of Excellence in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, 06800, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Engineering Sciences, Middle East Technical University, 06800, Ankara, Turkey.
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Dentin-Derived Inorganic Minerals Promote the Osteogenesis of Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Potential Applications for Bone Regeneration. Stem Cells Int 2020; 2020:8889731. [PMID: 33293964 PMCID: PMC7691015 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8889731] [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: 08/12/2020] [Revised: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Oral and maxillofacial bone loss is highly prevalent among populations, and nowadays, increased attention has been focused on dentin derivatives serving as desirable graft materials for bone regeneration. In this study, dentin-derived inorganic mineral (DIM) was fabricated with a high-temperature calcination technique and the effects of DIM on the osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) and the bone formation were elucidated. Methods The effects of DIM on BMMSC proliferation and apoptosis capacity were evaluated by CCK-8, flow cytometry, and EdU assays. Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity detection, ALP staining, alizarin red staining, and osteogenic marker expression analysis were performed to investigate the influence of DIM on the osteogenic differentiation of BMMSCs, as well as the relevant signal mechanisms. The model of critical-sized defects in the calvarium of rats was constructed for exploring the in vivo efficiency of DIM on bone regeneration. Results Cell viability assays indicated that DIM had no cytotoxicity. BMMSCs cultured with DIM presented a higher level of osteogenic differentiation ability than those in the control group. The activation in ERK and p38 signals was detected in DIM-treated BMMSCs, and both pathways and osteogenic process were suppressed while using ERK inhibitor U0126 and p38 inhibitor SB203580, respectively. Furthermore, the animal experiments revealed that DIM could dramatically enhance new bone formation compared to the control group. Conclusion DIM could promote BMMSC osteogenic differentiation via triggering the ERK and p38 MAPK signaling pathways and might be a novel predictable material for facilitating bone formation.
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Nanoscience and nanotechnology in fabrication of scaffolds for tissue regeneration. INTERNATIONAL NANO LETTERS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s40089-020-00318-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Nie L, Hou M, Wang T, Sun M, Hou R. Nanostructured selenium-doped biphasic calcium phosphate with in situ incorporation of silver for antibacterial applications. Sci Rep 2020; 10:13738. [PMID: 32792661 PMCID: PMC7427101 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-70776-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Selenium-doped nanostructure has been considered as an attractive approach to enhance the antibacterial activity of calcium phosphate (CaP) materials in diverse medical applications. In this study, the selenium-doped biphasic calcium phosphate nanoparticles (SeB-NPs) were first synthesized. Then, silver was in situ incorporated into SeB-NPs to obtain nanostructured composite nanoparticles (AgSeB-NPs). Both SeB-NPs and AgSeB-NPs were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and Raman spectra. The results confirmed that the SeO32- was doped at the PO43- position and silver nanoparticles were deposited on the surface of SeB-NPs. Next, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) analysis displayed that the prepared AgSeB-NPs had a needle-cluster-like morphology. CCK-8 analysis revealed SeB-NPs and AgSeB-NPs had good cytocompatibility with osteoblasts. The antibacterial activity of the prepared AgSeB-NPs was confirmed by using Gram-negative E. coli and Gram-positive S. aureus. The above results manifested the significance of the final AgSeB-NPs for biomedical applications.
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- Lei Nie
- College of Life Sciences, Xinyang Normal University (XYNU), Xinyang, 464000, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Member of Flanders Make, KU Leuven (Catholic University of Leuven), 3001, Leuven, Belgium.
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- College of Life Sciences, Xinyang Normal University (XYNU), Xinyang, 464000, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Sciences, Xinyang Normal University (XYNU), Xinyang, 464000, People's Republic of China
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- College of Life Sciences, Xinyang Normal University (XYNU), Xinyang, 464000, People's Republic of China
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- Medical School of Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315211, People's Republic of China
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Zhu T, Cui Y, Zhang M, Zhao D, Liu G, Ding J. Engineered three-dimensional scaffolds for enhanced bone regeneration in osteonecrosis. Bioact Mater 2020; 5:584-601. [PMID: 32405574 PMCID: PMC7210379 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2020.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Revised: 04/11/2020] [Accepted: 04/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Osteonecrosis, which is typically induced by trauma, glucocorticoid abuse, or alcoholism, is one of the most severe diseases in clinical orthopedics. Osteonecrosis often leads to joint destruction, and arthroplasty is eventually required. Enhancement of bone regeneration is a critical management strategy employed in osteonecrosis therapy. Bone tissue engineering based on engineered three-dimensional (3D) scaffolds with appropriate architecture and osteoconductive activity, alone or functionalized with bioactive factors, have been developed to enhance bone regeneration in osteonecrosis. In this review, we elaborate on the ideal properties of 3D scaffolds for enhanced bone regeneration in osteonecrosis, including biocompatibility, degradability, porosity, and mechanical performance. In addition, we summarize the development of 3D scaffolds alone or functionalized with bioactive factors for accelerating bone regeneration in osteonecrosis and discuss their prospects for translation to clinical practice. Engineered three-dimensional scaffolds boost bone regeneration in osteonecrosis. The ideal properties of three-dimensional scaffolds for osteonecrosis treatment are discussed. Bioactive factors-functionalized three-dimensional scaffolds are promising bone regeneration devices for osteonecrosis management. The challenges and opportunities of engineered three-dimensional scaffolds for osteonecrosis therapy are predicted.
