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Cai Z, Du P, Li K, Chen L, Xie G. A Review of the Development of Titanium-Based and Magnesium-Based Metallic Glasses in the Field of Biomedical Materials. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:4587. [PMID: 39336328 PMCID: PMC11433194 DOI: 10.3390/ma17184587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2024] [Revised: 09/05/2024] [Accepted: 09/13/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024]
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This article reviews the research and development focus of metallic glasses in the field of biomedical applications. Metallic glasses exhibit a short-range ordered and long-range disordered glassy structure at the microscopic level, devoid of structural defects such as dislocations and grain boundaries. Therefore, they possess advantages such as high strength, toughness, and corrosion resistance, combining characteristics of both metals and glasses. This novel alloy system has found applications in the field of biomedical materials due to its excellent comprehensive performance. This review discusses the applications of Ti-based bulk metallic glasses in load-bearing implants such as bone plates and screws for long-term implantation. On the other hand, Mg-based metallic glasses, owing to their degradability, are primarily used in degradable bone nails, plates, and vascular stents. However, metallic glasses as biomaterials still face certain challenges. The Young's modulus value of Ti-based metallic glasses is higher than that of human bones, leading to stress-shielding effects. Meanwhile, Mg-based metallic glasses degrade too quickly, resulting in the premature loss of mechanical properties and the formation of numerous bubbles, which hinder tissue healing. To address these issues, we propose the following development directions: (1) Introducing porous structures into titanium-based metallic glasses is an important research direction for reducing Young's modulus; (2) To enhance the bioactivity of implant material surfaces, the surface modification of titanium-based metallic glasses is essential. (3) Developing antibacterial coatings and incorporating antibacterial metal elements into the alloys is essential to maintain the long-term effective antibacterial properties of metallic biomaterials. (4) Corrosion resistance must be further improved through the preparation of composite materials, while ensuring biocompatibility and safety, to achieve controllable degradation rates and degradation modes.
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- Zeyun Cai
- Institute of Special Environments Physical Sciences, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China;
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China; (P.D.); (K.L.)
- Institute of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology, Shenzhen Polytechnic University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China; (P.D.); (K.L.)
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China; (P.D.); (K.L.)
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China; (P.D.); (K.L.)
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Welding and Joining, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, China
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McHendrie R, Nguyen NH, Nguyen MT, Fallahnezhad K, Vasilev K, Truong VK, Hashemi R. Development of Novel Antibacterial Ti-Nb-Ga Alloys with Low Stiffness for Medical Implant Applications. J Funct Biomater 2024; 15:167. [PMID: 38921540 PMCID: PMC11204729 DOI: 10.3390/jfb15060167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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With the rising demand for medical implants and the dominance of implant-associated failures including infections, extensive research has been prompted into the development of novel biomaterials that can offer desirable characteristics. This study develops and evaluates new titanium-based alloys containing gallium additions with the aim of offering beneficial antibacterial properties while having a reduced stiffness level to minimise the effect of stress shielding when in contact with bone. The focus is on the microstructure, mechanical properties, antimicrobial activity, and cytocompatibility to inform the suitability of the designed alloys as biometals. Novel Ti-33Nb-xGa alloys (x = 3, 5 wt%) were produced via casting followed by homogenisation treatment, where all results were compared to the currently employed alloy Ti-6Al-4V. Optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) results depicted a single beta (β) phase microstructure in both Ga-containing alloys, where Ti-33Nb-5Ga was also dominated by dendritic alpha (α) phase grains in a β-phase matrix. EDS analysis indicated that the α-phase dendrites in Ti-33Nb-5Ga were enriched with titanium, while the β-phase was richer in niobium and gallium elements. Mechanical properties were measured using nanoindentation and microhardness methods, where the Young's modulus for Ti-33Nb-3Ga and Ti-33Nb-5Ga was found to be 75.4 ± 2.4 and 67.2 ± 1.6 GPa, respectively, a significant reduction of 37% and 44% with respect to Ti-6Al-4V. This reduction helps address the disproportionate Young's modulus between titanium implant components and cortical bone. Importantly, both alloys successfully achieved superior antimicrobial properties against Gram-negative P. aeruginosa and Gram-positive S. aureus bacteria. Antibacterial efficacy was noted at up to 90 ± 5% for the 3 wt% alloy and 95 ± 3% for the 5 wt% alloy. These findings signify a substantial enhancement of the antimicrobial performance when compared to Ti-6Al-4V which exhibited very small rates (up to 6.3 ± 1.5%). No cytotoxicity was observed in hGF cell lines over 24 h. Cell morphology and cytoskeleton distribution appeared to depict typical morphology with a prominent nucleus, elongated fibroblastic spindle-shaped morphology, and F-actin filamentous stress fibres in a well-defined structure of parallel bundles along the cellular axis. The developed alloys in this work have shown very promising results and are suggested to be further examined towards the use of orthopaedic implant components.
