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Yokoi T, Watanabe M, Kawashita M. Octacalcium phosphate with incorporated terephthalate ion derivatives: novel guest molecules and unique fluorescence properties. Dalton Trans 2024. [PMID: 38984514 DOI: 10.1039/d4dt01613k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
Abstract
Octacalcium phosphate (OCP), an inorganic compound with a layered structure that can incorporate various carboxylic acids, exhibits fluorescence when aromatic carboxylate ions are present in the interlayers. However, the incorporation of carboxylate ions into OCP involves molecular selectivity, and the synthesis of novel OCP materials with incorporated terephthalate ion derivatives is particularly challenging. In this study, we incorporated 4-(carboxymethyl)benzoate and 1,4-phenylenediacetate ions into OCP for the first time and investigated the resulting fluorescence properties. The relationship between the (100) interplanar spacing and size of the incorporated dicarboxylate ions revealed that 4-(carboxymethyl)benzoate ions have a relaxed structure in the OCP interlayers, whereas the structure of the 1,4-phenylenediacetate ions is elongated by approximately 10% relative to that of the stable conformation. OCP with incorporated 1,4-phenylenediacetate ions showed blue fluorescence at 286 nm under 254 nm excitation. In contrast, distinct from previously reported fluorescent OCPs, OCP with incorporated 4-(carboxymethyl)benzoate ions exhibited two-colour fluorescence, with pink emission under 254 nm excitation and blue emission under 312 and 365 nm excitation. This OCP material exhibiting fluorescence at two wavelengths in the visible-light range offers new possibilities for practical applications. In particular, these unique fluorescence characteristics combined with the excellent biological properties of OCP can be exploited to develop novel biofriendly fluorescent probes. These findings contribute to an improved understanding of fundamental calcium phosphate chemistry and should encourage further research on functional OCP materials.
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- Taishi Yokoi
- Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 2-3-10 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062, Japan.
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 2-3-10 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062, Japan.
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 2-3-10 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062, Japan.
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Yokoi T, Watanabe M, Nakamura F, Kimura-Suda H, Shimabukuro M, Kawashita M. Formation of octacalcium phosphate with incorporated dicarboxylate ions containing disulfide bonds. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:16586-16590. [PMID: 37860980 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt02462h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Octacalcium phosphate (OCP) is a layered compound capable of incorporating carboxylate ions within its interlayer structure. In this study, we successfully synthesised OCP with incorporated 3,3'-dithiodipropionate ions. Our finding is beneficial for the development of novel OCP-based materials with dynamic properties derived from disulfide bonds.
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- Taishi Yokoi
- Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), 2-3-10 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062, Japan.
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), 2-3-10 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062, Japan.
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- Chitose Institute of Science and Technology (CIST), 758-65 Bibi, Chitose, Hokkaido 066-8655, Japan
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- Chitose Institute of Science and Technology (CIST), 758-65 Bibi, Chitose, Hokkaido 066-8655, Japan
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), 2-3-10 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062, Japan.
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), 2-3-10 Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062, Japan.
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Kuroyama K, Fujikawa R, Goto T, Sekino T, Nakamura F, Kimura-Suda H, Chen P, Kanetaka H, Hasegawa T, Yoshida K, Murata M, Nakata H, Shimabukuro M, Kawashita M, Yoda T, Yokoi T. Development of bioinspired damage-tolerant calcium phosphate bulk materials. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS 2023; 24:2261836. [PMID: 37842650 PMCID: PMC10572054 DOI: 10.1080/14686996.2023.2261836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Improving the damage tolerance and reliability of ceramic artificial bone materials, such as sintered bodies of hydroxyapatite (HAp), that remain in vivo for long periods of time is of utmost importance. However, the intrinsic brittleness and low damage tolerance of ceramics make this challenging. This paper reports the synthesis of highly damage tolerant calcium phosphate-based materials with a bioinspired design for novel artificial bones. The heat treatment of isophthalate ion-containing octacalcium phosphate compacts in a nitrogen atmosphere at 1000°C for 24 h produced an HAp/β-tricalcium phosphate/pyrolytic carbon composite with a brick-and-mortar structure (similar to that of the nacreous layer). This composite exhibited excellent damage tolerance, with no brittle fracture upon nailing, likely attributable to the specific mechanical properties derived from its unique microstructure. Its maximum bending stress, maximum bending strain, Young's modulus, and Vickers hardness were 11.7 MPa, 2.8 × 10‒2, 5.3 GPa, and 11.7 kgf/mm2, respectively. The material exhibited a lower Young's modulus and higher fracture strain than that of HAp-sintered bodies and sintered-body samples prepared from pure octacalcium phosphate compacts. Additionally, the apatite-forming ability of the obtained material was confirmed in vitro, using a simulated body fluid. The proposed bioinspired material design could enable the fabrication of highly damage tolerant artificial bones that remain in vivo for long durations of time.
