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Jin C, Zhang M, Lin J. Microcrystallization Effects in Borosilicate Bioactive Glasses: Controllable Release of Bioactive Elements and In Vitro Degradation Properties. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 17:32. [PMID: 38203886 PMCID: PMC10779850 DOI: 10.3390/ma17010032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Borosilicate bioactive glasses exhibit excellent bioactivity and degradation properties; however, they suffer from the rapid release of bioactive elements at the initial stage of their degradation. Excessive local concentrations (such as those of B) can affect cell proliferation. Moreover, the degradation and mineralization ability of these glasses deteriorate at the later stages. Aiming to balance the release of bioactive elements during the whole process, herein, a borosilicate bioactive glass 18SiO2-6Na2O-8K2O-8MgO-22CaO-2P2O5-36B2O3 (mol%) was prepared using the melting method. Further, the effects of microcrystallization on the release of bioactive elements and in vitro degradation were studied. Results show that after heat treatment at temperatures over 620 °C, multiple microcrystalline phases, including Ca2SiO4, CaB2O4, and CaMgB2O5, form in the glass. The glass samples heat-treated within the range of 620-640 °C undergo appropriate devitrification degrees, decelerating the rate of pH increase of the immersion solution during the initial stage in comparison to those treated at lower temperatures. This results in a more continuous release of all bioactive elements and allows better control of the overall degradation. Contrarily, the more extensive devitrification degrees of glass samples heat-treated at higher temperatures reverse the pH increase and degradation trends. Since bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and mouse embryonic osteoblast cells are pH-sensitive, inducing a suitable degree of devitrification proved to favor cell viability and enhance the mineralization capacity. Thus, different microcrystallization degrees provide new approaches for controlling the degradation and release of bioactive elements, resulting in the simultaneous enhancement of biosafety and bioactivity.
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- Chengyun Jin
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, China; (C.J.); (M.Z.)
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, China; (C.J.); (M.Z.)
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, China; (C.J.); (M.Z.)
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Civil Engineering Materials, Ministry of Education, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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Liang J, Lu X, Zheng X, Li YR, Geng X, Sun K, Cai H, Jia Q, Jiang HB, Liu K. Modification of titanium orthopedic implants with bioactive glass: a systematic review of in vivo and in vitro studies. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1269223. [PMID: 38033819 PMCID: PMC10686101 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1269223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Bioactive glasses (BGs) are ideal biomaterials in the field of bio-restoration due to their excellent biocompatibility. Titanium alloys are widely used as a bone graft substitute material because of their excellent corrosion resistance and mechanical properties; however, their biological inertness makes them prone to clinical failure. Surface modification of titanium alloys with bioactive glass can effectively combine the superior mechanical properties of the substrate with the biological properties of the coating material. In this review, the relevant articles published from 2013 to the present were searched in four databases, namely, Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, and Scopus, and after screening, 49 studies were included. We systematically reviewed the basic information and the study types of the included studies, which comprise in vitro experiments, animal tests, and clinical trials. In addition, we summarized the applied coating technologies, which include pulsed laser deposition (PLD), electrophoretic deposition, dip coating, and magnetron sputtering deposition. The superior biocompatibility of the materials in terms of cytotoxicity, cell activity, hemocompatibility, anti-inflammatory properties, bioactivity, and their good bioactivity in terms of osseointegration, osteogenesis, angiogenesis, and soft tissue adhesion are discussed. We also analyzed the advantages of the existing materials and the prospects for further research. Even though the current research status is not extensive enough, it is still believed that BG-coated Ti implants have great clinical application prospects.
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- Jin Liang
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Stomatology, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- The CONVERSATIONALIST Club and Department of Stomatological Technology, School of Stomatology, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- The CONVERSATIONALIST Club and Department of Stomatological Technology, School of Stomatology, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- The CONVERSATIONALIST Club and Department of Stomatological Technology, School of Stomatology, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- The CONVERSATIONALIST Club and Department of Stomatological Technology, School of Stomatology, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- The CONVERSATIONALIST Club and Department of Stomatological Technology, School of Stomatology, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department and Research Institute of Dental Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- The CONVERSATIONALIST Club and Department of Stomatological Technology, School of Stomatology, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Ramar G, Bensingh RJ, Bhuvana KP. Enhancing Bioactivity of Nanofibrous Poly(Caprolactone)/45S5 Bioglass Composite Scaffolds by Incorporation of Ag, GO, and ZnO Nanoparticles. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023; 9:6186-6197. [PMID: 37774377 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c00625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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The present study endeavors toward the investigation on the bioactivity of nanofibrous scaffolds manufactured by the electrospinning process. Nanofibrous composite scaffolds of PCL with 45S5 bioactive glass and metal oxide nanoparticles were developed and characterized. The effects of incorporating silver (Ag), graphene oxide (GO), and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles into PCL/bioglass nanofibrous scaffolds on its geometry and physiochemical, morphological, mechanical, and biological properties were studied. The incorporation of GO and ZnO alters the fiber diameter, suggesting the methodology for controlling the porosity of the scaffolds. The results of FTIR and XRD confirm the structure of bioglass, Ag, GO and ZnO nanoparticles. The in vitro degradation studies in SBF solution provide evidence for the enhancement in the rate of apatite formation by the inclusion of nanoparticles as compared with PCL/BG scaffolds. The assessment of mechanical properties suggests the tensile strength was increased from 1.61 to 5 MPa in PCL/BG/ZnO system when compared with pristine PCL. The cell viability is also observed to be improved from 72% to 91% and 104% for PCL/BG/GO and PCL/BG/ZnO, respectively. The hemolytic activity studies confirm that all scaffolds are nonhemolytic in nature and PCL/BG/ZnO exhibits the least hemolytic activity of 0.65% among the other composite scaffolds, suggesting the better blood compatibility. The present study evidently shows the fact that incorporation of GO and ZnO nanoparticles with PCL in addition to BG accelerates the bioactivity and improves the mechanical strength of the scaffold.
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- Gurumoorthi Ramar
- Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET), Chennai 600 032, India
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- Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET), Chennai 600 032, India
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- Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET), Chennai 600 032, India
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Dorcioman G, Grumezescu V, Stan GE, Chifiriuc MC, Gradisteanu GP, Miculescu F, Matei E, Popescu-Pelin G, Zgura I, Craciun V, Oktar FN, Duta L. Hydroxyapatite Thin Films of Marine Origin as Sustainable Candidates for Dental Implants. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15041294. [PMID: 37111781 PMCID: PMC10142946 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15041294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Novel biomaterials with promising bone regeneration potential, derived from rich, renewable, and cheap sources, are reported. Thus, thin films were synthesized from marine-derived (i.e., from fish bones and seashells) hydroxyapatite (MdHA) by pulsed laser deposition (PLD) technique. Besides the physical-chemical and mechanical investigations, the deposited thin films were also evaluated in vitro using dedicated cytocompatibility and antimicrobial assays. The morphological examination of MdHA films revealed the fabrication of rough surfaces, which were shown to favor good cell adhesion, and furthermore could foster the in-situ anchorage of implants. The strong hydrophilic behavior of the thin films was evidenced by contact angle (CA) measurements, with values in the range of 15-18°. The inferred bonding strength adherence values were superior (i.e., ~49 MPa) to the threshold established by ISO regulation for high-load implant coatings. After immersion in biological fluids, the growth of an apatite-based layer was noted, which indicated the good mineralization capacity of the MdHA films. All PLD films exhibited low cytotoxicity on osteoblast, fibroblast, and epithelial cells. Moreover, a persistent protective effect against bacterial and fungal colonization (i.e., 1- to 3-log reduction of E. coli, E. faecalis, and C. albicans growth) was demonstrated after 48 h of incubation, with respect to the Ti control. The good cytocompatibility and effective antimicrobial activity, along with the reduced fabrication costs from sustainable sources (available in large quantities), should, therefore, recommend the MdHA materials proposed herein as innovative and viable solutions for the development of novel coatings for metallic dental implants.
