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ElBakry HA, Ammar MM, Moussa TA. Effect of nanodiamonds surface deposition on hydrophilicity, bulk degradation and in-vitrocell adhesion of 3D-printed polycaprolactone scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. Biomed Mater 2024; 19:055016. [PMID: 38917826 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ad5bac] [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: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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This study was designed to deposit nanodiamonds (NDs) on 3D-printed poly-ϵ-caprolactone (PCL) scaffolds and evaluate their effect on the surface topography, hydrophilicity, degradation, andin-vitrocell adhesion compared to untreated PCL scaffolds. The PCL scaffold specimens were 3D-printed by fused deposition modeling (FDM) technique with specific porosity parameters. The 3D-printed specimens' surfaces were modified by NDs deposition followed by oxygen plasma post-treatment using a plasma focus device and a non-thermal atmospheric plasma jet, respectively. Specimens were evaluated through morphological characterization by field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), microstructure characterization by Raman spectroscopy, chemical characterization by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, hydrophilicity degree by contact angle and water uptake measurements, andin-vitrodegradation measurements (n= 6). In addition,in-vitrobone marrow mesenchymal stem cells adhesion was evaluated quantitatively by confocal microscopy and qualitatively by FESEM at different time intervals after cell seeding (n= 6). The statistical significance level was set atp⩽ 0.05. The FESEM micrographs, the Raman, and FTIR spectra confirmed the successful surface deposition of NDs on scaffold specimens. The NDs treated specimens showed nano-scale features distributed homogeneously across the surface compared to the untreated ones. Also, the NDs treated specimens revealed a statistically significant smaller contact angle (17.45 ± 1.34 degrees), higher water uptake percentage after 24 h immersion in phosphate buffer saline (PBS) (21.56% ± 1.73), and higher degradation rate after six months of immersion in PBS (43.92 ± 0.77%). Moreover, enhanced cell adhesion at all different time intervals was observed in NDs treated specimens with higher nuclei area fraction percentage (69.87 ± 3.97%) compared to the untreated specimens (11.46 ± 1.34%). Surface deposition of NDs with oxygen-containing functional groups on 3D-printed PCL scaffolds increased their hydrophilicity and degradation rate with significant enhancement of thein-vitrocell adhesion compared to untreated PCL scaffolds.
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- Hadiah A ElBakry
- Biomaterials Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
- Biomaterials Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Biomaterials Department, Faculty of oral and dental medicine, Future University in Egypt, Cairo, Egypt
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- Biomaterials Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Abdul Rahim MAH, Samsurrijal SF, Abdullah AAA, Mohd Noor SNF. Development and physiochemical assessment of graphene-bioactive glass-P(3HB- co-4HB) composite scaffold as prospect biomaterial for wound healing. Biomed Mater 2024; 19:045040. [PMID: 38857599 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ad5632] [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: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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The clinical management of wounds presents a considerable challenge because dressing selection must prioritise the provision of appropriate barrier and the healing properties, consider patient's compliance factors such as comfort, functionality and practicality. This study primarily aimed to develop a composite scaffold patch for potential application in wound healing. Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate) [P(3HB-co-4HB)] is a biopolymer that originated from bacteria. It is well-recognised owing to its distinctive mechanical and physical characteristics suitable for biomedical applications. Graphene (G) and bioactive glass (BG) are biocompatible towards humans, and enhanced properties are achievable by adding biopolymer. In this study, composite scaffolds were developed by combining P(3HB-co-4HB) at a distinct proportion of 4HB monomer reinforced with G (3.0 wt.%) and BG (2.5 wt.%) by using solvent casting, resulting in two types of composite scaffolds: P(3HB-co-25%4HB)/G/BG and P(3HB-co-37%4HB)/G/BG. A successful composite scaffold as a unified structure was achieved based on chemical assessments of organic and inorganic elements within the composites. The pure polymer displayed a smooth surface, and the BG and G addition into the composite scaffolds increased surface roughness, forming irregular pores and protuberances. The wettability and hydrophilicity of the composites significantly improved up to 40% in terms of water uptake. An increment in crystallisation temperature diminished the flexibility of the composite's scaffolds. Evaluation of Presto Blue biocompatibility demonstrated nontoxic behaviour with a dosage of less than 25.00 mg ml-1of composite scaffold-conditioned media. The L929 fibroblast cells displayed excellent adhesion to both types of composite scaffolds, as evidenced by the increased percentage of cell viability observed throughout 14 d of exposure. These findings demonstrate the importance of optimising each component within the composite scaffolds and their interrelation, paving the way for excellent material properties and enhancing the potential for wound healing applications.
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- Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 13200 Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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- Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 13200 Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Shlapakova LE, Surmeneva MA, Kholkin AL, Surmenev RA. Revealing an important role of piezoelectric polymers in nervous-tissue regeneration: A review. Mater Today Bio 2024; 25:100950. [PMID: 38318479 PMCID: PMC10840125 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.100950] [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: 10/05/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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Nerve injuries pose a drastic threat to nerve mobility and sensitivity and lead to permanent dysfunction due to low regenerative capacity of mature neurons. The electrical stimuli that can be provided by electroactive materials are some of the most effective tools for the formation of soft tissues, including nerves. Electric output can provide a distinctly favorable bioelectrical microenvironment, which is especially relevant for the nervous system. Piezoelectric biomaterials have attracted attention in the field of neural tissue engineering owing to their biocompatibility and ability to generate piezoelectric surface charges. In this review, an outlook of the most recent achievements in the field of piezoelectric biomaterials is described with an emphasis on piezoelectric polymers for neural tissue engineering. First, general recommendations for the design of an optimal nerve scaffold are discussed. Then, specific mechanisms determining nerve regeneration via piezoelectric stimulation are considered. Activation of piezoelectric responses via natural body movements, ultrasound, and magnetic fillers is also examined. The use of magnetoelectric materials in combination with alternating magnetic fields is thought to be the most promising due to controllable reproducible cyclic deformations and deep tissue permeation by magnetic fields without tissue heating. In vitro and in vivo applications of nerve guidance scaffolds and conduits made of various piezopolymers are reviewed too. Finally, challenges and prospective research directions regarding piezoelectric biomaterials promoting nerve regeneration are discussed. Thus, the most relevant scientific findings and strategies in neural tissue engineering are described here, and this review may serve as a guideline both for researchers and clinicians.
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- Lada E. Shlapakova
- Physical Materials Science and Composite Materials Center, Research School of Chemistry & Applied Biomedical Sciences, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk, 634050, Russia
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- Physical Materials Science and Composite Materials Center, Research School of Chemistry & Applied Biomedical Sciences, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk, 634050, Russia
- Piezo- and Magnetoelectric Materials Research & Development Centre, Research School of Chemistry & Applied Biomedical Sciences, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, 634050, Tomsk, Russia
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- Piezo- and Magnetoelectric Materials Research & Development Centre, Research School of Chemistry & Applied Biomedical Sciences, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, 634050, Tomsk, Russia
- Department of Physics & CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Physical Materials Science and Composite Materials Center, Research School of Chemistry & Applied Biomedical Sciences, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk, 634050, Russia
- Piezo- and Magnetoelectric Materials Research & Development Centre, Research School of Chemistry & Applied Biomedical Sciences, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, 634050, Tomsk, Russia
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Azadani RN, Karbasi S, Poursamar A. Chitosan/MWCNTs nanocomposite coating on 3D printed scaffold of poly 3-hydroxybutyrate/magnetic mesoporous bioactive glass: A new approach for bone regeneration. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 260:129407. [PMID: 38224805 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129407] [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: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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The utilization of 3D printing has become increasingly common in the construction of composite scaffolds. In this study, magnetic mesoporous bioactive glass (MMBG) was incorporated into polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) to construct extrusion-based 3D printed scaffold. After fabrication of the PHB/MMBG composite scaffolds, they were coated with chitosan (Cs) and chitosan/multi-walled carbon nanotubes (Cs/MWCNTs) solutions utilizing deep coating method. FTIR was conducted to confirm the presence of Cs and MWCNTs on the scaffolds' surface. The findings of mechanical analysis illustrated that presence of Cs/MWCNTs on the composite scaffolds increases compressive young modulus significantly, from 16.5 to 42.2 MPa. According to hydrophilicity evaluation, not only MMBG led to decrease the contact angle of pure PHB but also scaffolds surface modification utilization of Cs and MWCNTs, the contact angle decreased significantly from 82.34° to 54.15°. Furthermore, investigation of cell viability, cell metabolism and inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-10 (IL-10) and transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) proved that the scaffolds not only do not stimulate the immune system, but also polarize macrophage cells from M1 phase to M2 phase. The present study highlights the suitability of 3D printed scaffold PHB/MMBG with Cs/MWCNTs coating for bone tissue engineering.
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- Reyhaneh Nasr Azadani
- Department of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Dental Implants Research Center, Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Department of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Shlapakova LE, Botvin VV, Mukhortova YR, Zharkova II, Alipkina SI, Zeltzer A, Dudun AA, Makhina T, Bonartseva GA, Voinova VV, Wagner DV, Pariy I, Bonartsev AP, Surmenev RA, Surmeneva MA. Magnetoactive Composite Conduits Based on Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) and Magnetite Nanoparticles for Repair of Peripheral Nerve Injury. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:1095-1114. [PMID: 38270084 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c01032] [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: 01/26/2024]
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Peripheral nerve injury poses a threat to the mobility and sensitivity of a nerve, thereby leading to permanent function loss due to the low regenerative capacity of mature neurons. To date, the most widely clinically applied approach to bridging nerve injuries is autologous nerve grafting, which faces challenges such as donor site morbidity, donor shortages, and the necessity of a second surgery. An effective therapeutic strategy is urgently needed worldwide to overcome the current limitations. Herein, a magnetic nerve guidance conduit (NGC) based on biocompatible biodegradable poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) and 8 wt % of magnetite nanoparticles modified by citric acid (Fe3O4-CA) was fabricated by electrospinning. The crystalline structure of NGCs was studied by X-ray diffraction, which indicated an enlarged β-phase of PHB in the composite conduit compared to a pure PHB conduit. Tensile tests revealed greater ductility of PHB/Fe3O4-CA: the composite conduit has Young's modulus of 221 ± 52 MPa and an elongation at break of 28.6 ± 2.9%, comparable to clinical materials. Saturation magnetization (σs) of Fe3O4-CA and PHB/Fe3O4-CA is 61.88 ± 0.29 and 7.44 ± 0.07 emu/g, respectively. The water contact angle of the PHB/Fe3O4-CA conduit is lower as compared to pure PHB, while surface free energy (σ) is significantly higher, which was attributed to higher surface roughness and an amorphous phase as well as possible PHB/Fe3O4-CA interface interactions. In vitro, the conduits supported the proliferation of rat mesenchymal stem cells (rMSCs) and SH-SY5Y cells in a low-frequency magnetic field (0.67 Hz, 68 mT). In vivo, the conduits were used to bridge damaged sciatic nerves in rats; pure PHB and composite PHB/Fe3O4-CA conduits did not cause acute inflammation and performed a barrier function, which promotes nerve regeneration. Thus, these conduits are promising as implants for the regeneration of peripheral nerves.