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- Rhianna McHendrie
- College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Tonsley, SA 5042, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA 5042, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA 5042, Australia
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- College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Tonsley, SA 5042, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA 5042, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA 5042, Australia
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- College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Tonsley, SA 5042, Australia
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Yilmaz EÇ. Investigation of Bruxism wear behavior of titanium alloy biomaterials; experimental and 3D finite element simulation. Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin 2024:1-12. [PMID: 38590232 DOI: 10.1080/10255842.2024.2339476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Bruxism can be defined as the process of direct contact with teeth and dental materials with an involuntary jaw-tightening movement. In this process, teeth and dental materials can be exposed to various damage mechanisms. This study aims to realize the mechanism of bruxism with finite element analysis and in vitro rotating chewing movement analysis. Within the scope of the study, cp-Ti, Ti-5Zr, and Ti-5Ta materials were subjected to wear tests in the finite element analysis and in vitro rotating chewing movement method under the determined Bruxism chewing test conditions. Test specimens with cylindrical geometry were exposed to a direct every-contact wear mechanism for 30 s under 150 N bruxism chewing bite force. The bruxism chewing cycle continued for 300 min at a frequency of 2 Hz. Microanalysis of the wear surfaces of the samples after the experimental study was carried out with Scanning Electron Microscopy. The results obtained within the scope of this study showed that the Bruxism wear resistance increased by adding zirconium and tantalum to pure titanium material. This result shows that pure titanium material, which is known to have poor wear resistance, can be improved with Zr and Ta alloys. It is clinically important that the success rate in the treatment process increases with the increase in wear resistance. However, the micro-cracks observed in the microstructure may have occurred in the sub-surface, which is a show of the fatigue wear mechanism.
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- Efe Çetin Yilmaz
- Department of Control Systems Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Kilis 7 Aralık University Engineering and Architecture Faculty, Kilis, Turkey
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Vasile VA, Pirvulescu RA, Iancu RC, Garhöfer G, Schmetterer L, Ghita AM, Ionescu D, Istrate S, Piticescu RM, Cursaru LM, Popa-Cherecheanu A. Titanium Implants Coated with Hydroxyapatite Used in Orbital Wall Reconstruction-A Literature Review. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:1676. [PMID: 38612189 PMCID: PMC11012370 DOI: 10.3390/ma17071676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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With the increasing incidences of orbital wall injuries, effective reconstruction materials and techniques are imperative for optimal clinical outcomes. In this literature review, we delve into the efficacy and potential advantages of using titanium implants coated with nanostructured hydroxyapatite for the reconstruction of the orbital wall. Titanium implants, recognized for their durability and mechanical strength, when combined with the osteoconductive properties of hydroxyapatite, present a potentially synergistic solution. The purpose of this review was to critically analyze the recent literature and present the state of the art in orbital wall reconstruction using titanium implants coated with nanostructured hydroxyapatite. This review offers clinicians detailed insight into the benefits and potential drawbacks of using titanium implants coated with nanostructured hydroxyapatite for orbital wall reconstruction. The highlighted results advocate for its benefits in terms of osseointegration and provide a novel strategy for orbital reconstruction, though further studies are essential to establish long-term efficacy and address concerns.
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- Victor A. Vasile
- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (V.A.V.)