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- Gabriela Dorcioman
- Lasers Department, National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- Lasers Department, National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 060101 Bucharest, Romania
- Earth, Environmental and Life Sciences Division, Research Institute of the University of Bucharest (ICUB), 060101 Bucharest, Romania
- Romanian Academy, 010071 Bucharest, Romania
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- Earth, Environmental and Life Sciences Division, Research Institute of the University of Bucharest (ICUB), 060101 Bucharest, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, 051157 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Politehnica University of Bucharest, 060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- Lasers Department, National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- Lasers Department, National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Marmara, 34722 Istanbul, Turkey
- Advanced Nanomaterials Research Laboratory (ANRL), University of Marmara, 34722 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Lasers Department, National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics, 077125 Magurele, Romania
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Mocanu AC, Miculescu F, Stan GE, Pasuk I, Tite T, Pascu A, Butte TM, Ciocan LT. Modulated Laser Cladding of Implant-Type Coatings by Bovine-Bone-Derived Hydroxyapatite Powder Injection on Ti6Al4V Substrates-Part I: Fabrication and Physico-Chemical Characterization. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:7971. [PMID: 36431457 PMCID: PMC9695758 DOI: 10.3390/ma15227971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The surface physico-chemistry of metallic implants governs their successful long-term functionality for orthopedic and dentistry applications. Here, we investigated the feasibility of harmoniously combining two of the star materials currently employed in bone treatment/restoration, namely, calcium-phosphate-based bioceramics (in the form of coatings that have the capacity to enhance osseointegration) and titanium alloys (used as bulk implant materials due to their mechanical performance and lack of systemic toxicity). For the first time, bovine-bone-derived hydroxyapatite (BHA) was layered on top of Ti6Al4V substrates using powder injection laser cladding technology, and then subjected, in this first stage of the research, to an array of physical-chemical analyses. The laser processing set-up involved the conjoined modulation of the BHA-to-Ti ratio (100 wt.% and 50 wt.%) and beam power range (500-1000 W). As such, on each metallic substrate, several overlapped strips were produced and the external surface of the cladded coatings was further investigated. The morphological and compositional (SEM/EDS) evaluations exposed fully covered metallic surfaces with ceramic-based materials, without any fragmentation and with a strong metallurgical bond. The structural (XRD, micro-Raman) analyses showed the formation of calcium titanate as the main phase up to maximum 800 W, accompanied by partial BHA decomposition and the consequential advent of tetracalcium phosphate (markedly above 600 W), independent of the BHA ratio. In addition, the hydrophilic behavior of the coatings was outlined, being linked to the varied surface textures and phase dynamism that emerged due to laser power increment for both of the employed BHA ratios. Hence, this research delineates a series of optimal laser cladding technological parameters for the adequate deposition of bioceramic layers with customized functionality.
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- Aura-Cătălina Mocanu
- Department of Metallic Materials Science, Physical Metallurgy, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, J Building, RO-060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Metallic Materials Science, Physical Metallurgy, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, J Building, RO-060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, 405A Atomistilor Street, RO-077125 Măgurele, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, 405A Atomistilor Street, RO-077125 Măgurele, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, 405A Atomistilor Street, RO-077125 Măgurele, Romania
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- Department of Materials Engineering and Welding, University Transilvania of Brasov, 29 Eroilor Blvd., RO-500036 Brasov, Romania
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- Department of Metallic Materials Science, Physical Metallurgy, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, J Building, RO-060042 Bucharest, Romania
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- Prosthetics Technology and Dental Materials Department, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 37 Dionisie Lupu Street, RO-020022 Bucharest, Romania
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Influence of Ceramic Particles Size and Ratio on Surface-Volume Features of the Naturally Derived HA-Reinforced Filaments for Biomedical Applications. J Funct Biomater 2022; 13:jfb13040199. [PMID: 36278668 PMCID: PMC9590078 DOI: 10.3390/jfb13040199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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The intersection of the bone tissue reconstruction and additive manufacturing fields promoted the advancement to a prerequisite and new feedstock resource for high-performance bone-like-scaffolds manufacturing. In this paper, the proposed strategy was directed toward the use of bovine-bone-derived hydroxyapatite (HA) for surface properties enhancement and mechanical features reinforcement of the poly(lactic acid) matrix for composite filaments extrusion. The involvement of completely naturally derived materials in the technological process was based on factors such as sustainability, low cost, and a facile and green synthesis route. After the HA isolation and extraction from bovine bones by thermal processing, milling, and sorting, two dependent parameters—the HA particles size (<40 μm, <100 μm, and >125 μm) and ratio (0−50% with increments of 10%)—were simultaneously modulated for the first time during the incorporation into the polymeric matrix. The resulting melt mixtures were divided for cast pellets and extruded filaments development. Based on the obtained samples, the study was further designed to examine several key features by complementary surface−volume characterization techniques. Hence, the scanning electron microscopy and micro-CT results for all specimens revealed a uniform and homogenous dispersion of HA particles and an adequate adhesion at the ceramic/polymer interface, without outline pores, sustained by the shape and surface features of the synthesized ceramic particles. Moreover, an enhanced wettability (contact angle in the ~70−21° range) and gradual mechanical takeover were indicated once the HA ratio increased, independent of the particles size, which confirmed the benefits and feasibility of evenly blending the natural ceramic/polymeric components. The results correlation led to the selection of optimal technological parameters for the synthesis of adequate composite filaments destined for future additive manufacturing and biomedical applications.
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Electrochemical and In Vitro Biological Evaluation of Bio-Active Coatings Deposited by Magnetron Sputtering onto Biocompatible Mg-0.8Ca Alloy. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15093100. [PMID: 35591436 PMCID: PMC9102359 DOI: 10.3390/ma15093100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The use of resorbable magnesium alloys in the design of implants represents a new direction in the healthcare domain. Two main research avenues are currently explored for developing or improving metallic biomaterials: (i) increase of their corrosion resistance by designed compositional and structural modifications, and (ii) functionalization of their surfaces by coating with ceramic or polymeric layers. The main objective of this work was to comparatively assess bio-functional coatings (i.e., highly-crystallized hydroxyapatite and silica-rich glass) deposited by radio-frequency magnetron sputtering (RF-MS) on a biodegradable Mg-0.8Ca alloy (0.8 wt.% of Ca). After probing their morphology (by scanning electron microscopy) and structure (by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and grazing incidence X-ray diffraction), the corrosion resistance of the RF-MS coated Mg-0.8Ca substrates was electrochemically tested (in synthetic biological media with different degrees of biomimicry), and their cytocompatibility was assessed in osteoblast and fibroblast cell cultures. By collective assessment, the most promising performances, in terms of mass loss (~7% after 12 days), hydrogen release rate (~6 mL/cm2 after 12 days), electrochemical corrosion parameters and cytocompatibility, were obtained for the crystalline HA coating.