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- Tongtong Zhu
- Department of Orthopedics, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, 126 Xiantai Street, Changchun, 130033, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130022, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, 218 Ziqiang Road, Changchun, 130041, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, 126 Xiantai Street, Changchun, 130033, PR China
- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130022, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130022, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, 126 Xiantai Street, Changchun, 130033, PR China
- Corresponding author.
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 5625 Renmin Street, Changchun, 130022, PR China
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Wang X, Peng X, Yue P, Qi H, Liu J, Li L, Guo C, Xie H, Zhou X, Yu X. A novel CPC composite cement reinforced by dopamine coated SCPP fibers with improved physicochemical and biological properties. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 109:110544. [PMID: 32228928 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2018] [Revised: 11/13/2019] [Accepted: 12/11/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Traditional CPC cements have attracted wide attentions in repairing bone defects for injectability, easy plasticity and good osseointegration. However, its further application was limited by poor mechanical properties, long setting time and unsatisfactory biocompatibility. To solve these problems, polydopamine (DOPA) coated strontium-doped calcium polyphosphate (SCPP) fibers were added into CPC cements for the first time. A doping amount at fiber weight fraction of 0%, 1%, 2% and 5% was designed to develop a multifunctional composite fitting for bone tissues' regeneration and reconstruction and the optimum amount was selected through subsequent physicochemical and biological characterizations. The results implied DOPA coating successfully formed stable connections between SCPP fibers and CPC matrix, which simultaneously reinforced biomechanical strength and tenacity (5% SCPP/D/CPC samples exhibited more prominent mechanical property than others). In addition, 5% D/SCPP fibers doped composite cements were characterized as markedly-improved cytocompatibility: Sr2+ introduction induced cytoactive and significantly accelerated proliferation, attachment and spreading of osteoblasts. Besides, it also stimulated the secretion of OT, Col-I and ALP from seeded MG63, which was a critical character for further inducing osteogenic process, mineralization and bone tissues formation. The promoted cytocompatibility and improved osteogenesis-related growth factors' secretion could be attributed to constant and controllable release of Sr2+ and this deduction was approved by ICP analysis. In addition, Sr doping made this novel cement had a potential efficacy to inhibit aseptic loosening. In a word, present studies all demonstrated 5% SCPP/D/CPC composites could be a potential candidate material employed in bone regeneration and reconstruction for excellent mechanical property and cytocompatibility.
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- Xu Wang
- Sichuan University, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Chengdu, Sichuan province, 610065, PR China; Chengdu University of TCM, College of Acupuncture and Massage College,No. 37, Twelve Bridge Road, Chengdu,Sichuan province,610075,PR China
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- Sichuan University, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Chengdu, Sichuan province, 610065, PR China; Sichuan University,Laboratory animal center, No.24 South Section 1, Yihuan Road, Chengdu ,Sichuan province,610065, PR China
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- West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Department of Biotherapy, Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, No.17 People's South Road,Chengdu,Sichuan province,610041, PR China
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- Sichuan University, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Chengdu, Sichuan province, 610065, PR China
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- Sichuan University, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Chengdu, Sichuan province, 610065, PR China
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- The 452 Hospital of Chinese PLA, Department of Oncology, No.317 Jiuyanqiao shunjiang Road,Chengdu, Sichuan province, 610021, PR China
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- Sichuan University, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Chengdu, Sichuan province, 610065, PR China
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- West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Department of Head and neck oncology, No.17 People's South Road,Chengdu, Sichuan province, 610021, PR China
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- Sichuan University, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Chengdu, Sichuan province, 610065, PR China
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- Sichuan University, College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Chengdu, Sichuan province, 610065, PR China.
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Lin WC, Chuang CC, Yao C, Tang CM. Effect of Cobalt Precursors on Cobalt-Hydroxyapatite Used in Bone Regeneration and MRI. J Dent Res 2020; 99:277-284. [PMID: 31905313 DOI: 10.1177/0022034519897006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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In clinical dentistry practice, supplemental bone surgery or jawbone defect after tooth extraction must be assisted by a bone-filling material. Cobalt-substituted hydroxyapatite (COHA) effectively promotes bone cell growth, reduces the inflammatory response, and is an antibacterial agent. COHA can therefore be used as an alveolar bone-filling material or guided bone regeneration membrane. Meanwhile, COHA can be used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with negative contrast agents and targeting materials without causing metal interference with the image. Hence, COHA has received increasing amounts of attention in recent years. However, the influence of different cobalt precursors on the synthesized COHA is still unknown. Therefore, COHA synthesized from 3 cobalt precursors (cobalt chloride, cobalt nitrate, and cobalt sulfate) was compared in this study. The results show that COHA synthesized by the precursor with the smallest anion radius, cobalt chloride, has a larger particle size (239 nm) and a higher cobalt ion substitution rate (15.6%). When the cobalt ion substitution rate increases, the MRI has a stronger contrast. Bioactivity data indicate that COHAC is more susceptible to degradation and therefore releases more cobalt ions to contribute to the differentiation of bone cells. Based on these studies, COHAC prepared with the cobalt chloride precursor has a higher cobalt ion substitution rate, faster degradation rate, better image contrast, and better bioactivity. It is therefore the preferred choice of bone-filling material for alveolar bone regeneration.
