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Sharma S, Mudgal D, Gupta V. Impact and torsional behavior of additive layer-manufactured biopolymer: An advancement for orthopedic applications. Biopolymers 2024; 115:e23600. [PMID: 38808736 DOI: 10.1002/bip.23600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Distal ulna locking bone plates (DLBPs) are commonly employed in the treatment of distal ulna fractures. However, commercially available metallic bone plates experience stress shielding and lack corrosion resistance. Poly lactic acid (PLA) is highly favored biopolymer due to its biocompatible and bioabsorbable nature with human tissues. The use of additive layer manufacturing (ALM) is gaining attention for creating customized implants with intricate structures tailored to patient autonomy. ALM-based PLA bone plates must provide high resistance against impact and torsional forces, necessitating the adjustment of printing process parameters. This study focuses on examining the influence of key printing parameters, on the impact strength and torque-withstanding capability of DLBPs. Experimental results, along with microscopic images, reveal that an increase in infill density (IF) and wall thickness imparts strong resistance to layers against crack propagation under impact and torsional loads. On the contrary, an increase in layer height and printing speed leads to delamination and early fracture of layers during impact and torsional testing. IF significantly contributes to improving the impact strength and torque-withstanding capability of DLBPs by 70.53% and 80.65%, respectively. The study highlights the potential of the ALM technique in developing DLBPs with sufficient mechanical strength for biomedical applications.
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- Shrutika Sharma
- Mechanical Engineering Department, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, India
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, India
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, India
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Fa-Binefa M, Rojas-Sayol R, Peiró A, Trullols L, Machado P, Gracia I. Metal Ion Release in Cancer Patients Following Megaprosthesis Salvage Surgery. J Arthroplasty 2024; 39:2336-2340. [PMID: 38640965 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2024.04.034] [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: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Megaprostheses contain many more modular components than conventional total hip and knee arthroplasty, which may lead to higher serum levels of metal ions. The aim of this study was to determine serum concentrations of titanium, chromium, and cobalt ions in cancer patients after limb salvage surgery with a megaprosthesis. METHODS A retrospective, descriptive cohort analysis consisting of patients who underwent cancer-related limb salvage surgery with a megaprosthesis at our hospital between 2010 and 2020 was conducted. Baseline and follow-up data were extracted from clinical and surgical records. Blood samples were prospectively obtained. Descriptive statistics were used for the analysis. RESULTS A total of 71 patients underwent limb salvage surgery during the study period. Of these, 22 (10 women, 12 men) were included in the study. The mean age was 52 years (range, 21 to 80). Most cases (n = 16; 72.7%) involved the femur. Most patients (n = 14, 63.6%) underwent total knee megaprosthesis surgery. Implant revision surgery was required in 45% of cases (n = 10), with a mean interval of 4.32 years between the initial and revision surgeries. The mean follow-up time after revision surgery was 4.05 years. High levels of chromium were observed in 22.7% of patients (n = 5). High cobalt levels were found in 68.2% (n = 15) of patients, with toxic levels in 9.1% (n = 2). Titanium levels were high in 77.3% (n = 17) of cases and toxic in 22.7% (n = 5). Postoperative chemotherapy was significantly associated with titanium levels (P = .017). No correlation was observed between metal ion levels and time from primary or revision surgery or time from the first to revision surgery. CONCLUSIONS This study shows that cancer-related limb salvage surgery with megaprosthesis is associated with metal ion levels that exceed established safe thresholds. Compared to conventional hip arthroplasty, a higher proportion of the patients in this cohort presented elevated levels of metal ions. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Manel Fa-Binefa
- Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute IIB Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain; Oncology Orthopaedic Surgery Unit, Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute IIB Sant Pau, Barcelona, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Septic Surgery Unit, Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari, Institut d'Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí I3PT, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Sabadell, Spain
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute IIB Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain; Oncology Orthopaedic Surgery Unit, Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute IIB Sant Pau, Barcelona, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute IIB Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain; Oncology Orthopaedic Surgery Unit, Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute IIB Sant Pau, Barcelona, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute IIB Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain; Oncology Orthopaedic Surgery Unit, Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute IIB Sant Pau, Barcelona, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute IIB Sant Pau, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain; Oncology Orthopaedic Surgery Unit, Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Sant Pau Biomedical Research Institute IIB Sant Pau, Barcelona, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Wu KZ, Le Z, Myint B, Chan B, Liu L, Huang H, Sing SL, Tay A. Bioactive coating provides antimicrobial protection through immunomodulation and phage therapeutics. Mater Today Bio 2024; 26:101022. [PMID: 38525309 PMCID: PMC10959705 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.101022] [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: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Medical implant-associated infections (IAI) is a growing threat to patients undergoing implantation surgery. IAI prevention typically relies on medical implants endowed with bactericidal properties achieved through surface modifications with antibiotics. However, the clinical efficacy of this traditional paradigm remains suboptimal, often necessitating revision surgery and posing potentially lethal consequences for patients. To bolster the existing anti-IAI arsenal, we propose herein a chitosan-based bioactive coating, i.e., ChitoAntibac, which exerts bacteria-inhibitory effects either through immune modulation or phage-directed microbial clearance, without relying on conventional antibiotics. The immuno-stimulating effects and phage-induced bactericidal properties can be tailored by engineering the loading dynamic of macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF), which polarizes macrophages towards the proinflammatory subtype (M1) with enhanced bacterial phagocytosis, and Staphylococcal Phage K, resulting in rapid and targeted pathogenic clearance (>99.99%) in less than 8 h. Our innovative antibacterial coating opens a new avenue in the pursuit of effective IAI prevention through immuno-stimulation and phage therapeutics.