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Stuart B, Stan G, Popa A, Carrington M, Zgura I, Necsulescu M, Grant D. New solutions for combatting implant bacterial infection based on silver nano-dispersed and gallium incorporated phosphate bioactive glass sputtered films: A preliminary study. Bioact Mater 2022; 8:325-340. [PMID: 34541404 PMCID: PMC8427212 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.05.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2021] [Revised: 05/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Ag/Ga were incorporated into resorbable orthopaedic phosphate bioactive glasses (PBG, containing P, Ca, Mg, Na, and Fe) thin films to demonstrate their potential to limit growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli in post-operative prosthetic implantation. Dual target consecutive co-sputtering was uniquely employed to produce a 46 nm Ag:PBG composite observed by high resolution TEM to consist of uniformly dispersed ~5 nm metallic Ag nano-particles in a glass matrix. Ga3+ was integrated into a phosphate glass preform target which was magnetron sputtered to film thicknesses of ~400 or 1400 nm. All coatings exhibited high surface energy of 75.4-77.3 mN/m, attributed to the presence of hydrolytic P-O-P structural surface bonds. Degradation profiles obtained in deionized water, nutrient broth and cell culture medium showed varying ion release profiles, whereby Ga release was measured in 1400 nm coating by ICP-MS to be ~6, 27, and 4 ppm respectively, fully dissolving by 24 h. Solubility of Ag nanoparticles was only observed in nutrient broth (~9 ppm by 24 h). Quantification of colony forming units after 24 h showed encouraging antibacterial efficacy towards both S. aureus (4-log reduction for Ag:PBG and 6-log reduction for Ga-PBG≈1400 nm) and E. coli (5-log reduction for all physical vapour deposited layers) strains. Human Hs27 fibroblast and mesenchymal stem cell line in vitro tests indicated good cytocompatibility for all sputtered layers, with a marginal cell proliferation inertia in the case of the Ag:PBG composite thin film. The study therefore highlights the (i) significant manufacturing development via the controlled inclusion of metallic nanoparticles into a PBG glass matrix by dual consecutive target co-sputtering and (ii) potential of PBG resorbable thin-film structures to incorporate and release cytocompatible/antibacterial oxides. Both architectures showed prospective bio-functional performance for a future generation of endo-osseous implant-type coatings.
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- B.W. Stuart
- Advanced Materials Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, Magurele, RO, 077125, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, Magurele, RO, 077125, Romania
- Army Centre for Medical Research, Bucharest, RO, 010195, Romania
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- Advanced Materials Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, Magurele, RO, 077125, Romania
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- Army Centre for Medical Research, Bucharest, RO, 010195, Romania
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- Advanced Materials Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK
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Tamay DG, Gokyer S, Schmidt J, Vladescu A, Yilgor Huri P, Hasirci V, Hasirci N. Corrosion Resistance and Cytocompatibility of Magnesium-Calcium Alloys Modified with Zinc- or Gallium-Doped Calcium Phosphate Coatings. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:104-122. [PMID: 34958199 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c16307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In orthopedic surgery, metals are preferred to support or treat damaged bones due to their high mechanical strength. However, the necessity for a second surgery for implant removal after healing creates problems. Therefore, biodegradable metals, especially magnesium (Mg), gained importance, although their extreme susceptibility to galvanic corrosion limits their applications. The focus of this study was to control the corrosion of Mg and enhance its biocompatibility. For this purpose, surfaces of magnesium-calcium (MgCa1) alloys were modified with calcium phosphate (CaP) or CaP doped with zinc (Zn) or gallium (Ga) via microarc oxidation. The effects of surface modifications on physical, chemical, and mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of the alloys were studied using surface profilometry, goniometry, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), nanoindentation, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The coating thickness was about 5-8 μm, with grain sizes of 43.1 nm for CaP coating and 28.2 and 58.1 nm for Zn- and Ga-doped coatings, respectively. According to EIS measurements, the capacitive response (Yc) decreased from 11.29 to 8.72 and 0.15 Ω-1 cm-2 sn upon doping with Zn and Ga, respectively. The Ecorr value, which was -1933 mV for CaP-coated samples, was found significantly electropositive at -275 mV for Ga-doped ones. All samples were cytocompatible according to indirect tests. In vitro culture with Saos-2 cells led to changes in the surface compositions of the alloys. The numbers of cells attached to the Zn-doped (2.6 × 104 cells/cm2) and Ga-doped (6.3 × 104 cells/cm2) coatings were higher than that on the surface of the undoped coating (1.0 × 103 cells/cm2). Decreased corrosivity and enhanced cell affinity of the modified MgCa alloys (CaP coated and Zn and Ga doped, with Ga-doped ones having the greatest positive effect) make them novel and promising candidates as biodegradable metallic implant materials for the treatment of bone damages and other orthopedic applications.
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- Dilara Goksu Tamay
- BIOMATEN, Center of Excellence in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara 06800, Turkey
- Department of Biotechnology, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara 06800, Turkey
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Ankara University, Ankara 06830, Turkey
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- Team Leader Electrochemistry, INNOVENT e.V. Technology Development, Prüssingstraße 27b, Jena 07745, Germany
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- National Institute of Research and Development for Optoelectronics - INOE 2000, 409 Atomistilor St., Magurele 077125, Romania
- Physical Materials Science and Composite Materials Centre, Research School of Chemistry and Applied Biomedical Sciences, National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, Lenin Avenue 43, Tomsk 634050, Russia
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Ankara University, Ankara 06830, Turkey
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- BIOMATEN, Center of Excellence in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara 06800, Turkey
- Department of Medical Engineering, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul 34684, Turkey
- Biomaterials Center, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul 34684, Turkey
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- BIOMATEN, Center of Excellence in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara 06800, Turkey
- Department of Biotechnology, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara 06800, Turkey
- Department of Chemistry, Middle East Technical University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
- Tissue Engineering and Biomaterial Research Center, Near East University, 99138 Nicosia, TRNC, Mersin 10, Turkey
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Diseases or complications that are caused by bone tissue damage affect millions of patients every year. Orthopedic and dental implants have become important treatment options for replacing and repairing missing or damaged parts of bones and teeth. In order to use a material in the manufacture of implants, the material must meet several requirements, such as mechanical stability, elasticity, biocompatibility, hydrophilicity, corrosion resistance, and non-toxicity. In the 1970s, a biocompatible glassy material called bioactive glass was discovered. At a later time, several glass materials with similar properties were developed. This material has a big potential to be used in formulating medical devices, but its fragility is an important disadvantage. The use of bioactive glasses in the form of coatings on metal substrates allows the combination of the mechanical hardness of the metal and the biocompatibility of the bioactive glass. In this review, an extensive study of the literature was conducted regarding the preparation methods of bioactive glass and the different techniques of coating on various substrates, such as stainless steel, titanium, and their alloys. Furthermore, the main doping agents that can be used to impart special properties to the bioactive glass coatings are described.
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Kozik V, Borilo LP, Lyutova ES, Chen YW. Influence of Composition and Preparation Conditions on the Structure and Properties of Composite Materials TiO 2-SiO 2/CaO with a Spherical Particle Shape Based on Tokem-200 Cationic Exchange Resins. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:21104-21112. [PMID: 34423218 PMCID: PMC8375089 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c02918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Spherical biomaterials based on Tokem-200 cationic exchange resin were synthesized from solutions by the sol-gel method. The material framework is represented by TiO2-SiO2, and the inner part is filled with CaO (sample TiO2-SiO2/CaO). A stepwise heat treatment (drying at 60 °C) annealing at 150, 250, and 350 °C, each for 30 min, at 600 °C for 6 h, and 800 °C for 1 h is required to obtain a homogeneous material. In simulated body fluid solution, the sample exhibited bioactive properties, and gelatin could be used as a binding additive.