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- W C Lin
- Graduate Institute of Oral Science, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,School of Dental Technology, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Medical Image, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory for Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Graduate Institute of Oral Science, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Dentistry, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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Yuan Y, Yuan Q, Wu C, Ding Z, Wang X, Li G, Gu Z, Li L, Xie H. Enhanced Osteoconductivity and Osseointegration in Calcium Polyphosphate Bioceramic Scaffold via Lithium Doping for Bone Regeneration. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2019; 5:5872-5880. [PMID: 33405677 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.9b00950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Calcium polyphosphate (CPP) is a novel bioceramic bone substitute, which is favored because its composition is highly similar to natural bone. According to previous studies, doping ions into CPP is an effective and convenient method for overcoming the shortcomings, such as poor osteoconductivity of CPP. Lithium (Li) is a fairly new additive to bone substitutes that brought attention due to its role in osteogenesis. The present study was conducted to assess whether doping Li into CPP could influence the microstructure, degradation, and osteoinductivity of CPP. The results found that both CPP and Li-doped CPP (LiCPP) had a single beta-CPP phase, indicating that Li did not affect the crystallized phase. SEM images revealed that both scaffolds were porous, while the surface of LiCPP was rougher and more uneven compared to CPP. Also, a better degradation property of LiCPP was observed via weight loss and ion release tests. In vitro study found that LiCPP extracts had advantages of promoting osteoblasts' proliferation and differentiation over CPP extracts. In vivo study on rabbit's cranial defects was also conducted. Microcomputed tomography and histological staining showed that LiCPP had better osteoconductivity than CPP. This study proved that doping Li into CPP is a feasible modification method, and LiCPP might be a suitable bioceramic for bone tissue engineering.
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- Yihang Yuan
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Head and Neck Oncology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Sensing Technology and Biomedical Instruments of Guangdong Province, School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Head and Neck Oncology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Head and Neck Oncology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Medical Technology and Engineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471003, China
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- Key Laboratory of Sensing Technology and Biomedical Instruments of Guangdong Province, School of Biomedical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Head and Neck Oncology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Department of Head and Neck Oncology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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KOZUMA W, KON K, KAWAKAMI S, BOBOTHIKE A, IIJIMA H, SHIOTA M, KASUGAI S. Osteoconductive potential of a hydroxyapatite fiber material with magnesium: In vitro and in vivo studies. Dent Mater J 2019; 38:771-778. [DOI: 10.4012/dmj.2018-333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Wataru KOZUMA
- Department of Oral Implantology and Regenerative Dental Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Oral Implantology and Regenerative Dental Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Oral Implantology and Regenerative Dental Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Oral Implantology and Regenerative Dental Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Oral Implantology and Regenerative Dental Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Oral Implantology and Regenerative Dental Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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- Department of Oral Implantology and Regenerative Dental Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University
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Nie L, Wu Q, Long H, Hu K, Li P, Wang C, Sun M, Dong J, Wei X, Suo J, Hua D, Liu S, Yuan H, Yang S. Development of chitosan/gelatin hydrogels incorporation of biphasic calcium phosphate nanoparticles for bone tissue engineering. JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION 2019; 30:1636-1657. [PMID: 31393229 DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2019.1654210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The chitosan/gelatin hydrogel incorporated with biphasic calcium phosphate nanoparticles (BCP-NPs) as scaffold (CGB) for bone tissue engineering was reported in this article. Such nanocomposite hydrogels were fabricated by using cycled freeze-thawing method, of which physicochemical and biological properties were regulated by adjusting the weight ratio of chitosan/gelatin/BCP-NPs. The needle-like BCP-NPs were dispersed into composites uniformly, and physically cross-linked with chitosan and gelatin, which were identified via Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) images and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) analysis. The porosity, equilibrium swelling ratio, and compressive strength of CGB scaffolds were mainly influenced by the BCP-NPs concentration. In vitro degradation analysis in simulated body fluids (SBF) displayed that CGB scaffolds were degraded up to at least 30 wt% in one month. Also, CCK-8 analysis confirmed that the prepared scaffolds had a good cytocompatibility through in culturing with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). Finally, In vivo animal experiments revealed that new bone tissue was observed inside the scaffolds, and gradually increased with increasing months, when implanted CGB scaffolds into large necrotic lesions of rabbit femoral head. The above results suggested that prepared CGB nanocomposites had the potential to be applied in bone tissue engineering.
