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Dorozhkin SV. Calcium Orthophosphate (CaPO4) Containing Composites for Biomedical Applications: Formulations, Properties, and Applications. JOURNAL OF COMPOSITES SCIENCE 2024; 8:218. [DOI: 10.3390/jcs8060218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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The goal of this review is to present a wide range of hybrid formulations and composites containing calcium orthophosphates (abbreviated as CaPO4) that are suitable for use in biomedical applications and currently on the market. The bioactive, biocompatible, and osteoconductive properties of various CaPO4-based formulations make them valuable in the rapidly developing field of biomedical research, both in vitro and in vivo. Due to the brittleness of CaPO4, it is essential to combine the desired osteologic properties of ceramic CaPO4 with those of other compounds to create novel, multifunctional bone graft biomaterials. Consequently, this analysis offers a thorough overview of the hybrid formulations and CaPO4-based composites that are currently known. To do this, a comprehensive search of the literature on the subject was carried out in all significant databases to extract pertinent papers. There have been many formulations found with different material compositions, production methods, structural and bioactive features, and in vitro and in vivo properties. When these formulations contain additional biofunctional ingredients, such as drugs, proteins, enzymes, or antibacterial agents, they offer improved biomedical applications. Moreover, a lot of these formulations allow cell loading and promote the development of smart formulations based on CaPO4. This evaluation also discusses basic problems and scientific difficulties that call for more investigation and advancements. It also indicates perspectives for the future.
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- Sergey V. Dorozhkin
- Faculty of Physics, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Leninskie Gory 1-2, Moscow 119991, Russia
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Rivas MV, Arenas Muñetón MJ, Bordoni AV, Lombardo MV, Spagnuolo CC, Wolosiuk A. Revisiting carboxylic group functionalization of silica sol-gel materials. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:1628-1653. [PMID: 36752739 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb02279f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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The carboxylic chemical group is a ubiquitous moiety present in amino acids, a ligand for transition metals, a colloidal stabilizer, and a weak acidic ion-exchanger in polymeric resins and given this property, it is attractive for responsive materials or nanopore-based gating applications. As the number of uses increases, subtle requirements are imposed on this molecular group when anchored to various platforms for the functioning of an integrated chemical system. In this context, silica stands as an inert and multipurpose platform that enables the anchoring of multiple chemical entities combined through several orthogonal synthesis methods on the interface. Surface chemical modification relies on the use of organoalkoxysilanes that must meet the demand of tuned chemical properties; this, in turn, urges for innovative approaches for having an improved, but simple, organic toolbox. Starting from commonly available molecular precursors, several approaches have emerged: hydrosilylation, click thiol-ene additions, the use of carbodiimides or the reaction between cyclic anhydrides and anchored amines. In this review, we analyze the importance of the COOH groups in the area of materials science and the commercial availability of COOH-based silanes and present new approaches for obtaining COOH-based organoalkoxide precursors. Undoubtedly, this will attract widespread interest for the ultimate design of highly integrated chemical platforms.
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- M Verónica Rivas
- Gerencia Química - Instituto de Nanociencia y Nanotecnología, Centro Atómico Constituyentes, Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica, CONICET, Av. Gral. Paz 1499, B1650KNA San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina. .,Departamento de Química Orgánica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Gerencia Química - Instituto de Nanociencia y Nanotecnología, Centro Atómico Constituyentes, Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica, CONICET, Av. Gral. Paz 1499, B1650KNA San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Gerencia Química - Instituto de Nanociencia y Nanotecnología, Centro Atómico Constituyentes, Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica, CONICET, Av. Gral. Paz 1499, B1650KNA San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Gerencia Química - Instituto de Nanociencia y Nanotecnología, Centro Atómico Constituyentes, Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica, CONICET, Av. Gral. Paz 1499, B1650KNA San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Gerencia Química - Instituto de Nanociencia y Nanotecnología, Centro Atómico Constituyentes, Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica, CONICET, Av. Gral. Paz 1499, B1650KNA San Martín, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Achievements in Mesoporous Bioactive Glasses for Biomedical Applications. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14122636. [PMID: 36559130 PMCID: PMC9782017 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14122636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Nowadays, mesoporous bioactive glasses (MBGs) are envisaged as promising candidates in the field of bioceramics for bone tissue regeneration. This is ascribed to their singular chemical composition, structural and textural properties and easy-to-functionalize surface, giving rise to accelerated bioactive responses and capacity for local drug delivery. Since their discovery at the beginning of the 21st century, pioneering research efforts focused on the design and fabrication of MBGs with optimal compositional, textural and structural properties to elicit superior bioactive behavior. The current trends conceive MBGs as multitherapy systems for the treatment of bone-related pathologies, emphasizing the need of fine-tuning surface functionalization. Herein, we focus on the recent developments in MBGs for biomedical applications. First, the role of MBGs in the design and fabrication of three-dimensional scaffolds that fulfil the highly demanding requirements for bone tissue engineering is outlined. The different approaches for developing multifunctional MBGs are overviewed, including the incorporation of therapeutic ions in the glass composition and the surface functionalization with zwitterionic moieties to prevent bacterial adhesion. The bourgeoning scientific literature on MBGs as local delivery systems of diverse therapeutic cargoes (osteogenic/antiosteoporotic, angiogenic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antitumor agents) is addressed. Finally, the current challenges and future directions for the clinical translation of MBGs are discussed.