- Department of Ophthalmology, Emergency University Hospital, 050098 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (V.A.V.)
- Department of Ophthalmology, Emergency University Hospital, 050098 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (V.A.V.)
- Department of Ophthalmology, Emergency University Hospital, 050098 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
- Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore 168751, Singapore
- Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Academic Clinical Program, Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, Singapore 169857, Singapore
- SERI-NTU Advanced Ocular Engineering (STANCE), Singapore 639798, Singapore
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637459, Singapore
- Center for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
- Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (V.A.V.)
- Department of Ophthalmology, Emergency University Hospital, 050098 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of ENT, Children’s Clinical Hospital “Dr. V. Gomoiu”, 022102 Bucharest, Romania
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- Nanostructured Materials Laboratory, National R&D Institute for Nonferrous and Rare Metals, 077145 Pantelimon, Romania
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- Nanostructured Materials Laboratory, National R&D Institute for Nonferrous and Rare Metals, 077145 Pantelimon, Romania
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania; (V.A.V.)
- Department of Ophthalmology, Emergency University Hospital, 050098 Bucharest, Romania
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Mahmoudi-Qashqay S, Zamani-Meymian MR, Sadati SJ. Improving antibacterial ability of Ti-Cu thin films with co-sputtering method. Sci Rep 2023; 13:16593. [PMID: 37789153 PMCID: PMC10547835 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-43875-4] [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: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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Due to the resistance of some bacteria to antibiotics, research in the field of dealing with bacterial infections is necessary. A practical approach utilized in this study involves the preparation of an antibacterial thin film on the surfaces, which can effectively inhibit and reduce biofilm formation and bacterial adherence. In this study, we report the fabrication of bactericidal titanium (Ti) and copper (Cu) surfaces which involves a powerful co-sputtering method. This method provides a situation in which constituent elements are deposited simultaneously to control the composition of the thin film. Prepared samples were examined by energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and contact angle measurements. To evaluate antibacterial behavior, we used two bacterial strains Gram-negative Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). Antibacterial activity of the prepared sample was assessed by determining the number of colony-forming units per milliliter (CFU/ml) using a standard viable cell count assay. Results indicated that as the Cu concentration increased, the nanoscale surfaces became rougher, with roughness values rising from 11.85 to 49.65 nm, and the contact angle increased from 40 to 80 degrees, indicating a hydrophilic character. These factors play a significant role in the antibacterial properties of the surface. The Ti-Cu films displayed superior antibacterial ability, with a 99.9% reduction (equivalent to a 5-log reduction) in bacterial viability after 2 h compared to Ti alone against both bacterial strains. Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) images verified that both E. coli and S. aureus cells were physically deformed and damaged the bacterial cell ultrastructure was observed. These findings highlight that adding Cu to Ti can improve the antibacterial ability of the surface while inhibiting bacterial adherence. Therefore, the Ti14-Cu86 sample with the highest percentage of Cu had the best bactericidal rate. Investigation of toxicity of Cu-Ti thin films was conducted the using the MTT assay, which revealed their biocompatibility and absence of cytotoxicity, further confirming their potential as promising biomaterials for various applications.