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- Lada E Shlapakova
- Physical Materials Science and Composite Materials Center, Research School of Chemistry & Applied Biomedical Sciences, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk 634050, Russia
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- Physical Materials Science and Composite Materials Center, Research School of Chemistry & Applied Biomedical Sciences, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk 634050, Russia
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- Physical Materials Science and Composite Materials Center, Research School of Chemistry & Applied Biomedical Sciences, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk 634050, Russia
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- Faculty of Biology, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory 1-12, Moscow 119234, Russia
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- Faculty of Biology, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory 1-12, Moscow 119234, Russia
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- Faculty of Biology, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory 1-12, Moscow 119234, Russia
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- Research Center of Biotechnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Ave 33, Bldg. 2, Moscow 119071, Russia
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- Research Center of Biotechnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Ave 33, Bldg. 2, Moscow 119071, Russia
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- Research Center of Biotechnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Ave 33, Bldg. 2, Moscow 119071, Russia
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- Faculty of Biology, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory 1-12, Moscow 119234, Russia
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- National Research Tomsk State University, Tomsk 634050, Russia
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- Physical Materials Science and Composite Materials Center, Research School of Chemistry & Applied Biomedical Sciences, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk 634050, Russia
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- Faculty of Biology, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory 1-12, Moscow 119234, Russia
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- Physical Materials Science and Composite Materials Center, Research School of Chemistry & Applied Biomedical Sciences, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk 634050, Russia
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- Physical Materials Science and Composite Materials Center, Research School of Chemistry & Applied Biomedical Sciences, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk 634050, Russia
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Rivera-Torres F, Maciel-Cerda A, González-Gómez GH, Falcón-Neri A, Gómez-Lizárraga K, Esquivel-Posadas HT, Vera-Graziano R. In Vitro Modulation of Spontaneous Activity in Embryonic Cardiomyocytes Cultured on Poly(vinyl alcohol)/Bioglass Type 58S Electrospun Scaffolds. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:372. [PMID: 38392745 PMCID: PMC10892114 DOI: 10.3390/nano14040372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Because of the physiological and cardiac changes associated with cardiovascular disease, tissue engineering can potentially restore the biological functions of cardiac tissue through the fabrication of scaffolds. In the present study, hybrid nanofiber scaffolds of poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and bioglass type 58S (58SiO2-33CaO-9P2O5, Bg) were fabricated, and their effect on the spontaneous activity of chick embryonic cardiomyocytes in vitro was determined. PVA/Bg nanofibers were produced by electrospinning and stabilized by chemical crosslinking with glutaraldehyde. The electrospun scaffolds were analyzed to determine their chemical structure, morphology, and thermal transitions. The crosslinked scaffolds were more stable to degradation in water. A Bg concentration of 25% in the hybrid scaffolds improved thermal stability and decreased degradation in water after PVA crosslinking. Cardiomyocytes showed increased adhesion and contractility in cells seeded on hybrid scaffolds with higher Bg concentrations. In addition, the effect of Ca2+ ions released from the bioglass on the contraction patterns of cultured cardiomyocytes was investigated. The results suggest that the scaffolds with 25% Bg led to a uniform beating frequency that resulted in synchronous contraction patterns.
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- Filiberto Rivera-Torres
- Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Escolar de Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico; (F.R.-T.); (H.T.E.-P.)
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Escolar de Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico;
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- Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Escolar de Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico; (G.H.G.-G.); (A.F.-N.)
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- Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Escolar de Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico; (G.H.G.-G.); (A.F.-N.)
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- Cátedra CONAHCyT/Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Escolar de Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico;
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- Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Escolar de Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico; (F.R.-T.); (H.T.E.-P.)
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Escolar de Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, Ciudad de México 04510, Mexico;
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Sharifulden NSAN, Barrios Silva LV, Nair SP, Abdullah AAA, Noor SNFM, Sulu M, Nguyen LTB, Chau DYS. The Development and Characterisation of a P(3HB- co-4HB)-Bioactive Glass-Graphene Hydrogel as a Potential Formulation for Biomedical and Therapeutical Translation. Gels 2024; 10:85. [PMID: 38275859 PMCID: PMC10815745 DOI: 10.3390/gels10010085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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The clinical management of wounds is known to be a significant challenge: not only does the dressing need to ensure and provide the appropriate barrier and healing characteristics, but consideration of patient compliance concerning comfort, functionality, and practicality also needs to be included. The poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxubutyrate) (P(3HB-co-4HB)) copolymer, isolated from Cupriavidus malaysiensis USM1020 (C. malaysiensis USM1020), was produced in the presence of excess carbon sources (1,4-butanediol and 1,6-hexanediol) using either a shake flask cultivation process or a bioreactor fermentation system. P(3HB-co-4HB) is widely known to be biodegradable and highly biocompatible and contains a tuneable 4HB monomer molar fraction, which is known to affect the final physicochemical properties of the intracellular copolymer. In this paper, we describe not only the fabrication of the polymeric gel but also its optimised profiling using a range of physical and mechanical techniques, i.e., SEM, FTIR, DMA, DSC, and WCA. The further enhancement of the gel through additional functionalisation with sol-gel-derived bioactive glass and liquid-exfoliated graphene was also investigated. The biocompatibility and biological characterisation of the substrates was assessed using murine osteoblasts (MC3T3), human primary dermal fibroblasts (HDFs), human fibroblast (BJ) cells, and standard cell culture assays (i.e., metabolic activity, LDH release, and live/dead staining). In short, P(3HB-co-4HB) was successfully isolated from the bacteria, with the defined physico-chemical profiles dependent on the culture substrate and culturing platform used. The additional enhancement of the copolymer with bioactive glass and/or graphene was also demonstrated by varying the combination loading of the materials, i.e., graphene resulted in an increase in tensile strength (~11 MPa) and the wettability increased following the incorporation of bioactive glass and 0.01 wt% graphene (WCA ~46.3°). No detrimental effects in terms of biocompatibility were noticed during the 7 days of culture in the primary and established cell lines. This study demonstrates the importance of optimising each of the individual components within the biocomposite and their relationship concerning the fine-tuning of the material's properties, thus targeting and impacting the endpoint application.
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- Nik S. A. N. Sharifulden
- Division of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, Royal Free Hospital, Rowland Hill Street, London NW3 2PF, UK; (N.S.A.N.S.); (L.V.B.S.)
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- Division of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, Royal Free Hospital, Rowland Hill Street, London NW3 2PF, UK; (N.S.A.N.S.); (L.V.B.S.)
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- Department of Microbial Diseases, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, Royal Free Hospital, Rowland Hill Street, London NW3 2PF, UK;
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- Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Bertam, Kepala Batas 13200, Malaysia;
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering, University College London, Bernard Katz Building, London WC1E 6BT, UK
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- Division of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, Royal Free Hospital, Rowland Hill Street, London NW3 2PF, UK; (N.S.A.N.S.); (L.V.B.S.)
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- Division of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, Royal Free Hospital, Rowland Hill Street, London NW3 2PF, UK; (N.S.A.N.S.); (L.V.B.S.)
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Liu M, Sun Y, Liu L, Zhang Z, Aimaijiang M, Zhang L, Quni S, Li M, Liu X, Li D, Zhang J, Zhou Y. Novel PVAMA/GelMA aerogels prepared by liquid-phase collection of photoinitiated polymerisation: injectable and flowable low-density 3D scaffolds for bone regeneration. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:14189-14204. [PMID: 37593970 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr02398b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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Nanofibrous scaffolds, which are morphologically/structurally similar to native extracellular matrix, are ideal biomaterials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. However, the use of traditional electrospinning techniques to produce three-dimensional (3D) nanofibrous scaffolds with desired structural properties presents difficulty. To address this challenge, we prepared a novel liquid-phase-collected photoinitiated polymerised aerogel 3D scaffold (LPPI-AG) using the thermally induced (nanofiber) self-aggregation method after liquid-phase electrospinning of the hydroxyapatite-doped methacrylated polyvinyl alcohol/methacrylated gelatine solution obtained by photoinitiated polymerisation. The fabricated aerogel scaffolds had a high porosity of approximately 99.01% ± 0.40% and an interconnected network structure with pore sizes ranging from submicron to ∼300 μm. The new aerogel rapidly became flowable when exposed to a solution, and it can fill gaps and repair gap edges effectively and be loaded with nutrients and growth factors that promote bone growth for bone tissue engineering. LPPI-AG scaffolds can considerably promote osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in vitro. Furthermore, in vivo studies showed that the LPPI-AG scaffold significantly promoted bone formation in a mouse model of critical-size calvarial defects.
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- Manxuan Liu
- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, 763 Heguang Road, Changchun 130021, P. R. China.
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- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, The First Hospital of Jilin University, 1 Xinmin Street, Changchun 130021, P. R. China.
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Avenue, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, 763 Heguang Road, Changchun 130021, P. R. China.
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, 763 Heguang Road, Changchun 130021, P. R. China.
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, 763 Heguang Road, Changchun 130021, P. R. China.
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, 763 Heguang Road, Changchun 130021, P. R. China.
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, 763 Heguang Road, Changchun 130021, P. R. China.
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, 763 Heguang Road, Changchun 130021, P. R. China.
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, 763 Heguang Road, Changchun 130021, P. R. China.
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, 763 Heguang Road, Changchun 130021, P. R. China.
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- Joint Laboratory of Opto-Functional Theranostics in Medicine and Chemistry, The First Hospital of Jilin University, 1 Xinmin Street, Changchun 130021, P. R. China.
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Avenue, Changchun 130012, P. R. China
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- Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, 763 Heguang Road, Changchun 130021, P. R. China.
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Keshavarz M, Alizadeh P, Kadumudi FB, Orive G, Gaharwar AK, Castilho M, Golafshan N, Dolatshahi-Pirouz A. Multi-leveled Nanosilicate Implants Can Facilitate Near-Perfect Bone Healing. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:21476-21495. [PMID: 37073785 PMCID: PMC10165608 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c01717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Several studies have shown that nanosilicate-reinforced scaffolds are suitable for bone regeneration. However, hydrogels are inherently too soft for load-bearing bone defects of critical sizes, and hard scaffolds typically do not provide a suitable three-dimensional (3D) microenvironment for cells to thrive, grow, and differentiate naturally. In this study, we bypass these long-standing challenges by fabricating a cell-free multi-level implant consisting of a porous and hard bone-like framework capable of providing load-bearing support and a softer native-like phase that has been reinforced with nanosilicates. The system was tested with rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in vitro and as a cell-free system in a critical-sized rat bone defect. Overall, our combinatorial and multi-level implant design displayed remarkable osteoconductivity in vitro without differentiation factors, expressing significant levels of osteogenic markers compared to unmodified groups. Moreover, after 8 weeks of implantation, histological and immunohistochemical assays indicated that the cell-free scaffolds enhanced bone repair up to approximately 84% following a near-complete defect healing. Overall, our results suggest that the proposed nanosilicate bioceramic implant could herald a new age in the field of orthopedics.