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- Kenny Zhuoran Wu
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 119276, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 119276, Singapore
- Institute for Health Innovation & Technology, National University of Singapore, 117599, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 119276, Singapore
- Institute for Health Innovation & Technology, National University of Singapore, 117599, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 119276, Singapore
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- Institute for Health Innovation & Technology, National University of Singapore, 117599, Singapore
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- Department of Physiology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 117597, Singapore
- Electrophysiology Core Facility, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 117456, Singapore
- Healthy Longevity Translational Research Program, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore: Level 5, Centre for Life Sciences, 28 Medical Drive, 117456, Singapore
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- NUS Tissue Engineering Program, National University of Singapore, 117510, Singapore
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 119276, Singapore
- Institute for Health Innovation & Technology, National University of Singapore, 117599, Singapore
- NUS Tissue Engineering Program, National University of Singapore, 117510, Singapore
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Sharma S, Gupta V, Mudgal D. Experimental investigation on punch shear strength of poly lactic acid specimens for biomedical applications. Proc Inst Mech Eng H 2024; 238:550-561. [PMID: 38627994 DOI: 10.1177/09544119241245503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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The designed biomedical implants require excellent shear strength primarily for mechanical stability against forces in human body. However, metallic implants undergo stress shielding with release of toxic ions in the body. Thus, Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) has made significant progress in the biomedical field through the production of customized implants. The mechanical behavior is highly dependent on printing parameters, however, the effect of these parameters on punch shear strength of ASTM D732-02 standard specimens has not been explored. Thus, in the current study, the effect of infill density (IFD), printing speed (PTS), wall thickness (WLT), and layer thickness (LYT) has been investigated on the punch shear strength using Response Surface Methodology. The Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) has been performed for predicting statistical model with 95% confidence interval. During the statistical analysis, the terms with p-value lower than 0.05 were considered significant and the influence of process parameters has been examined using microscopic images. The surface plots have been used for discussing the effect of interactions between printing parameters. The statistical results revealed IFD as the most significant contributing factor, followed by PTS, LYT, and WLT. The study concluded by optimization of printing parameters for obtaining the highest punch shear strength.
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- Shrutika Sharma
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab, India
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Bauso LV, La Fauci V, Longo C, Calabrese G. Bone Tissue Engineering and Nanotechnology: A Promising Combination for Bone Regeneration. BIOLOGY 2024; 13:237. [PMID: 38666849 PMCID: PMC11048357 DOI: 10.3390/biology13040237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Large bone defects are the leading contributor to disability worldwide, affecting approximately 1.71 billion people. Conventional bone graft treatments show several disadvantages that negatively impact their therapeutic outcomes and limit their clinical practice. Therefore, much effort has been made to devise new and more effective approaches. In this context, bone tissue engineering (BTE), involving the use of biomaterials which are able to mimic the natural architecture of bone, has emerged as a key strategy for the regeneration of large defects. However, although different types of biomaterials for bone regeneration have been developed and investigated, to date, none of them has been able to completely fulfill the requirements of an ideal implantable material. In this context, in recent years, the field of nanotechnology and the application of nanomaterials to regenerative medicine have gained significant attention from researchers. Nanotechnology has revolutionized the BTE field due to the possibility of generating nanoengineered particles that are able to overcome the current limitations in regenerative strategies, including reduced cell proliferation and differentiation, the inadequate mechanical strength of biomaterials, and poor production of extrinsic factors which are necessary for efficient osteogenesis. In this review, we report on the latest in vitro and in vivo studies on the impact of nanotechnology in the field of BTE, focusing on the effects of nanoparticles on the properties of cells and the use of biomaterials for bone regeneration.
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- Luana Vittoria Bauso
- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d’Alcontres, 31, 98168 Messina, Italy; (V.L.F.); (C.L.)
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale Ferdinando Stagno d’Alcontres, 31, 98168 Messina, Italy; (V.L.F.); (C.L.)
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Sharma S, Gupta V, Mudgal D. Experimental investigation of ultrasonic assisted coating on three-point bending behavior of 3D printed polymeric bone plates for biomedical applications. Med Eng Phys 2024; 126:104129. [PMID: 38621834 DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2024.104129] [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: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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3D printed Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) bone plates exhibit limited three-point bending strength, restricting their viability in biomedical applications. The application of polydopamine (PDM) enhances the three-point bending strength by undergoing covalent interactions with PLA molecular structure. However, the heavy nature of PDM particles leads to settling at the container base at higher coating solution concentrations. This study investigates the impact of ultrasonic-assisted coating parameters on the three-point bending strength. Utilizing Response Surface Methodology (RSM) for statistical modeling, the study examines the influence of ultrasonic vibration power (UP), coating solution concentration (CC), and submersion time (TIME). RSM optimization recommended 100 % UP, 6 mg/ml CC, and 150 min TIME, resulting in maximum three-point bending strength of 83.295 MPa. Microscopic images from the comparative analysis revealed non-uniform coating deposition with mean thickness of 6.153 µm under normal coating. In contrast, ultrasonic-assisted coating promoted uniform deposition with mean thickness of 18.05 µm. The results demonstrate that ultrasonic-assisted coating induces PDM particle collision, preventing settling at the container base, and enhances three-point bending strength by 7.27 % to 23.24 % compared to the normal coating condition. This study emphasizes on the potential of ultrasonic-assisted coating to overcome the limitations of direct immersion coating technique.
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- Shrutika Sharma
- Mechanical Engineering Department, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Patiala, 147004, Punjab, India
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Patiala, 147004, Punjab, India.
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Patiala, 147004, Punjab, India
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Constantinescu S, Niculescu AG, Hudiță A, Grumezescu V, Rădulescu D, Bîrcă AC, Dorcioman G, Gherasim O, Holban AM, Gălățeanu B, Vasile BȘ, Grumezescu AM, Bolocan A, Rădulescu R. Nanostructured Coatings Based on Graphene Oxide for the Management of Periprosthetic Infections. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:2389. [PMID: 38397066 PMCID: PMC10889398 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25042389] [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: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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To modulate the bioactivity and boost the therapeutic outcome of implantable metallic devices, biodegradable coatings based on polylactide (PLA) and graphene oxide nanosheets (nGOs) loaded with Zinforo™ (Zin) have been proposed in this study as innovative alternatives for the local management of biofilm-associated periprosthetic infections. Using a modified Hummers protocol, high-purity and ultra-thin nGOs have been obtained, as evidenced by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) investigations. The matrix-assisted pulsed laser evaporation (MAPLE) technique has been successfully employed to obtain the PLA-nGO-Zin coatings. The stoichiometric and uniform transfer was revealed by infrared microscopy (IRM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) studies. In vitro evaluation, performed on fresh blood samples, has shown the excellent hemocompatibility of PLA-nGO-Zin-coated samples (with a hemolytic index of 1.15%), together with their anti-inflammatory ability. Moreover, the PLA-nGO-Zin coatings significantly inhibited the development of mature bacterial biofilms, inducing important anti-biofilm efficiency in the as-coated samples. The herein-reported results evidence the promising potential of PLA-nGO-Zin coatings to be used for the biocompatible and antimicrobial surface modification of metallic implants.
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- Sorin Constantinescu
- Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Eroii Sanitari Street, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (S.C.); (D.R.); (A.B.); (R.R.)
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- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 90-92 Panduri, 050663 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-G.N.); (A.H.); (A.M.H.)
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gh. Polizu Street, 060042 Bucharest, Romania; (A.C.B.); (B.Ș.V.)
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- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 90-92 Panduri, 050663 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-G.N.); (A.H.); (A.M.H.)