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- Vladimir
V. Kozik
- National
Research Tomsk State University, 36 Lenina Avenue, Tomsk 634050, Russia
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- National
Research Tomsk State University, 36 Lenina Avenue, Tomsk 634050, Russia
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- National
Research Tomsk State University, 36 Lenina Avenue, Tomsk 634050, Russia
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, National Central
University, Jhongli, Chung-Li 32001 Taiwan
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Bento R, Gaddam A, Ferreira JMF. Sol-Gel Synthesis and Characterization of a Quaternary Bioglass for Bone Regeneration and Tissue Engineering. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:4515. [PMID: 34443039 PMCID: PMC8398804 DOI: 10.3390/ma14164515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Sol-gel synthesis using inorganic and/or organic precursors that undergo hydrolysis and condensation at room temperature is a very attractive and less energetic method for preparing bioactive glass (BG) compositions, as an alternative to the melt-quenching process. When properly conducted, sol-gel synthesis might result in amorphous structures, with all of the components intimately mixed at the atomic scale. Moreover, developing new and better performing materials for bone tissue engineering is a growing concern, as the aging of the world's population leads to lower bone density and osteoporosis. This work describes the sol-gel synthesis of a novel quaternary silicate-based BG with the composition 60 SiO2-34 CaO-4 MgO-2 P2O5 (mol%), which was prepared using acidified distilled water as a single solvent. By controlling the kinetics of the hydrolysis and condensation steps, an amorphous glass structure could be obtained. The XRD results of samples calcined within the temperature range of 600-900 °C demonstrated that the amorphous nature was maintained until 800 °C, followed by partial crystallization at 900 °C. The specific surface area-an important factor in osteoconduction-was also evaluated over different temperatures, ranging from 160.6 ± 0.8 m2/g at 600 °C to 2.2 ± 0.1 m2/g at 900 °C, accompanied by consistent changes in average pore size and pore size distribution. The immersion of the BG particles in simulated body fluid (SBF) led to the formation of an extensive apatite layer on its surface. These overall results indicate that the proposed material is very promising for biomedical applications in bone regeneration and tissue engineering.
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- Ricardo Bento
- CICECO—Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, University of Aveiro, Santiago University Campus, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (R.B.); (A.G.)
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- CICECO—Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, University of Aveiro, Santiago University Campus, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (R.B.); (A.G.)
- Instituto de Física de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo, São Carlos 13566-590, SP, Brazil
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- CICECO—Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, University of Aveiro, Santiago University Campus, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (R.B.); (A.G.)
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Matter MT, Maliqi L, Keevend K, Guimond S, Ng J, Armagan E, Rottmar M, Herrmann IK. One-Step Synthesis of Versatile Antimicrobial Nano-Architected Implant Coatings for Hard and Soft Tissue Healing. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:33300-33310. [PMID: 34254508 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c10121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Dental implant failure remains a prevalent problem around the globe. The integration of implants at the interface of soft and hard tissues is complex and susceptible to instability and infections. Modifications to the surface of titanium implants have been developed to improve the performance, yet insufficient integration and biofilm formation remain major problems. Introducing nanostructures on the surface to augment the implant-tissue contact holds promise for facilitated implant integration; however, current coating processes are limited in their versatility or costs. We present a highly modular single-step approach to produce multicomponent porous bioactive nanostructured coatings on implants. Inorganic nanoparticle building blocks with complex compositions and architectures are synthesized in situ and deposited on the implants in a single step using scalable liquid-feed flame spray pyrolysis. We present hybrid coatings based on ceria and bioglass, which render the implant surfaces superhydrophilic, promote cell adhesion, and exhibit antimicrobial properties. By modifications to the bioglass/ceria nanohybrid composition and architecture that prevent biomineralization, the coating can instead be tailored toward soft tissue healing. The one-step synthesis of nano-architected tissue-specific coatings has great potential in dental implantology and beyond.
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- Martin T Matter
- Laboratory for Particles Biology Interactions, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa), Lerchenfeldstrasse 5, CH-9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland
- Nanoparticle Systems Engineering Laboratory, Institute of Energy and Process Engineering, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH Zurich, Sonneggstrasse 3, CH-8092 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Particles Biology Interactions, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa), Lerchenfeldstrasse 5, CH-9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Particles Biology Interactions, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa), Lerchenfeldstrasse 5, CH-9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland
- Nanoparticle Systems Engineering Laboratory, Institute of Energy and Process Engineering, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH Zurich, Sonneggstrasse 3, CH-8092 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Biointerfaces Laboratory, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa), Lerchenfeldstrasse 5, CH-9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Particles Biology Interactions, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa), Lerchenfeldstrasse 5, CH-9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland
- Nanoparticle Systems Engineering Laboratory, Institute of Energy and Process Engineering, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH Zurich, Sonneggstrasse 3, CH-8092 Zurich, Switzerland
- Biointerfaces Laboratory, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa), Lerchenfeldstrasse 5, CH-9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Biomimetic Membranes and Textiles, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa), Lerchenfeldstrasse 5, CH-9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Biointerfaces Laboratory, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa), Lerchenfeldstrasse 5, CH-9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Particles Biology Interactions, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa), Lerchenfeldstrasse 5, CH-9014 St. Gallen, Switzerland
- Nanoparticle Systems Engineering Laboratory, Institute of Energy and Process Engineering, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, ETH Zurich, Sonneggstrasse 3, CH-8092 Zurich, Switzerland
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Westhauser F, Arango-Ospina M, Losch S, Wilkesmann S, Lehner B, Ali MS, Peukert W, Boccaccini AR, Fellenberg J. Selective and caspase-independent cytotoxicity of bioactive glasses towards giant cell tumor of bone derived neoplastic stromal cells but not to bone marrow derived stromal cells. Biomaterials 2021; 275:120977. [PMID: 34175562 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2021.120977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Semi-malignant giant cell tumors of bone (GCTB) are associated with large osteolytic defects and significant bone destructions. Surgical resection remains the standard therapy that is, however, associated with very high recurrence rates. Bioactive glasses (BGs) that are osteogenic but under certain conditions also cytotoxic might be suitable to achieve biological reconstruction with simultaneous reduction of tumor recurrence in GCTB. In this study, a concentration and time dependent cytotoxic effect of five different BG compositions towards neoplastic GCTB cells was identified while bone marrow derived mesenchymal stromal cells were mostly unaffected. Time course and extent of the cytotoxic effect were dependent on the BG composition and were not associated with caspases activation, indicating that apoptotic mechanisms are not involved. Rather, detection of BG-induced disruption of the cell membranes and a rapid drop of intracellular HMG1 (High Mobility Group Box 1 protein) levels suggest a necrotic cell death. Notably, the cytotoxic effects were dependent on a direct contact of cells and BGs and could not be observed using indirect cultivation settings. Our data suggest that BGs might represent promising materials for the treatment of GCTB in order to reduce tumor recurrence with simultaneous enhancement of bone regeneration.
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- Fabian Westhauser
- Center for Orthopedics, Trauma Surgery and Spinal Cord Injury, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Center for Orthopedics, Trauma Surgery and Spinal Cord Injury, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Center for Orthopedics, Trauma Surgery and Spinal Cord Injury, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Center for Orthopedics, Trauma Surgery and Spinal Cord Injury, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Institute of Particle Technology, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Particle Technology, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Biomaterials, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany.
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- Center for Orthopedics, Trauma Surgery and Spinal Cord Injury, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Mocanu AC, Miculescu F, Stan GE, Ciocoiu RC, Corobea MC, Miculescu M, Ciocan LT. Preliminary Studies on Graphene-Reinforced 3D Products Obtained by the One-Stage Sacrificial Template Method for Bone Reconstruction Applications. J Funct Biomater 2021; 12:13. [PMID: 33673093 PMCID: PMC8006250 DOI: 10.3390/jfb12010013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Revised: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The bone remodeling field has shifted focus towards the delineation of products with two main critical attributes: internal architectures capable to promote fast cell colonization and good mechanical performance. In this paper, Luffa-fibers and graphene nanoplatelets were proposed as porogen template and mechanical reinforcing agent, respectively, in view of framing 3D products by a one-stage polymer-free process. The ceramic matrix was prepared through a reproducible technology, developed for the conversion of marble resources into calcium phosphates (CaP) powders. After the graphene incorporation (by mechanical and ultrasonication mixing) into the CaP matrix, and Luffa-fibers addition, the samples were evaluated in both as-admixed and thermally-treated form (compact/porous products) by complementary structural, morphological, and compositional techniques. The results confirmed the benefits of the two agents' addition upon the compact products' micro-porosity and the global mechanical features, inferred by compressive strength and elastic modulus determinations. For the porous products, overall optimal results were obtained at a graphene amount of <1 wt.%. Further, no influence of graphene on fibers' ability to generate at high temperatures internal interconnected-channels-arrays was depicted. Moreover, its incorporation led to a general preservation of structural composition and stability for both the as-admixed and thermally-treated products. The developed CaP-reinforced structures sustain the premises for prospective non- and load-bearing biomedical applications.