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- Mozhgan Keshavarz
- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering &
Technology, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box 14115-143, Tehran 14115-143, Iran
- NanoBioCel
Research Group, School of Pharmacy, University
of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz 01006, Spain
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering &
Technology, Tarbiat Modares University, P.O. Box 14115-143, Tehran 14115-143, Iran
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- DTU
Health Tech, Center for Intestinal Absorption and Transport of Biopharmaceuticals, Technical University of Denmark, Kongens Lyngby 2800, Denmark
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- NanoBioCel
Research Group, School of Pharmacy, University
of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Vitoria-Gasteiz 01006, Spain
- Biomedical
Research Networking Centre in Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Vitoria-Gasteiz 01006, Spain
- University
Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Oral Implantology—UIRMI
(UPV/EHU-Fundación Eduardo Anitua), Vitoria-Gasteiz 01006, Spain
- Bioaraba,
NanoBioCel Research Group, Vitoria-Gasteiz 01006, Spain
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- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Texas A&M University, College
Station, Texas TX 77843, United States
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- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, Eindhoven University
of Technology, Eindhoven 5612 AE, The Netherlands
- Institute
for Complex Molecular Systems, Eindhoven
University of Technology, Eindhoven 5612 AE, The Netherlands
- Department
of Orthopedics, University Medical Center
Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht 3508 GA, The Netherlands
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- Department
of Orthopedics, University Medical Center
Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht 3508 GA, The Netherlands
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- DTU
Health Tech, Center for Intestinal Absorption and Transport of Biopharmaceuticals, Technical University of Denmark, Kongens Lyngby 2800, Denmark
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Gharehasanloo M, Anbia M, Yazdi F. Preparation of superhydrophobic, green, and eco-friendly modified polylactic acid foams for separation oil from water. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 240:124159. [PMID: 37003394 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Developing a facile and green strategy to fabricate polymer foams with super hydrophobicity and eco-friendliness for large-scale oil-water separation remains a challenge. In this study, biocompatible polylactic acid polymer foam modified by nanochitosan and stearic acid was used to remove petroleum and organic contaminants in water. All three materials used to prepare and modify this foam are green and inexpensive. F4d foam (prepared by solvent displacement method) and F8d foam (prepared by freeze dryer) can selectively remove oil pollutants in water with a contact angle of 164.01° and 168.51°, respectively. The maximum absorption capacity of oil pollutants by F4d and F8d are related to chloroform with values of 32.7 g/g and 48.51 g/g, respectively. Also, the minimum absorption capacity is related to n-hexane with values of 24.83 g/g and 32.06 g/g. The absorption percentage range of F4d and F8d foams after 15 cycles of absorption-desorption for chloroform is 82.56 % and 87.81 %, respectively, and for n-hexane, is 77.28 % and 85.99 %, respectively. During the continuous water-oil pumping test, the efficiency of foam can be maintained for >15 h, which shows promising hope for large-scale oil pollution cleaning.
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Gritsch L, Bossard C, Jallot E, Jones JR, Lao J. Bioactive glass-based organic/inorganic hybrids: an analysis of the current trends in polymer design and selection. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:519-545. [PMID: 36541433 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb02089k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Bioactive glass-based organic/inorganic hybrids are a family of materials holding great promise in the biomedical field. Developed from bioactive glasses following recent advances in sol-gel and polymer chemistry, they can overcome many limitations of traditional composites typically used in bone repair and orthopedics. Thanks to their unique molecular structure, hybrids are often characterized by synergistic properties that go beyond a mere combination of their two components; it is possible to synthesize materials with a wide variety of mechanical and biological properties. The polymeric component, in particular, can be tailored to prepare tough, load-bearing materials, or rubber-like elastomers. It can also be a key factor in the determination of a wide range of interesting biological properties. In addition, polymers can also be used within hybrids as carriers for therapeutic ions (although this is normally the role of silica). This review offers a brief look into the history of hybrids, from the discovery of bioactive glasses to the latest developments, with a particular emphasis on polymer design and chemistry. First the benefits and limitations of hybrids will be discussed and compared with those of alternative approaches (for instance, nanocomposites). Then, key advances in the field will be presented focusing on the polymeric component: its chemistry, its physicochemical and biological advantages, its drawbacks, and selected applications. Comprehensive tables summarizing all the polymers used to date to fabricate sol-gel hybrids for biomedical applications are also provided, to offer a handbook of all the available candidates for hybrid synthesis. In addition to the current trends, open challenges and possible avenues of future development are proposed.
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- Lukas Gritsch
- Université Clermont Auvergne, CNRS/IN2P3, Laboratoire de Physique de Clermont, 4 Avenue Blaise Pascal, 63178 Aubière (Clermont-Ferrand), France. .,Technogym S.p.A., via Calcinaro 2861, 47521 Cesena (FC), Italy
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, CNRS/IN2P3, Laboratoire de Physique de Clermont, 4 Avenue Blaise Pascal, 63178 Aubière (Clermont-Ferrand), France.
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, CNRS/IN2P3, Laboratoire de Physique de Clermont, 4 Avenue Blaise Pascal, 63178 Aubière (Clermont-Ferrand), France.
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- Department of Materials, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London, SW7 2AZ, UK
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, CNRS/IN2P3, Laboratoire de Physique de Clermont, 4 Avenue Blaise Pascal, 63178 Aubière (Clermont-Ferrand), France.
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Polymer/Ceramic Nanocomposite Fibers in Bone Tissue Engineering. ADVANCES IN POLYMER SCIENCE 2023. [DOI: 10.1007/12_2023_145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Sarrami P, Karbasi S, Farahbakhsh Z, Bigham A, Rafienia M. Fabrication and characterization of novel polyhydroxybutyrate-keratin/nanohydroxyapatite electrospun fibers for bone tissue engineering applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 220:1368-1389. [PMID: 36116596 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.09.117] [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: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The role of scaffolds in bone regeneration is of great importance. Here, the electrospun scaffolds of poly (3-hydroxybutyrate)-keratin (PHB-K)/nanohydroxyapatite (nHA) with different morphologies (long nanorods (HAR) and very short nanorods (HAP)) and weight percentages (up to 10 w/w%) of nHA were fabricated and characterized. The fibers integrity, the porosity of above 80%, and increase in pore size up to 16 μm were observed by adding nHA. The nanofibers crystallinity increased by 13.5 and 22.8% after the addition of HAR and HAP, respectively. The scaffolds contact angle decreased by almost 20° and 40° after adding 2.5 w/w% HAR and HAP, respectively. The tensile strength of the scaffolds increased from 2.99 ± 0.3 MPa for PHB-K to 6.44 ± 0.16 and 9.27 ± 0.04 MPa for the scaffolds containing 2.5 w/w% HAR and HAP, respectively. After immersing the scaffolds into simulated body fluid (SBF), the Ca concentration decreased by 55% for HAR- and 73% for HAP-containing scaffolds, showing the bioactivity of nHA-containing scaffolds. The results of cell attachment, proliferation, and viability of MG-63 cells cultured on the nanocomposites showed the positive effects of nHA. The results indicate that the nanocomposite scaffolds, especially HAP-containing ones, can be suitable for bone tissue engineering applications.
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- Pooriya Sarrami
- Department of Biomaterials, Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Biomaterials, Nanotechnology and Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, Faculty of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council (IPCB-CNR), Viale J.F. Kennedy 54 - Mostra d'Oltremare pad. 20, 80125 Naples, Italy
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- Biosensor Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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Barbosa TV, Dernowsek JA, Tobar RR, Casali BC, Fortulan CA, Ferreira EBF, Selistre de Araújo HS, Branciforti MC. Fabrication, morphological, mechanical and biological performance of 3D printed poly(ε-caprolactone)/bioglass composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering applications. Biomed Mater 2022; 17. [PMID: 35948004 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/ac88ad] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Several techniques, such as additive manufacturing, have been used for the manufacture of polymer-ceramic composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. A new extruder head recently developed for improving the manufacturing process is an experimental 3D printer Fab@CTI that enables the use of ceramic powders in the processing of composite materials or polymer blends. Still, the manufacturing process needs improvement to promotes the dispersion of ceramic particles in the polymer matrix. This article addresses the manufacture of scaffolds by 3D printing from mixtures of poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and a glass powder of same composition of 45S5Bioglass®, labeled as synthesized bioglass (SBG), according to two different methods that investigated the efficiency of the new extruder head. The first one is a single extrusion process in a Fab@CTI 3D printer, and the other consists in the pre-processing of the PCL-SBG mixture in a mono-screw extruder with a Maddock®element, followed by direct extrusion in the experimental Fab@CTI 3D printer. The morphological characterization of the extruded samples by SEM showed an architecture of 0o/90o interconnected struts and suitable porosity for bone tissue engineering applications. Scaffolds fabricated by two methods shows compressive modulus ranging from 54.4 ± 14.2 MPa to 155.9 ± 20.4 MPa, results that are compatible to use in bone tissue engineering. Cytotoxicity assays showed non-toxic effects and viability for in vitro MG-63 cell proliferation. Alizarin Red staining test showed calcium deposition in all scaffolds, which suggests PCL/SBG composites promising candidates for use in bone tissue engineering. Results of cell morphology suggest more cell growth and adhesion for scaffolds fabricated using the pre-processing in a mono-screw extruder.