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García A, Cabañas MV, Peña J, Sánchez-Salcedo S. Design of 3D Scaffolds for Hard Tissue Engineering: From Apatites to Silicon Mesoporous Materials. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13111981. [PMID: 34834396 PMCID: PMC8624321 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13111981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Advanced bioceramics for bone regeneration constitutes one of the pivotal interests in the multidisciplinary and far-sighted scientific trajectory of Prof. Vallet Regí. The different pathologies that affect osseous tissue substitution are considered to be one of the most important challenges from the health, social and economic point of view. 3D scaffolds based on bioceramics that mimic the composition, environment, microstructure and pore architecture of hard tissues is a consolidated response to such concerns. This review describes not only the different types of materials utilized: from apatite-type to silicon mesoporous materials, but also the fabrication techniques employed to design and adequate microstructure, a hierarchical porosity (from nano to macro scale), a cell-friendly surface; the inclusion of different type of biomolecules, drugs or cells within these scaffolds and the influence on their successful performance is thoughtfully reviewed.
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- Ana García
- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, UCM, Instituto de Investigación Hospital 12 de Octubre, i+12, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (A.G.); (M.V.C.); (J.P.)
- Networking Research Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN) Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, UCM, Instituto de Investigación Hospital 12 de Octubre, i+12, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (A.G.); (M.V.C.); (J.P.)
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, UCM, Instituto de Investigación Hospital 12 de Octubre, i+12, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (A.G.); (M.V.C.); (J.P.)
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, UCM, Instituto de Investigación Hospital 12 de Octubre, i+12, 28040 Madrid, Spain; (A.G.); (M.V.C.); (J.P.)
- Networking Research Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN) Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
- Correspondence:
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Mangal U, Kwon JS, Choi SH. Bio-Interactive Zwitterionic Dental Biomaterials for Improving Biofilm Resistance: Characteristics and Applications. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E9087. [PMID: 33260367 PMCID: PMC7730019 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21239087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Revised: 11/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Biofilms are formed on surfaces inside the oral cavity covered by the acquired pellicle and develop into a complex, dynamic, microbial environment. Oral biofilm is a causative factor of dental and periodontal diseases. Accordingly, novel materials that can resist biofilm formation have attracted significant attention. Zwitterionic polymers (ZPs) have unique features that resist protein adhesion and prevent biofilm formation while maintaining biocompatibility. Recent literature has reflected a rapid increase in the application of ZPs as coatings and additives with promising outcomes. In this review, we briefly introduce ZPs and their mechanism of antifouling action, properties of human oral biofilms, and present trends in anti-biofouling, zwitterionic, dental materials. Furthermore, we highlight the existing challenges in the standardization of biofilm research and the future of antifouling, zwitterated, dental materials.
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- Utkarsh Mangal
- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Korea;
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea;
- BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea
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- Department of Orthodontics, Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Korea;
- BK21 FOUR Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul 03722, Korea
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Al-Dulimi Z, Wallis M, Tan DK, Maniruzzaman M, Nokhodchi A. 3D printing technology as innovative solutions for biomedical applications. Drug Discov Today 2020; 26:360-383. [PMID: 33212234 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2020.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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3D printing was once predicted to be the third industrial revolution. Today, the use of 3D printing is found across almost all industries. This article discusses the latest 3D printing applications in the biomedical industry.
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- Zaisam Al-Dulimi
- Arundel Building, Pharmaceutics Research Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, University of Sussex, Brighton, BN1 9QJ, UK
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- Arundel Building, Pharmaceutics Research Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, University of Sussex, Brighton, BN1 9QJ, UK
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- Arundel Building, Pharmaceutics Research Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, University of Sussex, Brighton, BN1 9QJ, UK
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- Pharmaceutical Engineering and 3D Printing (PharmE3D) Lab, Division of Molecular Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, College of Pharmacy, University of Texas at Austin, PHR 4.214A, 2409 University Avenue, Stop A1920, Austin, TX 78712, USA.
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- Arundel Building, Pharmaceutics Research Laboratory, School of Life Sciences, University of Sussex, Brighton, BN1 9QJ, UK.
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Heras C, Jiménez-Holguín J, Doadrio AL, Vallet-Regí M, Sánchez-Salcedo S, Salinas AJ. Multifunctional antibiotic- and zinc-containing mesoporous bioactive glass scaffolds to fight bone infection. Acta Biomater 2020; 114:395-406. [PMID: 32717329 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2020.07.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2020] [Revised: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Bone regeneration is a clinical challenge which requires multiple approaches. Sometimes, it also includes the development of osteogenic and antibacterial biomaterials to treat the emergence of possible infection processes arising from surgery. This study evaluates the antibacterial properties of gelatin-coated meso-macroporous scaffolds based on the bioactive glass 80%SiO2-15%CaO-5%P2O5 (mol-%) before (BL-GE) and after being doped with 4% of ZnO (4ZN-GE) and loaded with both saturated and the minimal inhibitory concentrations of one of the antibiotics: levofloxacin (LEVO), vancomycin (VANCO), rifampicin (RIFAM) or gentamicin (GENTA). After physical-chemical characterization of materials, release studies of inorganic ions and antibiotics from the scaffolds were carried out. Moreover, molecular modelling allowed determining the electrostatic potential density maps and the hydrogen bonds of antibiotics and the glass matrix. Antibacterial in vitro studies (in planktonic, inhibition halos and biofilm destruction) with S. aureus and E. coli as bacteria models showed a synergistic effect of zinc ions and antibiotics. The effect was especially noticeable in planktonic cultures of S. aureus with 4ZN-GE scaffolds loaded with VANCO, LEVO or RIFAM and in E. coli cultures with LEVO or GENTA. Moreover, S. aureus biofilms were completely destroyed by 4ZN-GE scaffolds loaded with VANCO, LEVO or RIFAM and the E. coli biofilm total destruction was accomplished with 4ZN-GE scaffolds loaded with GENTA or LEVO. This approach could be an important step in the fight against microbial resistance and provide needed options for bone infection treatment. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Antibacterial capabilities of scaffolds based on mesoporous bioactive glasses before and after adding a 4% ZnO and loading with saturated and minimal inhibitory concentrations of levofloxacin, vancomycin, gentamicin or rifampicin were evaluated. Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli were the infection model strains for the performed assays of inhibition zone, planktonic growth and biofilm. Good inhibition results and a synergistic effect of zinc ions released from scaffolds and antibiotics were observed. Thus, the amount of antibiotic required to inhibit the bacterial planktonic growth was substantially reduced with the ZnO inclusion in the scaffold. This study shows that the ZnO-MBG osteogenic scaffolds are multifunctional tools in bone tissue engineering because they are able to fight bacterial infections with lower antibiotic dosage.