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- Aura-Cătălina Mocanu
- Department of Metallic Materials Science, Physical Metallurgy, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, J Building, RO-060042 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-C.M.); (R.-C.C.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Metallic Materials Science, Physical Metallurgy, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, J Building, RO-060042 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-C.M.); (R.-C.C.); (M.M.)
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, 405A Atomistilor Street, RO-077125 Măgurele, Romania;
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- Department of Metallic Materials Science, Physical Metallurgy, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, J Building, RO-060042 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-C.M.); (R.-C.C.); (M.M.)
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- Polymers Department, National Institute for Research & Development in Chemistry and Petrochemistry, 202 Splaiul Independentei, RO-060021 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Metallic Materials Science, Physical Metallurgy, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, J Building, RO-060042 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-C.M.); (R.-C.C.); (M.M.)
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- Prosthetics Technology and Dental Materials Department, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 37 Dionisie Lupu Street, RO-020022 Bucharest, Romania;
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Popescu-Pelin G, Ristoscu C, Duta L, Pasuk I, Stan GE, Stan MS, Popa M, Chifiriuc MC, Hapenciuc C, Oktar FN, Nicarel A, Mihailescu IN. Fish Bone Derived Bi-Phasic Calcium Phosphate Coatings Fabricated by Pulsed Laser Deposition for Biomedical Applications. Mar Drugs 2020; 18:md18120623. [PMID: 33297346 PMCID: PMC7762251 DOI: 10.3390/md18120623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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We report on new biomaterials with promising bone and cartilage regeneration potential, from sustainable, cheap resources of fish origin. Thin films were fabricated from fish bone-derived bi-phasic calcium phosphate targets via pulsed laser deposition with a KrF * excimer laser source (λ = 248 nm, τFWHM ≤ 25 ns). Targets and deposited nanostructures were characterized by SEM and XRD, as well as by Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) and FTIR spectroscopy. Films were next assessed in vitro by dedicated cytocompatibility and antimicrobial assays. Films were Ca-deficient and contained a significant fraction of β-tricalcium phosphate apart from hydroxyapatite, which could contribute to an increased solubility and an improved biocompatibility for bone regeneration applications. The deposited structures were biocompatible as confirmed by the lack of cytotoxicity on human gingival fibroblast cells, making them promising for fast osseointegration implants. Pulsed laser deposition (PLD) coatings inhibited the microbial adhesion and/or the subsequent biofilm development. A persistent protection against bacterial colonization (Escherichia coli) was demonstrated for at least 72 h, probably due to the release of the native trace elements (i.e., Na, Mg, Si, and/or S) from fish bones. Progress is therefore expected in the realm of multifunctional thin film biomaterials, combining antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and regenerative properties for advanced implant coatings and nosocomial infections prevention applications.
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- Gianina Popescu-Pelin
- National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics, RO-077125 Magurele, Romania; (G.P.-P.); (C.R.); (L.D.); (C.H.)
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- National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics, RO-077125 Magurele, Romania; (G.P.-P.); (C.R.); (L.D.); (C.H.)
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- National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics, RO-077125 Magurele, Romania; (G.P.-P.); (C.R.); (L.D.); (C.H.)
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, RO-077125 Magurele, Romania; (I.P.); (G.E.S.)
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, RO-077125 Magurele, Romania; (I.P.); (G.E.S.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, RO-050095 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Microbiology Department, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, RO-060101 Bucharest, Romania; (M.P.); (M.C.C.)
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest (ICUB), University of Bucharest, RO-050095 Bucharest, Romania
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- Microbiology Department, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, RO-060101 Bucharest, Romania; (M.P.); (M.C.C.)
- Research Institute of the University of Bucharest (ICUB), University of Bucharest, RO-050095 Bucharest, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, Ilfov Street no. 3, RO-050711 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics, RO-077125 Magurele, Romania; (G.P.-P.); (C.R.); (L.D.); (C.H.)
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Goztepe Campus, University of Marmara, Kadikoy, 34722 Istanbul, Turkey;
- Center for Nanotechnology & Biomaterials Research, Goztepe Campus, University of Marmara, Kadikoy, 34722 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Physics Department, University of Bucharest, RO-077125 Magurele, Romania;
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- National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics, RO-077125 Magurele, Romania; (G.P.-P.); (C.R.); (L.D.); (C.H.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +40-214-574-491
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The Beneficial Mechanical and Biological Outcomes of Thin Copper-Gallium Doped Silica-Rich Bio-Active Glass Implant-Type Coatings. COATINGS 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/coatings10111119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Silica-based bioactive glasses (SBG) hold great promise as bio-functional coatings of metallic endo-osseous implants, due to their osteoproductive potential, and, in the case of designed formulations, suitable mechanical properties and antibacterial efficacy. In the framework of this study, the FastOs®BG alkali-free SBG system (mol%: SiO2—38.49, CaO—36.07, P2O5—5.61, MgO—19.24, CaF2—0.59), with CuO (2 mol%) and Ga2O3 (3 mol%) antimicrobial agents, partially substituting in the parent system CaO and MgO, respectively, was used as source material for the fabrication of intentionally silica-enriched implant-type thin coatings (~600 nm) onto titanium (Ti) substrates by radio-frequency magnetron sputtering. The physico-chemical and mechanical characteristics, as well as the in vitro preliminary cytocompatibility and antibacterial performance of an alkali-free silica-rich bio-active glass coating designs was further explored. The films were smooth (RRMS < 1 nm) and hydrophilic (water contact angle of ~65°). The SBG coatings deposited from alkali-free copper-gallium co-doped FastOs®BG-derived exhibited improved wear performance, with the coatings eliciting a bonding strength value of ~53 MPa, Lc3 critical load value of ~4.9 N, hardness of ~6.1 GPa and an elastic modulus of ~127 GPa. The Cu and Ga co-doped SBG layers had excellent cytocompatibility, while reducing after 24 h the Staphylococcus aureus bacterial development with 4 orders of magnitude with respect to the control situations (i.e., nutritive broth and Ti substrate). Thereby, such SBG constructs could pave the road towards high-performance bio-functional coatings with excellent mechanical properties and enhanced biological features (e.g., by coupling cytocompatibility with antimicrobial properties), which are in great demand nowadays.