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- Karen Kuroyama
- Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Chiyoda-ku, Japan
- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Bunkyo-ku, Japan
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Chiyoda-ku, Japan
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- SANKEN (The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research), Osaka University, Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan
- Institute for Advanced Co-Creation Studies, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan
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- SANKEN (The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research), Osaka University, Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Chitose Institute of Science and Technology (CIST), Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry and Bioscience, Faculty of Science and Technology, Chitose Institute of Science and Technology, Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Division of Interdisciplinary Co-Creation (ICC-Division), Liaison Center for Innovative Dentistry, Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Division of Interdisciplinary Co-Creation (ICC-Division), Liaison Center for Innovative Dentistry, Graduate School of Dentistry, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Developmental Biology of Hard Tissue, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Nanostructures Research Laboratory, Japan Fine Ceramics Center, Aichi, Japan
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- Division of Oral Regenerative Medicine, School of Dentistry, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Oral Implantology and Regenerative Dental Medicine, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Bunkyo-ku, Japan
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Chiyoda-ku, Japan
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Chiyoda-ku, Japan
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Bunkyo-ku, Japan
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Chiyoda-ku, Japan
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Sugiura Y, Yamada E, Horie M. Interlayer expansion of octacalcium phosphate via forced oxidation of the intercalated molecules within its interlayers. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:26640-26647. [PMID: 37772427 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp01992f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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Octacalcium phosphate (OCP), a precursor to apatite, has a layered structure that allows various molecules to be intercalated within its interlayers. Previous research on the phase conversion process of OCP to apatite indicated that the layered structures typically collapse due to the shrinking of the OCP layers. In contrast, this study presents a novel phenomenon involving OCP layer expansion during phase conversion. This expansion is based on a forced oxidation process of the intercalated molecules within the hydrous layers of OCP. By introducing NaClO to an OCP interlayer containing dithiodiglycolic acid (DSG), the OCP layers are expanded. This process involves DSG decomposition through its reaction with NaClO. Specifically, the process occurs when a DSG-substituted OCP (containing disulfide bonds (-S-S-)) is immersed in a NaClO solution. This is the first study to report the expansion phenomenon during the phase conversion process from OCP to apatite, providing a new perspective to the conventional understanding that these layers only shrink.
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- Yuki Sugiura
- Health and Medical Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 2217-14 Hayashi-cho, Takamatsu, Kagawa 761-0395, Japan.
- Research Planning Office, Headquarter of Department of Life Science and Biotechnology, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 1-1-1 Umezono, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-3305, Japan
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- Health and Medical Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 2217-14 Hayashi-cho, Takamatsu, Kagawa 761-0395, Japan.
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- Health and Medical Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 2217-14 Hayashi-cho, Takamatsu, Kagawa 761-0395, Japan.