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Bucharest, 91-95 Splaiul Independentei Street, 050095 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Lasers Department, National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 409 Atomistilor Street, 077125 Magurele, Romania; (V.G.); (G.D.); (O.G.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Eroii Sanitari Street, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (S.C.); (D.R.); (A.B.); (R.R.)
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gh. Polizu Street, 060042 Bucharest, Romania; (A.C.B.); (B.Ș.V.)
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- Lasers Department, National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 409 Atomistilor Street, 077125 Magurele, Romania; (V.G.); (G.D.); (O.G.)
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- Lasers Department, National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 409 Atomistilor Street, 077125 Magurele, Romania; (V.G.); (G.D.); (O.G.)
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- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 90-92 Panduri, 050663 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-G.N.); (A.H.); (A.M.H.)
- Microbiology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 1-3 Portocalelor Lane, 77206 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Bucharest, 91-95 Splaiul Independentei Street, 050095 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gh. Polizu Street, 060042 Bucharest, Romania; (A.C.B.); (B.Ș.V.)
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- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 90-92 Panduri, 050663 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-G.N.); (A.H.); (A.M.H.)
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gh. Polizu Street, 060042 Bucharest, Romania; (A.C.B.); (B.Ș.V.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Eroii Sanitari Street, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (S.C.); (D.R.); (A.B.); (R.R.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Eroii Sanitari Street, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (S.C.); (D.R.); (A.B.); (R.R.)
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Sharma S, Gupta V, Mudgal D. Response surface methodology and machine learning based tensile strength prediction in ultrasonic assisted coating of poly lactic acid bone plates manufactured using fused deposition modeling. ULTRASONICS 2024; 137:107204. [PMID: 37979518 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultras.2023.107204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023]
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Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) based bone plates fabricated using Fused Deposition Modeling have poor mechanical strength which can be improved by biocompatible polydopamine (PDM) coating. However, PDM particles, being heavy in nature, settle at the container bottom with increase in coating solution concentration at the time of bone plate coating using dip coating technique. Thus, the present work aims to witness the effect of ultrasonic assisted coating parameters on tensile strength of coated bone plates. The coating parameters involving power of ultrasonic vibrations, coating solution concentration and immersion time were varied. The standard Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was applied and experimental trials were performed for obtaining tensile strength of bone plates under varied coating parameters. The objective of the present study was to compare the values of tensile strength predicted using RSM and machine learning (ML) models. Based on the obtained experimental values, gradient boosting regression (GBReg), linear regression (LReg) and random forest regression (RFReg) were trained and tested for predicting tensile strength of bone plates. The accuracy and prediction errors corresponding to RSM and ML based models were compared with respect to R2, Mean Squared Error (MSE), Mean Absolute Error (MAE) and Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE). The findings revealed that GBReg exhibited R2, MSE, RMSE and MAE values as 0.9312, 1.7142, 1.2877 and 1.0861 respectively, while RSM showed R2, MSE, RMSE and MAE values as 0.882, 2.13, 1.4595 and 1.258 respectively. RSM model has shown minimum accuracy with high prediction errors amongst the four models. GBReg has outperformed other ML models in terms of their accuracy and error metrics. The present study therefore suggests the application of GBReg based ML model for predicting tensile strength of PDM coated bone plates in response to its accurate and robust prediction performance.
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- Shrutika Sharma
- Mechanical Engineering Department, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala 147004, Punjab, India
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala 147004, Punjab, India.
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala 147004, Punjab, India
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Altay B, Çoban E. Dental Implant Corrosion Products May Accumulate in the Human Body. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2024; 82:56-64. [PMID: 37898154 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2023.09.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Corrosion products resulting from the degradation of the dental implant surface due to biological fluids and infection may accumulate in the body and lead to clinical consequences. PURPOSE The primary aim of this study is to measure the accumulation of dental implant corrosion products in the human body and the secondary aim is to estimate the association between corrosion products and fatigue. STUDY DESIGN, SETTING, SAMPLE This study was designed as a prospective cross-sectional and was conducted with patients presenting at to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The study included patients with Grade IV dental implants made of pure titanium (Ti) at the bone level and Grade V abutments composed of Ti, aluminum (Al), and vanadium (V). Individuals possessing different metallic implants and those prone to metal exposure were not included in the study. Blood and hair samples were procured from each participant and subsequently analyzed. PREDICTOR VARIABLES The predictor variable is implant exposure, and it was divided into 3 groups; Group I, patients with healthy dental implants; Group II, patients with peri-implantitis; Control Group, individuals without dental implants. MAIN OUTCOME VARIABLES The primary outcome variables are Al, Ti, V levels in blood and hair samples and the secondary outcome variable is the fatigue questionnaire score. COVARIATES Age and gender, along with the dental implant number and duration of exposure within the study groups, are utilized as covariates. ANALYSES Groups were compared using the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U-tests. Spearman's correlation coefficient determined relationships between groups, signifying significance with P values <.05. RESULTS The sample consisted of 30 patients aged 18 to 68, with 53% being female and 47% male. The differences among the 3 groups in the median values of blood Ti, V; hair Al, Ti, V; and fatigue questionnaire scores were not statistically significant (P > .05). However, the median blood Al value was statistically higher in Group II (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE While the presence of healthy dental implants may not affect the accumulation of Al, Ti, and V within the body, patients with peri-implantitis exhibited elevated blood Al levels, possibly due to infection influencing the corrosion process.
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- Berkan Altay
- Assistant Professor, Department Head, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kırıkkale University, Kırıkkale, Turkey.
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- Resarch Assistant, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kütahya Health Sciences University, Kütahya, Turkey
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Hong X, Tian G, Zhu Y, Ren T. Exogeneous metal ions as therapeutic agents in cardiovascular disease and their delivery strategies. Regen Biomater 2023; 11:rbad103. [PMID: 38173776 PMCID: PMC10761210 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbad103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Metal ions participate in many metabolic processes in the human body, and their homeostasis is crucial for life. In cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), the equilibriums of metal ions are frequently interrupted, which are related to a variety of disturbances of physiological processes leading to abnormal cardiac functions. Exogenous supplement of metal ions has the potential to work as therapeutic strategies for the treatment of CVDs. Compared with other therapeutic drugs, metal ions possess broad availability, good stability and safety and diverse drug delivery strategies. The delivery strategies of metal ions are important to exert their therapeutic effects and reduce the potential toxic side effects for cardiovascular applications, which are also receiving increasing attention. Controllable local delivery strategies for metal ions based on various biomaterials are constantly being designed. In this review, we comprehensively summarized the positive roles of metal ions in the treatment of CVDs from three aspects: protecting cells from oxidative stress, inducing angiogenesis, and adjusting the functions of ion channels. In addition, we introduced the transferability of metal ions in vascular reconstruction and cardiac tissue repair, as well as the currently available engineered strategies for the precise delivery of metal ions, such as integrated with nanoparticles, hydrogels and scaffolds.
