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Zhang W, Dai M, Zhu Y, Li S, Sun Y, Liu X, Li X. Imidazole functionalized photo-crosslinked aliphatic polycarbonate drug-eluting coatings on zinc alloys for osteogenesis, angiogenesis, and bacteriostasis in bone regeneration. Bioact Mater 2024; 37:549-562. [PMID: 38756420 PMCID: PMC11096721 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.03.037] [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: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Zinc (Zn) alloys have demonstrated significant potential in healing critical-sized bone defects. However, the clinical application of Zn alloys implants is still hindered by challenges including excessive release of zinc ions (Zn2+), particularly in the early stage of implantation, and absence of bio-functions related to complex bone repair processes. Herein, a biodegradable aliphatic polycarbonate drug-eluting coating was fabricated on zinc-lithium (Zn-Li) alloys to inhibit Zn2+ release and enhance the osteogenesis, angiogenesis, and bacteriostasis of Zn alloys. Specifically, the photo-curable aliphatic polycarbonates were co-assembled with simvastatin and deposited onto Zn alloys to produce a drug-loaded coating, which was crosslinked by subsequent UV light irradiation. During the 60 days long-term immersion test, the coating showed distinguished stable drug release and Zn2+ release inhibition properties. Benefiting from the regulated release of Zn2+ and simvastatin, the coating facilitated the adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells, as well as the migration and tube formation of EA.hy926 cells. Astonishingly, the coating also showed remarkable antibacterial properties against both S. aureus and E. coli. The in vivo rabbit critical-size femur bone defects model demonstrated that the drug-eluting coating could efficiently promote new bone formation and the expression of platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 (CD31) and osteocalcin (OCN). The enhancement of osteogenesis, angiogenesis, and bacteriostasis is achieved by precisely controlling of the released Zn2+ at an appropriate level, as well as the stable release profile of simvastatin. This tailored aliphatic polycarbonate drug-eluting coating provides significant potential for clinical applications of Zn alloys implants.
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- Wei Zhang
- Key laboratory of synthetic and biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Lihu Street 1800, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- Key laboratory of synthetic and biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Lihu Street 1800, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- Key laboratory of synthetic and biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Lihu Street 1800, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- Key laboratory of synthetic and biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Lihu Street 1800, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- Key laboratory of synthetic and biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Lihu Street 1800, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- Key laboratory of synthetic and biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Lihu Street 1800, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- Key laboratory of synthetic and biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Lihu Street 1800, Wuxi, 214122, China
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Panes C, Valdivia-Gandur I, Veuthey C, Sousa V, del Sol M, Beltrán V. Micro-Computed Tomography Analysis of Peri-Implant Bone Defects Exposed to a Peri-Implantitis Microcosm, with and without Bone Substitute, in a Rabbit Model: A Pilot Study. Bioengineering (Basel) 2024; 11:397. [PMID: 38671818 PMCID: PMC11048142 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering11040397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory condition characterized by inflammation in the peri-implant connective tissue and a progressive loss of supporting bone; it is commonly associated with the presence of biofilms on the surface of the implant, which is an important factor in the development and progression of the disease. The objective of this study was to evaluate, using micro-CT, the bone regeneration of surgically created peri-implant defects exposed to a microcosm of peri-implantitis. Twenty-three adult New Zealand white rabbits were included in the study. Bone defects of 7 mm diameter were created in both tibiae, and a cap-shaped titanium device was placed in the center, counter-implanted with a peri-implantitis microcosm. The bone defects received a bone substitute and/or a resorbable synthetic PLGA membrane, according to random distribution. Euthanasia was performed 15 and 30 days postoperatively. Micro-CT was performed on all samples to quantify bone regeneration parameters. Bone regeneration of critical defects occurred in all experimental groups, with a significantly greater increase in cases that received bone graft treatment (p < 0.0001), in all measured parameters, at 15 and 30 days. No significant differences were observed in the different bone neoformation parameters between the groups that did not receive bone grafts (p > 0.05). In this experimental model, the presence of peri-implantitis microcosms was not a determining factor in the bone volume parameter, both in the groups that received regenerative treatment and in those that did not.
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- Camila Panes
- Center of Excellence in Morphological and Surgical Studies (CEMyQ), School of Medicine, University of La Frontera, Temuco 4780000, Chile; (C.P.); (C.V.); (M.d.S.)