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- C Heras
- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, UCM, Instituto de Investigación Hospital 12 de Octubre, i+12, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, UCM, Instituto de Investigación Hospital 12 de Octubre, i+12, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, UCM, Instituto de Investigación Hospital 12 de Octubre, i+12, 28040 Madrid, Spain; Networking Research Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Spain
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, UCM, Instituto de Investigación Hospital 12 de Octubre, i+12, 28040 Madrid, Spain; Networking Research Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Spain
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, UCM, Instituto de Investigación Hospital 12 de Octubre, i+12, 28040 Madrid, Spain; Networking Research Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Spain.
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, UCM, Instituto de Investigación Hospital 12 de Octubre, i+12, 28040 Madrid, Spain; Networking Research Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Spain.
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Vallet-Regí M, Lozano D, González B, Izquierdo-Barba I. Biomaterials against Bone Infection. Adv Healthc Mater 2020; 9:e2000310. [PMID: 32449317 PMCID: PMC7116285 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202000310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Revised: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Chronic bone infection is considered as one of the most problematic biofilm-related infections. Its recurrent and resistant nature, high morbidity, prolonged hospitalization, and costly medical care expenses have driven the efforts of the scientific community to develop new therapies to improve the standards used today. There is great debate on the management of this kind of infection in order to establish consistent and agreed guidelines in national health systems. The scientific research is oriented toward the design of anti-infective biomaterials both for prevention and cure. The properties of these materials must be adapted to achieve better anti-infective performance and good compatibility, which allow a good integration of the implant with the surrounding tissue. The objective of this review is to study in-depth the antibacterial biomaterials and the strategies underlying them. In this sense, this manuscript focuses on antimicrobial coatings, including the new technological advances on surface modification; scaffolding design including multifunctional scaffolds with both antimicrobial and bone regeneration properties; and nanocarriers based on mesoporous silica nanoparticles with advanced properties (targeting and stimuli-response capabilities).
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- María Vallet-Regí
- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas Facultad de Farmacia Universidad Complutense de Madrid Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12 Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, Madrid 28040, Spain; CIBER de Bioingeniería Biomateriales y Nanomedicina CIBER-BBN C/Monforte de Lemos, 3–5 Madrid 28029, Spain
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas Facultad de Farmacia Universidad Complutense de Madrid Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12 Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, Madrid 28040, Spain; CIBER de Bioingeniería Biomateriales y Nanomedicina CIBER-BBN C/Monforte de Lemos, 3–5 Madrid 28029, Spain
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas Facultad de Farmacia Universidad Complutense de Madrid Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12 Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, Madrid 28040, Spain; CIBER de Bioingeniería Biomateriales y Nanomedicina CIBER-BBN C/Monforte de Lemos, 3–5 Madrid 28029, Spain
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas Facultad de Farmacia Universidad Complutense de Madrid Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12 Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, Madrid 28040, Spain; CIBER de Bioingeniería Biomateriales y Nanomedicina CIBER-BBN C/Monforte de Lemos, 3–5 Madrid 28029, Spain
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Synthesis of Er3+-doped hydrocalumite and its strong infrared emissions. JOURNAL OF THE IRANIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s13738-020-01898-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Pontremoli C, Izquierdo-Barba I, Montalbano G, Vallet-Regí M, Vitale-Brovarone C, Fiorilli S. Strontium-releasing mesoporous bioactive glasses with anti-adhesive zwitterionic surface as advanced biomaterials for bone tissue regeneration. J Colloid Interface Sci 2019; 563:92-103. [PMID: 31869588 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2019.12.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2019] [Revised: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 12/13/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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HYPOTHESIS The treatment of bone fractures still represents a challenging clinical issue when complications due to impaired bone remodelling (i.e. osteoporosis) or infections occur. These clinical needs still require a radical improvement of the existing therapeutic approach through the design of advanced biomaterials combining the ability to promote bone regeneration with anti-adhesive properties able to minimise unspecific biomolecules adsorption and bacterial adhesion. Strontium-containing mesoporous bioactive glasses (Sr-MBG), which are able to exert a pro-osteogenic effect by releasing Sr2+ ions, have been successfully functionalised to provide mixed-charge (NH3⊕/COO⊝) surface groups with anti-adhesive abilities. EXPERIMENTS Sr-MBG have been post-synthesis modified by co-grafting hydrolysable short chain silanes containing amino (aminopropylsilanetriol) and carboxylate (carboxyethylsilanetriol) moieties to achieve a zwitterionic zero-charge surface. The final system was then characterised in terms of textural-structural properties, bioactivity, cytotoxicity, pro-osteogenic and anti-adhesive capabilities. FINDINGS After zwitterionization the in vitro bioactivity was maintained, as well as the ability to release Sr2+ ions which are capable of inducing a mineralization process. Irrespective of their size, Sr-MBG particles did not exhibit any cytotoxicity in pre-osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 up to the concentration of 75 µg/mL. Finally, the zwitterionic Sr-MBGs showed a significant reduction of serum protein adhesion with respect to the pristine ones. These results open promising future expectations in the design of nanosystems which combine pro-osteogenic and anti-adhesive properties.
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- Carlotta Pontremoli
- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino, Italy.
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Unidad de Química Inorgánica y Bioinorgánica, Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12. Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina, CIBER-BBN, Av. Monforte de Lemos, 3-5, 28029 Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino, Italy.