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Kozik VV, Borilo LP, Lyutova ES, Brichkov AS, Chen YW, Izosimova EA. Preparation of CaO@TiO 2-SiO 2 Biomaterial with a Sol-Gel Method for Bone Implantation. ACS OMEGA 2020; 5:27221-27226. [PMID: 33134683 PMCID: PMC7594117 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c03335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 10/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The calcium phosphate spherical material with a hierarchical structure has been used as a bone implantation material. To improve the properties of the implant material, the compositions of calcium phosphate, silicon, and titanium are crucial. The presence of silicon on the surface of the phosphate-calcium material accelerates the bonding of the implant with the bone (osseointegration). The aim of this work was to develop a sol-gel method to prepare spherical calcium-phosphate@TiO2-SiO2 biomaterials for bone implantation. The CaO@TiO2-SiO2 biomaterial with a core-shell structure was synthesized by the sol-gel method. The biological properties of the materials were studied with a simulated body fluid (SBF). The sample had a spherical shape. The sample exhibited bioactive properties because an increase in the content of calcium and phosphorus ions in the shell and the presence of precipitated ions from the solution were detected on the surface. The TiO2-SiO2 framework was uniformly fixed on the CaO core. Heat treatment of the hybrid mesostructure led to the formation of mesoporous materials with a specific regular structure in the nanometer size in the shell, which is necessary for the fixation of biological cells when the sample is introduced into the biological medium. The formation of a calcium-phosphate layer on the materials and the release of soluble silicon and calcium ions into the SBF are the key factors for the rapid connection of these materials with tissue. The results demonstrate that the CaO@TiO2-SiO2 biomaterial with a core-shell structure is a good candidate for bone implantation.
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- Vladimir V. Kozik
- National Research
Tomsk State University, 36 Lenina Avenue, Tomsk 634050, Russia
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- National Research
Tomsk State University, 36 Lenina Avenue, Tomsk 634050, Russia
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- National Research
Tomsk State University, 36 Lenina Avenue, Tomsk 634050, Russia
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- National Research
Tomsk State University, 36 Lenina Avenue, Tomsk 634050, Russia
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- National Research
Tomsk State University, 36 Lenina Avenue, Tomsk 634050, Russia
- Department of Chemical
Engineering, National Central University, Zhongli, Taoyuan City 32001 Taiwan
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- National Research
Tomsk State University, 36 Lenina Avenue, Tomsk 634050, Russia
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de Moura NK, Martins EF, Oliveira RLMS, de Brito Siqueira IAW, Machado JPB, Esposito E, Amaral SS, de Vasconcellos LMR, Passador FR, de Sousa Trichês E. Synergistic effect of adding bioglass and carbon nanotubes on poly (lactic acid) porous membranes for guided bone regeneration. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 117:111327. [PMID: 32919681 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Revised: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Polymer membranes have been widely used in guided bone regeneration (GBR), especially when it comes to their use in dentistry. Poly (lactic acid) (PLA) have good mechanical properties such as flexibility, which allows the material to be moldable and also has biocompatibility and biodegradation. Besides that, bioglass (BG) incorporated into the polymer matrix can promote osteoinduction properties and osteoconduction properties to the polymer-ceramic biocomposite. The membranes are also required to exhibit antimicrobial activity to prevent or control the proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms, and the addition of carbon nanotubes (CNT) can assist in this property. The porous membranes of PLA with the addition of different contents of BG and CNT were obtained by solvent casting in controlled humidity method, and the synergistic effect of the addition of both fillers were investigated. The membranes showed pores (3-11 μm) on their surface. The addition of 5 wt% BG causes an increase in the surface porosity and bioactivity properties of the PLA. The agar diffusion test showed antimicrobial activity in the membranes with addition of CNT. In vitro results showed that the porous membranes were not cytotoxic and allowed cell activity and differentiation. Thus, BG collaborated to increase biological activity while CNT contributed to microbial activity, creating a synergistic effect on PLA porous membranes, being this effect more evident for PLA/5BG/1.0CNT. These results indicated a promising use of this new biomaterial for the production of porous membranes for GBR.
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- Nayara Koba de Moura
- Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), 330 Talim St, 12231-280 São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil
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- Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), 330 Talim St, 12231-280 São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil
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- National Institute for Space Research (INPE), 1758 dos Astronautas Avenue, 12227-010 São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil
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- Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), 330 Talim St, 12231-280 São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Science and Technology, 777 Eng. Francisco José Longo Avenue, 12245-000 São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Science and Technology, 777 Eng. Francisco José Longo Avenue, 12245-000 São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil
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- Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), 330 Talim St, 12231-280 São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil
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Malik QUA, Iftikhar S, Zahid S, Safi SZ, Khan AF, Nawshad M, Ghafoor S, Khan AS, Tufail Shah A. Smart injectable self-setting bioceramics for dental applications. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 113:110956. [PMID: 32487378 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.110956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2019] [Revised: 03/29/2020] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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A thermo-responsive injectable bioactive glass (BAG) that has the ability to set at body temperature was prepared using pluronic F127 and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose as the carrier. The injectable composite has the advantage to fill irregular shape implantation sites and quick setting at body temperature. The structural and morphological analysis of injectable BAG before and after setting was done by using Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The effect of an ultrasonic scaler for a quick setting of injectable BAG was also investigated. The ultrasonic scaler sets the BAG formulation three-folds faster than at body temperature and homogenized the dispersion. The in vitro bio-adhesion was studied in the bovine tooth in both artificial saliva and deionized water for periodic time intervals, i.e., day 7, 30, 90, and 180, which confirmed the apatite layer formation. The mineral density analysis was used to differentiate the newly formed apatite with tooth apatite. In the MTT assay, the experimental material showed continuous proliferation and cell growth. This indicated that injectable hydrogel promoted cell growth, facilitated proliferation, and had no cytotoxic effect. The SEM and micro-CT results (performed after in vitro bioactivity testing) showed that the injectable BAG had the ability to regenerate dentin, hence this material has the potential to be used for dental and biomedical applications including tooth and bone regeneration in minimally invasive procedures in future.
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- Qurat Ul Ain Malik
- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 54000, Pakistan; Department of Oral Biology, University of Health Sciences Lahore, Khayaban-e-Jamia Punjab, Lahore, 54600, Pakistan
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 54000, Pakistan; Department of Oral Biology, University of Health Sciences Lahore, Khayaban-e-Jamia Punjab, Lahore, 54600, Pakistan
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 54000, Pakistan
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 54000, Pakistan
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 54000, Pakistan
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 54000, Pakistan
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- Department of Oral Biology, University of Health Sciences Lahore, Khayaban-e-Jamia Punjab, Lahore, 54600, Pakistan
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia.
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- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 54000, Pakistan.
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do Monte FA, Awad KR, Ahuja N, Kim HK, Aswath P, Brotto M, Varanasi VG. Amorphous Silicon Oxynitrophosphide-Coated Implants Boost Angiogenic Activity of Endothelial Cells. Tissue Eng Part A 2020; 26:15-27. [PMID: 31044666 PMCID: PMC6983748 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2019.0051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2019] [Accepted: 04/29/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Lack of osteointegration is a major cause of aseptic loosening and failure of implants used in bone replacement. Implants coated with angiogenic biomaterials can improve osteointegration and potentially reduce these complications. Silicon- and phosphorus-based materials have been shown to upregulate expression of angiogenic factors and improve endothelial cell functions. In the present study, we hypothesize that implants coated with amorphous silica-based coatings in the form of silicon oxynitrophosphide (SiONP) by using plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) technique could enhance human umbilical vein endothelial cell angiogenic properties in vitro. The tested groups were: glass coverslip (GCS), tissue culture plate, SiON, SiONP1 (O: 7.3 at %), and SiONP2 (O: 14.2 at %) implants. The SiONP2 composition demonstrated 3.5-fold more fibronectin deposition than the GCS (p < 0.001). The SiONP2 group also presented a significant improvement in the capillary tubule length and thickness compared with the other groups (p < 0.01). At 24 h, we observed at least a twofold upregulation of vascular endothelial growth factor A, hypoxia-inducible factor-1α, angiopoietin-1, and nesprin-2, more evident in the SiONP1 and SiONP2 groups. In conclusion, the studied amorphous silica-coated implants, especially the SiONP2 composition, could enhance the endothelial cell angiogenic properties in vitro and may induce faster osteointegration and healing. Impact Statement In this study, we report for the first time the significant enhancement of human umbilical vein endothelial cell angiogenic properties (in vitro) by the amorphous silica-based coatings in the form of silicon oxynitrophosphide (SiONP). The SiONP2 demonstrated 3.5-fold more fibronectin deposition than the glass coverslip and presented a significant improvement in the capillary tubule length and thickness. At 24 h, SiONP reported twofold upregulation of vascular endothelial growth factor A, hypoxia-inducible factor-1α, angiopoietin-1, and nesprin-2. The studied amorphous silica-coated implants enhance the endothelial cell angiogenic properties in vitro and may induce faster osteointegration and healing.