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- Talita Villa Barbosa
- Department of Materials Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Avenida Trabalhador Sao-carlense, 400, Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo, 13566-590, BRAZIL
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- Three-Dimensional Technologies Division, Renato Archer Information Technology Center, Rodovia Dom Pedro I, km 143, Campinas, Sao Paulo, 13069-901, BRAZIL
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- Department of Materials Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Avenida Trabalhador Sao-carlense, 400, Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo, 13566-590, BRAZIL
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of Sao Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luiz, km 235, Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo, 13565-905, BRAZIL
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Avenida Trabalhador Sao-carlense, 400, Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo, 13566-590, BRAZIL
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- Department of Materials Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Avenida Trabalhador Sao-carlense, 400, Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo, 13566-590, BRAZIL
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- Department of Physiological Sciences, Federal University of Sao Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, km 235, Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo, 13565-905, BRAZIL
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- Department of Materials Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Avenida Trabalhador Sao-carlense, 400, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, 13566-590, BRAZIL
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Electrospun nanofibers containing chitosan-stabilized bovine serum albumin nanoparticles for bone regeneration. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 217:112680. [PMID: 35803032 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Bone tissue engineering is becoming a key approach in bone repair and regeneration. In the present study, we fabricated a nanofiber scaffold containing chitosan-stabilized bovine serum albumin (BSA) nanoparticles for the delivery of abaloparatide and aspirin (ASA). The chitosan-stabilized BSA nanoparticles acted as a release barrier for the encapsulated abaloparatide. Polymeric nanofibers were produced by electrospinning from a mixture of abaloparatide-loaded nanoparticles, ASA, poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL), and nanohydroxyapatite (n-HA). The nanoparticle and nanofiber scaffolds were characterized in terms of their morphology, construction, surface hydrophilicity, degradation, and drug release efficiency. In vitro osteogenesis as well as in vitro cell adhesion, viability, and proliferation were determined to assess their osteoinductive activity. The results showed that the drugs were successfully encapsulated in the scaffolds. Most of the ASA was released within seven days, whereas abaloparatide was released for more than 30 days. The dual-drug-loaded nanofiber scaffolds enhanced the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of osteoblasts. These findings indicate that electrospun nanofibers containing chitosan-stabilized BSA nanoparticles may be useful in bone tissue engineering.
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Biomedical Applications of Polyhydroxyalkanoate in Tissue Engineering. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14112141. [PMID: 35683815 PMCID: PMC9182786 DOI: 10.3390/polym14112141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Tissue engineering technology aids in the regeneration of new tissue to replace damaged or wounded tissue. Three-dimensional biodegradable and porous scaffolds are often utilized in this area to mimic the structure and function of the extracellular matrix. Scaffold material and design are significant areas of biomaterial research and the most favorable material for seeding of in vitro and in vivo cells. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are biopolyesters (thermoplastic) that are appropriate for this application due to their biodegradability, thermo-processability, enhanced biocompatibility, mechanical properties, non-toxicity, and environmental origin. Additionally, they offer enormous potential for modification through biological, chemical and physical alteration, including blending with various other materials. PHAs are produced by bacterial fermentation under nutrient-limiting circumstances and have been reported to offer new perspectives for devices in biological applications. The present review discusses PHAs in the applications of conventional medical devices, especially for soft tissue (sutures, wound dressings, cardiac patches and blood vessels) and hard tissue (bone and cartilage scaffolds) regeneration applications. The paper also addresses a recent advance highlighting the usage of PHAs in implantable devices, such as heart valves, stents, nerve guidance conduits and nanoparticles, including drug delivery. This review summarizes the in vivo and in vitro biodegradability of PHAs and conducts an overview of current scientific research and achievements in the development of PHAs in the biomedical sector. In the future, PHAs may replace synthetic plastics as the material of choice for medical researchers and practitioners.
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Dhania S, Bernela M, Rani R, Parsad M, Grewal S, Kumari S, Thakur R. Scaffolds the backbone of tissue engineering: Advancements in use of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA). Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 208:243-259. [PMID: 35278518 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.03.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Our body is built to heal from inside out naturally but wide-ranging medical conditions necessitate the need for artificial assistance, and therefore, something that can assist the body to heal wounds and damaged tissues quickly and efficiently is of utmost importance. Tissue engineering technology helps to regenerate new tissue to replace the diseased or injured one. The technology uses biodegradable porous three-dimensional scaffolds for mimicking the structure and functions of the natural extracellular matrix. The material and design of scaffolds are critical areas of biomaterial research. Biomaterial-based three-dimensional structures have been the most promising material to serve as scaffolds for seeding cells, both in vivo and in vitro. One such material is polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) which are thermoplastic biopolyesters that are highly suitable for this purpose due to their enhanced biocompatibility, biodegradability, thermo-processability, diverse mechanical properties, non-toxicity and natural origin. Moreover, they have tremendous possibilities of customization through biological physical and chemical modification as well as blending with other materials. They are being used for several tissue engineering applications such as bone graft substitute, cardiovascular patches, stents, for nerve repair and in implantology as valves and sutures. The present review overviews usage of a multitude of PHA-based biomaterials for a wide range of tissue engineering applications, based on their properties suitable for the specific applications.
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- Sunena Dhania
- Department of Bio & Nanotechnology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar 125001, Haryana, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143005, Punjab, India
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- ICAR-National Research Centre on Equines, Hisar 125001, Haryana, India
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- Department of Animal Biotechnology, LUVAS, Hisar 125001, Haryana, India
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- Department of Bio & Nanotechnology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar 125001, Haryana, India
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- Department of Bio & Nanotechnology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar 125001, Haryana, India
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- Department of Bio & Nanotechnology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar 125001, Haryana, India.
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Zhang Y, Lin T, Meng H, Wang X, Peng H, Liu G, Wei S, Lu Q, Wang Y, Wang A, Xu W, Shao H, Peng J. 3D gel-printed porous magnesium scaffold coated with dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate for bone repair in vivo. J Orthop Translat 2022; 33:13-23. [PMID: 35198379 PMCID: PMC8819133 DOI: 10.1016/j.jot.2021.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background /Objective: The treatment of bone defect has always been a difficult problem in orthopedic clinic. The search for alternative biodegradable implants is a hot topic. The development of biodegradable magnesium scaffolds for the treatment of bone defects has long been a goal of the public. Methods In this study, we proposed a porous magnesium scaffold prepared by 3D gel printing and surface modification with an additional calcium phosphate coating and use of its strength, degradability and slow degradation rate in a bone graft substitute material. The porous magnesium granular scaffold was prepared by 3D gel printing technology and modified by DCPD (Dibasic Calcium Phosphate Dihydrate) coating. The biocompatibility, degradation rate, and osteogenic ability of the scaffold were evaluated in vitro and in vivo. Results The biocompatibility, in vivo degradation and bone defect healing response of the implants were investigated. Porous magnesium scaffolds were successfully prepared, and the strength of sintered scaffolds reached 5.38 MPa. The degradation rates of scaffolds were significantly reduced after coating with DCPD. The cell compatibility evaluation showed that DCPD-coated Mg scaffold was suitable for cell proliferation. In vivo biosafety monitoring showed that scaffold implantation did not cause an increase in Mg ion concentration in vivo, and no toxic damage was detected in the liver or kidney. Micro-CT and pathological results showed that a large amount of new bone was formed at 6 weeks. At 12 weeks, approximately 52% of the scaffold volume remained. At 24 weeks, osteogenesis, which was stimulated by some residual scaffold, still can be observed. In summary, this study suggests that 3D gel-printed DCPD-coated porous magnesium scaffolds have great potential as bone graft alternatives. Conclusion In summary, this study suggests that 3D gel-printed DCPD-coated porous magnesium scaffolds have great potential as bone graft alternatives. The Translational potential of this article The translational potential of this article is to make use of the advantages of 3D gel printing technology with higher efficiency and lower cost compared with SLM and SLS technologies, and use pure magnesium powder as raw material to prepare degradable porous magnesium metal scaffolds, opening up a new technical route for the preparation of degradable porous magnesium scaffolds which are made for bone defect regeneration in the future.
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- Yuxuan Zhang
- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, 100853, China
- Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Laboratory (No BZ0128), Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Institute for Advanced Materials & Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Laboratory (No BZ0128), Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Laboratory (No BZ0128), Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, 100853, China
- Strategic Support Force Medical Center, No.9, Anxiang Beli, Beijing, 100101, China
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- Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin University, No. 406 Jiefang South Road, Tianjin, 300211, China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Laboratory (No BZ0128), Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Laboratory (No BZ0128), Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Laboratory (No BZ0128), Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Laboratory (No BZ0128), Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Institute for Advanced Materials & Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
- Corresponding author.
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- Institute of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing Key Laboratory (No BZ0128), Beijing Key Lab of Regenerative Medicine in Orthopedics, Key Laboratory of Musculoskeletal Trauma & War Injuries PLA, Beijing, 100853, China
- Corresponding author.
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El-Shanshory AA, Agwa MM, Abd-Elhamid AI, Soliman HMA, Mo X, Kenawy ER. Metronidazole Topically Immobilized Electrospun Nanofibrous Scaffold: Novel Secondary Intention Wound Healing Accelerator. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14030454. [PMID: 35160444 PMCID: PMC8840736 DOI: 10.3390/polym14030454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2021] [Revised: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The process of secondary intention wound healing includes long repair and healing time. Electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds have shown potential for wound dressing. Biopolymers have gained much attention due to their remarkable characteristics such as biodegradability, biocompatibility, non-immunogenicity and nontoxicity. This study anticipated to develop a new composite metronidazole (MTZ) immobilized nanofibrous scaffold based on poly (3-hydroxy butyrate) (PHB) and Gelatin (Gel) to be utilized as a novel secondary intention wound healing accelerator. Herein, PHB and Gel were mixed together at different weight ratios to prepare polymer solutions with final concentration of (7%), loaded with two different concentrations 5% (Z1) and 10% (Z2) of MTZ. Nanofibrous scaffolds were obtained by manipulating electrospinning technique. The properties of MTZ immobilized PHB/Gel nanofibrous scaffold were evaluated (SEM, FTIR, TGA, water uptake, contact angle, porosity, mechanical properties and antibacterial activity). Additionally, in vitro cytocompatibility of the obtained nanofibrous scaffolds were assessed by using the cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8 assay). Moreover, in vivo wound healing experiments revealed that the prepared nanofibrous scaffold highly augmented the transforming growth factor (TGF-β) signaling pathway, moderately suppressed the pro-inflammatory cytokine (IL-6). These results indicate that MTZ immobilized PHB/Gel nanofibrous scaffold significantly boost accelerating secondary intention wound healing.
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- Ahmed A. El-Shanshory
- Composites and Nanostructured Materials Research Department, Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute (ATNMRI), City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg Al-Arab, Alexandria 21934, Egypt; (A.I.A.-E.); (H.M.A.S.)
- Correspondence: (A.A.E.-S.); (E.-R.K.)
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- Department of Chemistry of Natural and Microbial Products, National Research Center, Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt;
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- Composites and Nanostructured Materials Research Department, Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute (ATNMRI), City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg Al-Arab, Alexandria 21934, Egypt; (A.I.A.-E.); (H.M.A.S.)
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- Composites and Nanostructured Materials Research Department, Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute (ATNMRI), City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA-City), New Borg Al-Arab, Alexandria 21934, Egypt; (A.I.A.-E.); (H.M.A.S.)
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- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Eco-Textile, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China;
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- Polymer Research Group, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta 31527, Egypt
- Correspondence: (A.A.E.-S.); (E.-R.K.)