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- Lei Nie
- College of Life Sciences, Xinyang Normal University , Xinyang , China.,Department of Mechanical Engineering, Member of Flanders Make, KU Leuven (Catholic University of Leuven) , Leuven , Belgium
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- College of Life Sciences, Xinyang Normal University , Xinyang , China
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- College of Life Sciences, Xinyang Normal University , Xinyang , China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Member of Flanders Make, KU Leuven (Catholic University of Leuven) , Leuven , Belgium.,Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University , Beijing , China
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- College of Life Sciences, Xinyang Normal University , Xinyang , China
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- College of Life Sciences, Xinyang Normal University , Xinyang , China
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- College of Life Sciences, Xinyang Normal University , Xinyang , China
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- College of Life Sciences, Xinyang Normal University , Xinyang , China
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- Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics , Berlin , Germany
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- State Key Laboratory of Mould Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology , Wuhan , China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Henan Agricultural University , Zhengzhou , China
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- College of Resources and Environment, Henan Agricultural University , Zhengzhou , China
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- College of Life Sciences, Xinyang Normal University , Xinyang , China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Member of Flanders Make, KU Leuven (Catholic University of Leuven) , Leuven , Belgium
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Huang TB, Li YZ, Yu K, Yu Z, Wang Y, Jiang ZW, Wang HM, Yang GL. Effect of the Wnt signal-RANKL/OPG axis on the enhanced osteogenic integration of a lithium incorporated surface. Biomater Sci 2019; 7:1101-1116. [PMID: 30633253 DOI: 10.1039/c8bm01411f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Bone remolding involves the formation of new bone by osteoblasts and the absorption of old bones by osteoclasts. Due to the vital role of osteoblasts and osteoclasts during bone regeneration, it might be feasible to promote osseointegration around the titanium implants by stimulating osteoblasts and inhibiting osteoclasts by modifying the surfaces of the implants. Lithium is used in the treatment of psychiatric patients, and it may be associated with osteogenesis. In this study, lithium was incorporated with sandblasted, large-grit and acid-etched titanium implants via a hydrothermal treatment. In vitro, the nano-scale surface enhanced the adhesion and proliferation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs). Moreover, the SLA-Li surface displayed a negative effect on the process of osteoclastogenesis. Further mechanism analysis indicated that the canonical Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway was activated according to the results of RT-PCR and western blotting. More importantly, the RANKL/OPG signaling axis was also involved in these effects on the SLA-Li surface. The experiments in vivo proved that the SLA-Li surface could induce the bone formation and osseointegration during the early osseointegration after the dental implant surgery. These results suggested that bone homeostasis could be manipulated by an SLA-Li surface, which implied that this new surface might serve as a promising material for clinical application in the future.
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- Ting-Ben Huang
- Department of Implantology, Stomatology Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Yan'an Road, Hangzhou, P. R. China.
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Alicka M, Sobierajska P, Kornicka K, Wiglusz R, Marycz K. Lithium ions (Li+) and nanohydroxyapatite (nHAp) doped with Li+ enhance expression of late osteogenic markers in adipose-derived stem cells. Potential theranostic application of nHAp doped with Li+ and co-doped with europium (III) and samarium (III) ions. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 99:1257-1273. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.02.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Revised: 02/11/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Mouriño V, Vidotto R, Cattalini J, Boccaccini A. Enhancing biological activity of bioactive glass scaffolds by inorganic ion delivery for bone tissue engineering. CURRENT OPINION IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cobme.2019.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Controlled nanoparticle synthesis of Ag/Fe co-doped hydroxyapatite system for cancer cell treatment. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 98:311-323. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.12.148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2017] [Revised: 06/15/2018] [Accepted: 12/27/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Lin WC, Yao C, Huang TY, Cheng SJ, Tang CM. Long-term in vitro degradation behavior and biocompatibility of polycaprolactone/cobalt-substituted hydroxyapatite composite for bone tissue engineering. Dent Mater 2019; 35:751-762. [PMID: 30857736 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2019.02.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2018] [Accepted: 02/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Currently, infections due to foreign-body reactions caused by bacteria or implant materials at the wound site are one of the major reasons for the failure of guided tissue regeneration (GTR) and guided bone regeneration (GBR) in clinical applications. The purpose of this study was to develop regeneration membranes with localized cobalt ion release to reduce infection and inflammation by polycaprolactone (PCL)/cobalt-substituted hydroxyapatite (CoHA). METHODS The PCL composite membrane containing 20 wt% CoHA powders was prepared by solvent casting. The surface morphology, crystal structure, chemical composition and thermal properties of PCL composite membranes were characterized. The biocompatibility, osteogenic differentiation and antibacterial properties of composite membrane were also investigated. Then, in biodegradability was assessed by immersing phosphate buffer solution (PBS) for 6 months. RESULTS Physicochemical analyses revealed that CoHA is evenly mixed in the membranes and assistance reduce the crystallinity of PCL for getting more degradation amounts than PCL membrane. Osteoblast cells culture on the membrane showed that the CoHA significantly increases cell proliferation and found the calcium deposition production increased over 90% compared with PCL after 7 days of culture. A good antibacterial effect was achieved by the addition of CoHA powder. The results were confirmed by 2.4 times reduction of proliferation of Escherichia coli (E. coli) seeded on the composite membrane after 24 h. Immersing in PBS for 6 months indicated that PCL-CoHA composite membrane has improved biodegradation and can continuously remove free radicals to reduce the inflammatory response. SIGNIFICANCE The PCL-CoHA composite membrane with suitable releasing of cobalt ion can be considered as a potential choice for bone tissue regeneration.