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Unidad de Química Inorgánica y Bioinorgánica, Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12. Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina, CIBER-BBN, Av. Monforte de Lemos, 3-5, 28029 Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino, Italy.
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, Torino, Italy.
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Vallet-Regí M, González B, Izquierdo-Barba I. Nanomaterials as Promising Alternative in the Infection Treatment. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:E3806. [PMID: 31382674 PMCID: PMC6696612 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20153806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Revised: 07/31/2019] [Accepted: 08/02/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Both the prevalence of antibiotic resistance and the increased biofilm-associated infections are boosting the demand for new advanced and more effective treatment for such infections. In this sense, nanotechnology offers a ground-breaking platform for addressing this challenge. This review shows the current progress in the field of antimicrobial inorganic-based nanomaterials and their activity against bacteria and bacterial biofilm. Herein, nanomaterials preventing the bacteria adhesion and nanomaterials treating the infection once formed are presented through a classification based on their functionality. To fight infection, nanoparticles with inherent antibacterial activity and nanoparticles acting as nanovehicles are described, emphasizing the design of the carrier nanosystems with properties targeting the bacteria and the biofilm.
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- María Vallet-Regí
- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Unidad de Química Inorgánica y Bioinorgánica, Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12. Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, Madrid 28040, Spain.
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina, CIBER-BBN, Madrid 28040, Spain.
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Unidad de Química Inorgánica y Bioinorgánica, Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12. Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, Madrid 28040, Spain
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina, CIBER-BBN, Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Unidad de Química Inorgánica y Bioinorgánica, Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12. Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, Madrid 28040, Spain
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina, CIBER-BBN, Madrid 28040, Spain
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Encinas N, Angulo M, Astorga C, Colilla M, Izquierdo-Barba I, Vallet-Regí M. Mixed-charge pseudo-zwitterionic mesoporous silica nanoparticles with low-fouling and reduced cell uptake properties. Acta Biomater 2019; 84:317-327. [PMID: 30529082 PMCID: PMC6718287 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2018.12.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2018] [Revised: 11/26/2018] [Accepted: 12/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The design of drug delivery systems needs to consider biocompatibility and host body recognition for an adequate actuation. In this work, mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) surfaces were successfully modified with two silane molecules to provide mixed-charge brushes (-NH3⊕/-PO3⊝) and well evaluated in terms of surface properties, low-fouling capability and cell uptake in comparison to PEGylated MSNs. The modification process consists in the simultaneous direct-grafting of hydrolysable short chain amino (aminopropyl silanetriol, APST) and phosphonate-based (trihydroxy-silyl-propyl-methyl-phosphonate, THSPMP) silane molecules able to provide a pseudo-zwitterionic nature under physiological pH conditions. Results confirmed that both mixed-charge pseudo-zwitterionic MSNs (ZMSN) and PEG-MSN display a significant reduction of serum protein adhesion and macrophages uptake with respect to pristine MSNs. In the case of ZMSNs, this reduction is up to a 70-90% for protein adsorption and c.a. 60% for cellular uptake. This pseudo-zwitterionic modification has been focused on the aim of local treatment of bacterial infections through the synergistic effect between the inherent antimicrobial effect of mixed-charge system and the levofloxacin antibiotic release profile. These findings open promising future expectations for the effective treatment of bacterial infections through the use of mixed-charge pseudo-zwitterionic MSNs furtive to macrophages and with antimicrobial properties. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Herein a novel antimicrobial mixed-charge pseudo-zwitterionic MSNs based system with low-fouling and reduced cell uptake behavior has been developed. This chemical modification has been performed by the simultaneous grafting of short chain organosilanes, containing amino and phosphonate groups, respectively. This nanocarrier has been tested for local infection treatment through the synergy between the antimicrobial effect of mixed-charge brushes and the levofloxacin antibiotic release profile.
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- Noemí Encinas
- Chemistry in Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry Unit, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Chemistry in Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry Unit, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Chemistry in Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry Unit, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Chemistry in Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry Unit, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; CIBER Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine, CIBER-BBN, Madrid, Spain
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- Chemistry in Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry Unit, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; CIBER Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine, CIBER-BBN, Madrid, Spain.
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- Chemistry in Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry Unit, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; CIBER Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine, CIBER-BBN, Madrid, Spain.
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Colilla M, Izquierdo-Barba I, Vallet-Regí M. The Role of Zwitterionic Materials in the Fight against Proteins and Bacteria. MEDICINES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 5:E125. [PMID: 30469524 PMCID: PMC6313596 DOI: 10.3390/medicines5040125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2018] [Revised: 11/17/2018] [Accepted: 11/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Zwitterionization of biomaterials has been heightened to a potent tool to develop biocompatible materials that are able to inhibit bacterial and non-specific proteins adhesion. This constitutes a major progress in the biomedical field. This manuscript overviews the main functionalization strategies that have been reported up to date to design and develop these advanced biomaterials. On this regard, the recent research efforts that were dedicated to provide their surface of zwitterionic nature are summarized by classifying biomaterials in two main groups. First, we centre on biomaterials in clinical use, concretely bioceramics, and metallic implants. Finally, we revise emerging nanostructured biomaterials, which are receiving growing attention due to their multifunctionality and versatility mainly in the local drug delivery and bone tissue regeneration scenarios.
