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Natarajan A, Kim S, Moreno GH, Eyckmans J, Chen CS, Dean D, Vijayan VM. 3D printing assisted surface patterning process on acrylated hydrogels for contact guidance of fibroblasts. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2024; 242:114099. [PMID: 39024719 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.114099] [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: 05/14/2024] [Revised: 07/07/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
Abstract
Generating stable and customizable topography on hydrogel surfaces with contact guidance potential is critical as it can direct/influence cell growth. This necessitates the development of new techniques for surface patterning of the hydrogels. We report on the design of a square grid template for surface patterning hydrogels. The template was 3-D printed and has the diameter of a well in a 24-well plate. Hyaluronic acid methacrylate (HA) hydrogel precursor solutions were cast on the 3D printed template's surface, which generated 3D square shape topographies on the HA hydrogel surface upon demolding. The 3D Laser Microscopy has shown the formation of a periodic array of 3D topographies on hydrogel surfaces. 3D Laser and Electron Microscopy Imaging have revealed that this new method has increased the surface area and exposed the underlying pore structure of the HA hydrogels. To demonstrate the method's versatility, we have successfully applied this technique to generate 3D topography on two more acrylate hydrogel formulations, gelatin Methacrylate and polyethylene glycol dimethacrylate. Human neonatal dermal fibroblast cells were used as a model cell line to evaluate the cell guidance potential of patterned HA hydrogel. Confocal fluorescence microscopy imaging has revealed that the 3D surface topographies on HA hydrogels can guide and align the actin filaments of the fibroblasts presumably due to the contact guidance mechanism. The newly developed methodology of 3D topography generation in acrylate hydrogels may influence the cell responses on hydrogel surfaces which can impact biomedical applications such as tissue engineering, wound healing, and disease modeling.
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- Amrita Natarajan
- Laboratory for Polymeric Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
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- Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, Harvard University, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Tissue Microfabrication Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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- Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, Harvard University, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Tissue Microfabrication Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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- Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, Harvard University, Boston, MA 02115, USA; Tissue Microfabrication Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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- Laboratory for Polymeric Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA
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- Laboratory for Polymeric Biomaterials, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL 36104, USA.
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Yahay Z, Moein Farsani N, Mirhadi M, Tavangarian F. Fabrication of highly ordered willemite/PCL bone scaffolds by 3D printing: Nanostructure effects on compressive strength and in vitro behavior. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 144:105996. [PMID: 37392603 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.105996] [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: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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In this study, first willemite (Zn2SiO4) micro and nano-powders were synthesized by the sol-gel method. X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and dynamic light scattering (DLS) were applied to characterize the crystalline phases and particle size of powders. Then polycaprolactone (PCL) polymer scaffolds containing 20 wt% willemite were successfully fabricated by the DIW 3D printing (direct ink writing) method. The effects of willemite particle size on compressive strength, elastic modulus, degradation rate, and bioactivity of the composite scaffolds were investigated. The results showed that nanoparticle willemite/PCL (NW/PCL) scaffolds had 33.1% and 58.1% higher compressive strength and the elastic modulus of NW/PCL were 1.14 and 2.45 times better compared to micron size willemite/PCL (MW/PCL) and pure PCL scaffolds, respectively. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images and Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy map (EDS map) results indicated that willemite nanoparticles, unlike microparticles, were smoothly embedded in the scaffold struts. In vitro tests also revealed an improvement in bone-like apatite formation ability and an increase in the degradation rate up to 2.17% by decreasing the willemite particle size to 50 nm. In addition, NW/PCL rendered significant enhancement in cell viability and cell attachment during the culture of MG-63 human osteosarcoma cell line. Nanostructure had also a positive effect on ALP activity and biomineralization in vitro.
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- Zahra Yahay
- Department of Cellular Biotechnology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Biotechnology, Isfahan, 81593-58686, Iran; School of Metallurgy & Materials Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Narmak, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Khomeinishahr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Khomeinishahr, Isfahan, 84181-48499, Iran
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Shahreza Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahreza, Isfahan, 86145-311, Iran
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- Mechanical Engineering Program, School of Science, Engineering and Technology, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, Middletown, PA, 17057, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, State College, PA, 16802, United States.