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- Wei-Chun Lin
- Graduate Institute of Oral Science, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan.
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- The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) & Key Laboratory for Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
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- Graduate Institute of Oral Science, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan.
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- Department of Dentistry, Chung Shan Medical University, Taiwan.
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- Graduate Institute of Oral Science, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan; Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40201, Taiwan.
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Pulsed Laser Deposited Biocompatible Lithium-Doped Hydroxyapatite Coatings with Antimicrobial Activity. COATINGS 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings9010054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Simple and lithium-doped biological-origin hydroxyapatite layers were synthesized by Pulsed Laser Deposition technique on medical grade Ti substrates. Cytotoxic effects of lithium addition and the biocompatibility of obtained coatings were assessed using three cell lines of human origin (new initiated dermal fibroblasts, immortalized keratinocytes HaCaT, and MG-63 osteosarcoma). Antimicrobial properties of obtained coatings were assessed on two strains (i.e., Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans), belonging to species representative for the etiology of medical devices biofilm-associated infections. Our findings suggest that synthesized lithium-doped coatings exhibited low cytotoxicity on human osteosarcoma and skin cells and therefore, an excellent biocompatibility, correlated with a long-lasting anti-staphylococcal and -fungal biofilm activity. Along with low fabrication costs generated by sustainable resources, these biological-derived materials demonstrate their promising potential for future prospective solutions—viable alternatives to commercially available biomimetic HA implants—for the fabrication of a new generation of implant coatings.
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Lin WC, Chuang CC, Wang PT, Tang CM. A Comparative Study on the Direct and Pulsed Current Electrodeposition of Cobalt-Substituted Hydroxyapatite for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Application. MATERIALS 2018; 12:ma12010116. [PMID: 30602692 PMCID: PMC6337257 DOI: 10.3390/ma12010116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2018] [Revised: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 12/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Hydroxyapatite has excellent biocompatibility and osteo-conductivity and, as the main inorganic component of human bones and teeth, is commonly used for bone repair. Its original characteristics can be changed by metal ion substitution. Cobalt ions can act as hypoxia-inducible factors and accelerate bone repair. At the same time, cobalt has paramagnetic properties and is often used in the study of medical imaging and target drugs. Through the introduction of cobalt ions, the unique hydroxyapatite has better biological activity and positioning of medical images. Herein, cobalt-substituted hydroxyapatite (CoHA) was synthesized on the surface of a titanium plate by electrochemical deposition and changes in the power output mode to explore the impact on CoHA. Electrochemical deposition with a pulse current significantly improved the productivity and uniformity of CoHA on the surface of titanium. CoHA show paramagnetic characteristics by a superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID). Resulting smaller particle size and circular morphology improves the magnetic strength of CoHA. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of CoHA showed significant image contrast effect at low concentrations. The calculated particle relaxation rate was higher than other common MRI contrast agents. Biocompatibility of CoHA powder was evaluated using the human osteosarcoma cell line (MG63) which confirmed that CoHA is not cytotoxic and can promote cell growth and extracellular matrix mineralization. With the release of cobalt ions, CoHA was found to be significantly good in repression E. coli indicating about than 95% reduction in bacterial growth. The as-synthesized CoHA has a low degree of crystallinity, highly sensitive image contrast effect, and good bioactivity, and may have potential applications in bone repair and MRI.
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- Wei-Chun Lin
- Institute of Oral Science, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan.
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- Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan.
- Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40201, Taiwan.
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- Institute of Oral Science, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan.
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- Institute of Oral Science, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan.
- Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40201, Taiwan.
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Luo Y, Li D, Zhao J, Yang Z, Kang P. In vivo evaluation of porous lithium-doped hydroxyapatite scaffolds for the treatment of bone defect. Biomed Mater Eng 2018; 29:699-721. [DOI: 10.3233/bme-181018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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- Yue Luo
- , , Sichuan University, , People’s Republic of China
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- , , Sichuan University, , People’s Republic of China
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- , , Sichuan University, , People’s Republic of China
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- , , Sichuan University, , People’s Republic of China
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- , , Sichuan University, , People’s Republic of China
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Tite T, Popa AC, Balescu LM, Bogdan IM, Pasuk I, Ferreira JMF, Stan GE. Cationic Substitutions in Hydroxyapatite: Current Status of the Derived Biofunctional Effects and Their In Vitro Interrogation Methods. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 11:E2081. [PMID: 30355975 PMCID: PMC6266948 DOI: 10.3390/ma11112081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2018] [Revised: 10/13/2018] [Accepted: 10/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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High-performance bioceramics are required for preventing failure and prolonging the life-time of bone grafting scaffolds and osseous implants. The proper identification and development of materials with extended functionalities addressing socio-economic needs and health problems constitute important and critical steps at the heart of clinical research. Recent findings in the realm of ion-substituted hydroxyapatite (HA) could pave the road towards significant developments in biomedicine, with an emphasis on a new generation of orthopaedic and dentistry applications, since such bioceramics are able to mimic the structural, compositional and mechanical properties of the bone mineral phase. In fact, the fascinating ability of the HA crystalline lattice to allow for the substitution of calcium ions with a plethora of cationic species has been widely explored in the recent period, with consequent modifications of its physical and chemical features, as well as its functional mechanical and in vitro and in vivo biological performance. A comprehensive inventory of the progresses achieved so far is both opportune and of paramount importance, in order to not only gather and summarize information, but to also allow fellow researchers to compare with ease and filter the best solutions for the cation substitution of HA-based materials and enable the development of multi-functional biomedical designs. The review surveys preparation and synthesis methods, pinpoints all the explored cation dopants, and discloses the full application range of substituted HA. Special attention is dedicated to the antimicrobial efficiency spectrum and cytotoxic trade-off concentration values for various cell lines, highlighting new prophylactic routes for the prevention of implant failure. Importantly, the current in vitro biological tests (widely employed to unveil the biological performance of HA-based materials), and their ability to mimic the in vivo biological interactions, are also critically assessed. Future perspectives are discussed, and a series of recommendations are underlined.