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- Felipe A. do Monte
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
- Center for Excellence in Hip Disorders, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
- Bone-Muscle Research Center, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
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- Bone-Muscle Research Center, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
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- Center for Excellence in Hip Disorders, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, Dallas, Texas
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
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- Bone-Muscle Research Center, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
- Bone-Muscle Research Center, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
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Animal Origin Bioactive Hydroxyapatite Thin Films Synthesized by RF-Magnetron Sputtering on 3D Printed Cranial Implants. METALS 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/met9121332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Ti6Al4V cranial prostheses in the form of patterned meshes were 3D printed by selective laser melting in an argon environment; using a CO2 laser source and micron-sized Ti6Al4V powder as the starting material. The size and shape of prostheses were chosen based on actual computer tomography images of patient skull fractures supplied in the framework of a collaboration with a neurosurgery clinic. After optimizations of scanning speed and laser parameters, the printed material was defect-free (as shown by metallographic analyses) and chemically homogeneous, without elemental segregation or depletion. The prostheses were coated by radio-frequency magnetron sputtering (RF-MS) with a bioactive thin layer of hydroxyapatite using a bioceramic powder derived from biogenic resources (Bio-HA). Initially amorphous, the films were converted to fully-crystalline form by applying a post-deposition thermal-treatment at 500 °C/1 h in air. The X-ray diffraction structural investigations indicated the phase purity of the deposited films composed solely of a hexagonal hydroxyapatite-like compound. On the other hand, the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic investigations revealed that the biological carbonatation of the bone mineral phase was well-replicated in the case of crystallized Bio-HA RF-MS implant coatings. The in vitro acellular assays, performed in both the fully inorganic Kokubo’s simulated body fluid and the biomimetic organic–inorganic McCoy’s 5A cell culture medium up to 21 days, emphasized both the good resistance to degradation and the biomineralization capacity of the films. Further in vitro tests conducted in SaOs-2 osteoblast-like cells showed a positive proliferation rate on the Bio-HA RF-MS coating along with a good adhesion developed on the biomaterial surface by elongated membrane protrusions.
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Neto AS, Fonseca AC, Abrantes J, Coelho JF, Ferreira JM. Surface functionalization of cuttlefish bone-derived biphasic calcium phosphate scaffolds with polymeric coatings. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 105:110014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2019] [Revised: 07/04/2019] [Accepted: 07/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Skallevold HE, Rokaya D, Khurshid Z, Zafar MS. Bioactive Glass Applications in Dentistry. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:E5960. [PMID: 31783484 PMCID: PMC6928922 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20235960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2019] [Revised: 11/22/2019] [Accepted: 11/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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At present, researchers in the field of biomaterials are focusing on the oral hard and soft tissue engineering with bioactive ingredients by activating body immune cells or different proteins of the body. By doing this natural ground substance, tissue component and long-lasting tissues grow. One of the current biomaterials is known as bioactive glass (BAG). The bioactive properties make BAG applicable to several clinical applications involving the regeneration of hard tissues in medicine and dentistry. In dentistry, its uses include dental restorative materials, mineralizing agents, as a coating material for dental implants, pulp capping, root canal treatment, and air-abrasion, and in medicine it has its applications from orthopedics to soft-tissue restoration. This review aims to provide an overview of promising and current uses of bioactive glasses in dentistry.
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- Informetrics Research Group, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City 7000, Vietnam
- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City 7000, Vietnam
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- Prosthodontic and Dental Implantology Department, College of Dentistry, King Faisal University, Al-Hofuf, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Al Madinah, Al Munawwarah 41311, Saudi Arabia;
- Islamic International Dental College, Riphah International University Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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Albulescu R, Popa AC, Enciu AM, Albulescu L, Dudau M, Popescu ID, Mihai S, Codrici E, Pop S, Lupu AR, Stan GE, Manda G, Tanase C. Comprehensive In Vitro Testing of Calcium Phosphate-Based Bioceramics with Orthopedic and Dentistry Applications. MATERIALS 2019; 12:ma12223704. [PMID: 31717621 PMCID: PMC6888321 DOI: 10.3390/ma12223704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2019] [Revised: 10/29/2019] [Accepted: 11/05/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Recently, a large spectrum of biomaterials emerged, with emphasis on various pure, blended, or doped calcium phosphates (CaPs). Although basic cytocompatibility testing protocols are referred by International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 10993 (parts 1-22), rigorous in vitro testing using cutting-edge technologies should be carried out in order to fully understand the behavior of various biomaterials (whether in bulk or low-dimensional object form) and to better gauge their outcome when implanted. In this review, current molecular techniques are assessed for the in-depth characterization of angiogenic potential, osteogenic capability, and the modulation of oxidative stress and inflammation properties of CaPs and their cation- and/or anion-substituted derivatives. Using such techniques, mechanisms of action of these compounds can be deciphered, highlighting the signaling pathway activation, cross-talk, and modulation by microRNA expression, which in turn can safely pave the road toward a better filtering of the truly functional, application-ready innovative therapeutic bioceramic-based solutions.
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- Radu Albulescu
- Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, Biochemistry-Proteomics Department, 050096 Bucharest, Romania; (R.A.); (L.A.); (M.D.); (I.D.P.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (S.P.); (A.-R.L.); (G.M.)
- Department Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, National Institute for Chemical-Pharmaceutical R&D, 031299, Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, 077125 Magurele, Romania (G.E.S.)
- Army Centre for Medical Research, 010195 Bucharest, Romania
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- Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, Biochemistry-Proteomics Department, 050096 Bucharest, Romania; (R.A.); (L.A.); (M.D.); (I.D.P.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (S.P.); (A.-R.L.); (G.M.)
- Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology and Histology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050047 Bucharest, Romania
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- Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, Biochemistry-Proteomics Department, 050096 Bucharest, Romania; (R.A.); (L.A.); (M.D.); (I.D.P.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (S.P.); (A.-R.L.); (G.M.)
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- Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, Biochemistry-Proteomics Department, 050096 Bucharest, Romania; (R.A.); (L.A.); (M.D.); (I.D.P.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (S.P.); (A.-R.L.); (G.M.)
- Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology and Histology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050047 Bucharest, Romania
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- Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, Biochemistry-Proteomics Department, 050096 Bucharest, Romania; (R.A.); (L.A.); (M.D.); (I.D.P.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (S.P.); (A.-R.L.); (G.M.)
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- Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, Biochemistry-Proteomics Department, 050096 Bucharest, Romania; (R.A.); (L.A.); (M.D.); (I.D.P.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (S.P.); (A.-R.L.); (G.M.)
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- Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, Biochemistry-Proteomics Department, 050096 Bucharest, Romania; (R.A.); (L.A.); (M.D.); (I.D.P.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (S.P.); (A.-R.L.); (G.M.)
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- Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, Biochemistry-Proteomics Department, 050096 Bucharest, Romania; (R.A.); (L.A.); (M.D.); (I.D.P.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (S.P.); (A.-R.L.); (G.M.)
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- Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, Biochemistry-Proteomics Department, 050096 Bucharest, Romania; (R.A.); (L.A.); (M.D.); (I.D.P.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (S.P.); (A.-R.L.); (G.M.)