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- Samaneh Mahmoudi-Qashqay
- Department of Physics, Iran University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 16846-13114, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physics, Iran University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 16846-13114, Tehran, Iran
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Bordbar-Khiabani A, Kovrlija I, Locs J, Loca D, Gasik M. Octacalcium Phosphate-Laden Hydrogels on 3D-Printed Titanium Biomaterials Improve Corrosion Resistance in Simulated Biological Media. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:13135. [PMID: 37685942 PMCID: PMC10487990 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241713135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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The inflammatory-associated corrosion of metallic dental and orthopedic implants causes significant complications, which may result in the implant's failure. The corrosion resistance can be improved with coatings and surface treatments, but at the same time, it might affect the ability of metallic implants to undergo proper osteointegration. In this work, alginate hydrogels with and without octacalcium phosphate (OCP) were made on 3D-printed (patterned) titanium alloys (Ti Group 2 and Ti-Al-V Group 23) to enhance their anticorrosion properties in simulated normal, inflammatory, and severe inflammatory conditions in vitro. Alginate (Alg) and OCP-laden alginate (Alg/OCP) hydrogels were manufactured on the surface of 3D-printed Ti substrates and were characterized with wettability analysis, XRD, and FTIR. The electrochemical characterization of the samples was carried out with open circuit potential, potentiodynamic polarization, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). It was observed that the hydrophilicity of Alg/OCP coatings was higher than that of pure Alg and that OCP phase crystallinity was increased when samples were subjected to simulated biological media. The corrosion resistance of uncoated and coated samples was lower in inflammatory and severe inflammatory environments vs. normal media, but the hydrogel coatings on 3D-printed Ti layers moved the corrosion potential towards more nobler values, reducing the corrosion current density in all simulated solutions. These measurements revealed that OCP particles in the Alg hydrogel matrix noticeably increased the electrical charge transfer resistance at the substrate and coating interface more than with Alg hydrogel alone.
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- Aydin Bordbar-Khiabani
- Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University Foundation, 02150 Espoo, Finland
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- Rudolfs Cimdins Riga Biomaterials Innovation and Development Centre, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry, Institute of General Chemical Engineering, Riga Technical University, Pulka 3, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
- Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellence, Headquarters at Riga Technical University, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
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- Rudolfs Cimdins Riga Biomaterials Innovation and Development Centre, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry, Institute of General Chemical Engineering, Riga Technical University, Pulka 3, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
- Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellence, Headquarters at Riga Technical University, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
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- Rudolfs Cimdins Riga Biomaterials Innovation and Development Centre, Faculty of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry, Institute of General Chemical Engineering, Riga Technical University, Pulka 3, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
- Baltic Biomaterials Centre of Excellence, Headquarters at Riga Technical University, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
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- Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University Foundation, 02150 Espoo, Finland
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Zalewska A, Antonowicz B, Szulimowska J, Zieniewska-Siemieńczuk I, Leśniewska B, Borys J, Zięba S, Kostecka-Sochoń P, Żendzian-Piotrowska M, Lo Giudice R, Lo Giudice G, Żukowski P, Maciejczyk M. Mitochondrial Redox Balance of Fibroblasts Exposed to Ti-6Al-4V Microplates Subjected to Different Types of Anodizing. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:12896. [PMID: 37629077 PMCID: PMC10454109 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241612896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Despite the high biocompatibility of titanium and its alloys, the need to remove titanium implants is increasingly being debated due to the potential for adverse effects associated with long-term retention. Therefore, new solutions are being sought to enhance the biocompatibility of titanium implants. One of them is to increase the thickness of the passive layer of the implant made of titanium dioxide. We were the first to evaluate the effect of hard-anodized (type II) Ti-6Al-4V alloy discs on the cytotoxicity, mitochondrial function, and redox balance of fibroblasts mitochondria compared to standard-anodized (type III) and non-anodized discs. The study used fibroblasts obtained from human gingival tissue. The test discs were applied to the bottom of 12-well plates. Cells were cultured for 24 h and 7, 14, and 21 days and mitochondria were isolated. We demonstrated the occurrence of oxidative stress in the mitochondria of fibroblasts of all tested groups, regardless of the presence and type of anodization. Type II anodization prevented changes in complex II activity (vs. control). The lowest degree of citrate synthase inhibition occurred in mitochondria exposed to titanium discs with type II anodization. In the last phase of culture, the presence of type II anodization reduced the degree of cytochrome c oxidase inhibition compared to the other tests groups and the control group, and prevented apoptosis. Throughout the experiment, the release of titanium, aluminium, and vanadium ions from titanium discs with a hard-anodized passive layer was higher than from the other titanium discs, but decreased with time. The obtained results proved the existence of dysfunction and redox imbalance in the mitochondria of fibroblasts exposed to hard-anodized titanium discs, suggesting the need to search for new materials perhaps biodegradable in tissues of the human body.
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- Anna Zalewska
- Conservative Dentistry Department, Medical University in Bialystok, 15-278 Bialystok, Poland; (J.S.); (I.Z.-S.); (P.K.-S.)