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- Montserrat Colilla
- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i + 12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
- Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i + 12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
- Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i + 12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
- Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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Pérez R, Sanchez-Salcedo S, Lozano D, Heras C, Esbrit P, Vallet-Regí M, Salinas AJ. Osteogenic Effect of ZnO-Mesoporous Glasses Loaded with Osteostatin. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 8:E592. [PMID: 30081542 PMCID: PMC6116259 DOI: 10.3390/nano8080592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2018] [Revised: 07/25/2018] [Accepted: 08/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Mesoporous Bioactive Glasses (MBGs) are a family of bioceramics widely investigated for their putative clinical use as scaffolds for bone regeneration. Their outstanding textural properties allow for high bioactivity when compared with other bioactive materials. Moreover, their great pore volumes allow these glasses to be loaded with a wide range of biomolecules to stimulate new bone formation. In this study, an MBG with a composition, in mol%, of 80% SiO₂⁻15% CaO⁻5% P₂O₅ (Blank, BL) was compared with two analogous glasses containing 4% and 5% of ZnO (4ZN and 5ZN) before and after impregnation with osteostatin, a C-terminal peptide from a parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP107-111). Zn2+ ions were included in the glass for their bone growth stimulator properties, whereas osteostatin was added for its osteogenic properties. Glasses were characterized, and their cytocompatibility investigated, in pre-osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cell cultures. The simultaneous additions of osteostatin and Zn2+ ions provoked enhanced MC3T3-E1 cell viability and a higher differentiation capacity, compared with either raw BL or MBGs supplemented only with osteostatin or Zn2+. These in vitro results show that osteostatin enhances the osteogenic effect of Zn2+-enriched glasses, suggesting the potential of this combined approach in bone tissue engineering applications.
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- Rebeca Pérez
- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, UCM, Instituto de Investigación Hospital 12 de Octubre, imas12, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, UCM, Instituto de Investigación Hospital 12 de Octubre, imas12, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
- Networking Research Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, UCM, Instituto de Investigación Hospital 12 de Octubre, imas12, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
- Networking Research Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, UCM, Instituto de Investigación Hospital 12 de Octubre, imas12, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, UCM, Instituto de Investigación Hospital 12 de Octubre, imas12, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria (IIS)-Fundación Jiménez Díaz, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, UCM, Instituto de Investigación Hospital 12 de Octubre, imas12, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
- Networking Research Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, UCM, Instituto de Investigación Hospital 12 de Octubre, imas12, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
- Networking Research Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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Villegas MF, Garcia-Uriostegui L, Rodríguez O, Izquierdo-Barba I, Salinas AJ, Toriz G, Vallet-Regí M, Delgado E. Lysine-Grafted MCM-41 Silica as an Antibacterial Biomaterial. Bioengineering (Basel) 2017; 4:E80. [PMID: 28952559 PMCID: PMC5746747 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering4040080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2017] [Revised: 09/20/2017] [Accepted: 09/21/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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This paper proposes a facile strategy for the zwitterionization of bioceramics that is based on the direct incorporation of l-lysine amino acid via the ε-amino group onto mesoporous MCM-41 materials. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) studies of lysine-grafted MCM-41 (MCM-LYS) simultaneously showed bands at 3080 and 1540 cm-1 and bands at 1625 and 1415 cm-1 corresponding to -NH3+/COO- pairs, which demonstrate the incorporation of the amino acid on the material surface keeping its zwitterionic character. Both elemental and thermogravimetric analyses showed that the amount of grafted lysine was 8 wt. % based on the bioceramic total weight. Moreover, MCM-LYS exhibited a reduction of adhesion of S. aureus and E. coli bacteria in 33% and 50%, respectively at physiological pH, as compared with pristine MCM-41. Biofilm studies onto surfaces showed that lysine functionalization elicited a reduction of the area covered by S. aureus biofilm from 42% to only 5% (88%). This research shows a simple and effective approach to chemically modify bioceramics using single amino acids that provides zwitterionic functionality, which is useful to develop new biomaterials that are able to resist bacterial adhesion.
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- María F Villegas
- Departamento de Madera, Celulosa y Papel, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44100, Mexico.
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- CONACYT Research Fellow at Departamento de Madera, Celulosa y Papel, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44100, Mexico.
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- Laboratorio de Microbiología e Inocuidad de Alimentos, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44100, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica y Bioinorgánica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica y Bioinorgánica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Departamento de Madera, Celulosa y Papel, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44100, Mexico.
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica y Bioinorgánica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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- Departamento de Madera, Celulosa y Papel, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44100, Mexico.
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Study on hybrization of Tb3+-doped CaAl layered double hydroxides and tryptophan. RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s11164-017-2920-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Sánchez-Salcedo S, García A, Vallet-Regí M. Prevention of bacterial adhesion to zwitterionic biocompatible mesoporous glasses. Acta Biomater 2017; 57:472-486. [PMID: 28483701 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2017.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2017] [Revised: 04/07/2017] [Accepted: 05/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Novel materials, based on Mesoporous Bioactive Glasses (MBGs) in the ternary system SiO2-CaO-P2O5, decorated with (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane (APTES) and subsequently with amino acid Lysine (Lys), by post-grafting method on the external surface of the glasses (named MBG-NH2 and MBG-Lys), are reported. The surface functionalization with organic groups did not damage the mesoporous network and their structural and textural properties were also preserved despite the high solubility of MBG matrices. The incorporation of Lys confers a zwitterionic nature to these MBG materials due to the presence of adjacent amine and carboxylic groups in the external surface. At physiologic pH, this coexistence of basic amine and carboxilic acid groups from anchored Lys provided zero surface charge named zwitterionic effect. This behaviour could give rise to potential applications of antibacterial adhesion. Therefore, in order to assess the influence of zwitterionic nature in in vitro bacterial adhesion, studies were carried out with Staphylococcus aureus. It was demonstrated that the efficient interaction of these zwitterionic pairs onto the MBG surfaces reduced bacterial adhesion up to 99.9% compared to bare MBGs. In order to test the suitability of zwitterionic MBGs materials as bone grafts, their cytocompatibility was investigated in vitro with MC3T3-E1 preosteoblasts. These findings suggested that the proposed surface functionalization strategy provided MBG materials with notable antibacterial adhesion properties, hence making these materials promising candidates for local bone infection therapy. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE The present research work is focused in finding a preventive treatment of bone infection based on Mesoporous Bioactive Glasses (MBGs) with antibacterial adhesion properties obtained by zwitterionic surface modification. MBGs exhibit unique nanostructural, textural and bioactive characteristics. The novelty and originality of this manuscript is based on the design and optimization of a straightforward functionalization method capable of providing MBGs with zwitterionic surfaces that are able to inhibit bacterial adhesion without affecting their cytocompatibility. This new characteristic enhanced the MBG properties to avoid the bacterial adherence onto the implant surfaces for bone tissue engineering applications. Subsequently, it could help to decrease the infection rates after implantation surgery, which represents one of the most serious complications associated to surgical treatments of bone diseases and fractures.