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- Teddy Tite
- National Institute of Materials Physics, RO-077125 Magurele, Romania.
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, RO-077125 Magurele, Romania.
- Army Centre for Medical Research, RO-010195 Bucharest, Romania.
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, RO-077125 Magurele, Romania.
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- Department of Materials and Ceramics Engineering, CICECO, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, RO-077125 Magurele, Romania.
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Smirnov VV, Smirnov SV, Krylov AI, Antonova OS, Goldberg MA, Obolkina TO, Konovalov AA, Leonov AV, Barinov SM. Influence of Lithium on the Structure and Phase Composition Formation in the Synthesis of Hydroxyapatite. DOKLADY CHEMISTRY 2018. [DOI: 10.1134/s0012500818080025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Li D, Xie X, Yang Z, Wang C, Wei Z, Kang P. Enhanced bone defect repairing effects in glucocorticoid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head using a porous nano-lithium-hydroxyapatite/gelatin microsphere/erythropoietin composite scaffold. Biomater Sci 2018; 6:519-537. [PMID: 29369309 DOI: 10.1039/c7bm00975e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Glucocorticoid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head (GIONFH) is a common debilitating disease that occurs in young and middle-aged adults. To treat early GIONFH, core decompression and bone graft are regarded as effective measures. However, the ideal bone graft should possess bioactivity as well as biomechanical properties. The most commonly used bone graft materials are currently unsatisfactory. In this study, we fabricated a composited scaffold using lithium (Li) to activate the Wnt signal pathway and erythrogenin (EPO) to upregulate the HIF-1/VEGF pathway to improve the osteogenic and angiogenic effects of the scaffold. We obtained the porous gelatin/nano-lithium-hydroxyapatite/gelatin microsphere/rhEPO (Li-nHA/GMs/rhEPO) composited scaffold and assessed its mechanical properties, release properties, and in vitro bioactivity. Then, we implanted the scaffold into the femoral heads of GIONFH rabbits after core decompression surgery and evaluated the osteogenic and angiogenic abilities of the scaffold in vivo as well as its bone defect repair efficacy. As the results show, the Li-nHA/GM/rhEPO scaffold possessed good mechanical compression strength and enabled continuous release of Li and rhEPO. Moreover, the scaffold improved the viability of glucocorticoid-treated BMMSCs and vascular endothelial cells and increased the expression of osteogenic and angiogenic factors. In the in vivo study, the composited scaffold improved new bone formation and exerted effects on repairing femoral head defects in GIONFH rabbits. Additionally, the osteogenic and angiogenic factors were increased along with the activation of factors in the Wnt signal pathway and the HIF-1/VEGF pathway. In conclusion, the Li-nHA/GM/rhEPO scaffold can upregulate the Wnt and HIF-1/VEGF pathways at same time and has effects on improving osteogenesis and angiogenesis, which benefits the repair of GIONFH.
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- Donghai Li
- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Wainan Guoxue Road, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China.
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Zhang J, Cai L, Tang L, Zhang X, Yang L, Zheng K, He A, Boccaccini AR, Wei J, Zhao J. Highly dispersed lithium doped mesoporous silica nanospheres regulating adhesion, proliferation, morphology, ALP activity and osteogenesis related gene expressions of BMSCs. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2018; 170:563-571. [PMID: 29975904 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2018.06.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2018] [Revised: 06/15/2018] [Accepted: 06/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Lithium (Li) doped mesoporous silica nanospheres (LMSNs) were synthesized by incorporation of 5 wt% Li into mesoporous silica nanospheres (MSNs) using sol-gel method. The results showed that LMSNs with a mean size of approximate 300 nm exhibited uniform and highly dispersed spherical morphology, which was similar to the morphology of MSNs. Moreover, the degradability of MSNs was significantly increased after the incorporation of Li, and LMSNs could release both silicon (Si) and Li ions in a sustained manner. Due to the release of Li ions, LMSNs showed higher stimulatory effects on the attachment and proliferation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) than MSNs. In addition, LMSNs could also enhance the ALP activity of BMSCs as well as improving osteogenesis related genes (OPN, ALP, Runx2 and OCN) expression of BMSCs. In summary, LMSNs have shown the capability of being a carrier of biologically active ions, which exhibit great potential in bone repair/regeneration applications.