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Li J, Zhang X, Udduttula A, Fan ZS, Chen JH, Sun AR, Zhang P. Microbial-Derived Polyhydroxyalkanoate-Based Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering: Biosynthesis, Properties, and Perspectives. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 9:763031. [PMID: 34993185 PMCID: PMC8724543 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.763031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are a class of structurally diverse natural biopolyesters, synthesized by various microbes under unbalanced culture conditions. PHAs as biomedical materials have been fabricated in various forms to apply to tissue engineering for the past years due to their excellent biodegradability, inherent biocompatibility, modifiable mechanical properties, and thermo-processability. However, there remain some bottlenecks in terms of PHA production on a large scale, the purification process, mechanical properties, and biodegradability of PHA, which need to be further resolved. Therefore, scientists are making great efforts via synthetic biology and metabolic engineering tools to improve the properties and the product yields of PHA at a lower cost for the development of various PHA-based scaffold fabrication technologies to widen biomedical applications, especially in bone tissue engineering. This review aims to outline the biosynthesis, structures, properties, and the bone tissue engineering applications of PHA scaffolds with different manufacturing technologies. The latest advances will provide an insight into future outlooks in PHA-based scaffolds for bone tissue engineering.
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- Jian Li
- Shenzhen Engineering Research Center for Medical Bioactive Materials, Center for Translational Medicine Research and Development, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biocatalysis, Ministry of Education, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.,Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Research Center for Medical Bioactive Materials, Center for Translational Medicine Research and Development, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Research Center for Medical Bioactive Materials, Center for Translational Medicine Research and Development, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Research Center for Medical Bioactive Materials, Center for Translational Medicine Research and Development, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Research Center for Medical Bioactive Materials, Center for Translational Medicine Research and Development, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Shenzhen Engineering Research Center for Medical Bioactive Materials, Center for Translational Medicine Research and Development, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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Guo W, Yang K, Qin X, Luo R, Wang H, Huang R. Polyhydroxyalkanoates in tissue repair and regeneration. ENGINEERED REGENERATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.engreg.2022.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Bahraminasab M, Janmohammadi M, Arab S, Talebi A, Nooshabadi VT, Koohsarian P, Nourbakhsh MS. Bone Scaffolds: An Incorporation of Biomaterials, Cells, and Biofactors. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2021; 7:5397-5431. [PMID: 34797061 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c00920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Large injuries to bones are still one of the most challenging musculoskeletal problems. Tissue engineering can combine stem cells, scaffold biomaterials, and biofactors to aid in resolving this complication. Therefore, this review aims to provide information on the recent advances made to utilize the potential of biomaterials for making bone scaffolds and the assisted stem cell therapy and use of biofactors for bone tissue engineering. The requirements and different types of biomaterials used for making scaffolds are reviewed. Furthermore, the importance of stem cells and biofactors (growth factors and extracellular vesicles) in bone regeneration and their use in bone scaffolds and the key findings are discussed. Lastly, some of the main obstacles in bone tissue engineering and future trends are highlighted.
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- Marjan Bahraminasab
- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan 3513138111, Iran.,Nervous System Stem Cells Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan 3513138111, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, Semnan University, Semnan 3513119111, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan 3513138111, Iran.,Nervous System Stem Cells Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan 3513138111, Iran
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- Nervous System Stem Cells Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan 3513138111, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering and Applied Cell Sciences, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan 3513138111, Iran.,Nervous System Stem Cells Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan 3513138111, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry and Hematology, School of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan 3513138111, Iran
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Multifunctional polyethylene imine hybrids decorated by silica bioactive glass with enhanced mechanical properties, antibacterial, and osteogenesis for bone repair. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 131:112534. [PMID: 34857311 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Revised: 10/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Inorganic/organic hybrids and bioactive glasses demonstrate promising potential as bone substitute biomaterials. A sol-gel hybrid consisting of silica bioactive glass and biodegradable polymer can combine the high bioactivity of a glass with the toughness of a polymer. In this study, multifunctional hybrids with a combination of organic-inorganic hybrid structure class II consisting of polyethyleneimine (PEI) generation 4 (G4) and bioactive glass with enhanced mechanical properties, mineralization, antibacterial, and osteogenesis activities were synthesized by the sol-gel method. Glycidoxypropyl) trimethoxysilane (GPTMS) with different concentrations was used as a covalent bonding agent between PEI polymer and bioactive glass. The effect of GPTMS content was assessed in the presence and absence of calcium in the hybrid structures in terms of morphology, wettability, mechanical properties, antibacterial activity, cell viability, and in vitro osteogenic differentiation properties. By increasing the amount of GPTMS, the compressive strength increased from 1.95 MPa to 2.34 MPa, which was comparable to human trabecular bone. All the hybrids presented antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, forming an inhibition zone of 13-16 mm. An increase in cell viability of 82.22% in PSCaG90 was obtained after 1 day of MG-63 cell culture. Alkaline phosphatase expression and mineralization of MG-63 cells increased in the PSCaG90 hybrid in the absence of an osteogenic medium compared to PSG60 and PSG90. The PSCaG90 hybrid indicated considerable in vitro osteogenic capacity in the absence of a differentiation medium, expressing high levels of bone-specific proteins including collagen I (COL1A1), Runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2), osteopontin (OPN), and osteocalcin (OCN), compared to calcium-free hybrids. Overall, our results suggest that the presence of calcium in the PSCaG90 leads to a significant increase in osteogenic differentiation of MG-63 cells even in the absence of differentiation medium, which suggests these hybrid structures with multifunctional properties as promising candidates for bone repair.
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Tabia Z, Akhtach S, Bricha M, El Mabrouk K. Tailoring the biodegradability and bioactivity of green-electrospun polycaprolactone fibers by incorporation of bioactive glass nanoparticles for guided bone regeneration. Eur Polym J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2021.110841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Asl MA, Karbasi S, Beigi-Boroujeni S, Zamanlui Benisi S, Saeed M. Evaluation of the effects of starch on polyhydroxybutyrate electrospun scaffolds for bone tissue engineering applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 191:500-513. [PMID: 34555400 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.09.078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Efficient design for bone tissue engineering requires an understanding of the appropriate selection of biomimetic natural or synthetic materials and scalable fabrication technologies. In this research, poly (3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) and starch (5-15 wt%) as biological macromolecules were used to fabricate novel biomimetic scaffolds by electrospinning method. SEM results of electrospun scaffolds revealed bead-free nanofibers and three-dimensional homogenous structures with highly interconnected pores. Results of FTIR and Raman demonstrated that there were hydrogen bonds between the two polymers. The tensile strength of scaffolds was significantly improved by adding starch up to 10 wt%, from 3.05 to 15.54 MPa. In vitro degradation and hydrophilicity of the scaffolds were improved with the presence of starch. The viability and proliferation of MG-63 cells and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity were remarkably increased in the PHB-starch scaffolds compared to the PHB and control samples. The mineralization and calcium deposition of MG-63 cells were confirmed by alizarin red staining. It is concluded that PHB/starch electrospun scaffold could be a good candidate for bone tissue engineering applications.
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- Maryam Abdollahi Asl
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Institute, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran 1469669191, Iran
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- Department of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Dental Implants Research Center, Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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- School of Engineering and Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Av. Eugenio Garza Sada Sur, Monterrey 2501, N. L., Mexico; Hard Tissue Engineering Research Center, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Institute, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Stem Cell Research Center, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Institute, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Soft Tissue Engineering Research Center, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Institute, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Liu L, Shang Y, Li C, Jiao Y, Qiu Y, Wang C, Wu Y, Zhang Q, Wang F, Yang Z, Wang L. Hierarchical Nanostructured Electrospun Membrane with Periosteum-Mimic Microenvironment for Enhanced Bone Regeneration. Adv Healthc Mater 2021; 10:e2101195. [PMID: 34350724 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202101195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 07/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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An ideal periosteum substitute should be able to mimic the periosteum microenvironment that continuously provides growth factors, recruits osteoblasts, and subsequent extracellular matrix (ECM) mineralization to accelerate bone regeneration. Here, a calcium-binding peptide-loaded poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) electrospun membrane modified by the shish-kebab structure that can mimic the periosteum microenvironment was developed as a bionic periosteum. The calcium-binding peptide formed by the negatively charged heptaglutamate domain (E7) in the E7-BMP-2 with calcium ion in the tricalcium phosphate sol (TCP sol) through electrostatic chelation not only extended the release cycle of E7-BMP-2 but also promoted the biomineralization of the bionic periosteum. Cell experiments showed that the bionic periosteum could significantly improve the osteogenic differentiation of the rat-bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (rBMSCs) through both chemical composition and physical structure. The in vivo evaluation of the bionic periosteum confirmed the inherent osteogenesis of this periosteum microenvironment, which could promote the regeneration of vascularized bone tissue. Therefore, the hierarchical nanostructured electrospun membrane with periosteum-mimic microenvironment is a promising periosteum substitute for the treatment of bone defects.
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- Laijun Liu
- Key Laboratory of Textile Science and Technology of Ministry of Education College of Textiles Donghua University Shanghai 201620 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials Ministry of Education and College of Life Sciences Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science and Technology of Ministry of Education College of Textiles Donghua University Shanghai 201620 China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science and Technology of Ministry of Education College of Textiles Donghua University Shanghai 201620 China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science and Technology of Ministry of Education College of Textiles Donghua University Shanghai 201620 China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science and Technology of Ministry of Education College of Textiles Donghua University Shanghai 201620 China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science and Technology of Ministry of Education College of Textiles Donghua University Shanghai 201620 China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science and Technology of Ministry of Education College of Textiles Donghua University Shanghai 201620 China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Industry for Biomedical Textile Materials and Technology Donghua University Shanghai 201620 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology Key Laboratory of Bioactive Materials Ministry of Education and College of Life Sciences Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science and Technology of Ministry of Education College of Textiles Donghua University Shanghai 201620 China
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Horue M, Rivero Berti I, Cacicedo ML, Castro GR. Microbial production and recovery of hybrid biopolymers from wastes for industrial applications- a review. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2021; 340:125671. [PMID: 34333348 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Agro-industrial wastes to be a global concern since agriculture and industrial processes are growing exponentially with the fast increase of the world population. Biopolymers are complex molecules produced by living organisms, but also found in many wastes or derived from wastes. The main drawbacks for the use of polymers are the high costs of the polymer purification processes from waste and the scale-up in the case of biopolymer production by microorganisms. However, the use of biopolymers at industrial scale for the development of products with high added value, such as food or biomedical products, not only can compensate the primary costs of biopolymer production, but also improve local economies and environmental sustainability. The present review describes some of the most relevant aspects related to the synthesis of hybrid materials and nanocomposites based on biopolymers for the development of products with high-added value.