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- Dental Surgery Department, Medical University in Bialystok, 15-278 Bialystok, Poland;
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- Conservative Dentistry Department, Medical University in Bialystok, 15-278 Bialystok, Poland; (J.S.); (I.Z.-S.); (P.K.-S.)
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- Conservative Dentistry Department, Medical University in Bialystok, 15-278 Bialystok, Poland; (J.S.); (I.Z.-S.); (P.K.-S.)
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- Department of Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry, University in Bialystok, 15-328 Bialystok, Poland;
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University in Bialystok, 15-278 Bialystok, Poland;
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- PhD School, Medical University in Bialystok, 15-278 Bialystok, Poland
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- Conservative Dentistry Department, Medical University in Bialystok, 15-278 Bialystok, Poland; (J.S.); (I.Z.-S.); (P.K.-S.)
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- Department of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Ergonomics, Medical University in Bialystok, 15-278 Bialystok, Poland; (M.Ż.-P.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Human Pathology of the Adult and Evolutive Age G. Barresi, Messina University, 98100 Messina, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, Messina University, 98100 Messina, Italy;
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- Restorative Dentistry Department, Croydon University, London CR9 1DX, UK;
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- Department of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Ergonomics, Medical University in Bialystok, 15-278 Bialystok, Poland; (M.Ż.-P.); (M.M.)
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Ahmed FS, El-Zomor MA, Ghazala MSA, Elshaer RN. Impact of thermal oxidation parameters on micro-hardness and hot corrosion of Ti-6Al-3Mo-2Nb-2Sn-2Zr-1.5Cr alloy. Sci Rep 2023; 13:11249. [PMID: 37438461 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-38216-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023] Open
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Protective oxide layers on Ti-6Al-3Mo-2Nb-2Sn-2Zr-1.5Cr (TC21) alloy with equiaxed microstructure considerably influence micro-hardness and hot corrosion resistance. The present work's thermal oxidation of TC21 alloy was performed at 600, 700, and 800 °C for 5, 20, and 50 h durations. Hot corrosion methods in NaCl and NaCl + Na2SO4 salt media were applied to raw (unoxidized) and oxidized samples at 600 and 800 °C for 50 h. Hot corrosion was conducted at 600 °C for 5 cycles with 10-h steps. The best oxide layer thickness was observed at 800 °C, which increased with increased oxidation time and temperature. The surface hardness of the oxide layer at 800 °C was 900 ± 60 HV0.05 owing to the formation of TiO2 and Al2O3 phases. Raw material hardness was 342 ± 20 HV0.05, increasing threefold due to thermal oxidation. In the case of NaCl, weight loss dominated all samples except at 800 °C for 5 h. In the case of NaCl + Na2SO4, weight gain occurred at 600 and 800 °C for 5 h. Weight loss occurred for the raw samples and those processed at 800 °C for 20 and 50 h, where the oxide layer flaked off. Surface hardness increased upon hot corrosion testing because of the formation of brittle phases, such as TiO2 and Na4Ti5O12. Samples that oxidized at 800 °C for 5 h had the highest hardness and corrosion resistance.
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- Fathy S Ahmed
- Tabbin Institute for Metallurgical Studies, Cairo, Egypt
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Benea L, Bounegru I, Forray A, Axente ER, Buruiana DL. Preclinical EIS Study of the Inflammatory Response Evolution of Pure Titanium Implant in Hank's Biological Solution. Molecules 2023; 28:4837. [PMID: 37375392 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28124837] [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: 05/07/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Pure titanium (Ti) is investigated in a pre-clinical study in Hank's biological solution using electrochemical methods, open circuit potential, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy to highlight the time effect in extreme body conditions, such as inflammatory diseases, on degradability due to corrosion processes occurring on the titanium implant. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) data are presented as Nyquist and Bode plots. The results show the increasing reactivity of titanium implants in the presence of hydrogen peroxide, which is an oxygen-reactive compound that describes inflammatory conditions. The polarization resistance, which results from electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements, declined dramatically from the highest value registered in Hank's solution to smaller values registered in all solutions when different concentrations of hydrogen peroxide were tested. The EIS analysis provided insights into titanium's in vitro corrosion behavior as an implanted biomaterial, which could not be solely obtained through potentiodynamic polarization testing.
