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He T, Wang Y, Wang R, Yang H, Hu X, Pu Y, Yang B, Zhang J, Li J, Huang C, Jin R, Nie Y, Zhang X. Fibrous topology promoted pBMP2-activated matrix on titanium implants boost osseointegration. Regen Biomater 2023; 11:rbad111. [PMID: 38173764 PMCID: PMC10761207 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbad111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 11/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
Abstract
Titanium (Ti) implants have been extensively used after surgical operations. Its surface bioactivity is of importance to facilitate integration with surrounding bone tissue, and ultimately ensure stability and long-term functionality of the implant. The plasmid DNA-activated matrix (DAM) coating on the surface could benefit osseointegration but is still trapped by poor transfection for further application, especially on the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) in vivo practical conditions. Herein, we constructed a DAM on the surface of fibrous-grained titanium (FG Ti) composed of phase-transition lysozyme (P) as adhesive, cationic arginine-rich lipid (RLS) as the transfection agent and plasmid DNA (pDNA) for bone morphology protein 2 (BMP2) expression. The cationic lipid RLS improved up to 30-fold higher transfection than that of commercial reagents (Lipofectamine 2000 and polyethyleneimine) on MSC. And importantly, Ti surface topology not only promotes the DAM to achieve high transfection efficiency (∼75.7% positive cells) on MSC due to the favorable combination but also reserves its contact induction effect for osteoblasts. Upon further exploration, the fibrous topology on FG Ti could boost pDNA uptake for gene transfection, and cell migration in MSC through cytoskeleton remodeling and induce contact guidance for enhanced osteointegration. At the same time, the cationic RLS together with adhesive P were both antibacterial, showing up to 90% inhibition rate against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus with reduced adherent microorganisms and disrupted bacteria. Finally, the FG Ti-P/pBMP2 implant achieved accelerated bone healing capacities through highly efficient gene delivery, aligned surface topological structure and increased antimicrobial properties in a rat femoral condylar defect model.
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- Ting He
- National Engineering Research Centre for Biomaterials/College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Centre for Biomaterials/College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Centre for Biomaterials/College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Centre for Biomaterials/College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Centre for Biomaterials/College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Centre for Biomaterials/College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Centre for Biomaterials/College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
- Department of the Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou 646000, China
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- National Engineering Research Centre for Biomaterials/College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China School of Stomatology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- National Engineering Research Centre for Biomaterials/College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
- School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Centre for Biomaterials/College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Centre for Biomaterials/College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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- National Engineering Research Centre for Biomaterials/College of Biomedical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China
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Ciaffaglione V, Rizzarelli E. Carnosine, Zinc and Copper: A Menage a Trois in Bone and Cartilage Protection. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16209. [PMID: 38003398 PMCID: PMC10671046 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242216209] [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: 10/03/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Dysregulated metal homeostasis is associated with many pathological conditions, including arthritic diseases. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the two most prevalent disorders that damage the joints and lead to cartilage and bone destruction. Recent studies show that the levels of zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu) are generally altered in the serum of arthritis patients. Therefore, metal dyshomeostasis may reflect the contribution of these trace elements to the disease's pathogenesis and manifestations, suggesting their potential for prognosis and treatment. Carnosine (Car) also emerged as a biomarker in arthritis and exerts protective and osteogenic effects in arthritic joints. Notably, its zinc(II) complex, polaprezinc, has been recently proposed as a drug-repurposing candidate for bone fracture healing. On these bases, this review article aims to provide an overview of the beneficial roles of Cu and Zn in bone and cartilage health and their potential application in tissue engineering. The effects of Car and polaprezinc in promoting cartilage and bone regeneration are also discussed. We hypothesize that polaprezinc could exchange Zn for Cu, present in the culture media, due to its higher sequestering ability towards Cu. However, future studies should unveil the potential contribution of Cu in the beneficial effects of polaprezinc.
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- Valeria Ciaffaglione
- Institute of Crystallography, National Council of Research (CNR), P. Gaifami 18, 95126 Catania, Italy
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- Institute of Crystallography, National Council of Research (CNR), P. Gaifami 18, 95126 Catania, Italy
- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania, Viale Andrea Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy
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Zhang J, Ye X, Li W, Lin Z, Wang W, Chen L, Li Q, Xie X, Xu X, Lu Y. Copper-containing chitosan-based hydrogels enabled 3D-printed scaffolds to accelerate bone repair and eliminate MRSA-related infection. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 240:124463. [PMID: 37076063 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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Bone defect combined with drug-resistant bacteria-related infection is a thorny challenge in clinic. Herein, 3D-printed polyhydroxyalkanoates/β-tricalcium phosphate (PHA/β-TCP, PT) scaffolds were prepared by fused deposition modeling. Then copper-containing carboxymethyl chitosan/alginate (CA/Cu) hydrogels were integrated with the scaffolds via a facile and low-cost chemical crosslinking method. The resultant PT/CA/Cu scaffolds could not only promote proliferation but also osteogenic differentiation of preosteoblasts in vitro. Moreover, PT/CA/Cu scaffolds exhibited a strong antibacterial activity towards a broad-spectrum of bacteria including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) through inducing the intercellular generation of reactive oxygen species. In vivo experiments further demonstrated that PT/CA/Cu scaffolds significantly accelerated bone repair of cranial defects and efficiently eliminated MRSA-related infection, showing potential for application in infected bone defect therapy.
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- Jinwei Zhang
- Department of Joint and Orthopedics, Orthopedic Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China; Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopedic Technology and Implant Materials, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, Guangzhou 510010, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006, China; Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, China; Department of Orthopedics, Guangdong Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510095, China
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- Department of Joint and Orthopedics, Orthopedic Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopedic Technology and Implant Materials, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, Guangzhou 510010, China
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, China
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- Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopedic Technology and Implant Materials, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, Guangzhou 510010, China
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- Department of Joint and Orthopedics, Orthopedic Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China
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- Department of Joint and Orthopedics, Orthopedic Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China.
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- Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510405, China; Department of Orthopedics, Guangdong Second Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510095, China.
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- Department of Joint and Orthopedics, Orthopedic Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510280, China; Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopedic Technology and Implant Materials, General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, Guangzhou 510010, China.
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