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- Xiaoqian Hong
- Department of Cardiology of the Second Affiliated Hospital and State Key Laboratory of Transvascular Implantation Devices, Cardiovascular Key Laboratory of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Department of Cardiology of the Second Affiliated Hospital and State Key Laboratory of Transvascular Implantation Devices, Cardiovascular Key Laboratory of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Binjiang Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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- Binjiang Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310053, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
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- Department of Cardiology of the Second Affiliated Hospital and State Key Laboratory of Transvascular Implantation Devices, Cardiovascular Key Laboratory of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
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Sharma S, Pahuja S, Gupta V, Singh G, Singh J. 3D printing for spine pathologies: a state-of-the-art review. Biomed Eng Lett 2023; 13:579-589. [PMID: 37872993 PMCID: PMC10590361 DOI: 10.1007/s13534-023-00302-x] [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: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023] Open
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Three-Dimensional Printing has advanced throughout the years in the field of biomedical science with applications, especially in spine surgeries. 3D printing has the ability of fabricating highly complex structures with ease and high dimensional accuracy. The complexity of the spine's architecture and the inherent dangers of spinal surgery bring the evaluation of 3D printed models into consideration. This article summarizes the benefits of 3D printing based models for application in spine pathology. 3D printing technique is extensively used for fabrication of anatomical models, surgical guides and patient specific implants (PSI). The 3D printing based anatomical models assist in preoperative planning and training of students. Furthermore, 3D printed models can be used for improved communication and understanding of patients about the spinal disorders. The use of 3D printed surgical guides help in the stabilization of the spine during surgery, improving post procedural outcomes. Improved surgical results can be achieved by using PSIs that are tailored for patient specific needs. Finally, this review discusses the limitations and potential future scope of 3D printing in spine pathologies. 3D printing is still in its infancy, and further research would provide better understanding of the technology's true potential in spinal procedures.
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- Shrutika Sharma
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab 147004 India
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- Biomedical Engineering, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab 147004 India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab 147004 India
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- Physical Sciences, Inter University Centre for Teacher Education, Varanasi, 221005 India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, Punjab 147004 India
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Giakoumi M, Stephanou PS, Kapnisis K, Anayiotos A. On the development of physiologically based toxicokinetic (PBTK) models for cardiovascular implants. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2023; 144:105489. [PMID: 37659713 DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2023.105489] [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: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023]
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Local and systemic contamination caused by metal ions leaching from medical device materials is a significant and continuing health problem. The increasing need for verification and validation, and the imposition of stringent government regulations to ensure that the products comply with the quality, safety, and performance standards, have led regulatory bodies worldwide to strongly recommend the use of modeling and simulation tools to support medical device submissions. A previously published physiologically based toxicokinetic (PBTK) model, is here expanded and enriched by an additional separate tissue compartment to better resemble normal physiology and by the introduction of time-dependent functions to describe all biokinetic parameters. The new model is exercised in conjunction with state-of-the-art probabilistic, Monte Carlo methodology to calculate the predictions' confidence intervals and incorporate variability associated with toxicological biodistribution studies. The quantitative consistency of the model-derived predictions is validated against reported data following the implantation of nickel-containing cardiovascular devices in humans and minipigs. Finally, a new methodology for compartmental toxicological risk assessment is presented that can be used for forward or reverse dosimetry. Our work is aimed at providing a computational tool to optimize the device design characteristics and safeguard that the substances released do not exceed permissible exposure limits.
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- Matheos Giakoumi
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, 3036, Cyprus.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, 3036, Cyprus.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, 3036, Cyprus.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, 3036, Cyprus.
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Toker SM, Orhan EO, Beklen A. Nickel ion release and surface analyses on instrument fragments fractured beyond the apex: a laboratory investigation. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:703. [PMID: 37777753 PMCID: PMC10542686 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03434-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To analyse the changes in surface and nickel ion release characteristics of fractured root canal shaping instruments in a simulated body fluid environment. METHODS A total of 54 new instruments were studied. The instrument groups consisted of five different NiTi alloys and a stainless-steel alloy. To standardize instrument fracture, a torsional type of failure was created on each instrument. The fractured specimens of each instrument group were randomly divided into three static immersion subgroups of 1 h, 7-day, and 30-day (n = 3). Simulated body fluid (SBF) was prepared to mimic human blood plasma by Kokubo&Takadama protocol for ex situ static immersions at 37ºC. The surfaces were examined via scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. To determine the quantitative ion release, the retrieved SBFs were analyzed using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Two-way ANOVA and Tukey post hoc tests sought the statistical significance of the nickel ion values(p < 0.05). RESULTS In 1 h of immersion, the newly formed structures, exhibiting mostly oxygen signals, were widespread and evident on NiTi surfaces. In contrast, fewer structures were detected on the SS surface in that subgroup. In 7 days of immersion, a tendency for a decrease in the density of the new structures was revealed in NiTi groups. The oxygen signals on NiTi group surfaces significantly increased, contrary to their decrease in SS. Signals of sodium, chlorine, and calcium were detected, indicating salt precipitates in groups. In 30 days of immersion, salt precipitates continued to form. The Ni-ion release values in all instrument groups presented significant differences in comparison to the SBF control in all immersion periods(p < 0.001). No significant differences were observed in immersion time periods or instrument groups(p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Within the limitations of the presented study, it was concluded that the fractured SS and NiTi root canal instruments release Ni ions in contact with body fluid. However, the Ni ion release values determined during the observation periods are lower than the critical toxic or allergic thresholds defined for the human body. This was due to the ionic dissolution cycle reaching a stable state from 1-hour to 30-day exposure to the body fluid of fractured instruments.
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- Sıdıka Mine Toker
- Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, 26040, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, 26040, Turkey
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, 26040, Turkey.