- PhD Program in Morphological Sciences, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4780000, Chile
- Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4780000, Chile
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- Center of Excellence in Morphological and Surgical Studies (CEMyQ), School of Medicine, University of La Frontera, Temuco 4780000, Chile; (C.P.); (C.V.); (M.d.S.)
- Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4780000, Chile
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- Periodontology and Periodontal Medicine, Centre for Host-Microbiome Interactions, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, Kings College London, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London SE1 9RT, UK;
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- Center of Excellence in Morphological and Surgical Studies (CEMyQ), School of Medicine, University of La Frontera, Temuco 4780000, Chile; (C.P.); (C.V.); (M.d.S.)
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4780000, Chile
- Clinical Investigation and Dental Innovation Center, Dental School and Center for Translational Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4780000, Chile
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Li P, Dai J, Li Y, Alexander D, Čapek J, Geis-Gerstorfer J, Wan G, Han J, Yu Z, Li A. Zinc based biodegradable metals for bone repair and regeneration: Bioactivity and molecular mechanisms. Mater Today Bio 2024; 25:100932. [PMID: 38298560 PMCID: PMC10826336 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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Bone fractures and critical-size bone defects are significant public health issues, and clinical treatment outcomes are closely related to the intrinsic properties of the utilized implant materials. Zinc (Zn)-based biodegradable metals (BMs) have emerged as promising bioactive materials because of their exceptional biocompatibility, appropriate mechanical properties, and controllable biodegradation. This review summarizes the state of the art in terms of Zn-based metals for bone repair and regeneration, focusing on bridging the gap between biological mechanism and required bioactivity. The molecular mechanism underlying the release of Zn ions from Zn-based BMs in the improvement of bone repair and regeneration is elucidated. By integrating clinical considerations and the specific bioactivity required for implant materials, this review summarizes the current research status of Zn-based internal fixation materials for promoting fracture healing, Zn-based scaffolds for regenerating critical-size bone defects, and Zn-based barrier membranes for reconstituting alveolar bone defects. Considering the significant progress made in the research on Zn-based BMs for potential clinical applications, the challenges and promising research directions are proposed and discussed.
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- Ping Li
- Center of Oral Implantology, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, South Jiangnan Road No. 366, Guangzhou 510280, China
- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510182, China
- Department of Prosthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510182, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, South Jiangnan Road No. 366, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Materials Genome Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Tübingen, Osianderstrasse 2-8, Tübingen 72076, Germany
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- FZU – the Institute of Physics, Czech Academy of Sciences, Na Slovance 1999/2, Prague 8, 18200, Czech Republic
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- Section Medical Materials Science and Technology, University Hospital Tübingen, Osianderstrasse 2-8, Tübingen 72076, Germany
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Technologies of Materials, Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu 610031, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Department of Dental Materials, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Institute of Advanced Wear & Corrosion Resistant and Functional Materials, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Department of Periodontology, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, South Jiangnan Road 366, Guangzhou 510280, China
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Martynenko N, Anisimova N, Shinkareva M, Rybalchenko O, Rybalchenko G, Zheleznyi M, Lukyanova E, Temralieva D, Gorbenko A, Raab A, Pashintseva N, Babayeva G, Kiselevskiy M, Dobatkin S. Bioactivity Features of a Zn-1%Mg-0.1%Dy Alloy Strengthened by Equal-Channel Angular Pressing. Biomimetics (Basel) 2023; 8:408. [PMID: 37754159 PMCID: PMC10526681 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8050408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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The structure, phase composition, corrosion and mechanical properties, as well as aspects of biocompatibility in vitro and in vivo, of a Zn-1%Mg-0.1%Dy alloy after equal-channel angular pressing (ECAP) were studied. The structure refinement after ECAP leads to the formation of elongated α-Zn grains with a width of ~10 µm and of Mg- and Dy-containing phases. In addition, X-ray diffraction analysis demonstrated that ECAP resulted in the formation of the basal texture in the alloy. These changes in the microstructure and texture lead to an increase in ultimate tensile strength up to 262 ± 7 MPa and ductility up to 5.7 ± 0.2%. ECAP slows down the degradation process, apparently due to the formation of a more homogeneous microstructure. It was found that the alloy degradation rate in vivo after subcutaneous implantation in mice is significantly lower than in vitro ones. ECAP does not impair biocompatibility in vitro and in vivo of the Zn-1%Mg-0.1%Dy alloy. No signs of suppuration, allergic reactions, the formation of visible seals or skin ulcerations were observed after implantation of the alloy. This may indicate the absence of an acute reaction of the animal body to the Zn-1%Mg-0.1%Dy alloy in both states.