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Wang H, Xu X, Wang X, Qu W, Qing Y, Li S, Chen B, Ying B, Li R, Qin Y. Performance optimization of biomimetic ant-nest silver nanoparticle coatings for antibacterial and osseointegration of implant surfaces. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2023; 149:213394. [PMID: 37001309 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Infection prevention and bone-implant integration remain major clinical challenges. Silver nanoparticle (AgNPs) bone-implant coatings have received extensive attention. Balancing the toxicity and antibacterial properties of AgNP coatings has become a significant problem. In this study, inspired by the structure of the ant-nest, a polyetherimide (PEI) coating with ant-nest structure was prepared, aiming to realize the structural modification of the AgNPs coating. AgNPs were loaded in the inner porous area of the PEI ant-nest coating, avoiding direct contact between AgNPs and cells. The nanopores on the surface of the coating ensured the orderly release of silver ions. SEM, FTIR, XPS, and XRD experiments confirmed that the PEI ant-nest coating was successfully prepared. Interestingly, in the PEI ant-nest coating, Ag+ showed a steady increase in the release trend within 28 days, and there was no early burst release phenomenon. In -vivo experiments showed a good control effect for local infection. In order to improve the osteogenic properties of the materials, 45S5 bioactive glasses (BG) were loaded to achieve further osseointegration. In general, this natural ant-nest-inspired surface modification coating for orthopedic prostheses provides a new strategy for balancing the antibacterial and toxic effects of AgNP coatings.
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- Hao Wang
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130041, China.
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Imran R, Al Rashid A, Koç M. Material Extrusion 3D Printing (ME3DP) Process Simulations of Polymeric Porous Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:2475. [PMID: 36984356 PMCID: PMC10056841 DOI: 10.3390/ma16062475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Bone tissue engineering (BTE) is an active area of research for bone defect treatment. Some polymeric materials have recently gained adequate attention as potential materials for BTE applications, as they are biocompatible, biodegradable, inexpensive, lightweight, easy to process, and recyclable. Polyetherimide (PEI), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), and polyamide-12 (PA12) are potential biocompatible materials for biomedical applications due to their excellent physical, chemical, and mechanical properties. The current study presents preliminary findings on the process simulations for 3D-printed polymeric porous scaffolds for a material extrusion 3D printing (ME3DP) process to observe the manufacturing constraints and scaffold quality with respect to designed structures (porous scaffolds). Different unit cell designs (ventils, grid, and octet) for porous scaffolds, virtually fabricated using three polymeric materials (PEI, ABS, and PA12), were investigated for process-induced defections and residual stresses. The numerical simulation results concluded that higher dimensional accuracy and control were achieved for grid unit cell scaffolds manufactured using PEI material; however, minimum residual stresses were achieved for grid unit cell scaffolds fabricated using PA12 material. Future studies will include the experimental validation of numerical simulation results and the biomechanical performance of 3D-printed polymeric scaffolds.
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- Ramsha Imran
- Division of Sustainable Development, College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha 34110, Qatar
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- Division of Sustainable Development, College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha 34110, Qatar
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- Division of Sustainable Development, College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation, Doha 34110, Qatar
- Faculty of Engineering, University of Karabük, Karabük 78050, Turkey
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Bhushan S, Singh S, Maiti TK, Das A, Barui A, Chaudhari LR, Joshi MG, Dutt D. Cerium oxide nanoparticles disseminated chitosan gelatin scaffold for bone tissue engineering applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 236:123813. [PMID: 36858088 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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Cell-free and cell-loaded constructs are used to bridge the critical-sized bone defect. Oxidative stress at the site of the bone defects is a major interference that slows bone healing. Recently, there has been an increase in interest in enhancing the properties of three-dimensional scaffolds with free radical scavenging materials. Cerium oxide nanoparticles (CNPs) can scavenge free radicals due to their redox-modulating property. In this study, freeze-drying was used to fabricate CG-CNPs nanocomposite scaffolds using gelatin (G), chitosan (C), and cerium oxide nanoparticles. Physico-chemical, mechanical, and biological characterization of CG-CNPs scaffolds were studied. CG-CNPs scaffolds demonstrated better results in terms of physicochemical, mechanical, and biological properties as compared to CG-scaffold. CG-CNPs scaffolds were cyto-friendly to MC3T3-E1 cells studied by performing in-vitro and in-ovo studies. The scaffold's antimicrobial study revealed high inhibition zones against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. With 79 % porosity, 45.99 % weight loss, 178.25 kPa compressive modulus, and 1.83 Ca/P ratio, the CG-CNP2 scaffold displays the best characteristics. As a result, the CG-CNP2 scaffolds are highly biocompatible and could be applied to repair bone defects.
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- Sakchi Bhushan
- Department of Paper Technology, IIT Roorkee, Saharanpur 247001, India
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- Department of Paper Technology, IIT Roorkee, Saharanpur 247001, India
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- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, IIT Roorkee, Saharanpur 247001, India
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- Centre for Healthcare Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, India
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- Centre for Healthcare Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, India
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- Department of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, D.Y. Patil Education Society (Deemed to be University), Kolhapur, India
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- Department of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine, D.Y. Patil Education Society (Deemed to be University), Kolhapur, India
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- Department of Paper Technology, IIT Roorkee, Saharanpur 247001, India.