- Translational Immunology Research Program (TRIMM), Research Program Unit (RPU), University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
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Rayad S, Dobrzyński M, Kuźniarski A, Styczyńska M, Diakowska D, Gedrange T, Klimas S, Gębarowski T, Dominiak M. Mercury Content in Impacted Wisdom Teeth from Patients of the Legnica-Głogów Copper Area-An In Vitro Pilot Study. J Xenobiot 2023; 13:463-478. [PMID: 37754841 PMCID: PMC10532917 DOI: 10.3390/jox13030029] [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: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to determine the content of mercury in impacted third molars from Legnica-Głogów Copper Area residents to emphasize the effects of environmental pollution on the human body. A group of 72 patients with an average age of 27.3 ± 6.9 years participated in the study. Within this study, the research group (Legnica-Głogów Copper Area residents) comprised 51 individuals, while the control group (residents of Wrocław) consisted of 21 participants. A higher number of female individuals participated in the research (55). The amount of mercury present in the samples was determined through atomic absorption spectrometry with the use of a SpectraAA atomic absorption spectrometer and a V2 AA240FS flame attachment that utilized an air-acetylene flame. The accumulation of Hg in the teeth of members of the control group residing in Wrocław was studied, with a focus on identifying the risk factors that contribute to this phenomenon. The final model analyzed the presence of various factors, including thyroid and parathyroid gland diseases, cardiac diseases, and interval-scale Vit. D3 concentration. Among these factors, the presence of cardiac diseases was deemed statistically significant in relation to an increase in Hg concentration in third molars (rate ratio = 2.27, p < 0.0001). The concentration of mercury increased with the age and time of residence in the L-G Copper District.
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- Sadri Rayad
- Academic Dental Polyclinic of Dental Center, Technology Transfer Ltd., Krakowska 26, 50-425 Wroclaw, Poland
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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 Prosthetic Dentistry, Wroclaw Medical University, Krakowska 26, 50-425 Wroclaw, Poland;
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- Department of Human Nutrition, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Chelmonskiego 37/41, 51-630 Wroclaw, Poland;
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- Department of Basic Sciences, Wroclaw Medical University, Chalubinskiego 3, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland;
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- Department of Dental Surgery, Wroclaw Medical University, Krakowska 26, 50-425 Wroclaw, Poland; (T.G.); (M.D.)
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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, Kożuchowska 1/3, 51-631 Wroclaw, Poland;
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- Department of Dental Surgery, Wroclaw Medical University, Krakowska 26, 50-425 Wroclaw, Poland; (T.G.); (M.D.)
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Ahn S, Kang SH, Woo H, Kim K, Koo HJ, Lee HY, Choi Y, Kang SH, Choi J. Liquid-Metal Core-Shell Particles Coated with Folate and Phospholipids for Targeted Drug Delivery and Photothermal Treatment of Cancer Cells. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2017. [PMID: 37446533 DOI: 10.3390/nano13132017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2023] [Revised: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Recently, several methods have been used for cancer treatment. Among them, chemotherapy is generally used, but general anticancer drugs may affect normal cells and tissues, causing various side effects. To reduce the side effects and increase the efficacy of anticancer drugs, a folate-based liquid-metal drug nanodelivery system was used to target the folate receptor, which is highly expressed in cancer cells. A phospholipid-based surface coating was formed on the surface of liquid-metal nanoparticles to increase their stability, and doxorubicin was loaded as a drug delivery system. Folate on the lipid shell surface increased the efficiency of targeting cancer cells. The photothermal properties of liquid metal were confirmed by near-infrared (NIR) laser irradiation. After treating cancerous and normal cells with liquid-metal particles and NIR irradiation, the particles were specifically bound to cancer cells for drug uptake, confirming photothermal therapy as a drug delivery system that is expected to induce cancer cell death through comprehensive effects such as vascular embolization in addition to targeting cancer cells.
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- Suyeon Ahn
- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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- Departments of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul 06973, Republic of Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul 01811, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Gumi-si 39177, Republic of Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
- Feynman Institute of Technology, Nanomedicine Corporation, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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- Departments of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul 06973, Republic of Korea
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- School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
- Feynman Institute of Technology, Nanomedicine Corporation, Seoul 06974, Republic of Korea
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Sharma S, Mudgal D, Gupta V. Advancement in biological and mechanical behavior of 3D printed poly lactic acid bone plates using polydopamine coating: Innovation for healthcare. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 143:105929. [PMID: 37263171 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.105929] [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: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The metallic biomaterials have been proclaimed to exhibit stress shielding with discharge of toxic ions, leading to polymeric implants attracting interest in 3D Printing domain. In this study, Poly Lactic Acid based 336 bone plates are fabricated using Fused Filament Fabrication with printing parameters being varied. Polydopamine, being biocompatible, is deposited on fabricated bone plates at varying submersion time, shaker speed and coating solutions concentration. The study involves witnessing the effect of printing and coating parameters on biological behavior of bone plates upon preservation in Simulated Body Fluid and Hank's Balanced Salt Solution. The findings propose the close relation of degradation with apatite growth. The highest degradation rate with significant reduction in mechanical characteristics are shown by uncoated bone plates. These bone plates have porous structure at 20% infill density, 0.5 mm layer height, 0.4 mm wall thickness and 100 mm/s print speed which could result in complete degradation with partial healing of bone fracture. The study suggests the preservation of bone plates coated at 120 h' submersion time and 120 RPM shaker speed in 3 mg/ml concentrated solution which showed lower apatite formation. Thus, the coating would slow down degradation of PLA bone plates, resulting in complete healing of bone fracture.
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- Shrutika Sharma
- Mechanical Engineering Department, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, 147004, Punjab, India
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, 147004, Punjab, India
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, 147004, Punjab, India.
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Lagura JA, Dordunoo D, Mallidou A, Carey J, Borycki EM, Kushniruk A. Patient Journey Map: Metal Hypersensitivity. J Patient Exp 2023; 10:23743735231183576. [PMID: 37362250 PMCID: PMC10286172 DOI: 10.1177/23743735231183576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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In this study, we highlight patients' experiences with metal hypersensitivity (MH) after receiving implantable medical devices (IMDs). We aim to identify gaps in clinical care and improve outcomes for individuals who have or may be sensitive to metals. Secondary data analysis from a previous interpretative phenomenological qualitative study was utilized. Using patient journey maps, we explored the experiences of 8 individuals from outpatient settings who received IMD and have first-hand experience with MH. We documented their journey from MH symptom recognition to diagnosis and subsequent IMD management. The results reveal that the time frames from device implantation to the treatment of MH varied from 17 to 228 months. The longest phase on the patient journey maps was the symptom recognition phase, which refers to the time between symptom emergence and MH diagnosis. Participants also required extensive healthcare utilization following their initial surgery. These findings emphasize that MH should be considered in differential diagnoses for patients with IMD. Early screening and detection of MH can enhance patient safety, alleviate distress, and reduce unnecessary healthcare utilization.