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- Sandra Sánchez-Salcedo
- Departamento de Química Inorgánica y Bioinorgánica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; Networking Research Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica y Bioinorgánica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; Networking Research Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica y Bioinorgánica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; Networking Research Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Madrid, Spain.
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García-Alvarez R, Izquierdo-Barba I, Vallet-Regí M. 3D scaffold with effective multidrug sequential release against bacteria biofilm. Acta Biomater 2017; 49:113-126. [PMID: 27845276 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2016.11.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2016] [Revised: 10/26/2016] [Accepted: 11/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Bone infection is a feared complication following surgery or trauma that remains as an extremely difficult disease to deal with. So far, the outcome of therapy could be improved with the design of 3D implants, which combine the merits of osseous regeneration and local multidrug therapy so as to avoid bacterial growth, drug resistance and the feared side effects. Herein, hierarchical 3D multidrug scaffolds based on nanocomposite bioceramic and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) prepared by rapid prototyping with an external coating of gelatin-glutaraldehyde (Gel-Glu) have been fabricated. These 3D scaffolds contain three antimicrobial agents (rifampin, levofloxacin and vancomycin), which have been localized in different compartments of the scaffold to obtain different release kinetics and more effective combined therapy. Levofloxacin was loaded into the mesopores of nanocomposite bioceramic part, vancomycin was localized into PVA biopolymer part and rifampin was loaded in the external coating of Gel-Glu. The obtained results show an early and fast release of rifampin followed by sustained and prolonged release of vancomycin and levofloxacin, respectively, which are mainly governed by the progressive in vitro degradability rate of these scaffolds. This combined therapy is able to destroy Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria biofilms as well as inhibit the bacteria growth. In addition, these multifunctional scaffolds exhibit excellent bioactivity as well as good biocompatibility with complete cell colonization of preosteoblast in the entire surface, ensuring good bone regeneration. These findings suggest that these hierarchical 3D multidrug scaffolds are promising candidates as platforms for local bone infection therapy. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE The present study is focused in finding an adequate therapeutic solution for the treatment of bone infection based on 3D multifunctional scaffolds, which combines the merits of osseous regeneration and local multidrug delivery. These 3D multidrug scaffolds, containing rifampin, levofloxacin and vancomycin, localized in different compartments to achieve different release kinetics. These 3D multidrug scaffolds displays an early and fast release of rifampin followed by sustained and prolonged release of vancomycin and levofloxacin, which are able to destroy Staphylococcus and Escherichia biofilms as well as inhibit bacteria growth in very short time periods. This new combined therapy approach involving the sequential delivery of antibiofilms with antibiotics constitutes an excellent and promising alternative for bone infection treatment.
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- Rafaela García-Alvarez
- Dpto. Química Inorgánica y Bioinorgánica, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Dpto. Química Inorgánica y Bioinorgánica, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina, CIBER-BBN, Madrid, Spain.
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- Dpto. Química Inorgánica y Bioinorgánica, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain; CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina, CIBER-BBN, Madrid, Spain.
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Zwitterionic ceramics for biomedical applications. Acta Biomater 2016; 40:201-211. [PMID: 26911884 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2016.02.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2015] [Revised: 01/27/2016] [Accepted: 02/18/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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UNLABELLED Bioceramics for bone tissue regeneration, local drug delivery and nanomedicine, are receiving growing attention by the biomaterials scientific community. The design of bioceramics with improved surface properties able to overcome clinical issues is a great scientific challenge. Zwitterionization of surfaces has arisen as a powerful alternative in the design of biocompatible bioceramics capable to inhibit bacterial and non-specific protein adsorption, which opens up new insights into the biomedical applications of these materials. This manuscript reviews the different approaches reported up to date for the synthesis and characterization of zwitterionic bioceramics with potential clinical applications. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Zwitterionic bioceramics are receiving growing attention by the biomaterials scientific community due to their great potential in bone tissue regeneration, local drug delivery and nanomedicines. Herein, the different strategies developed so far to synthesize and characterize zwitterionic bioceramics with potential clinical applications are summarized.
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Rodriguez-Palomo A, Monopoli D, Afonso H, Izquierdo-Barba I, Vallet-Regí M. Surface zwitterionization of customized 3D Ti6Al4V scaffolds: a promising alternative to eradicate bone infection. J Mater Chem B 2016; 4:4356-4365. [DOI: 10.1039/c6tb00675b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Surface zwitterionization provides new perspectives for custom-made Ti6Al4V EBM implants for bone tissue regeneration with antimicrobial properties.
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- A. Rodriguez-Palomo
- Dpto. Química Inorgánica y Bioinorgánica
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12
- 28040 Madrid
- Spain
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- Dpto. Ingeniería Biomédica
- Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias
- Spain
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- Dpto. Ingeniería Biomédica
- Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias
- Spain
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- Dpto. Química Inorgánica y Bioinorgánica
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12
- 28040 Madrid
- Spain
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- Dpto. Química Inorgánica y Bioinorgánica
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12
- 28040 Madrid
- Spain
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Yan X, Chai L, Li Q, Ye L, Yang B, Wang Q. Pathway of zinc oxide formation by seed-assisted and controlled double-jet precipitation. CrystEngComm 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ce01916h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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ZnO can be well formed in a short time at room temperature via seed-assisted and controlled double-jet precipitation.
