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Martinez DC, Borkam-Schuster A, Helmholz H, Dobkowska A, Luthringer-Feyerabend B, Płociński T, Willumeit-Römer R, Święszkowski W. Bone cells influence the degradation interface of pure Mg and WE43 materials: Insights from multimodal in vitro analysis. Acta Biomater 2024; 187:471-490. [PMID: 39168423 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 06/28/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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In this study, the interaction of pure Mg and WE43 alloy under the presence of osteoblast (OB) and osteoclast (OC) cells and their influence on the degradation of materials have been deeply analyzed. Since OB and OC interaction has an important role in bone remodeling, we examined the surface morphology and dynamic changes in the chemical composition and thickness of the corrosion layers formed on pure Mg and WE43 alloy by direct monoculture and coculture of pre-differentiated OB and OC cells in vitro. Electrochemical techniques examined the corrosion performance. The corrosion products were characterized using a combination of the focused ion beam (FIB), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). Cell viability and morphology were assessed by fluorescent microscopy and SEM. Our findings demonstrate cell spread and attachment variations, which differ depending on the Mg substrates. It was clearly shown that cell culture groups delayed degradation processes with the lowest corrosion rate observed in the presence of OBOC coculture for the WE43 substrate. Ca-P enrichment was observed in the outer-middle region of the corrosion layer but only after 7 days of OBOC coculture on WE43 and after 14 days on the pure Mg specimens. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Magnesium metallic materials that can degrade over time provide distinct opportunities for orthopedic application. However, there is still a lack, especially in elucidating cell-material interface characterization. This study investigated the influence of osteoblast-osteoclast coculture in direct Mg-material contact. Our findings demonstrated that pre-differentiated osteoblasts and osteoclasts cocultured on Mg substrates influenced the chemistry of the corrosion layers. The cell spread and attachment were Mg substrate-dependent. The findings of coculturing bone cells directly on Mg materials within an in vitro model provide an effective approach for studying the dynamic degradation processes of Mg alloys while also elucidating cell behavior and their potential contribution to the degradation of these alloys.
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- Diana C Martinez
- Biomaterials Group, Materials Design Division, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Woloska 141, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Metallic Biomaterials, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon GmbH, 21502 Geesthacht, Germany
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- Institute of Metallic Biomaterials, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon GmbH, 21502 Geesthacht, Germany
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- Biomaterials Group, Materials Design Division, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Woloska 141, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland
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- Biomaterials Group, Materials Design Division, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Woloska 141, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Metallic Biomaterials, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon GmbH, 21502 Geesthacht, Germany
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- Biomaterials Group, Materials Design Division, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Woloska 141, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland.
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Taskozhina G, Batyrova G, Umarova G, Issanguzhina Z, Kereyeva N. The Manganese-Bone Connection: Investigating the Role of Manganese in Bone Health. J Clin Med 2024; 13:4679. [PMID: 39200820 PMCID: PMC11355939 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13164679] [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: 06/05/2024] [Revised: 07/17/2024] [Accepted: 08/06/2024] [Indexed: 09/02/2024] Open
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The complex relationship between trace elements and skeletal health has received increasing attention in the scientific community. Among these minerals, manganese (Mn) has emerged as a key element affecting bone metabolism and integrity. This review examines the multifaceted role of Mn in bone health, including its effects on bone regeneration, mineralization, and overall skeletal strength. This review article is based on a synthesis of experimental models, epidemiologic studies, and clinical trials of the mechanisms of the effect of Mn on bone metabolism. Current research data show that Mn is actively involved in the processes of bone remodeling by modulating the activity of osteoblasts and osteoclasts, as well as the main cells that regulate bone formation and resorption. Mn ions have a profound effect on bone mineralization and density by intricately regulating signaling pathways and enzymatic reactions in these cells. Additionally, Mn superoxide dismutase (MnSOD), located in bone mitochondria, plays a crucial role in osteoclast differentiation and function, protecting osteoclasts from oxidative damage. Understanding the nuances of Mn's interaction with bone is essential for optimizing bone strategies, potentially preventing and managing skeletal diseases. Key findings include the stimulation of osteoblast proliferation and differentiation, the inhibition of osteoclastogenesis, and the preservation of bone mass through the RANK/RANKL/OPG pathway. These results underscore the importance of Mn in maintaining bone health and highlight the need for further research into its therapeutic potential.