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- School of Nursing, University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada
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- School of Nursing, University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada
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- School of Health Information Science, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
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Imran R, Al Rashid A, Koç M. Material Extrusion 3D Printing (ME3DP) Process Simulations of Polymeric Porous Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:2475. [PMID: 36984356 PMCID: PMC10056841 DOI: 10.3390/ma16062475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Bone tissue engineering (BTE) is an active area of research for bone defect treatment. Some polymeric materials have recently gained adequate attention as potential materials for BTE applications, as they are biocompatible, biodegradable, inexpensive, lightweight, easy to process, and recyclable. Polyetherimide (PEI), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), and polyamide-12 (PA12) are potential biocompatible materials for biomedical applications due to their excellent physical, chemical, and mechanical properties. The current study presents preliminary findings on the process simulations for 3D-printed polymeric porous scaffolds for a material extrusion 3D printing (ME3DP) process to observe the manufacturing constraints and scaffold quality with respect to designed structures (porous scaffolds). Different unit cell designs (ventils, grid, and octet) for porous scaffolds, virtually fabricated using three polymeric materials (PEI, ABS, and PA12), were investigated for process-induced defections and residual stresses. The numerical simulation results concluded that higher dimensional accuracy and control were achieved for grid unit cell scaffolds manufactured using PEI material; however, minimum residual stresses were achieved for grid unit cell scaffolds fabricated using PA12 material. Future studies will include the experimental validation of numerical simulation results and the biomechanical performance of 3D-printed polymeric scaffolds.
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- Ramsha Imran
- Division of Sustainable Development, College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha 34110, Qatar
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- Division of Sustainable Development, College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha 34110, Qatar
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- Division of Sustainable Development, College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha 34110, Qatar
- Faculty of Engineering, University of Karabük, Karabük 78050, Turkey
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Mok JM, Poelstra K, Ammar K, McGirt M, Cormier J, Hart R, Bauman J, Cowart P, Sheth I, Singh P, Yadav J. Characterization of ion release from a novel biomaterial, Molybdenum-47.5Rhenium, in physiologic environments. Spine J 2023; 23:900-911. [PMID: 36706920 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2023.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Metals from spinal implants are released into surrounding tissues by various mechanisms. Metal ion release has been associated with clinical implant failure, osteolysis, and remote site accumulation with adverse events. Significant corrosion and associated metal ion release has been described with currently used spinal implant alloys. A novel metal alloy, Molybdenum-47.5Rhenium alloy (MoRe®), was approved for use in medical implants in 2019 by the FDA. PURPOSE To evaluate the metal ion release profile of MoRe alloy after immersion in both a stable physiologic, as well as in an inflammatory environment. STUDY DESIGN In vitro study. METHODS The ion release profile of the MoRe alloy was comprehensively evaluated in-vitro after prolonged immersion in physiologic and inflammatory environments. Ion concentration analyses were then conducted using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) methods. Comparative testing of titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) and cobalt chromium (Co-28Cr-6Mo) was also performed. RESULTS Under baseline physiologic conditions, the MoRe alloy demonstrates very low molybdenum and rhenium ion release rates throughout the 30-day test period. During the first time interval (day 0-1), low levels of molybdenum and rhenium ions are detected (<0.3 μg/cm2 day) followed by a rapid reduction in the ion release rates to <0.05 μg/cm2 day during the second time interval (days 1-3) followed by a further reduction to very low steady-state rates <0.01 μg/cm2 day during the third time interval (days 3-7), which were maintained through 30 days. In the inflammatory condition (H2O2 solution), there was a transient increase in the release of molybdenum and rhenium ions, followed by a return to baseline ion release rates (days 2-4), with a further reduction to low steady-state rates of ∼0.01 μg/cm2 day (days 4-8). The measured molybdenum and rhenium ion release rates in both steady state (<0.01 μg/cm2 day), and inflammatory environments (0.01 μg/cm2 day) were far below the established FDA-permitted daily exposure (PDE) of 1,900 μg/cm2 day for molybdenum and 4,400 μg/cm2 day for rhenium. In contrast, titanium and cobalt chromium approached or exceeded their established PDE values in an inflammatory environment. CONCLUSIONS The novel biomaterial MoRe demonstrated a lower metal ion release profile in both a physiologic and inflammatory environment and was well below the established PDE. Comparative testing of the cobalt-chromium and titanium alloys found higher levels of ion release in the inflammatory environment that exceeded the PDE for cobalt and vanadium.
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- James M Mok
- NorthShore University Health System, 9600 Gross Point Rd Suite 1200, Skokie, IL 60076, USA.
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- Nevada Spine Clinic-Allegiant Spine Institute, President-The Robotic Spine Institute of Las Vegas, 7140 Smoke Ranch Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89128, USA
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- Neurosurgical and Spine Institute, 4 E Jackson Blvd, Savannah, GA 31405, USA
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- Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates, 225 Baldwin Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204, USA
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- Acadiana Neurosurgery, 118 rue Fontaine, Lafayette, LA 70508, USA
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- Spine Specialists at SNI, 550 17th Ave Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
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- MiRus, LLC, 755 W. Oak Parkway Suite 100, Marietta, GA 30062, USA
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- MiRus, LLC, 755 W. Oak Parkway Suite 100, Marietta, GA 30062, USA
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- School of Computer Science, Georgia Institute of Technology, 266 Ferst Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 771 Ferst Dr, Erskine Love Building, Atlanta, GA 30332-0245, USA
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- MiRus, LLC, 755 W. Oak Parkway Suite 100, Marietta, GA 30062, USA
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Jiang Y, Li T, Yang J, Wang X, Song X, Chen G, Dai G, Li R, Yao C, Chen J, Chen C, Gong X, Yang L. Sustained intra-articular reactive oxygen species scavenging and alleviation of osteoarthritis by biocompatible amino-modified tantalum nanoparticles. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1118850. [PMID: 36714006 PMCID: PMC9880278 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1118850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Recent studies highlight the vital role of oxidative stress and reactive oxygen species (ROS) during progression of osteoarthritis (OA). Attenuating oxidative stress and reducing reactive oxygen species generation in joints represent reasonable strategies for the treatment of osteoarthritis. To address the potential question for clinical translation, and improve the biocompatibility and long-term performance of current antioxidants, the present study provided high biocompatible small positively charged tantalum nanoparticles (Ta-NH2 NPs) with sustained intra-articular catalase activity and first applied to osteoarthritis intervention. Our in vitro results showed that Ta-NH2 NPs were stable with good biocompatibility, and protected viability and hyaline-like phenotype in H2O2-challenged chondrocytes. In addition, the in vivo biodistribution data demonstrated a sustained retention of Ta-NH2 NPs in the joint cavity, particularly in articular cartilage without organ toxicity and abnormality in hemogram or blood biochemistry indexes. Finally, compared with catalase (CAT), Ta-NH2 NPs exhibited long-term therapeutic effect in monosodium iodoacetate (MIA) induced osteoarthritis model. This study preliminarily explored the potential of simply modified metal nanoparticles as effective reactive oxygen species scavenging agent for osteoarthritis intervention, and offered a novel strategy to achieve sustained reactive oxygen species suppression using biocompatible Ta-based nano-medicine in oxidative stress related diseases.