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Rabadjieva D, Gergulova R, Ruseva K, Bonchev A, Shestakova P, Simeonov M, Vasileva R, Tatchev D, Titorenkova R, Vassileva E. Polycarboxy/Sulfo Betaine-Calcium Phosphate Hybrid Materials with a Remineralization Potential. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:6640. [PMID: 37895622 PMCID: PMC10608424 DOI: 10.3390/ma16206640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Biomacromolecules control mineral formation during the biomineralization process, but the effects of the organic components' functionality on the type of mineral phase is still unclear. The biomimetic precipitation of calcium phosphates in a physiological medium containing either polycarboxybetaine (PCB) or polysulfobetaine (PSB) was investigated in this study. Amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) or a mixture of octacalcium phosphate (OCP) and dicalcium phosphate dihydrate (DCPD) in different ratios were identified depending on the sequence of initial solution mixing and on the type of the negative functional group of the polymer used. The more acidic character of the sulfo group in PSB than the carboxy one in PCB determines the dominance of the acidic solid phases, namely, an acidic amorphous phase or DCPD. In the presence of PCB, the formation of ACP with acicular particles arranged in bundles with the same orientation was observed. A preliminary study on the remineralization potential of the hybrid material with the participation of PSB and a mixture of OCP and DCPD did not show an increase in enamel density, contrary to the materials based on PCB and ACP. Moreover, the latter showed the creation of a newly formed crystal layer similar to that of the underlying enamel. This defines PCB/ACP as a promising material for enamel remineralization.
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- Diana Rabadjieva
- Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev Str., bl. 11, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria;
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- Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev Str., bl. 11, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria;
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- Laboratory on Structure and Properties of Polymers, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Sofia, 1, James Bourchier Blvd., 1164 Sofia, Bulgaria; (K.R.); (M.S.); (E.V.)
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University, 1, G. Sofiiski Str., 1431 Sofia, Bulgaria; (A.B.); (R.V.)
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry, BAS, Acad. G. Bonchev Str., bl. 9, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria;
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- Laboratory on Structure and Properties of Polymers, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Sofia, 1, James Bourchier Blvd., 1164 Sofia, Bulgaria; (K.R.); (M.S.); (E.V.)
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University, 1, G. Sofiiski Str., 1431 Sofia, Bulgaria; (A.B.); (R.V.)
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- Rostislaw Kaischew Institute of Physical Chemistry (IPC), Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev Str., bl. 11, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria;
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- Institute of Mineralogy and Crystallography, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bonchev Str., bl. 107, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria;
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- Laboratory on Structure and Properties of Polymers, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Sofia, 1, James Bourchier Blvd., 1164 Sofia, Bulgaria; (K.R.); (M.S.); (E.V.)
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Calcium Phosphate-Based Biomaterials for Bone Repair. J Funct Biomater 2022; 13:jfb13040187. [PMID: 36278657 PMCID: PMC9589993 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13040187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Traumatic, tumoral, and infectious bone defects are common in clinics, and create a big burden on patient's families and society. Calcium phosphate (CaP)-based biomaterials have superior properties and have been widely used for bone defect repair, due to their similarities to the inorganic components of human bones. The biological performance of CaPs, as a determining factor for their applications, are dependent on their physicochemical properties. Hydroxyapatite (HAP) as the most thermally stable crystalline phase of CaP is mostly used in the form of ceramics or composites scaffolds with polymers. Nanostructured CaPs with large surface areas are suitable for drug/gene delivery systems. Additionally, CaP scaffolds with hierarchical nano-/microstructures have demonstrated excellent ability in promoting bone regeneration. This review focuses on the relationships and interactions between the physicochemical/biological properties of CaP biomaterials and their species, sizes, and morphologies in bone regeneration, including synthesis strategies, structure control, biological behavior, and the mechanisms of CaP in promoting osteogenesis. This review will be helpful for scientists and engineers to further understand CaP-based biomaterials (CaPs), and be useful in developing new high-performance biomaterials for bone repair.
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Yokoi T, Shimabukuro M, Kawashita M. Octacalcium phosphate with incorporated carboxylate ions: a review. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS 2022; 23:434-445. [PMID: 35875328 PMCID: PMC9307112 DOI: 10.1080/14686996.2022.2094728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Octacalcium phosphate (OCP) belongs to a family of calcium phosphate compounds. OCP has unique crystal-chemical properties; among calcium phosphate compounds, only OCP can incorporate carboxylate ions into its crystal lattice. An OCP with incorporated carboxylate ions is called an OCP carboxylate (OCPC). OCPCs are investigated for applications in novel adsorbents, electrochemical devices, and biomaterials. Several wet methods are available for the synthesis of OCPCs, and the characteristics and advantages of each method are explained. Representative characterization methods, i.e. X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, used for the detection of carboxylate ion incorporation into the OCP interlayers are explained. Various carboxylic acids can be incorporated into OCP, and these types of carboxylic acid are presented with reference to the latest research results. The incorporation of carboxylate ions into OCP represents a modification of the OCP crystal at the molecular level and can impart various functions. Challenging physicochemical and biomaterial applications of OCPCs are thus introduced, although they are still in the research phase. Finally, future perspectives and challenges for OCPC research are described.