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- Manuel Horue
- Laboratorio de Nanobiomateriales, CINDEFI, Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP) -CONICET (CCT La Plata), Calle 47 y 115, (B1900AJI), La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Laboratorio de Nanobiomateriales, CINDEFI, Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP) -CONICET (CCT La Plata), Calle 47 y 115, (B1900AJI), La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Children's Hospital, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany
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- Laboratorio de Nanobiomateriales, CINDEFI, Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP) -CONICET (CCT La Plata), Calle 47 y 115, (B1900AJI), La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Max Planck Laboratory for Structural Biology, Chemistry and Molecular Biophysics of Rosario (MPLbioR, UNR-MPIbpC). Partner Laboratory of the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry (MPIbpC, MPG). Centro de Estudios Interdisciplinarios (CEI), Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Maipú 1065, S2000 Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina.
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Kaniuk Ł, Stachewicz U. Development and Advantages of Biodegradable PHA Polymers Based on Electrospun PHBV Fibers for Tissue Engineering and Other Biomedical Applications. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2021; 7:5339-5362. [PMID: 34649426 PMCID: PMC8672356 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c00757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Biodegradable polymeric
biomaterials offer a significant advantage
in disposable or fast-consuming products in medical applications.
Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV)
is an example of a polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), i.e., one group of
natural polyesters that are byproducts of reactions taking place in
microorganisms in conditions with an excess carbon source. PHA polymers
are a promising material for the production of everyday materials
and biomedical applications. Due to the high number of monomers in
the group, PHAs permit modifications enabling the production of copolymers
of different compositions and with different proportions of individual
monomers. In order to change and improve the properties of polymer
fibers, PHAs are combined with either other natural and synthetic
polymers or additives of inorganic phases. Importantly, electrospun
PHBV fibers and mats showed an enormous potential in both the medical
field (tissue engineering scaffolds, plasters, wound healing, drug
delivery systems) and industrial applications (filter systems, food
packaging). This Review summarizes the current state of the art in
processing PHBV, especially by electrospinning, its degradation processes,
and biocompatibility studies, starting from a general introduction
to the PHA group of polymers.
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- Łukasz Kaniuk
- AGH University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, al. A. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Kraków, Poland
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- AGH University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science, al. A. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Kraków, Poland
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Rekhi P, Goswami M, Ramakrishna S, Debnath M. Polyhydroxyalkanoates biopolymers toward decarbonizing economy and sustainable future. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2021; 42:668-692. [PMID: 34645360 DOI: 10.1080/07388551.2021.1960265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Polymers are synonymous with the modern way of living. However, polymers with a large carbon footprint, especially those derived from nonrenewable petrochemical sources, are increasingly perceived as detrimental to the environment and a sustainable future. Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) is a microbial biopolymer and a plausible alternative for renewable sources. However, PHA in its monomeric forms has very limited applications due to its limited flexibility, tensile strength, and moldability. Herein, the life cycle of PHA molecules, from biosynthesis to commercial utilization for diverse applications is discussed. For clarity, the applications of this bioplastic biocomposite material are further segregated into two domains, namely, the industrial sector and the medical sector. The industry sectors reviewed here include food packaging, textiles, agriculture, automotive, and electronics. High-value addition of PHA for a sustainable future can be foreseen in the medical domain. Properties such as biodegradability and biocompatibility make PHA a suitable candidate for decarbonizing biomaterials during tissue repair, organ reconstruction, drug delivery, bone tissue engineering, and chemotherapeutics.
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- Pavni Rekhi
- Department of Biosciences, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Biosciences, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Biosciences, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, India
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- Kanchan Maji
- Center of Excellence in Tissue Engineering, Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India
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- Center of Excellence in Tissue Engineering, Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India
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Ansari S, Sami N, Yasin D, Ahmad N, Fatma T. Biomedical applications of environmental friendly poly-hydroxyalkanoates. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 183:549-563. [PMID: 33932421 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.04.171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Biological polyesters of hydroxyacids are known as polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA). They have proved to be an alternative, environmentally friendly and attractive candidate for the replacement of petroleum-based plastics in many applications. Many bacteria synthesize these compounds as an intracellular carbon and energy compound usually under unbalanced growth conditions. Biodegradability and biocompatibility of different PHA has been studied in cell culture systems or in an animal host during the last few decades. Such investigations have proposed that PHA can be used as biomaterials for applications in conventional medical devices such as sutures, patches, meshes, implants, and tissue engineering scaffolds as well. Moreover, findings related to encapsulation capability and degradation kinetics of some PHA polymers has paved their way for development of controlled drug delivery systems. The present review discusses about bio-plastics, their characteristics, examines the key findings and recent advances highlighting the usage of bio-plastics in different medical devices. The patents concerning to PHA application in biomedical field have been also enlisted that will provide a brief overview of the status of research in bio-plastic. This would help medical researchers and practitioners to replace the synthetic plastics aids that are currently being used. Simultaneously, it could also prove to be a strong step in reducing the plastic pollution that surged abruptly due to the COVID-19 medical waste.
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- Sabbir Ansari
- Cyanobacterial Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University), New Delhi 110025, India
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- Cyanobacterial Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University), New Delhi 110025, India
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- Cyanobacterial Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University), New Delhi 110025, India
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- Cyanobacterial Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University), New Delhi 110025, India
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- Cyanobacterial Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University), New Delhi 110025, India.
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Ding Y, Li W, Schubert DW, Boccaccini AR, Roether JA, Santos HA. An organic-inorganic hybrid scaffold with honeycomb-like structures enabled by one-step self-assembly-driven electrospinning. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 124:112079. [PMID: 33947571 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Revised: 03/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Electrospun organic/inorganic hybrid scaffolds have been appealing in tissue regeneration owing to the integrated physicochemical and biological performances. However, the conventional electrospun scaffolds with non-woven structures usually failed to enable deep cell infiltration due to the densely stacked layers among the fibers. Herein, through self-assembly-driven electrospinning, a polyhydroxybutyrate/poly(ε-caprolactone)/58S sol-gel bioactive glass (PHB/PCL/58S) hybrid scaffold with honeycomb-like structures was prepared by manipulating the solution composition and concentration during a one-step electrospinning process. The mechanisms enabling the formation of self-assembled honeycomb-like structures were investigated through comparative studies using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) between PHB/PCL/58S and PHB/PCL/sol-gel silica systems. The obtained honeycomb-like structure was built up from nanofibers with an average diameter of 370 nm and showed a bimodal distribution of pores: large polygonal pores up to hundreds of micrometers within the honeycomb-cells and irregular pores among the nanofibers ranging around few micrometers. The cell-materials interactions were further studied by culturing MG-63 osteoblast-like cells for 7 days. Cell viability, cell morphology and cell infiltration were comparatively investigated as well. While cells merely proliferated on the surface of non-woven structures, MG-63 cells showed extensive proliferation and deep infiltration up to 100-200 μm into the honeycomb-like structure. Moreover, the cellular spatial organization was readily regulated by the honeycomb-like pattern as well. Overall, the newly obtained hybrid scaffold may integrate the enhanced osteogenicity originating from the bioactive components, and the improved cell-material interactions brought by the honeycomb-like structure, making the new scaffold a promising candidate for tissue regeneration.
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- Yaping Ding
- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, FI-00014 Helsinki, Finland.
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, FI-00014 Helsinki, Finland
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- Institute of Polymer Materials, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Martensstrasse 7, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Biomaterials, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Cauerstrasse 6, 91058 Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Polymer Materials, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Martensstrasse 7, 91058 Erlangen, Germany.
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- Drug Research Program, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, FI-00014 Helsinki, Finland; Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE), University of Helsinki, FI-00014 Helsinki, Finland.
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Dejob L, Toury B, Tadier S, Grémillard L, Gaillard C, Salles V. Electrospinning of in situ synthesized silica-based and calcium phosphate bioceramics for applications in bone tissue engineering: A review. Acta Biomater 2021; 123:123-153. [PMID: 33359868 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2020.12.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The field of bone tissue engineering (BTE) focuses on the repair of bone defects that are too large to be restored by the natural healing process. To that purpose, synthetic materials mimicking the natural bone extracellular matrix (ECM) are widely studied and many combinations of compositions and architectures are possible. In particular, the electrospinning process can reproduce the fibrillar structure of bone ECM by stretching a viscoelastic solution under an electrical field. With this method, nano/micrometer-sized fibres can be produced, with an adjustable chemical composition. Therefore, by shaping bioactive ceramics such as silica, bioactive glasses and calcium phosphates through electrospinning, promising properties for their use in BTE can be obtained. This review focuses on the in situ synthesis and simultaneous electrospinning of bioceramic-based fibres while the reasons for using each material are correlated with its bioactivity. Theoretical and practical considerations for the synthesis and electrospinning of these materials are developed. Finally, investigations into the in vitro and in vivo bioactivity of different systems using such inorganic fibres are exposed.
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- Léa Dejob
- Laboratoire des Multimatériaux et Interfaces, UMR CNRS 5615, Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Villeurbanne F-69622, France; Univ Lyon, INSA-Lyon, CNRS, MATEIS UMR 5510, Villeurbanne F-69621, France
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- Laboratoire des Multimatériaux et Interfaces, UMR CNRS 5615, Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Villeurbanne F-69622, France
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- Univ Lyon, INSA-Lyon, CNRS, MATEIS UMR 5510, Villeurbanne F-69621, France
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- Univ Lyon, INSA-Lyon, CNRS, MATEIS UMR 5510, Villeurbanne F-69621, France
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- Univ Lyon, INSA-Lyon, CNRS, MATEIS UMR 5510, Villeurbanne F-69621, France
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- Laboratoire des Multimatériaux et Interfaces, UMR CNRS 5615, Univ Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Villeurbanne F-69622, France.
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Bastos-Bitencourt N, Velo M, Nascimento T, Scotti C, da Fonseca MG, Goulart L, Castellano L, Ishikiriama S, Bombonatti J, Sauro S. In Vitro Evaluation of Desensitizing Agents Containing Bioactive Scaffolds of Nanofibers on Dentin Remineralization. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14051056. [PMID: 33668257 PMCID: PMC7956660 DOI: 10.3390/ma14051056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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This study evaluated the effect of the incorporation of bioactive nanofibers in desensitizing agents on dentin permeability. Sixty disks of dentin were randomly distributed in four groups (n = 15). Distribution was based on the desensitizing agents, fluoride varnish and self-etching adhesive, and the presence of nanofibers: C (self-etching adhesive Clearfil SE Bond), CN (Clearfil SE Bond with 1% nanofiber), D (Duraphat varnish), and DN (Duraphat varnish with 1% nanofiber). Dentin permeability was determined using hydraulic conductivity. For a qualitative analysis, confocal laser microscopy and scanning electron microscopy were performed. The C group showed the lowest hydraulic conductance (Lp%) (89.33), while the DN group showed the highest Lp% (116.06). No statistical significance was observed in the Lp% values in all groups after the treatment and 6% citric acid challenge (p > 0.239). In the images, the CN group presented a higher superficial and intratubular deposition. In addition, this group presented a more homogeneous dentin surface and wide occlusion of dentinal tubules than the other treatments. Despite there being no statistical differences among the treatments employed, the images showed that the CN group presented a higher surface and intratubular deposition compared to the other treatments, even after the acid challenge.