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Li C, Xu X, Gao J, Zhang X, Chen Y, Li R, Shen J. 3D printed scaffold for repairing bone defects in apical periodontitis. BMC Oral Health 2022; 22:327. [PMID: 35941678 PMCID: PMC9358902 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-022-02362-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objectives To investigate the feasibility of the 3D printed scaffold for periapical bone defects. Methods In this study, antimicrobial peptide KSL-W-loaded PLGA sustainable-release microspheres (KSL-W@PLGA) were firstly prepared followed by assessing the drug release behavior and bacteriostatic ability against Enterococcus faecalis and Porphyromonas gingivalis. After that, we demonstrated that KSL-W@PLGA/collagen (COL)/silk fibroin (SF)/nano-hydroxyapatite (nHA) (COL/SF/nHA) scaffold via 3D-printing technique exhibited significantly good biocompatibility and osteoconductive property. The scaffold was characterized as to pore size, porosity, water absorption expansion rate and mechanical properties. Moreover, MC3T3-E1 cells were seeded into sterile scaffold materials and investigated by CCK-8, SEM and HE staining. In the animal experiment section, we constructed bone defect models of the mandible and evaluated its effect on bone formation. The Japanese white rabbits were killed at 1 and 2 months after surgery, the cone beam computerized tomography (CBCT) and micro-CT scanning, as well as HE and Masson staining analysis were performed on the samples of the operation area, respectively. Data analysis was done using ANOVA and LSD tests. (α = 0.05). Results We observed that the KSL-W@PLGA sustainable-release microspheres prepared in the experiment were uniform in morphology and could gradually release the antimicrobial peptide (KSL-W), which had a long-term antibacterial effect for at least up to 10 days. HE staining and SEM showed that the scaffold had good biocompatibility, which was conducive to the adhesion and proliferation of MC3T3-E1 cells. The porosity and water absorption of the scaffold were (81.96 ± 1.83)% and (458.29 ± 29.79)%, respectively. Histological and radiographic studies showed that the bone healing efficacy of the scaffold was satisfactory. Conclusions The KSL-W@PLGA/COL/SF/nHA scaffold possessed good biocompatibility and bone repairing ability, and had potential applications in repairing infected bone defects. Clinical significance The 3D printed scaffold not only has an antibacterial effect, but can also promote bone tissue formation, which provides an alternative therapy option in apical periodontitis. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12903-022-02362-4.
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- Cong Li
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nankai University, No.75, Dagu Road, Heping District, Tianjin, 300041, China
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- The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nankai University, No.75, Dagu Road, Heping District, Tianjin, 300041, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nankai University, No.75, Dagu Road, Heping District, Tianjin, 300041, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nankai University, No.75, Dagu Road, Heping District, Tianjin, 300041, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nankai University, No.75, Dagu Road, Heping District, Tianjin, 300041, China.
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nankai University, No.75, Dagu Road, Heping District, Tianjin, 300041, China.
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Hameed Majeed M, Kadhem Abd Alsaheb N. Morphological Evaluation of PLA/Soybean Oil Epoxidized Acrylate Three-Dimensional Scaffold in Bone Tissue Engineering. JOURNAL OF RENEWABLE MATERIALS 2022; 10:2391-2408. [DOI: 10.32604/jrm.2022.019887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Ravoor J, Thangavel M, Elsen S R. Comprehensive Review on Design and Manufacturing of Bio-scaffolds for Bone Reconstruction. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2021; 4:8129-8158. [PMID: 35005929 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.1c00949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Bio-scaffolds are synthetic entities widely employed in bone and soft-tissue regeneration applications. These bio-scaffolds are applied to the defect site to provide support and favor cell attachment and growth, thereby enhancing the regeneration of the defective site. The progressive research in bio-scaffold fabrication has led to identification of biocompatible and mechanically stable materials. The difficulties in obtaining grafts and expenditure incurred in the transplantation procedures have also been overcome by the implantation of bio-scaffolds. Drugs, cells, growth factors, and biomolecules can be embedded with bio-scaffolds to provide localized treatments. The right choice of materials and fabrication approaches can help in developing bio-scaffolds with required properties. This review mostly focuses on the available materials and bio-scaffold techniques for bone and soft-tissue regeneration application. The first part of this review gives insight into the various classes of biomaterials involved in bio-scaffold fabrication followed by design and simulation techniques. The latter discusses the various additive, subtractive, hybrid, and other improved techniques involved in the development of bio-scaffolds for bone regeneration applications. Techniques involving multimaterial printing and multidimensional printing have also been briefly discussed.