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- Xu Yan
- School of Metallurgy and Environment
- Central South University
- Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment
- Central South University
- Changsha 410083, China
- Chinese National Engineering Research Centre for Control & Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution
- Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment
- Central South University
- Changsha 410083, China
- Chinese National Engineering Research Centre for Control & Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution
- Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment
- Central South University
- Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment
- Central South University
- Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment
- Central South University
- Changsha 410083, China
- Chinese National Engineering Research Centre for Control & Treatment of Heavy Metal Pollution
- Changsha 410083, China
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Dorozhkin SV. Calcium Orthophosphate-Containing Biocomposites and Hybrid Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications. J Funct Biomater 2015; 6:708-832. [PMID: 26262645 PMCID: PMC4598679 DOI: 10.3390/jfb6030708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2015] [Revised: 07/31/2015] [Accepted: 08/01/2015] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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The state-of-the-art on calcium orthophosphate (CaPO4)-containing biocomposites and hybrid biomaterials suitable for biomedical applications is presented. Since these types of biomaterials offer many significant and exciting possibilities for hard tissue regeneration, this subject belongs to a rapidly expanding area of biomedical research. Through the successful combinations of the desired properties of matrix materials with those of fillers (in such systems, CaPO4 might play either role), innovative bone graft biomaterials can be designed. Various types of CaPO4-based biocomposites and hybrid biomaterials those are either already in use or being investigated for biomedical applications are extensively discussed. Many different formulations in terms of the material constituents, fabrication technologies, structural and bioactive properties, as well as both in vitro and in vivo characteristics have been already proposed. Among the others, the nano-structurally controlled biocomposites, those containing nanodimensional compounds, biomimetically fabricated formulations with collagen, chitin and/or gelatin, as well as various functionally graded structures seem to be the most promising candidates for clinical applications. The specific advantages of using CaPO4-based biocomposites and hybrid biomaterials in the selected applications are highlighted. As the way from a laboratory to a hospital is a long one and the prospective biomedical candidates have to meet many different necessities, the critical issues and scientific challenges that require further research and development are also examined.
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Gutmann T, Liu J, Rothermel N, Xu Y, Jaumann E, Werner M, Breitzke H, Sigurdsson ST, Buntkowsky G. Natural abundance 15N NMR by dynamic nuclear polarization: fast analysis of binding sites of a novel amine-carboxyl-linked immobilized dirhodium catalyst. Chemistry 2015; 21:3798-805. [PMID: 25620003 DOI: 10.1002/chem.201405043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2014] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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A novel heterogeneous dirhodium catalyst has been synthesized. This stable catalyst is constructed from dirhodium acetate dimer (Rh2(OAc)4) units, which are covalently linked to amine- and carboxyl-bifunctionalized mesoporous silica (SBA-15-NH2-COOH). It shows good efficiency in catalyzing the cyclopropanation reaction of styrene and ethyl diazoacetate (EDA) forming cis- and trans-1-ethoxycarbonyl-2-phenylcyclopropane. To characterize the structure of this catalyst and to confirm the successful immobilization, heteronuclear solid-state NMR experiments have been performed. The high application potential of dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP) NMR for the analysis of binding sites in this novel catalyst is demonstrated. Signal-enhanced (13)C CP MAS and (15)N CP MAS techniques have been employed to detect different carboxyl and amine binding sites in natural abundance on a fast time scale. The interpretation of the experimental chemical shift values for different binding sites has been corroborated by quantum chemical calculations on dirhodium model complexes.
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- Torsten Gutmann
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Technical University Darmstadt, Alarich-Weiss-Straße 8, 64287 Darmstadt (Germany).
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Li D, He J, Huang X, Li J, Tian H, Chen X, Huang Y. Intracellular pH-responsive mesoporous hydroxyapatite nanoparticles for targeted release of anticancer drug. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c4ra17114d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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The design and synthesis of multifunctional nanocarriers is becoming a more and more interesting topic, and shows promising potential for clinical applications.
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- Dalong Li
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Harbin Institute of Technology
- Harbin
- China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Harbin Institute of Technology
- Harbin
- China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Harbin Institute of Technology
- Harbin
- China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Harbin Institute of Technology
- Harbin
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials
- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Changchun
- China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials
- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Changchun
- China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Harbin Institute of Technology
- Harbin
- China
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment
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Sánchez-Salcedo S, Shruti S, Salinas AJ, Malavasi G, Menabue L, Vallet-Regí M. In vitro antibacterial capacity and cytocompatibility of SiO 2-CaO-P 2O 5 meso-macroporous glass scaffolds enriched with ZnO. J Mater Chem B 2014; 2:4836-4847. [PMID: 32261775 DOI: 10.1039/c4tb00403e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Zn2+ ions exhibit osteogenic, angiogenic and antimicrobial properties. For this reason, they are often added in small amounts to bioceramics being investigated for bone tissue engineering. In this paper, the cytocompatibility and antibacterial properties of 80% SiO2-15% CaO-5% P2O5 (mol%) mesoporous bioactive glass (MBG) scaffolds substituted with 4.0% and 7.0% of ZnO were studied and compared with the Zn-free scaffold. Cell proliferation, morphology, differentiation and cytotoxic effects of Zn2+ ions released from the samples were examined by culturing human osteoblast-like cells (HOS) osteoblasts both in the presence of sample extracts and on the scaffold surface. The bacterial inhibition capacity of the scaffolds was explored by using Gram-positive Stapylococcus aureus bacteria, responsible for numerous infections in orthopedic surgery, to simulate a severe infection. Our results show that the Zn-MBG scaffolds possess a hierarchical meso-macropore structure suitable for osteoblast growth. Furthermore, the amount of Zn2+ released from the scaffold with 4.0% ZnO was found to be more favorable for HOS cell development than that released from the scaffold including 7.0% ZnO. Zn2+ released to the medium from both scaffolds exhibited antibacterial properties against S. aureus. Thus, the cytocompatibility and the antibacterial ability exhibited by the MBG scaffold containing 4.0% ZnO make it a suitable candidate for bone regeneration applications.