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- Natália Bastos-Bitencourt
- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics and Dental Materials, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of Sao Paulo, Bauru, SP 17011-220, Brazil; (N.B.-B.); (M.V.); (C.S.); (S.I.); (J.B.)
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics and Dental Materials, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of Sao Paulo, Bauru, SP 17011-220, Brazil; (N.B.-B.); (M.V.); (C.S.); (S.I.); (J.B.)
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- Center for Fuels and Materials (NPE—LACOM), Program of Post-Graduation in Chemistry, Federal University of Paraíba (PPGQ-UFPB), João Pessoa, PB 58033-455, Brazil; (T.N.); (M.G.d.F.)
- Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology (NANOS), Institute of Biotechnology, Federal University of Uberlândia, Av. Pará, 1720, Uberlândia, MG 38400-902, Brazil;
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics and Dental Materials, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of Sao Paulo, Bauru, SP 17011-220, Brazil; (N.B.-B.); (M.V.); (C.S.); (S.I.); (J.B.)
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- Center for Fuels and Materials (NPE—LACOM), Program of Post-Graduation in Chemistry, Federal University of Paraíba (PPGQ-UFPB), João Pessoa, PB 58033-455, Brazil; (T.N.); (M.G.d.F.)
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- Laboratory of Nanobiotechnology (NANOS), Institute of Biotechnology, Federal University of Uberlândia, Av. Pará, 1720, Uberlândia, MG 38400-902, Brazil;
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- Human Immunology Research and Education Group (GEPIH), Technical School of Health, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, PB 58059-900, Brazil;
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics and Dental Materials, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of Sao Paulo, Bauru, SP 17011-220, Brazil; (N.B.-B.); (M.V.); (C.S.); (S.I.); (J.B.)
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics and Dental Materials, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of Sao Paulo, Bauru, SP 17011-220, Brazil; (N.B.-B.); (M.V.); (C.S.); (S.I.); (J.B.)
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- Dental Biomaterials and Minimally Invasive Dentistry, Department of Dentistry, Cardenal Herrera-CEU University, CEU Universities, C/Santiago Ramón y Cajal, s/n., Alfara del Patriarca, 46115 Valencia, Spain
- Department of Therapeutic Dentistry, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 119146 Moscow, Russia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-961-369-000
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Fanaee S, Labbaf S, Enayati MH, Karamali F, Esfahani MHN. A nano approach towards the creation of a biointerface as stimulator of osteogenic differentiation. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 120:111746. [PMID: 33545888 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2020] [Revised: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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There is a great need for tissue engineering constructs with the ability to modulate stem cell behavior. The initial adhesion, growth and differentiation of stem cell are a key strategy in bone tissue engineering and it can be controlled through biomaterial-cell interface. Here we engineered a polycaprolactone/gelatin/bioactive glass (PCL/GT/BG) nanocomposite scaffold coated with Fibronectin (FN) as a potential candidate to aid the bone regeneration process by giving cells a temporary template to grow into. For this purpose, initially BG nanoparticles (nBG) of 70 ± 15 nm were synthesized, characterized and then impregnated into PCL/GT matrix to create a nanocomposite fibrous mesh. An optimized structure was selected based on fiber uniformity, diameter, and the mechanical properties. Cell adhesion, growth, and the expression of osteogenic-related genes as a result of FN tethering, through specific surface interactions, was evaluated. Furthermore, the potential of optimized nanofiberous structure as a drug delivery vehicle for the local release of therapeutic agents was studied by using amoxicillin as a model drug. The release profile revealed that around 70% of drug was released in an hour for non-crosslinked fibers (burst release) followed by a gradual release up to 72 h. The release profile was steadier for crosslinked fibers. The scaffold also showed an antibacterial effect against ubiquitous gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus. The current study provides an insight for future researchers who aim to create nanocomposite materials as multifunctional scaffolds for bone tissue engineering applications.
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- Sajjad Fanaee
- Biomaterials Research Group, Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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- Biomaterials Research Group, Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran.
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- Biomaterials Research Group, Department of Materials Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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- Department of Cellular Biotechnology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Cellular Biotechnology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, ACECR, Isfahan, Iran.
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Ferreira FV, Otoni CG, Lopes JH, de Souza LP, Mei LHI, Lona LMF, Lozano K, Lobo AO, Mattoso LHC. Ultrathin polymer fibers hybridized with bioactive ceramics: A review on fundamental pathways of electrospinning towards bone regeneration. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 123:111853. [PMID: 33812570 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/26/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- Filipe V Ferreira
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Materials Engineering (DEMa), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), São Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Division of Fundamental Sciences (IEF), Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA), São Jose dos Campos, SP, Brazil
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- College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Aston Institute of Materials Research, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX, USA
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- Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Advanced Materials, BioMatLab, Materials Science and Engineering Graduate Program, Federal University of Piaui, Teresina, PI, Brazil.
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- Nanotechnology National Laboratory for Agriculture (LNNA), Embrapa Instrumentation, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
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Foster LJR, Chan RTH, Russell RA, Holden PJ. Using Humidity to Control the Morphology and Properties of Electrospun BioPEGylated Polyhydroxybutyrate Scaffolds. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:26476-26485. [PMID: 33110975 PMCID: PMC7581270 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c02993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Electrospinning produces nanofibrous scaffolds with potential for tissue engineering and wound repair. Spinning parameters control scaffold morphology and properties. BioPEGylation of polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) introduces terminal hydrophilic groups into the hydrophobic chain, making this natural-synthetic hybrid copolymer more susceptible to humidity. Varying the humidity from 10 to 50% RH during electrospinning had a relatively little effect on polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) average fiber and pore diameters, which remained around 3.0 and 8.7 μm, respectively. In contrast, fiber and pore diameters for electrospun bioPEGylated PHB scaffolds varied significantly with humidity, peaking at 30% RH (5.5 and 14.1 μm, respectively). While scaffolds showed little change, hydrophobicity decreased linearly with humidity during electrospinning. Compared to solvent-cast films, electrospun scaffolds showed significantly greater average cell spread. A 108% increase for olfactory ensheathing cells (OECs) cultivated on bioPEGylated PHB scaffolds was proportionally greater than their counterparts on electrospun PHB scaffolds, (70%). OECS grown on BioPEGylated PHB scaffolds were over twice the size, 260 ± 20 μm diameter, than those on PHB electrospun scaffolds, 110 ± 18 μm diameter. Electrospun scaffolds also promoted cell health compared to their solvent-cast counterparts, with increases in the mitochondrial activity of 165 ± 13 and 196 ± 13% for PHB and bioPEGylated PHB, respectively. OECS cultivated on electrospun scaffolds of bioPEGylated PHB had significantly better membrane integrities compared to their counterparts on solvent-cast films, 47 ± 5% reducing to 17 ± 6%. The combination of bioPEGylation and humidity during electrospinning permitted significant controllable changes to scaffold morphology and properties. These changes resulted in the significantly greater promotion of cell growth on electrospun bioPEGylated PHB scaffolds compared to their solvent-cast counterparts and electrospun PHB.
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- Leslie J. R. Foster
- Bio/Polymer Research Group, Department of Chemistry, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama 35899, United States
- Save Sight
Institute, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2141, Australia
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- Bio/Polymer Research Group, School of Biotechnology &
Biomolecular Science, University of New
South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- Bio/Polymer Research Group, School of Biotechnology &
Biomolecular Science, University of New
South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
- Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation, Lucas Heights, NSW 2234, Australia
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- Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation, Lucas Heights, NSW 2234, Australia
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Electrospun PCL Fiber Mats Incorporating Multi-Targeted B and Co Co-Doped Bioactive Glass Nanoparticles for Angiogenesis. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13184010. [PMID: 32927805 PMCID: PMC7557727 DOI: 10.3390/ma13184010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2020] [Revised: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Vascularization is necessary in tissue engineering to keep adequate blood supply in order to maintain the survival and growth of new tissue. The synergy of biologically active ions with multi-target activity may lead to superior angiogenesis promotion in comparison to single-target approaches but it has been rarely investigated. In this study, polycaprolactone (PCL) fiber mats embedded with B and Co co-doped bioactive glass nanoparticles (BCo.BGNs) were fabricated as a tissue regeneration scaffold designed for promoting angiogenesis. BCo.NBGs were successfully prepared with well-defined spherical shape using a sol-gel method. The PCL fiber mats embedding co-doped bioactive glass nanoparticles were fabricated by electrospinning using benign solvents. The Young’s moduli of the nanoparticle containing PCL fiber mats were similar to those of the neat fiber mats and suitable for scaffolds utilized in soft tissue repair approaches. The mats also showed non-cytotoxicity to ST-2 cells. PCL fiber mats containing BCo.BGNs with a relatively high content of B and Co promoted the secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor to a greater extent than PCL fiber mats with a relatively low B and Co contents, which demonstrates the potential of dual ion release (B and Co) from bioactive glasses to enhance angiogenesis in soft tissue engineering.
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El-malek FA, Khairy H, Farag A, Omar S. The sustainability of microbial bioplastics, production and applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 157:319-328. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.04.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2020] [Revised: 03/21/2020] [Accepted: 04/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Rittidach T, Tithito T, Suntornsaratoon P, Charoenphandhu N, Thongbunchoo J, Krishnamra N, Tang IM, Pon-On W. Effect of zirconia-mullite incorporated biphasic calcium phosphate/biopolymer composite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. Biomed Phys Eng Express 2020; 6:055004. [PMID: 33444235 DOI: 10.1088/2057-1976/aba1c2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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New bioactive scaffolds with improved mechanical properties, biocompatibility and providing structural support for bone tissue are being developed for use in the treatment of bone defects. In this study, we have synthesized bioactive scaffolds consisting of biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) and zirconia-Mullite (2ZrO2·[3Al2O3 ·2 SiO2] (ZAS)) (BCPZAS) combined with polymers matrix of polycaprolactone (PCL)-alginate (Alg)-chitosan (Chi) (Chi/Alg-PCL) (BCPZAS@Chi/Alg-PCL). The composite material scaffolds were prepared by a blending technique. The microstructure, mechanical, bioactivity and in vitro biological properties with different ratios of BCP to ZAS of 1:0, 3:1, 1:1, 1:3 and 0:1 wt% in polymer matrix were analyzed. Microstructure analysis showed a successful incorporation of the BCPZAS particles with an even distribution of them within the polymer matrix. The mechanical properties were found to gradually decrease with increasing the ratio of ZAS particles in the scaffolds. The highest compressive strength was 42.96 ± 1.01MPa for the 3:1 wt% BCP to ZAS mixing. Bioactivity test, the BCPZAS@Chi/Alg-PCL composite could induce apatite formation in simulate body fluid (SBF). In-vitro experiment using UMR-106 osteoblast-like cells on BCPZAS@Chi/Alg-PCL composite scaffold showed that there is cell attachment to the scaffolds with proliferation. These experimental results demonstrate that the BCPZAS@Chi/Alg-PCL composite especially for the BCP:ZAS at 3:1 wt% could be utilized as a scaffold for bone tissue engineering applications.