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- Natalia Martynenko
- A.A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119334 Moscow, Russia; (N.A.); (M.S.); (O.R.); (M.Z.); (E.L.); (D.T.); (A.G.); (S.D.)
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- A.A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119334 Moscow, Russia; (N.A.); (M.S.); (O.R.); (M.Z.); (E.L.); (D.T.); (A.G.); (S.D.)
- N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology (N.N. Blokhin NMRCO) of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, 115478 Moscow, Russia; (G.B.); (M.K.)
- Center for Biomedical Engineering, National University of Science and Technology “MISIS”, 119049 Moscow, Russia
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- A.A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119334 Moscow, Russia; (N.A.); (M.S.); (O.R.); (M.Z.); (E.L.); (D.T.); (A.G.); (S.D.)
- Center for Biomedical Engineering, National University of Science and Technology “MISIS”, 119049 Moscow, Russia
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- A.A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119334 Moscow, Russia; (N.A.); (M.S.); (O.R.); (M.Z.); (E.L.); (D.T.); (A.G.); (S.D.)
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- P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119991 Moscow, Russia;
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- A.A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119334 Moscow, Russia; (N.A.); (M.S.); (O.R.); (M.Z.); (E.L.); (D.T.); (A.G.); (S.D.)
- Department of Physical Materials Science, National University of Science and Technology “MISIS”, 119049 Moscow, Russia
- Institute of Innovative Engineering Technologies, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 117198 Moscow, Russia
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- A.A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119334 Moscow, Russia; (N.A.); (M.S.); (O.R.); (M.Z.); (E.L.); (D.T.); (A.G.); (S.D.)
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- A.A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119334 Moscow, Russia; (N.A.); (M.S.); (O.R.); (M.Z.); (E.L.); (D.T.); (A.G.); (S.D.)
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- A.A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119334 Moscow, Russia; (N.A.); (M.S.); (O.R.); (M.Z.); (E.L.); (D.T.); (A.G.); (S.D.)
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- Institute of Physics of Advanced Materials, Ufa University of Science and Technology, 450076 Ufa, Russia;
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- Limited liability Company “Veterinary Oncological Scientific Center”, 115211 Moscow, Russia;
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- N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology (N.N. Blokhin NMRCO) of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, 115478 Moscow, Russia; (G.B.); (M.K.)
- Research Institute of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University), 117198 Moscow, Russia
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- N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology (N.N. Blokhin NMRCO) of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, 115478 Moscow, Russia; (G.B.); (M.K.)
- Center for Biomedical Engineering, National University of Science and Technology “MISIS”, 119049 Moscow, Russia
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- A.A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 119334 Moscow, Russia; (N.A.); (M.S.); (O.R.); (M.Z.); (E.L.); (D.T.); (A.G.); (S.D.)
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Khodaei T, Schmitzer E, Suresh AP, Acharya AP. Immune response differences in degradable and non-degradable alloy implants. Bioact Mater 2022; 24:153-170. [PMID: 36606252 PMCID: PMC9793227 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2022.12.012] [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: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Alloy based implants have made a great impact in the clinic and in preclinical research. Immune responses are one of the major causes of failure of these implants in the clinic. Although the immune responses toward non-degradable alloy implants are well documented, there is a poor understanding of the immune responses against degradable alloy implants. Recently, there have been several reports suggesting that degradable implants may develop substantial immune responses. This phenomenon needs to be further studied in detail to make the case for the degradable implants to be utilized in clinics. Herein, we review these new recent reports suggesting the role of innate and potentially adaptive immune cells in inducing immune responses against degradable implants. First, we discussed immune responses to allergen components of non-degradable implants to give a better overview on differences in the immune response between non-degradable and degradable implants. Furthermore, we also provide potential areas of research that can be undertaken that may shed light on the local and global immune responses that are generated in response to degradable implants.
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- Taravat Khodaei
- Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological and Health System Engineering, Arizona State, University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA
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- Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological and Health System Engineering, Arizona State, University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA
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- Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological and Health System Engineering, Arizona State, University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA,Biological Design, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA,Chemical Engineering, School for the Engineering of Matter, Transport, and Energy, Arizona State, University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA,Materials Science and Engineering, School for the Engineering of Matter, Transport, and Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA,Center for Immunotherapy, Vaccines and Virotherapy, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA,Corresponding author. Biomedical Engineering, School of Biological and Health System Engineering, Arizona State, University, Tempe, AZ, 85281, USA.