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- Gulaim Taskozhina
- Department of Laboratory Diagnostics, West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University, 68 Maresyev Street, Aktobe 030019, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Laboratory Diagnostics, West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University, 68 Maresyev Street, Aktobe 030019, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Evidence-Based Medicine and Scientific Management, West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University, 68 Maresyev Street, Aktobe 030019, Kazakhstan;
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- Department of Children Disease No. 2, West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University, 68 Maresyev Street, Aktobe 030019, Kazakhstan;
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- Department of Oncology, West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov Medical University, 68 Maresyev Street, Aktobe 030019, Kazakhstan;
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Hussain M, Khan SM, Shafiq M, Abbas N, Sajjad U, Hamid K. Advances in biodegradable materials: Degradation mechanisms, mechanical properties, and biocompatibility for orthopedic applications. Heliyon 2024; 10:e32713. [PMID: 39027458 PMCID: PMC11254538 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 06/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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Mg-based and Zn-based biodegradable materials have the potential to become the next-generation implant materials to treat bone diseases, because of their desired degradation and mechanical properties. This article reviews the status of these implant materials. The required properties of biodegradable materials such as biodegradability, mechanical properties, and biocompatibility for performance evaluation were briefly discussed. The influence of fabrication techniques, microstructure, alloying elements, and post-processing techniques on the properties of Mg and Zn-based materials was addressed. The degradation mechanism by dissolution, oxidation, and interaction with human body cells was discussed. The biocompatibility of Mg and Zn-based biodegradable materials was analyzed. The significance of in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility testing was highlighted, emphasizing the superiority of in vivo results over cell line studies. This article identifies the many Mg and Zn-based biodegradable materials and summarizes the key findings.
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- Muzamil Hussain
- Institute of Polymer & Textile Engineering, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Institute of Polymer & Textile Engineering, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Institute of Polymer & Textile Engineering, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy and Refrigerating Air-Conditioning Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, 10608, Taiwan
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- Process and Power Research Group, Department of Energy and Process Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway
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Abdelgader A, Govender M, Kumar P, Choonara YE. A Novel Intrauterine Device for the Spatio-Temporal Release of Norethindrone Acetate as a Counter-Estrogenic Intervention in the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:587. [PMID: 38794250 PMCID: PMC11124343 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16050587] [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: 02/16/2024] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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The genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a widely occurring condition affecting millions of women worldwide. The current treatment of GSM involves the use of orally or vaginally administered estrogens, often with the risk of endometrial hyperplasia. The utilization of progestogens offers a means to counteract the effects of estrogen on the endometrial tissue, decreasing unwanted side effects and improving therapeutic outcomes. In this study, a norethindrone acetate (NETA)-loaded, hollow, cylindrical, and sustained release platform has been designed, fabricated, and optimized for implantation in the uterine cavity as a counter-estrogenic intervention in the treatment of GSM. The developed system, which comprises ethyl cellulose (EC) and polycaprolactone (PCL), has been statistically optimized using a two-factor, two-level factorial design, with the mechanical properties, degradation, swelling, and in vitro drug release of NETA from the device evaluated. The morphological characteristics of the platform were further investigated through scanning electron microscopy in addition to cytocompatibility studies using NIH/3T3 cells. Results from the statistical design highlighted the platform with the highest NETA load and the EC-to-PCL ratio that exhibited favorable release and weight loss profiles. The drug release data for the optimal formulation were best fitted with the Peppas-Sahlin model, implicating both diffusion and polymer relaxation in the release mechanism, with cell viability results noting that the prepared platform demonstrated favorable cytocompatibility. The significant findings of this study firmly establish the developed platform as a promising candidate for the sustained release of NETA within the uterine cavity. This functionality serves as a counter-estrogenic intervention in the treatment of GSM, with the platform holding potential for further advanced biomedical applications.
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- Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193, South Africa
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Zhao Q, Ni Y, Wei H, Duan Y, Chen J, Xiao Q, Gao J, Yu Y, Cui Y, Ouyang S, Miron RJ, Zhang Y, Wu C. Ion incorporation into bone grafting materials. Periodontol 2000 2024; 94:213-230. [PMID: 37823468 DOI: 10.1111/prd.12533] [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: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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The use of biomaterials in regenerative medicine has expanded to treat various disorders caused by trauma or disease in orthopedics and dentistry. However, the treatment of large and complex bone defects presents a challenge, leading to a pressing need for optimized biomaterials for bone repair. Recent advances in chemical sciences have enabled the incorporation of therapeutic ions into bone grafts to enhance their performance. These ions, such as strontium (for bone regeneration/osteoporosis), copper (for angiogenesis), boron (for bone growth), iron (for chemotaxis), cobalt (for B12 synthesis), lithium (for osteogenesis/cementogenesis), silver (for antibacterial resistance), and magnesium (for bone and cartilage regeneration), among others (e.g., zinc, sodium, and silica), have been studied extensively. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of current knowledge and recent developments in ion incorporation into biomaterials for bone and periodontal tissue repair. It also discusses recently developed biomaterials from a basic design and clinical application perspective. Additionally, the review highlights the importance of precise ion introduction into biomaterials to address existing limitations and challenges in combination therapies. Future prospects and opportunities for the development and optimization of biomaterials for bone tissue engineering are emphasized.