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- Yunsheng Jiang
- Center for Joint Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Center for Joint Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China,State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, Institute of Combined Injury, College of Preventive Medicine, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Center for Joint Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China,Key Laboratory of Biorheological Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Bioengineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- Center for Joint Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Center for Joint Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Center for Joint Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Center for Joint Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burns and Combined Injury, Chongqing Engineering Research Center for Nanomedicine, Institute of Combined Injury, College of Preventive Medicine, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Blood Transfusion Department, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Biomedical Analysis Center, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- College of Medical Informatics, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Center for Joint Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China,*Correspondence: Xiaoyuan Gong, ; Liu Yang,
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- Center for Joint Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China,*Correspondence: Xiaoyuan Gong, ; Liu Yang,
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Beba A, Peterson SM, Brennan PC, O’Byrne J, Machulda MM, Jannetto PI, Vemuri P, Lewallen DG, Kremers HM, Vassilaki M. Correlation of Blood Metal Concentrations with Cognitive Scores and Neuroimaging Findings in Patients with Total Joint Arthroplasty. J Alzheimers Dis 2023; 94:1335-1342. [PMID: 37393495 PMCID: PMC10481381 DOI: 10.3233/jad-221182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) implants are composed of metals, ceramics, and/or polyethylene. Studies suggest that the debris released from metal implants may possess neurotoxic properties with reports of neuropsychiatric symptoms and memory deficits, which could be relevant to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. This exploratory study examined the cross-sectional correlation of blood metal concentrations with cognitive performance and neuroimaging findings in a convenience sample of 113 TJA patients with history of elevated blood metal concentrations of either titanium, cobalt and/or chromium. Associations with neuroimaging measures were observed but not with cognitive scores. Larger studies with longitudinal follow-up are warranted.
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- Alican Beba
- George Washington University, Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Li S, Cui Y, Liu H, Tian Y, Wang G, Fan Y, Wang J, Wu D, Wang Y. Application of bioactive metal ions in the treatment of bone defects. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:9369-9388. [PMID: 36378123 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb01684b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The treatment of bone defects is an important problem in clinical practice. The rapid development of bone tissue engineering (BTE) may provide a new method for bone defect treatment. Metal ions have been widely studied in BTE and demonstrated a significant effect in promoting bone tissue growth. Different metal ions can be used to treat bone defects according to specific conditions, including promoting osteogenic activity, inhibiting osteoclast activity, promoting vascular growth, and exerting certain antibacterial effects. Multiple studies have confirmed that metal ions-modified composite scaffolds can effectively promote bone defect healing. By studying current extensive research on metal ions in the treatment of bone defects, this paper reviews the mechanism of metal ions in promoting bone tissue growth, analyzes the loading mode of metal ions, and lists some specific applications of metal ions in different types of bone defects. Finally, this paper summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of metal ions and analyzes the future research trend of metal ions in BTE. This article can provide some new strategies and methods for future research and applications of metal ions in the treatment of bone defects.
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- Shaorong Li
- Orthopaedic Medical Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, P. R. China.
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- Orthopaedic Medical Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, P. R. China.
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- Orthopaedic Medical Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, P. R. China.
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- Orthopaedic Medical Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, P. R. China.
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- Orthopaedic Medical Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, P. R. China.
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- Orthopaedic Medical Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, P. R. China.
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- Orthopaedic Medical Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, P. R. China.
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- Orthopaedic Medical Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, P. R. China.
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- Orthopaedic Medical Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130041, P. R. China.
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Qiao Y, Li Y, Ye Y, Yu Y, Wang W, Yao K, Zhou M. Gallium-Based Nanoplatform for Combating Multidrug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Postoperative Inflammation in Endophthalmitis Secondary to Cataract Surgery. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:51763-51775. [PMID: 36373472 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c15834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Postcataract endophthalmitis (PCE), a devastating complication following cataract surgeries, is one of the most crucial diseases causing irreversible eye blindness. Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA), a multiple-drug-resistance (MDR) pathogen, always leads to uncontrolled infection and severe inflammation in PCE that can be difficult to treat by antibiotics. Therefore, it is urgent to develop new feasible strategies composed of both antibacterial and anti-inflammatory capabilities. Here, we report a multifunctional non-antibiotic nanoplatform (Ga-mSiO2-BFN) comprised of clinically approved gallium, mesoporous silica, and bromfenac (BFN) as a co-modified release system to simultaneously eradicate MDR-PA infection and cure inflammation for PCE. The released gallium ions can disrupt bacterial iron metabolism. Meanwhile, the simultaneously released BFN can suppresses the inflammation both postoperation and postinfection of PCE. In the PCE rabbit model, the slit-lamp dispersion and retro-illumination micrograph, ophthalmic clinical grading, and etiological histopathology analysis demonstrated that Ga-mSiO2-BFN could eradicate the MDR infection and alleviate the secondary inflammation from MDR-PA infection. Moreover, both cellular biocompatibility and in vivo animal model application verified the biocompatibility. A potential antibacterial mechanism implicated in the antibacterial action was demonstrated by comprehensive assays of iron antagonism evolutionary curve, colony autofluorescence, polymerase chain reaction, and electron microscopy, showing a repressing siderophore peptide pyoverdine, pyoverdine synthetase D, and interfering with bacterial DNA synthesis. All composites of our nanoplatform were FDA approved, making the Ga-mSiO2-BFN as a potentially promising therapeutic approach for treating MDR-PA in PCE accompanying satisfactory prognosis and prospects for clinical translations.
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- Yue Qiao
- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab of Ophthalmology, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310029, China
- Key Laboratory of Women's Reproductive Health Research of Zhejiang Province, Women's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310006, China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab of Ophthalmology, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab of Ophthalmology, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab of Ophthalmology, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab of Ophthalmology, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310029, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab of Ophthalmology, Hangzhou 310009, China
- Research Center for Life Science and Human Health, Binjiang Institute of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310053, China
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Wu Z, Chan B, Low J, Chu JJH, Hey HWD, Tay A. Microbial resistance to nanotechnologies: An important but understudied consideration using antimicrobial nanotechnologies in orthopaedic implants. Bioact Mater 2022; 16:249-270. [PMID: 35415290 PMCID: PMC8965851 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2022.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Revised: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Microbial resistance to current antibiotics therapies is a major cause of implant failure and adverse clinical outcomes in orthopaedic surgery. Recent developments in advanced antimicrobial nanotechnologies provide numerous opportunities to effective remove resistant bacteria and prevent resistance from occurring through unique mechanisms. With tunable physicochemical properties, nanomaterials can be designed to be bactericidal, antifouling, immunomodulating, and capable of delivering antibacterial compounds to the infection region with spatiotemporal accuracy. Despite its substantial advancement, an important, but under-explored area, is potential microbial resistance to nanomaterials and how this can impact the clinical use of antimicrobial nanotechnologies. This review aims to provide a better understanding of nanomaterial-associated microbial resistance to accelerate bench-to-bedside translations of emerging nanotechnologies for effective control of implant associated infections.
