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Gao J, Li H, Sun Z, Song J, Liu Y, Jin C, Zhang Z, Ma JA, Jiang W. Selective Chiral Recognition between Amino Acids and Growing Gypsum Crystals. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:12707-12714. [PMID: 37653708 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c01429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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In nature, selective chiral interactions between biomolecules and minerals provide insight into the mysterious origin of homochirality. Here, we show growing gypsum crystals in a nonequilibrium state can recognize chiral enantiomers of amino acids. The chiral selection for amino acids with different functional groups by growing minerals are distinct. For 11 amino acids, the d-isomer slows dynamic gypsum growth more than the l-isomer, whereas for another 7 amino acids, the opposite was observed. These differences in chiral recognition are attributed to the different stereochemical matching between the chiral amino acids and the dynamic steps of growing gypsum. These stereoselective interactions between amino acid enantiomers and dynamic growing crystals can be applied toward the fabrication of gypsum cements to regulate their structure and mechanical properties. These findings provide insight into understanding the mechanism of the origin of homochirality in nature and suggest a pathway for constructing advanced functional materials.
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- Jing Gao
- Department of Chemistry, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, and Tianjin Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science & Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, and Tianjin Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science & Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Resource Chemistry and Eco-Environmental Protection in Tibetan Plateau of State Ethnic Affairs Commission, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qinghai Minzu University, Xining, Qinghai 810007, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, and Tianjin Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science & Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, and Tianjin Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science & Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, and Tianjin Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science & Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, People's Republic of China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Low Dimensional Materials Physics and Processing Technology, School of Science, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian 361005, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, and Tianjin Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science & Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Molecular Optoelectronic Sciences, and Tianjin Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science & Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, People's Republic of China
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Saito MM, Onuma K, Yamakoshi Y. Cementum is key to periodontal tissue regeneration: A review on apatite microstructures for creation of novel cementum-based dental implants. Genesis 2023; 61:e23514. [PMID: 37067171 DOI: 10.1002/dvg.23514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023]
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The cementum is the outermost layer of hard tissue covering the dentin within the root portion of the teeth. It is the only hard tissue with a specialized structure and function that forms a part of both the teeth and periodontal tissue. As such, cementum is believed to be critical for periodontal tissue regeneration. In this review, we discuss the function and histological structure of the cementum to promote crystal engineering with a biochemical approach in cementum regenerative medicine. We review the microstructure of enamel and bone while discussing the mechanism underlying apatite crystal formation to infer the morphology of cementum apatite crystals and their complex structure with collagen fibers. Finally, the limitations of the current dental implant treatments in clinical practice are explored from the perspective of periodontal tissue regeneration. We anticipate the possibility of advancing periodontal tissue regenerative medicine via cementum regeneration using a combination of material science and biochemical methods.
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- Mari M Saito
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Dental Medicine, Tsurumi University, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Dental Medicine, Tsurumi University, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Dental Medicine, Tsurumi University, Yokohama, Japan
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Cai P, Lu S, Yu J, Xiao L, Wang J, Liang H, Huang L, Han G, Bian M, Zhang S, Zhang J, Liu C, Jiang L, Li Y. Injectable nanofiber-reinforced bone cement with controlled biodegradability for minimally-invasive bone regeneration. Bioact Mater 2023; 21:267-283. [PMID: 36157242 PMCID: PMC9477970 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2022.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Injectable materials show their special merits in regeneration of damaged/degenerated bones in minimally-invasive approach. Injectable calcium phosphate bone cement (CPC) has attracted broad attention for its bioactivity, as compared to non-degradable polymethyl methacrylate cement. However, its brittleness, poor anti-washout property and uncontrollable biodegradability are the main challenges to limit its further clinical application mainly because of its stone-like dense structure and fragile inorganic-salt weakness. Herein, we developed a kind of injectable CPC bone cement with porous structure and improved robustness by incorporating poly(lactide-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanofiber into CPC, with carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) to offer good injectability as well as anti-wash-out capacity. Furthermore, the introduction of PLGA and CMC also enabled a formation of initial porous structure in the cements, where PLGA nanofiber endowed the cement with a dynamically controllable biodegradability which provided room for cell movement and bone ingrowth. Interestingly, the reinforced biodegradable cement afforded a sustainable provision of Ca2+ bioactive components, together with its porous structure, to improve synergistically new bone formation and osteo-integration in vivo by using a rat model of femur condyle defect. Further study on regenerative mechanisms indicated that the good minimally-invasive bone regeneration may come from the synergistic enhanced osteogenic effect of calcium ion enrichment and the improved revascularization capacity contributed from the porosity as well as the lactic acid released from PLGA nanofiber. These results indicate the injectable bone cement with high strength, anti-washout property and controllable biodegradability is a promising candidate for bone regeneration in a minimally-invasive approach. Poly (lactide-co-glycolide) nanofiber incorporation reinforces the brittle CPC bone cement. The introduction of carboxymethyl cellulose offers good injectability and anti-washout resistance. PLGA nanofiber controllable biodegradability dynamically creates potential pores for bone formation and ingrowth. The cement continuously releases Ca2+ and lactic acid to improve bone regeneration and revascularization efficacy.
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Toughening of Bioceramic Composites for Bone Regeneration. JOURNAL OF COMPOSITES SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/jcs5100259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Bioceramics are widely considered as elective materials for the regeneration of bone tissue, due to their compositional mimicry with bone inorganic components. However, they are intrinsically brittle, which limits their capability to sustain multiple biomechanical loads, especially in the case of load-bearing bone districts. In the last decades, intense research has been dedicated to combining processes to enhance both the strength and toughness of bioceramics, leading to bioceramic composite scaffolds. This review summarizes the recent approaches to this purpose, particularly those addressed to limiting the propagation of cracks to prevent the sudden mechanical failure of bioceramic composites.
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