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Wang N, Ma Y, Shi H, Song Y, Guo S, Yang S. Mg-, Zn-, and Fe-Based Alloys With Antibacterial Properties as Orthopedic Implant Materials. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:888084. [PMID: 35677296 PMCID: PMC9168471 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.888084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Implant-associated infection (IAI) is one of the major challenges in orthopedic surgery. The development of implants with inherent antibacterial properties is an effective strategy to resolve this issue. In recent years, biodegradable alloy materials have received considerable attention because of their superior comprehensive performance in the field of orthopedic implants. Studies on biodegradable alloy orthopedic implants with antibacterial properties have gradually increased. This review summarizes the recent advances in biodegradable magnesium- (Mg-), iron- (Fe-), and zinc- (Zn-) based alloys with antibacterial properties as orthopedic implant materials. The antibacterial mechanisms of these alloy materials are also outlined, thus providing more basis and insights on the design and application of biodegradable alloys with antibacterial properties as orthopedic implants.
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- Ning Wang
- Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- *Correspondence: Shu Guo, ; Shude Yang,
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, School of Stomatology and Department of Oral Pathology, School of Stomatology, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
- *Correspondence: Shu Guo, ; Shude Yang,
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Zinc-nutrient element based alloys for absorbable wound closure devices fabrication: Current status, challenges, and future prospects. Biomaterials 2021; 280:121301. [PMID: 34922270 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2021.121301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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The need for the development of load-bearing, absorbable wound closure devices is driving the research for novel materials that possess both good biodegradability and superior mechanical characteristics. Biodegradable metals (BMs), namely: magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe), which are currently being investigated for absorbable vascular stent and orthopaedic implant applications, are slowly gaining research interest for the fabrication of wound closure devices. The current review presents an overview of the traditional and novel BM-based intracutaneous and transcutaneous wound closure devices, and identifies Zn as a promising substitute for the traditional materials used in the fabrication of absorbable load-bearing sutures, internal staples, and subcuticular staples. In order to further strengthen Zn to be used in highly stressed situations, nutrient elements (NEs), including calcium (Ca), Mg, Fe, and copper (Cu), are identified as promising alloying elements for the strengthening of Zn-based wound closure device material that simultaneously provide potential therapeutic benefit to the wound healing process during implant biodegradation process. The influence of NEs on the fundamental characteristics of biodegradable Zn are reviewed and critically assessed with regard to the mechanical properties and biodegradability requirements of different wound closure devices. The opportunities and challenges in the development of Zn-based wound closure device materials are presented to inspire future research on this rapidly growing field.
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Wątroba M, Bednarczyk W, Kawałko J, Bała P. Fine-tuning of mechanical properties in a Zn-Ag-Mg alloy via cold plastic deformation process and post-deformation annealing. Bioact Mater 2021; 6:3424-3436. [PMID: 33817418 PMCID: PMC7988494 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Revised: 02/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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In recent years, Zn-based materials have been extensively investigated as potential candidates for biodegradable implant applications. The introduction of alloying elements providing solid-solution strengthening and second phase strengthening seems crucial to provide a suitable platform for the thermo-mechanical strengthening of Zn alloys. In this study, a systematic investigation of the microstructure, crystallographic texture, phase composition, and mechanical properties of a Zn-3Ag-0.5Mg (wt%) alloy processed through combined hot extrusion (HE) and cold rolling (CR), followed by short-time heat treatment (CR + HT) at 200 °C was conducted. Besides, the influence of different annealing temperatures on the microstructure and mechanical properties was studied. An adequate combination of processing conditions during CR and HT successfully addressed brittleness obtained in the high-strength HE Zn-3Ag-0.5Mg alloy. By controlling the microstructure, the most promising results were obtained in the sample subjected to 50% CR reduction and 5-min annealing, which were: ultimate tensile strength of 432 MPa, yield strength of 385 MPa, total elongation to failure of 34%, and Vickers microhardness of 125 HV0.3. The obtained properties clearly exceed the mechanical benchmarks for biodegradable implant materials. Based on the conducted investigation, brittle multi-phase Zn alloys' mechanical performance can be substantially enhanced to provide sufficient plasticity by grain refinement through cold deformation process, followed by short-time annealing to restore proper strength.
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- Maria Wątroba
- AGH University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, Al. A. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland
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- AGH University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, Al. A. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland
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- AGH University of Science and Technology, Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology, Al. A. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland
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- AGH University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, Al. A. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland.,AGH University of Science and Technology, Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology, Al. A. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland
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