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- Taishi Yokoi
- Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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Lipid-assisted synthesis of magnesium-loaded hydroxyapatite as a potential bone healing material. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2021.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Kovrlija I, Locs J, Loca D. Octacalcium phosphate: Innovative vehicle for the local biologically active substance delivery in bone regeneration. Acta Biomater 2021; 135:27-47. [PMID: 34450339 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2021.08.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2021] [Revised: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Disadvantages of conventional drug delivery systems (DDS), such as systemic circulation, interaction with physiochemical factors, reduced bioavailability, and insufficient drug concentration at bone defect site, have underlined the importance of developing efficacious local drug delivery systems. Octacalcium phosphate (OCP) is presumed to be the precursor of biologically formed apatite, owing to its similarity to hydroxyapatite (HAp) and readiness to convert to it. Specific crystal structure of OCP is constructed of compiled apatite layers and water layers, which make possible the incorporation of various ions in its structure, making it feasible to alter the overall effect OCP has in the system. Next to that intrinsic property, characteristics as high solubility, biodegradability and osteoconductivity have made it indispensable to tailor OCP as a carrier material. In this review, we present the main characteristics and progress done on utilizing OCP as an innovative vehicle and provide suggestions for possible research pathways and advantages for local drug delivery in bone tissue engineering. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Octacalcium phosphate (OCP), being a precursor to biologically formed apatite, has many assets when compared to other calcium phosphates. Owing to its highly pertinent structure, it is being used as a vehicle for biologically active substances or ions for bone regeneration. However, orchestrating drug delivery systems with OCP, in order to achieve the best possible outcome, is still a pioneering concept, and the all-encompassing data is still scarce. Although several articles have been published on this matter, to this date there is no systematic overview pointing out the benefits that OCP can bring in the field of drug delivery. Here we offer a comprehensive overview, starting from the OCP synthesis to its structure, morphology, and the biological significance OCP has.
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Karthick V, Kumar D, Ariga K, Vineeth Kumar CM, Ganesh Kumar V, Vasanth K, Stalin Dhas T, Ravi M, Baalamurugan J. Incorporation of 5-Nitroisatin for Tailored Hydroxyapatite Nanorods and its Effect on Cervical Cancer Cells: A Nanoarchitectonics Approach. J Inorg Organomet Polym Mater 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s10904-021-01891-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Incorporation of tetracarboxylate ions into octacalcium phosphate for the development of next-generation biofriendly materials. Commun Chem 2021; 4:4. [PMID: 36697512 PMCID: PMC9814588 DOI: 10.1038/s42004-020-00443-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Octacalcium phosphate (OCP; Ca8(HPO4)2(PO4)4 ∙ 5H2O) is a precursor of hydroxyapatite found in human bones and teeth, and is among the inorganic substances critical for hard tissue formation and regeneration in the human body. OCP has a layered structure and can incorporate carboxylate ions into its interlayers. However, studies involving the incorporation of tetracarboxylic and multivalent (pentavalent and above) carboxylic acids into OCP have not yet been reported. In this study, we investigate the incorporation of pyromellitic acid (1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylic acid), a type of tetracarboxylic acid, into OCP. We established that pyromellitate ions could be incorporated into OCP by a wet chemical method using an acetate buffer solution containing pyromellitic acid. The derived OCP showed a brilliant blue emission under UV light owing to the incorporated pyromellitate ions. Incorporation of a carboxylic acid into OCP imparted new functions, which could enable the development of novel functional materials for biomedical applications.
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