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- Jishita Ravoor
- School of Mechanical Engineering Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632014, India
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- School of Mechanical Engineering Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632014, India
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- School of Mechanical Engineering Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632014, India
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Jiang S, Yu Z, Zhang L, Wang G, Dai X, Lian X, Yan Y, Zhang L, Wang Y, Li R, Zou H. Effects of different aperture-sized type I collagen/silk fibroin scaffolds on the proliferation and differentiation of human dental pulp cells. Regen Biomater 2021; 8:rbab028. [PMID: 34188954 PMCID: PMC8226109 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbab028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 05/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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This study aimed at evaluate the effects of different aperture-sized type I collagen/silk fibroin (CSF) scaffolds on the proliferation and differentiation of human dental pulp cells (HDPCs). The CSF scaffolds were designed with 3D mapping software Solidworks. Three different aperture-sized scaffolds (CSF1-CSF3) were prepared by low-temperature deposition 3D printing technology. The morphology was observed by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and optical coherence tomography. The porosity, hydrophilicity and mechanical capacity of the scaffold were detected, respectively. HDPCs (third passage, 1 × 105 cells) were seeded into each scaffold and investigated by SEM, CCK-8, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and HE staining. The CSF scaffolds had porous structures with macropores and micropores. The macropore size of CSF1 to CSF3 was 421 ± 27 μm, 579 ± 36 μm and 707 ± 43 μm, respectively. The porosity was 69.8 ± 2.2%, 80.1 ± 2.8% and 86.5 ± 3.3%, respectively. All these scaffolds enhanced the adhesion and proliferation of HDPCs. The ALP activity in the CSF1 group was higher than that in the CSF3 groups (P < 0.01). HE staining showed HDPCs grew in multilayer within the scaffolds. CSF scaffolds significantly improved the adhesion and ALP activity of HDPCs. CSF scaffolds were promising candidates in dentine-pulp complex regeneration.
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- Shihui Jiang
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nankai University, No. 75 Dagu Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300041, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nankai University, No. 75 Dagu Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300041, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nankai University, No. 75 Dagu Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300041, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nankai University, No. 75 Dagu Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300041, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nankai University, No. 75 Dagu Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300041, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nankai University, No. 75 Dagu Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300041, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nankai University, No. 75 Dagu Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300041, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nankai University, No. 75 Dagu Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300041, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nankai University, No. 75 Dagu Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300041, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nankai University, No. 75 Dagu Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300041, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Function Reconstruction, Tianjin Stomatological Hospital, The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nankai University, No. 75 Dagu Road, Heping District, Tianjin 300041, China
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Kostopoulos V, Kotrotsos A, Fouriki K, Kalarakis A, Portan D. Fabrication and Characterization of Polyetherimide Electrospun Scaffolds Modified with Graphene Nano-Platelets and Hydroxyapatite Nano-Particles. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E583. [PMID: 31963248 PMCID: PMC7014066 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21020583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2019] [Revised: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Solution electrospinning process (SEP) is a versatile technique for generating non-woven fibrous materials intended to a wide range of applications. One of them is the production of fibrous and porous scaffolds aiming to mimic bone tissue, as artificial extracellular matrices (ECM). In the present work, pure and nano-modified electrospun polyetherimide (PEI) scaffolds have been successfully fabricated. The nano-modified ones include (a) graphene nano-platelets (GNPs), (b) hydroxyapatite (HAP), and (c) mixture of both. After fabrication, the morphological characteristics of these scaffolds were revealed by using scanning electron (SEM) and transmission electron (TEM) microscopies, while porosity and mean fiber diameter were also calculated. In parallel, contact angle experiments were conducted so that the hydrophilicity level of these materials to be determined. Finally, the mechanical performance of the fabricated scaffolds was investigated by conducting uniaxial tensile tests. Ιn future work, the fabricated scaffolds will be further utilized for investigation as potential candidate materials for cell culture with perspective in orthopedic applications.
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- Vassilis Kostopoulos
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, University of Patras, Patras University Campus, GR-26504 Patras, Greece; (A.K.); (K.F.); (D.P.)
- Foundation of Research and Technology, Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences (FORTH/ICE-HT), Stadiou Str., GR-26504 Patras, Greece;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, University of Patras, Patras University Campus, GR-26504 Patras, Greece; (A.K.); (K.F.); (D.P.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, University of Patras, Patras University Campus, GR-26504 Patras, Greece; (A.K.); (K.F.); (D.P.)
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- Foundation of Research and Technology, Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences (FORTH/ICE-HT), Stadiou Str., GR-26504 Patras, Greece;
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Peloponnese, M. Alexandrou 1, Koukouli, GR-26334 Patras, Greece
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, University of Patras, Patras University Campus, GR-26504 Patras, Greece; (A.K.); (K.F.); (D.P.)
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