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- Tanawut Rittidach
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand
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Liu L, Li C, Liu X, Jiao Y, Wang F, Jiang G, Wang L. Tricalcium Phosphate Sol-Incorporated Poly(ε-caprolactone) Membrane with Improved Mechanical and Osteoinductive Activity as an Artificial Periosteum. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2020; 6:4631-4643. [DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c00511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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- Laijun Liu
- Key Laboratory of Textile Science and Technology of Ministry of Education and College of Textiles, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China
- Engineering Research Center of Technical Textiles, Ministry of Education, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science and Technology of Ministry of Education and College of Textiles, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science and Technology of Ministry of Education and College of Textiles, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science and Technology of Ministry of Education and College of Textiles, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science and Technology of Ministry of Education and College of Textiles, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China
- Engineering Research Center of Technical Textiles, Ministry of Education, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Hangzhou Ruijian Maasting Medical Equipment Co. Ltd., Hangzhou 310000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Science and Technology of Ministry of Education and College of Textiles, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China
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Perumal G, Sivakumar PM, Nandkumar AM, Doble M. Synthesis of magnesium phosphate nanoflakes and its PCL composite electrospun nanofiber scaffolds for bone tissue regeneration. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 109:110527. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2019] [Revised: 11/03/2019] [Accepted: 12/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Facile preparation PCL/ modified nano ZnO organic-inorganic composite and its application in antibacterial materials. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-020-02046-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate): Promising biomaterial for bone tissue engineering. ACTA PHARMACEUTICA (ZAGREB, CROATIA) 2020; 70:1-15. [PMID: 31677369 DOI: 10.2478/acph-2020-0007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) is a natural polymer, produced by different bacteria, with good biocompatibility and biodegradability. Cardiovascular patches, scaffolds in tissue engineering and drug carriers are some of the possible biomedical applications of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate). In the past decade, many researchers examined the different physico-chemical modifications of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) in order to improve its properties for use in the field of bone tissue engineering. Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) composites with hydroxyapatite and bioglass are intensively tested with animal and human osteoblasts in vitro to provide information about their biocompatibility, biodegradability and osteoinductivity. Good bone regeneration was proven when poly(3-hydroxy-butyrate) patches were implanted in vivo in bone tissue of cats, minipigs and rats. This review summarizes the recent reports of in vitro and in vivo studies of pure poly(3-hydroxy-butyrate) and poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) composites with the emphasis on their bioactivity and biocompatibility with bone cells.
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Walter T, Gruenewald A, Detsch R, Boccaccini AR, Vogel N. Cell Interactions with Size-Controlled Colloidal Monolayers: Toward Improved Coatings in Bone Tissue Engineering. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2020; 36:1793-1803. [PMID: 32017853 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.9b03308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The surface structure of biomaterials is of key importance to control its interactions with biological environments. Industrial fabrication and coating processes often introduce particulate nanostructures at implant surfaces. Understanding the cellular interaction with particle-based surface topologies and feature sizes in the colloidal length scale therefore offers the possibility to improve the biological response of synthetic biomaterials. Here, surfaces with controlled topography and regular feature sizes covering the relevant length scale of particulate coatings (100-1000 nm) are fabricated by colloidal templating. Using fluorescent microscopy, WST assay, and morphology analysis, results show that adhesion and attachment of bone-marrow derived murine stromal cells (ST2) are strongly influenced by the surface feature size while geometric details play an insignificant role. Quantitative analysis shows enhanced cell adhesion, spreading, viability, and activity when surface feature size decreases below 200 nm compared to flat surfaces, while larger feature sizes are detrimental to cell adhesion. Kinetic studies reveal that most cells on surfaces with larger features lose contact with the substrate over time. This study identifies colloidal templating as a simple method for creating highly defined model systems to investigate complex cell functions and provides design criteria for the choice of particulate coatings on commercial implant materials.
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- Teresa Walter
- Institute of Particle Technology , Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg , Cauerstrasse 4 , 91058 Erlangen , Germany
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- Institute of Biomaterials , Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg , Cauerstrasse 6 , 91058 Erlangen , Germany
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- Institute of Biomaterials , Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg , Cauerstrasse 6 , 91058 Erlangen , Germany
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- Institute of Biomaterials , Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg , Cauerstrasse 6 , 91058 Erlangen , Germany
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- Institute of Particle Technology , Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg , Cauerstrasse 4 , 91058 Erlangen , Germany
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Pang L, Shen Y, Hu H, Zeng X, Huang W, Gao H, Wang H, Wang D. Chemically and physically cross-linked polyvinyl alcohol-borosilicate gel hybrid scaffolds for bone regeneration. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 105:110076. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2019] [Revised: 07/23/2019] [Accepted: 08/10/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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de Lima Nascimento TR, de Amoêdo Campos Velo MM, Silva CF, Costa Cruz SBS, Gondim BLC, Mondelli RFL, Castellano LRC. Current Applications of Biopolymer-based Scaffolds and Nanofibers as Drug Delivery Systems. Curr Pharm Des 2019; 25:3997-4012. [PMID: 31701845 DOI: 10.2174/1381612825666191108162948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2019] [Accepted: 11/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND The high surface-to-volume ratio of polymeric nanofibers makes them an effective vehicle for the release of bioactive molecules and compounds such as growth factors, drugs, herbal extracts and gene sequences. Synthetic polymers are commonly used as sensors, reinforcements and energy storage, whereas natural polymers are more prone to mimicking an extracellular matrix. Natural polymers are a renewable resource and classified as an environmentally friendly material, which might be used in different techniques to produce nanofibers for biomedical applications such as tissue engineering, implantable medical devices, antimicrobial barriers and wound dressings, among others. This review sheds some light on the advantages of natural over synthetic polymeric materials for nanofiber production. Also, the most important techniques employed to produce natural nanofibers are presented. Moreover, some pieces of evidence regarding toxicology and cell-interactions using natural nanofibers are discussed. Clearly, the potential extrapolation of such laboratory results into human health application should be addressed cautiously.
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- Tatiana Rita de Lima Nascimento
- Human Immunology Research and Education Group (GEPIH), Technical School of Health of UFPB, Federal University of Paraiba, Joao Pessoa, PB, Brazil
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- Human Immunology Research and Education Group (GEPIH), Technical School of Health of UFPB, Federal University of Paraiba, Joao Pessoa, PB, Brazil
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- Human Immunology Research and Education Group (GEPIH), Technical School of Health of UFPB, Federal University of Paraiba, Joao Pessoa, PB, Brazil
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- Human Immunology Research and Education Group (GEPIH), Technical School of Health of UFPB, Federal University of Paraiba, Joao Pessoa, PB, Brazil.,Post-Graduation Program in Dentistry, Department of Dentistry, State University of Paraíba, Campina Grande, PB, Brazil
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics and Dental Materials, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Human Immunology Research and Education Group (GEPIH), Technical School of Health of UFPB, Federal University of Paraiba, Joao Pessoa, PB, Brazil
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Rodriguez-Contreras A. Recent Advances in the Use of Polyhydroyalkanoates in Biomedicine. Bioengineering (Basel) 2019; 6:E82. [PMID: 31547270 PMCID: PMC6784168 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering6030082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2019] [Revised: 09/09/2019] [Accepted: 09/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), a family of natural biopolyesters, are widely used in many applications, especially in biomedicine. Since they are produced by a variety of microorganisms, they possess special properties that synthetic polyesters do not have. Their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and non-toxicity are the crucial properties that make these biologically produced thermoplastics and elastomers suitable for their applications as biomaterials. Bacterial or archaeal fermentation by the combination of different carbohydrates or by the addition of specific inductors allows the bioproduction of a great variety of members from the PHAs family with diverse material properties. Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) and its copolymers, such as poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHVB) or poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB4HB), are the most frequently used PHAs in the field of biomedicine. PHAs have been used in implantology as sutures and valves, in tissue engineering as bone graft substitutes, cartilage, stents for nerve repair, and cardiovascular patches. Due to their good biodegradability in the body and their breakdown products being unhazardous, they have also been remarkably applied as drug carriers for delivery systems. As lately there has been considerable and growing interest in the use of PHAs as biomaterials and their application in the field of medicine, this review provides an insight into the most recent scientific studies and advances in PHAs exploitation in biomedicine.
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- Alejandra Rodriguez-Contreras
- Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Escola d'Enginyeria de Barcelona Est (EEBE), Eduard Maristany 10-14, 08930 Barcelona, Spain.
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Aslankoohi N, Mondal D, Rizkalla AS, Mequanint K. Bone Repair and Regenerative Biomaterials: Towards Recapitulating the Microenvironment. Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:E1437. [PMID: 31480693 PMCID: PMC6780693 DOI: 10.3390/polym11091437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2019] [Revised: 08/24/2019] [Accepted: 08/25/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Biomaterials and tissue engineering scaffolds play a central role to repair bone defects. Although ceramic derivatives have been historically used to repair bone, hybrid materials have emerged as viable alternatives. The rationale for hybrid bone biomaterials is to recapitulate the native bone composition to which these materials are intended to replace. In addition to the mechanical and dimensional stability, bone repair scaffolds are needed to provide suitable microenvironments for cells. Therefore, scaffolds serve more than a mere structural template suggesting a need for better and interactive biomaterials. In this review article, we aim to provide a summary of the current materials used in bone tissue engineering. Due to the ever-increasing scientific publications on this topic, this review cannot be exhaustive; however, we attempted to provide readers with the latest advance without being redundant. Furthermore, every attempt is made to ensure that seminal works and significant research findings are included, with minimal bias. After a concise review of crystalline calcium phosphates and non-crystalline bioactive glasses, the remaining sections of the manuscript are focused on organic-inorganic hybrid materials.
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- Neda Aslankoohi
- School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada.
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada.
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada.
- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada.
- Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada.
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada.
- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada.
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Multi-Functional Electrospun Nanofibers from Polymer Blends for Scaffold Tissue Engineering. FIBERS 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/fib7070066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Electrospinning and polymer blending have been the focus of research and the industry for their versatility, scalability, and potential applications across many different fields. In tissue engineering, nanofiber scaffolds composed of natural fibers, synthetic fibers, or a mixture of both have been reported. This review reports recent advances in polymer blended scaffolds for tissue engineering and the fabrication of functional scaffolds by electrospinning. A brief theory of electrospinning and the general setup as well as modifications used are presented. Polymer blends, including blends with natural polymers, synthetic polymers, mixture of natural and synthetic polymers, and nanofiller systems, are discussed in detail and reviewed.
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