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- Jue Zhang
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Department of Orthodontics, Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, PR China
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- Institute of Biomaterials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Cauerstrasse 6, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, PR China
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- Institute of Biomaterials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Cauerstrasse 6, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, PR China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Department of Orthodontics, Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, PR China.
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Li D, Huifang L, Zhao J, Yang Z, Xie X, Wei Z, Li D, Kang P. Porous lithium-doped hydroxyapatite scaffold seeded with hypoxia-preconditioned bone-marrow mesenchymal stem cells for bone-tissue regeneration. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 13:055002. [PMID: 29775181 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/aac627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Hydroxyapatite (HA) is a commonly used biomaterial in bone-tissue engineering, but pure HA is deficient in osteoinduction. In this study, we fabricated scaffolds of lithium-doped HA (Li-HA) and assess the bone generation enhancement of Li-HA scaffolds seeded with hypoxia-preconditioned bone-marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs). We found that 1.5%Li-HA obtained optimal cell proliferation activity in vitro. In an in vivo study, Li-HA/BMSCs enhanced new bone formation, reducing the GSK-3β and increasing the β-catenin, but the angiogenic effect was not modified significantly. However, when the seeded BMMSCs had been preconditioned in hypoxia condition, the new bone formation was increased, with lower GSK-3β and higher β-catenin amounts detected. The HIF-1α secretion was up-regulated, and the vascular endothelial growth factor and CD31 expression increased. In conclusion, the bone scaffold developed from Li-doped HA seeded with hypoxia-preconditioned BMMSCs exerted positive effect on activating the Wnt and HIF-1α signal pathway, and showed good osteogenesis and angiogenesis potential. The composited scaffold contributed to an encouraging result in bone regeneration.
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- Donghai Li
- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Wainan Guoxue Road, Chengdu 610041, People's Republic of China
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Mansour SF, El-dek SI, Ismail M, Ahmed MK. Structure and cell viability of Pd substituted hydroxyapatite nano particles. Biomed Phys Eng Express 2018. [DOI: 10.1088/2057-1976/aac07c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Glenske K, Donkiewicz P, Köwitsch A, Milosevic-Oljaca N, Rider P, Rofall S, Franke J, Jung O, Smeets R, Schnettler R, Wenisch S, Barbeck M. Applications of Metals for Bone Regeneration. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:E826. [PMID: 29534546 PMCID: PMC5877687 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19030826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 116] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2018] [Revised: 03/09/2018] [Accepted: 03/11/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The regeneration of bone tissue is the main purpose of most therapies in dental medicine. For bone regeneration, calcium phosphate (CaP)-based substitute materials based on natural (allo- and xenografts) and synthetic origins (alloplastic materials) are applied for guiding the regeneration processes. The optimal bone substitute has to act as a substrate for bone ingrowth into a defect, as well as resorb in the time frame needed for complete regeneration up to the condition of restitution ad integrum. In this context, the modes of action of CaP-based substitute materials have been frequently investigated, where it has been shown that such materials strongly influence regenerative processes such as osteoblast growth or differentiation and also osteoclastic resorption due to different physicochemical properties of the materials. However, the material characteristics needed for the required ratio between new bone tissue formation and material degradation has not been found, until now. The addition of different substances such as collagen or growth factors and also of different cell types has already been tested but did not allow for sufficient or prompt application. Moreover, metals or metal ions are used differently as a basis or as supplement for different materials in the field of bone regeneration. Moreover, it has already been shown that different metal ions are integral components of bone tissue, playing functional roles in the physiological cellular environment as well as in the course of bone healing. The present review focuses on frequently used metals as integral parts of materials designed for bone regeneration, with the aim to provide an overview of currently existing knowledge about the effects of metals in the field of bone regeneration.
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- Kristina Glenske
- Clinic of Small Animals, c/o Institute of Veterinary Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Justus Liebig University of Giessen, D-35392 Giessen, Germany.
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- Clinic of Small Animals, c/o Institute of Veterinary Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Justus Liebig University of Giessen, D-35392 Giessen, Germany.
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- Botiss Biomaterials, D-12109 Berlin, Germany.
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- Clinic for Trauma Surgery and Orthopedics, Elbe Kliniken Stade-Buxtehude, D-21682 Stade, Germany.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Hamburg- Eppendorf, D-20246 Hamburg, Germany.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Hamburg- Eppendorf, D-20246 Hamburg, Germany.
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- Clinic of Small Animals, c/o Institute of Veterinary Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Justus Liebig University of Giessen, D-35392 Giessen, Germany.
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- Botiss Biomaterials, D-12109 Berlin, Germany.
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Hamburg- Eppendorf, D-20246 Hamburg, Germany.