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- Sandra Sánchez-Salcedo
- Departamento de Química Inorgánica y Bioinorgánica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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Russo L, Taraballi F, Lupo C, Poveda A, Jiménez-Barbero J, Sandri M, Tampieri A, Nicotra F, Cipolla L. Carbonate hydroxyapatite functionalization: a comparative study towards (bio)molecules fixation. Interface Focus 2014; 4:20130040. [PMID: 24501671 PMCID: PMC3886308 DOI: 10.1098/rsfs.2013.0040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Different methods for the functionalization of carbonate hydroxyapatite granules with free amine groups by reaction with (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane (APTES) have been compared in order to improve the potential for tethering of bioactive molecules to bioceramics. The combined use of tetraethoxyorthosilicate and APTES with acid catalysis resulted in an evident increase in amine surface grafting.
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- Laura Russo
- Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 2, Milano 20126, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 2, Milano 20126, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 2, Milano 20126, Italy
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- Servicio Interdepartamental de Investigación, University Autonoma of Madrid, Madrid 28049, Spain
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 2, Milano 20126, Italy
- Department of Chemical and Phisical Biology, Centro de Invesigaciones Biológicas, CSIC, Ramiro de Maeztu 9, Madrid 28040, Spain
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics – National Research Council of Italy (ISTEC-CNR), Via Granarolo, 64, Faenza, Ravenna 48018, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics – National Research Council of Italy (ISTEC-CNR), Via Granarolo, 64, Faenza, Ravenna 48018, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 2, Milano 20126, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca, Piazza della Scienza 2, Milano 20126, Italy
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Colilla M, Martínez-Carmona M, Sánchez-Salcedo S, Ruiz-González ML, González-Calbet JM, Vallet-Regí M. A novel zwitterionic bioceramic with dual antibacterial capability. J Mater Chem B 2014; 2:5639-5651. [DOI: 10.1039/c4tb00690a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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A novelzwitterionicbioceramic is developed, capable of lowering the relative bacterial adhesion from 100% to below 0.1%, as derived fromin vitroassays usingS. aureus. This matrix can release antibiotics over a long time and provides new insights in the treatment of bone implant infections.
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- Montserrat Colilla
- Departamento de Química Inorgánica y Bioinorgánica
- Facultad de Farmacia
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i + 12
- Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica y Bioinorgánica
- Facultad de Farmacia
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i + 12
- Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica y Bioinorgánica
- Facultad de Farmacia
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i + 12
- Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n
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- CEI Campus Moncloa
- UCM-UPM
- Madrid, Spain
- Departamento de Química Inorgánica
- Facultad de Químicas
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- CEI Campus Moncloa
- UCM-UPM
- Madrid, Spain
- Departamento de Química Inorgánica
- Facultad de Químicas
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica y Bioinorgánica
- Facultad de Farmacia
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i + 12
- Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n
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Li D, He J, Cheng W, Wu Y, Hu Z, Tian H, Huang Y. Redox-responsive nanoreservoirs based on collagen end-capped mesoporous hydroxyapatite nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery. J Mater Chem B 2014; 2:6089-6096. [DOI: 10.1039/c4tb00947a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Schematic illustration of a redox-responsive system based on collagen-capped MHAp for cell-targeted drug delivery.
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- Dalong Li
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Harbin Institute of Technology
- Harbin, P R China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Harbin Institute of Technology
- Harbin, P R China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Harbin Institute of Technology
- Harbin, P R China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Harbin Institute of Technology
- Harbin, P R China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Harbin Institute of Technology
- Harbin, P R China
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- Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Changchun, P R China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Harbin Institute of Technology
- Harbin, P R China
- State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment
- Harbin Institute of Technology
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Cicuéndez M, Malmsten M, Doadrio JC, Portolés MT, Izquierdo-Barba I, Vallet-Regí M. Tailoring hierarchical meso-macroporous 3D scaffolds: from nano to macro. J Mater Chem B 2013; 2:49-58. [PMID: 32261298 DOI: 10.1039/c3tb21307b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Bone tissue regeneration requires the use of 3D scaffolds which mimic the architecture of the natural extracellular matrix, creating an adequate microenvironment for bone cell growth. Such 3D scaffolds need surface properties suitable for biological recognition in the early stage of cell adhesion, necessary to ensure complete cell colonization, retained cell functionality, and subsequently bone regeneration. Herein, hierarchical 3D scaffolds based on new hydroxyapatite/mesoporous glass nanocomposite bioceramic (MGHA) exhibiting different scales of porosity have been synthesized. These 3D scaffolds possess: (i) highly ordered mesopores with diameters of 10 nm; (ii) macropores with diameters in the 30-80 μm range with interconnections of 1-10 μm; and (iii) large macropores of ca. 500 μm. To improve their surface properties, 3D scaffolds were modified through direct functionalization with amine propyl groups, which notably improve preosteoblast adhesion, proliferation (2.3 fold), differentiation (4.8 fold) and further cell colonization of these scaffolds. The observed enhancement can be related to these amine groups which favour early adhesion, e.g., based on nonspecific protein adsorption as was demonstrated by ellipsometry. These results suggest that the combination of hierarchical structure design and amine surface modification of hydroxyapatite/mesoporous nanocomposite scaffolds yields a double increase in cell proliferation, as well as a quadruple increase in cell differentiation, demonstrating the potential of these nanocomposite materials for bone tissue regeneration purposes.
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- Mónica Cicuéndez
- Departamento de Química Inorgánica y Bioinorgánica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
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