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- Zhuoran Wu
- Institute of Health Innovation & Technology, National University of Singapore, 117599, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117583, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117583, Singapore
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- Biosafety Level 3 Core Facility, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 117599, Singapore
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 117545, Singapore
- Infectious Disease Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 117547, Singapore
- Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, 35 Agency for Science, Technology and Research, 138673, Singapore
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- National University Health System, National University of Singapore, 119228, Singapore
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- Institute of Health Innovation & Technology, National University of Singapore, 117599, Singapore
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 117583, Singapore
- Tissue Engineering Programme, National University of Singapore, 117510, Singapore
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Martin V, Garcia M, Montemor MDF, Fernandes JCS, Gomes PS, Fernandes MH. Simulating In Vitro the Bone Healing Potential of a Degradable and Tailored Multifunctional Mg-Based Alloy Platform. BIOENGINEERING (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:bioengineering9060255. [PMID: 35735498 PMCID: PMC9219794 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9060255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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This work intended to elucidate, in an in vitro approach, the cellular and molecular mechanisms occurring during the bone healing process, upon implantation of a tailored degradable multifunctional Mg-based alloy. This was prepared by a conjoining anodization of the bare alloy (AZ31) followed by the deposition of a polymeric coating functionalized with hydroxyapatite. Human endothelial cells and osteoblastic and osteoclastic differentiating cells were exposed to the extracts from the multifunctional platform (having a low degradation rate), as well as the underlying anodized and original AZ31 alloy (with higher degradation rates). Extracts from the multifunctional coated alloy did not affect cellular behavior, although a small inductive effect was observed in the proliferation and gene expression of endothelial and osteoblastic cells. Extracts from the higher degradable anodized and original alloys induced the expression of some endothelial genes and, also, ALP and TRAP activities, further increasing the expression of some early differentiation osteoblastic and osteoclastic genes. The integration of these results in a translational approach suggests that, following the implantation of a tailored degradable Mg-based material, the absence of initial deleterious effects would favor the early stages of bone repair and, subsequently, the on-going degradation of the coating and the subjacent alloy would increase bone metabolism dynamics favoring a faster bone formation and remodeling process and enhancing bone healing.
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- Victor Martin
- Laboratory for Bone Metabolism and Regeneration, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-393 Porto, Portugal; (V.M.); (M.G.); (P.S.G.)
- LAQV/REQUIMTE, University of Porto, 4100-007 Porto, Portugal
- Research Institute for Medicines (iMed.ULisboa), Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lisbon, 1649-003 Lisboa, Portugal
- CQE, IMS, Departamento de Engenharia Química, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal; (M.d.F.M.); (J.C.S.F.)
- EST Setúbal, CDP2T, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, 2910-761 Setúbal, Portugal
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- Laboratory for Bone Metabolism and Regeneration, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-393 Porto, Portugal; (V.M.); (M.G.); (P.S.G.)
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- CQE, IMS, Departamento de Engenharia Química, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal; (M.d.F.M.); (J.C.S.F.)
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- CQE, IMS, Departamento de Engenharia Química, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal; (M.d.F.M.); (J.C.S.F.)
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- Laboratory for Bone Metabolism and Regeneration, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-393 Porto, Portugal; (V.M.); (M.G.); (P.S.G.)
- LAQV/REQUIMTE, University of Porto, 4100-007 Porto, Portugal
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- Laboratory for Bone Metabolism and Regeneration, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Porto, 4200-393 Porto, Portugal; (V.M.); (M.G.); (P.S.G.)
- LAQV/REQUIMTE, University of Porto, 4100-007 Porto, Portugal
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Gherasim O, Grumezescu AM, Grumezescu V, Andronescu E, Negut I, Bîrcă AC, Gălățeanu B, Hudiță A. Bioactive Coatings Loaded with Osteogenic Protein for Metallic Implants. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:4303. [PMID: 34960852 PMCID: PMC8703935 DOI: 10.3390/polym13244303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2021] [Revised: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Osteoconductive and osteoinductive coatings represent attractive and tunable strategies towards the enhanced biomechanics and osseointegration of metallic implants, providing accurate local modulation of bone-to-implant interface. Composite materials based on polylactide (PLA) and hydroxyapatite (HAp) are proved beneficial substrates for the modulation of bone cells' development, being suitable mechanical supports for the repair and regeneration of bone tissue. Moreover, the addition of osteogenic proteins represents the next step towards the fabrication of advanced biomaterials for hard tissue engineering applications, as their regulatory mechanisms beneficially contribute to the new bone formation. In this respect, laser-processed composites, based on PLA, Hap, and bone morphogenetic protein 4(BMP4), are herein proposed as bioactive coatings for metallic implants. The nanostructured coatings proved superior ability to promote the adhesion, viability, and proliferation of osteoprogenitor cells, without affecting their normal development and further sustaining the osteogenic differentiation of the cells. Our results are complementary to previous studies regarding the successful use of chemically BMP-modified biomaterials in orthopedic and orthodontic applications.
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- Oana Gherasim
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, Politehnica University of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (O.G.); (A.M.G.); (E.A.); (A.C.B.)
- Lasers Department, National Institute for Lasers, Plasma, and Radiation Physics, RO-77125 Magurele, Romania;
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, Politehnica University of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (O.G.); (A.M.G.); (E.A.); (A.C.B.)
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, Ilfov No. 3, 50044 Bucharest, Romania
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest—ICUB, University of Bucharest, 050657 Bucharest, Romania
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- Lasers Department, National Institute for Lasers, Plasma, and Radiation Physics, RO-77125 Magurele, Romania;
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, Ilfov No. 3, 50044 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, Politehnica University of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (O.G.); (A.M.G.); (E.A.); (A.C.B.)
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, Ilfov No. 3, 50044 Bucharest, Romania
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- Lasers Department, National Institute for Lasers, Plasma, and Radiation Physics, RO-77125 Magurele, Romania;
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, Politehnica University of Bucharest, 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (O.G.); (A.M.G.); (E.A.); (A.C.B.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 91–95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania; (B.G.); (A.H.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 91–95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania; (B.G.); (A.H.)
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