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- Lidia Benea
- Competences Center: Interfaces-Tribocorrosion-Electrochemical Systems, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, 47 Domnească Street, RO-800008 Galati, Romania
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- Competences Center: Interfaces-Tribocorrosion-Electrochemical Systems, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, 47 Domnească Street, RO-800008 Galati, Romania
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- Military Medicine Institute, Street Institutul Medico-Militar 3-5, RO-010919 Bucharest, Romania
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- Competences Center: Interfaces-Tribocorrosion-Electrochemical Systems, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, 47 Domnească Street, RO-800008 Galati, Romania
- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, 35 Al. I. Cuza Street, RO-800010 Galati, Romania
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- Competences Center: Interfaces-Tribocorrosion-Electrochemical Systems, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, 47 Domnească Street, RO-800008 Galati, Romania
- Faculty of Engineering, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, 47 Domneasca Street, RO-800008 Galati, Romania
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Li Z, Zhang Q, Yang S, Li Y, Atrens A, Kanwar JR, Zhong W, Lin B, Wen C, Zhou Y, Xiao Y. An Optimized Method for Microcomputed Tomography Analysis of Trabecular Parameters of Metal Scaffolds for Bone Ingrowth. Tissue Eng Part C Methods 2023; 29:276-283. [PMID: 37233718 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tec.2023.0076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Owing to its superior mechanical and biological properties, titanium metal is widely used in dental implants, orthopedic devices, and bone regenerative materials. Advances in 3D printing technology have led to more and more metal-based scaffolds being used in orthopedic applications. Microcomputed tomography (μCT) is commonly applied to evaluate the newly formed bone tissues and scaffold integration in animal studies. However, the presence of metal artifacts dramatically hinders the accuracy of μCT analysis of new bone formation. To acquire reliable and accurate μCT results that reflect new bone formation in vivo, it is crucial to lessen the impact of metal artifacts. Herein, an optimized procedure for calibrating μCT parameters using histological data was developed. In this study, the porous titanium scaffolds were fabricated by powder bed fusion based on computer-aided design. These scaffolds were implanted in femur defects created in New Zealand rabbits. After 8 weeks, tissue samples were collected to assess new bone formation using μCT analysis. Resin-embedded tissue sections were then used for further histological analysis. A series of deartifact two-dimensional (2D) μCT images were obtained by setting the erosion radius and the dilation radius in the μCT analysis software (CTan) separately. To get the μCT results closer to the real value, the 2D μCT images and corresponding parameters were subsequently selected by matching the histological images in the particular region. After applying the optimized parameters, more accurate 3D images and more realistic statistical data were obtained. The results demonstrate that the newly established method of adjusting μCT parameters can effectively reduce the influence of metal artifacts on data analysis to some extent. For further validation, other metal materials should be analyzed using the process established in this study.
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- Zhengmao Li
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, The University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Dentistry, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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Guo AXY, Cao B, Wang Z, Ma X, Cao SC. Fabricated High-Strength, Low-Elastic Modulus Biomedical Ti-24Nb-4Zr-8Sn Alloy via Powder Metallurgy. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:ma16103845. [PMID: 37241471 DOI: 10.3390/ma16103845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
Abstract
With the huge demands of an aging society, it is urgent to develop a new generation of non-toxic titanium alloy to match the modulus of human bone. Here, we prepared bulk Ti2448 alloys by powder metallurgy technology, and focused on the influence of the sintering process on the porosity, phase composition, and mechanical properties of the initial sintered samples. Furthermore, we performed solution treatment on the samples under different sintering parameters to further adjust the microstructure and phase composition, so as to achieve strength enhancement and reduction of Young's modulus. Solution treatment can effectively inhibit the continuous α phase precipitated along the grain boundaries of the β matrix, which is beneficial to the fracture resistance. Therefore, the water-quenched sample exhibits good mechanical properties due to the absence of acicular α-phase. Samples sintered at 1400 °C and subsequently water quenched have excellent comprehensive mechanical properties, which benefit from high porosity and the smaller feature size of microstructure. To be specific, the compressive yield stress is 1100 MPa, the strain at fracture is 17.5%, and the Young's modulus is 44 GPa, which are more applicable to orthopedic implants. Finally, the relatively mature sintering and solution treatment process parameters were screened out for reference in actual production.