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- Qin Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- School of Medicine, Medical Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- School of Medicine, Medical Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- School of Medicine, Medical Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- School of Medicine, Medical Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- School of Medicine, Medical Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- School of Medicine, Medical Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- School of Medicine, Medical Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- School of Medicine, Medical Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- School of Medicine, Medical Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- School of Medicine, Medical Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Periodontology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Taikang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- School of Medicine, Medical Research Institute, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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Ye K, Zhang X, Shangguan L, Liu X, Nie X, Qiao Y. Manganese-Implanted Titanium Modulates the Crosstalk between Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Macrophages to Improve Osteogenesis. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:456. [PMID: 37754870 PMCID: PMC10531852 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14090456] [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: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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Manganese (Mn) is an essential micronutrient in various physiological processes, but its functions in bone metabolism remain undefined. This is partly due to the interplay between immune and bone cells because Mn plays a central role in the immune system. In this study, we utilized the plasma immersion ion implantation and deposition (PIII&D) technique to introduce Mn onto the titanium surface. The results demonstrated that Mn-implanted surfaces stimulated the shift of macrophages toward the M1 phenotype and had minimal effects on the osteogenic differentiation of mouse bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (mBMSCs) under mono-culture conditions. However, they promoted the M2 polarization of macrophages and improved the osteogenic activities of mBMSCs under co-culture conditions, indicating the importance of the crosstalk between mBMSCs and macrophages mediated by Mn in osteogenic activities. This study provides a positive incentive for the application of Mn in the field of osteoimmunology.
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- Kuicai Ye
- State Key Laboratory of High-Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, China; (K.Y.)
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High-Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, China; (K.Y.)
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- State Key Laboratory of High-Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, China; (K.Y.)
- School of Materials Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High-Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, China; (K.Y.)
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High-Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, China; (K.Y.)
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High-Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, China; (K.Y.)
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Okutan B, Schwarze UY, Berger L, Martinez DC, Herber V, Suljevic O, Plocinski T, Swieszkowski W, Santos SG, Schindl R, Löffler JF, Weinberg AM, Sommer NG. The combined effect of zinc and calcium on the biodegradation of ultrahigh-purity magnesium implants. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2023; 146:213287. [PMID: 36669235 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Magnesium (Mg)-based implants are promising candidates for orthopedic interventions, because of their biocompatibility, good mechanical features, and ability to degrade completely in the body, eliminating the need for an additional removal surgery. In the present study, we synthesized and investigated two Mg-based materials, ultrahigh-purity ZX00 (Mg-Zn-Ca; <0.5 wt% Zn and <0.5 wt% Ca, in wt%; Fe-content <1 ppm) and ultrahigh-purity Mg (XHP-Mg, >99.999 wt% Mg; Fe-content <1 ppm), in vitro and in vivo in juvenile healthy rats to clarify the effect of the alloying elements Zn and Ca on mechanical properties, microstructure, cytocompatibility and degradation rate. Potential differences in bone formation and bone in-growth were also assessed and compared with state-of-the-art non-degradable titanium (Ti)-implanted, sham-operated, and control (non-intervention) groups, using micro-computed tomography, histology and scanning electron microscopy. At 6 and 24 weeks after implantation, serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP), calcium (Ca), and Mg level were measured and bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) were isolated for real-time PCR analysis. Results show that ZX00 implants have smaller grain size and superior mechanical properties than XHP-Mg, and that both reveal good biocompatibility in cytocompatibilty tests. ZX00 homogenously degraded with an increased gas accumulation 12 and 24 weeks after implantation, whereas XHP-Mg exhibited higher gas accumulation already at 2 weeks. Serum ALP, Ca, and Mg levels were comparable among all groups and both Mg-based implants led to similar relative expression levels of Alp, Runx2, and Bmp-2 genes at weeks 6 and 24. Histologically, Mg-based implants are superior for new bone tissue formation and bone in-growth compared to Ti implants. Furthermore, by tracking the sequence of multicolor fluorochrome labels, we observed higher mineral apposition rate at week 2 in both Mg-based implants compared to the control groups. Our findings suggest that (i) ZX00 and XHP-Mg support bone formation and remodeling, (ii) both Mg-based implants are superior to Ti implants in terms of new bone tissue formation and osseointegration, and (iii) ZX00 is more favorable due to its lower degradation rate and moderate gas accumulation.