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Hu B, Wang W, Wang Y, Yang Y, Xu L, Li S. Degradation of glutamate-based organogels for biodegradable implants: In vitro study and in vivo observation. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2018; 82:80-90. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2017.08.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2017] [Revised: 08/15/2017] [Accepted: 08/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Elbadawi M, Shbeh M. High strength yttria-reinforced HA scaffolds fabricated via honeycomb ceramic extrusion. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2018; 77:422-433. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2017] [Revised: 09/25/2017] [Accepted: 10/02/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Schneider MC, Chu S, Sridhar SL, de Roucy G, Vernerey FJ, Bryant SJ. Local Heterogeneities Improve Matrix Connectivity in Degradable and Photoclickable Poly(ethylene glycol) Hydrogels for Applications in Tissue Engineering. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2017; 3:2480-2492. [PMID: 29732400 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.7b00348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Hydrolytically degradable poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) hydrogels are promising platforms for cell encapsulation and tissue engineering. However, hydrolysis leads to bulk degradation and a decrease in hydrogel mechanical integrity. Despite these challenges, hydrolytically degradable hydrogels have supported macroscopic neotissue growth. The goal of this study was to combine experimental methods with a multiscale mathematical model to analyze hydrogel degradation concomitant with neocartilage growth in PEG hydrogels. Primary bovine chondrocytes were encapsulated at increasing densities (50, 100, and 150 million cells/mL of precursor solution) in a radical-mediated photoclickable hydrogel formed from 8-arm PEG-co-caprolactone end-capped with norbornene and cross-linked with PEG dithiol. Two observations were made in the experimental system: (1) the cell distribution was not uniform and cell clustering was evident, which increased with increasing cell density and (2) a significant decrease in the initial hydrogel compressive modulus was observed with increasing cell concentration. By introducing heterogeneities in the form of cell clusters and spatial variations in the network structure around cells, the mathematical model explained the drop in initial modulus and captured the experimentally observed spatial evolution of ECM and the construct modulus as a function of cell density and culture time. Overall, increasing cell density led to improved ECM formation, ECM connectivity, and overall modulus. This study strongly points to the importance of heterogeneities within a cell-laden hydrogel in retaining mechanical integrity as the construct transitions from hydrogel to neotissue.
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- Margaret C Schneider
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States.,Material Science and Engineering Program, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States.,BioFrontiers Institute, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States.,Material Science and Engineering Program, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 80309, United States
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Li + activated nanohydroxyapatite doped with Eu 3+ ions enhances proliferative activity and viability of human stem progenitor cells of adipose tissue and olfactory ensheathing cells. Further perspective of nHAP:Li +, Eu 3+ application in theranostics. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2017; 78:151-162. [PMID: 28575969 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2017.04.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2016] [Revised: 04/04/2017] [Accepted: 04/06/2017] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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Spinal cord injuries (SCI) often require simultaneous regeneration of nerve tissue and bone. Hydroxyapatites are described as bioresorbable materials with proper biocompatibility and osteoconductivity, therefore its application for spinal surgery is considered. In this paper, we present repeatable method for developing nanocrystalline calcium hydroxyapatites structurally modified with Li+ ions (nHAP:Li+). Obtained biomaterials were profoundly characterized in terms of their physicochemical properties. Moreover, we have shown that nHAP:Li+ doped with europium (Eu3+) may serve as a theranostic agent, what additionally extend its potential usage for SCI treatment. The biocompatibility of nHAP:Li+ was determined using human olfactory ensheathing cells (hOECs) and adipose tissue-derived multipotent stromal cells (hASCs). Both population of cells are eagerly applied for cell-based therapies in SCI, mainly due to their paracrine activity. The extensive in vitro studies showed that nHAP:Li+ promotes the cells proliferation, viability and cell-cell interactions. Obtained results provides encouraging approach that may have potential application in regenerative medicine and that could fulfil the promise of personalized medicine - important in SCI treatment.
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Ding Y, Su Y, Lv Z, Sun H, Bi X, Lu L, Zhou H, You Z, Wang Y, Ruan J, Gu P, Fan X. Poly (fumaroyl bioxirane) maleate: A potential functional scaffold for bone regeneration. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2017; 76:249-259. [PMID: 28482524 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2017.02.164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2017] [Revised: 02/24/2017] [Accepted: 02/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Proper scaffolds combined with mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) represent a promising strategy for repairing bone defects. In a previous study, poly (fumaroyl bioxirane) maleate (PFM), a newly developed functional polymer with numerous functional groups, exhibited excellent biocompatibility and enhanced the alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity of osteoblasts in vitro. Here, to provide further and comprehensive insight into the application of PFM in bone tissue engineering, we investigated the osteoinductive potential of PFM cultured with rat adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (rADSCs). The results showed that PFM resulted in greater proliferation of rADSCs and that the PFM substrate had stronger osteoinductivity than PLGA and the control, as indicated by the significant upregulation of osteogenesis-related genes, proteins and calcium mineralization in vitro. Next, PFM was combined with rADSCs to repair a critical-sized calvarial defect in rats. Compared to the PLGA scaffold, the PFM scaffold significantly promoted new bone formation and exhibited excellent effects in repairing rat calvarial defects. In conclusion, PFM possesses strong osteoinductivity, which could markedly enhance bone regeneration, suggesting that PFM could serve as a promising and effective optimization method for traditional scaffolds in bone regeneration.
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- Yi Ding
- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, People's Republic of China
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, People's Republic of China
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- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Departments of Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Surgery, and the McGowan Institute, University of Pittsburgh, 3700 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, People's Republic of China.
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