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- Amy X Y Guo
- Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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Chen H, Feng R, Xia T, Wen Z, Li Q, Qiu X, Huang B, Li Y. Progress in Surface Modification of Titanium Implants by Hydrogel Coatings. Gels 2023; 9:gels9050423. [PMID: 37233014 DOI: 10.3390/gels9050423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Although titanium and titanium alloys have become the preferred materials for various medical implants, surface modification technology still needs to be strengthened in order to adapt to the complex physiological environment of the human body. Compared with physical or chemical modification methods, biochemical modification, such as the introduction of functional hydrogel coating on implants, can fix biomolecules such as proteins, peptides, growth factors, polysaccharides, or nucleotides on the surface of the implants, so that they can directly participate in biological processes; regulate cell adhesion, proliferation, migration, and differentiation; and improve the biological activity on the surface of the implants. This review begins with a look at common substrate materials for hydrogel coatings on implant surfaces, including natural polymers such as collagen, gelatin, chitosan, and alginate, and synthetic materials such as polyvinyl alcohol, polyacrylamide, polyethylene glycol, and polyacrylic acid. Then, the common construction methods of hydrogel coating (electrochemical method, sol-gel method and layer-by-layer self-assembly method) are introduced. Finally, five aspects of the enhancement effect of hydrogel coating on the surface bioactivity of titanium and titanium alloy implants are described: osseointegration, angiogenesis, macrophage polarization, antibacterial effects, and drug delivery. In this paper, we also summarize the latest research progress and point out the future research direction. After searching, no previous relevant literature reporting this information was found.
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- Huangqin Chen
- Department of Stomatology, School of Stomatology and Ophthalmology, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Stomatology and Ophthalmology, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Stomatology and Ophthalmology, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Stomatology and Ophthalmology, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Stomatology and Ophthalmology, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Stomatology and Ophthalmology, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Stomatology and Ophthalmology, Xianning Medical College, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Radiation Chemistry and Functional Materials, Non-Power Nuclear Technology Collaborative Innovation Center, Hubei University of Science and Technology, Xianning 437100, China
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Hossain N, Mobarak MH, Hossain A, Khan F, Mim JJ, Chowdhury MA. Advances of plant and biomass extracted zirconium nanoparticles in dental implant application. Heliyon 2023; 9:e15973. [PMID: 37215906 PMCID: PMC10192772 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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Nanoparticles are minimal materials with unique physicochemical features that set them apart from bulk materials of the same composition. These properties make nanoparticles highly desirable for use in commercial and medical research. The primary intention for the development of nanotechnology is to achieve overarching social objectives like bettering our understanding of nature, boosting productivity, improving healthcare, and extending the bounds of sustainable development and human potential. Keeping this as a motivation, Zirconia nanoparticles are becoming the preferred nanostructure for modern biomedical applications. This nanotechnology is exceptionally versatile and has several potential uses in dental research. This review paper concentrated on the various benefits of zirconium nanoparticles in dentistry and how they provide superior strength and flexibility compared to their counterparts. Moreover, the popularity of zirconium nanoparticles is also growing as it has strong biocompatibility potency. Zirconium nanoparticles can be used to develop or address the major difficulty in dentistry. Therefore, this review paper aims to provide a summary of the fundamental research and applications of zirconium nanoparticles in dental implants.
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- Nayem Hossain
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, IUBAT-International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Bangladesh
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, IUBAT-International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Bangladesh
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, IUBAT-International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Bangladesh
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, IUBAT-International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Bangladesh
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, IUBAT-International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Bangladesh
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Gazipur, Gazipur, 1707, Bangladesh
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