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- Begüm Okutan
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036 Graz, Austria.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036 Graz, Austria; Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Division of Oral Surgery and Orthodontics, Medical University of Graz, Billrothgasse 4, 8010 Graz, Austria.
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- Laboratory of Metal Physics and Technology, Department of Materials, ETH Zurich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 4, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Woloska 141, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Division of Oral Surgery and Orthodontics, Medical University of Graz, Billrothgasse 4, 8010 Graz, Austria; Department of Oral Surgery, University Center for Dental Medicine, University of Basel, Mattenstrasse 40, 4058 Basel, Switzerland.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036 Graz, Austria.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Woloska 141, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Woloska 141, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland.
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, and INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen 208, Porto 4200-135, Portugal.
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- Gottfried Schatz Research Center, Biophysics, Medical University of Graz, Neue Stiftingtalstrasse 6, 8010 Graz, Austria.
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- Laboratory of Metal Physics and Technology, Department of Materials, ETH Zurich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 4, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036 Graz, Austria.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036 Graz, Austria.
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The Effect of Mn on the Mechanical Properties and In Vitro Behavior of Biodegradable Zn-2%Fe Alloy. METALS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/met12081291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The attractiveness of Zn-based alloys as structural materials for biodegradable implants mainly relates to their excellent biocompatibility, critical physiological roles in the human body and excellent antibacterial properties. Furthermore, in in vivo conditions, they do not tend to produce hydrogen gas (as occurs in the case of Mg-based alloys) or voluminous oxide (as occurs in Fe-based alloys). However, the main disadvantages of Zn-based alloys are their reduced mechanical properties and their tendency to provoke undesirable fibrous encapsulation due to their relatively high standard reduction potential. The issue of fibrous encapsulation was previously addressed by the authors via the development of the Zn-2%Fe alloy that was selected as the base alloy for this study. This development assumed that the addition of Fe to pure Zn can create a microgalvanic effect between the Delta phase (Zn11Fe) and the Zn-matrix that significantly increases the biodegradation rate of the alloy. The aim of the present study is to examine the effect of up to 0.8% Mn on the mechanical properties of biodegradable Zn-2%Fe alloy and to evaluate the corrosion behavior and cytotoxicity performance in in vitro conditions. The selection of Mn as an alloying element is related to its vital role in the synthesis of proteins and the activation of enzyme systems, as well as the fact that Mn is not considered to be a toxic element. Microstructure characterization was carried out by optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), while phase analysis was obtained by X-ray diffraction (XRD). Mechanical properties were examined in terms of hardness and tensile strength, while corrosion performance and electrochemical behavior were assessed by immersion tests, open circuit potential examination, potentiodynamic polarization analysis and impedance spectroscopy. All the in vitro corrosion testing was performed in a simulated physiological environment in the form of a phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) solution. The cytotoxicity performance was evaluated by indirect cell viability analysis, carried out according to the ISO 10993-5/12 standard using Mus musculus 4T1 cells. The obtained results clearly demonstrate the strengthening effect of the biodegradable Zn-2%Fe alloy due to Mn addition. The effect of Mn on in vitro corrosion degradation was insignificant, while in parallel Mn had a favorable effect on indirect cell viability.
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COVID-19 Biomedical Plastics Wastes—Challenges and Strategies for Curbing the Environmental Disaster. SUSTAINABILITY 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/su14116466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The rise of the COVID-19 outbreak has made handling plastic waste much more difficult. Our superior, hyper-hygienic way of life has changed our behavioural patterns, such as the use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), the increased desire for plastic-packaged food and commodities, and the use of disposable utensils, as a result of the fear of transmission. The constraints and inefficiencies of our current waste management system, in dealing with our growing reliance on plastic, could worsen its mismanagement and leakage into the environment, causing a new environmental crisis. A sustainable, systemic, and hierarchical plastic management plan, which clearly outlines the respective responsibilities as well as the socioeconomic and environmental implications of these actions, is required to tackle the problem of plastic pollution. It will necessitate action strategies tailored to individual types of plastic waste and country demand, as well as increased support from policymakers and the general public. The situation of biomedical plastic wastes during the COVID-19 epidemic is alarming. In addition, treatment of plastic waste, sterilisation, incineration, and alternative technologies for transforming bio-plastic waste into value-added products were discussed, elaborately. Our review would help to promote sustainable technologies to manage plastic waste, which can only be achieved with a change in behaviour among individuals and society, which might help to safeguard against going from one disaster to another in the coming days.
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