- Cantacuzino National Medico-Military Institute for Research and Development, 050096 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, 077125 Magurele, Romania (G.E.S.)
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- Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, Biochemistry-Proteomics Department, 050096 Bucharest, Romania; (R.A.); (L.A.); (M.D.); (I.D.P.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (S.P.); (A.-R.L.); (G.M.)
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- Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology, Biochemistry-Proteomics Department, 050096 Bucharest, Romania; (R.A.); (L.A.); (M.D.); (I.D.P.); (S.M.); (E.C.); (S.P.); (A.-R.L.); (G.M.)
- Cajal Institute, Titu Maiorescu University, 004051 Bucharest, Romania
- Correspondence:
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Neto AS, Brazete D, Ferreira JMF. Cuttlefish Bone-Derived Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Scaffolds Coated with Sol-Gel Derived Bioactive Glass. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 12:E2711. [PMID: 31450554 PMCID: PMC6747785 DOI: 10.3390/ma12172711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Revised: 08/20/2019] [Accepted: 08/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The combination of calcium phosphates with bioactive glasses (BG) has received an increased interest in the field of bone tissue engineering. In the present work, biphasic calcium phosphates (BCP) obtained by hydrothermal transformation of cuttlefish bone (CB) were coated with a Sr-, Mg- and Zn-doped sol-gel derived BG. The scaffolds were characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The initial CB structure was maintained after hydrothermal transformation (HT) and the scaffold functionalization did not jeopardize the internal structure. The results of the in-vitro bioactivity after immersing the BG coated scaffolds in simulated body fluid (SBF) for 15 days showed the formation of apatite on the surface of the scaffolds. Overall, the functionalized CB derived BCP scaffolds revealed promising properties, but further assessment of the in-vitro biological properties is needed before being considered for their use in bone tissue engineering applications.
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- Ana S Neto
- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, CICECO, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, CICECO, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, CICECO, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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Lyutova E, Borilo L, Izosimova E. The effect of sodium and magnesium ions on the properties of calcium-phosphate biomaterials. Prog Biomater 2019; 8:127-136. [PMID: 31127541 PMCID: PMC6556173 DOI: 10.1007/s40204-019-0117-6] [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: 02/06/2019] [Accepted: 05/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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A calcium-phosphate system was obtained by sol-gel method from 0.4 M solutions based on ethyl alcohol, tetraethoxysilane, phosphoric acid, calcium nitrate, and magnesium nitrate, sodium chloride. Compositions with different contents of CaO, Na2O, and MgO were prepared. After maturation of the solutions, heat treatments were applied at 60 °C for 30 min; and followed by 600 °C and 800 °C for 1 h. Solution with 20 wt% MgO was found suitable for film production. The physicochemical processes of the formation of materials were studied, including the main stages: removal of physically bound and chemically bound water, combustion of alcohol and the products of thermo-oxidative destruction of ethoxy groups, and crystallization processes. The phase composition and structure of the films obtained were established at 600 °C and above when crystalline forms of SiO2, CaSiO3, Ca2P2O7, and complex phosphates were fixed. In the system with the addition of magnesium ions, β-cristobalite SiO2 and stenfieldt Mg3Ca3(PO4)4 were detected; however, a crystalline sample could only be obtained at 800 °C. In the system with sodium ions, chemical compounds Ca5(PO4)3Cl, NaCl, and SiO2 were determined. A uniform film coating was formed on the surface of the substrate. The introduction of sodium oxide into the SiO2-P2O5-CaO system increased the bioactivity of the materials obtained.
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Chitosan and polyethylene glycol based membranes with antibacterial properties for tissue regeneration. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2019; 96:606-615. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.11.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2018] [Revised: 10/10/2018] [Accepted: 11/21/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Mocanu AC, Stan GE, Maidaniuc A, Miculescu M, Antoniac IV, Ciocoiu RC, Voicu ȘI, Mitran V, Cîmpean A, Miculescu F. Naturally-Derived Biphasic Calcium Phosphates through Increased Phosphorus-Based Reagent Amounts for Biomedical Applications. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2019; 12:E381. [PMID: 30691077 PMCID: PMC6384751 DOI: 10.3390/ma12030381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2018] [Revised: 01/21/2019] [Accepted: 01/23/2019] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Calcium carbonate from marble and seashells is an eco-friendly, sustainable, and largely available bioresource for producing natural bone-like calcium phosphates (CaPs). Based on three main objectives, this research targeted the: (i) adaptation of an indirect synthesis route by modulating the amount of phosphorus used in the chemical reaction, (ii) comprehensive structural, morphological, and surface characterization, and (iii) biocompatibility assessment of the synthesized powdered samples. The morphological characterization was performed on digitally processed scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images. The complementary 3D image augmentation of SEM results also allowed the quantification of roughness parameters. The results revealed that both morphology and roughness were modulated through the induced variation of the synthesis parameters. Structural investigation of the samples was performed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. Depending on the phosphorus amount from the chemical reaction, the structural studies revealed the formation of biphasic CaPs based on hydroxyapatite/brushite or brushite/monetite. The in vitro assessment of the powdered samples demonstrated their capacity to support MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblast viability and proliferation at comparable levels to the negative cytotoxicity control and the reference material (commercial hydroxyapatite). Therefore, these samples hold great promise for biomedical applications.
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- Aura-Cătălina Mocanu
- Department of Metallic Materials Science, Physical Metallurgy, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, J Building, District 6, 060042 Bucharest, Romania.
- Department of Research, Development and Innovation, S.C. Nuclear NDT Research & Services S.R.L, 104 Berceni Str., Central Laboratory Building, District 4, 041919 Bucharest, Romania.
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, Laboratory of Multifunctional Materials and Structures, 405A Atomistilor Str., 077125 Măgurele-Ilfov, Romania.
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- Department of Metallic Materials Science, Physical Metallurgy, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, J Building, District 6, 060042 Bucharest, Romania.
- Destructive and Nondestructive Testing Laboratory,S.C. Nuclear NDT Research & Services S.R.L, 104 Berceni Str., Central Laboratory Building, District 4, 041919 Bucharest, Romania.
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- Department of Metallic Materials Science, Physical Metallurgy, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, J Building, District 6, 060042 Bucharest, Romania.
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- Department of Metallic Materials Science, Physical Metallurgy, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, J Building, District 6, 060042 Bucharest, Romania.
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- Department of Metallic Materials Science, Physical Metallurgy, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, J Building, District 6, 060042 Bucharest, Romania.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gh. Polizu Str., Polizu campus, L 015 Building, District 1, 011061 Bucharest, Romania.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Bucharest, 91-95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania.
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Bucharest, 91-95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania.
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- Department of Metallic Materials Science, Physical Metallurgy, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, J Building, District 6, 060042 Bucharest, Romania.
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Dissolution and bioactivity of a sol-gel derived borate glass in six different solution media. BIOMEDICAL GLASSES 2019. [DOI: 10.1515/bglass-2019-0009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Sol-gel derived bioactive borate glasses (SGBGs) rapidly convert to hydroxycarbonated apatite (HCA) in simulated body fluid (SBF), in vitro. While previous studies have examined the influence of processing and composition on bioactivity, the effect of the in vitro dissolution media has not been well examined for these glasses. In this study, the mineral conversion of a SGBG substituted 45S5 Bioglass® formulation (“B46”, (46.1)B2O3-(26.9)CaO-(24.4)Na2O-(2.6)P2O5, mol%), was examined in six different dissolution media: SBF, tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane (TRIS, pH 7.4) buffer, Dulbecco’s phosphate buffered saline (PBS, 1X), Dulbecco’s Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM, 1X), 0.9% Saline (SAL), and deionized water (DIW) at 1.5 mg/mL for 10 min, 2h, and 1d. All media underwent a rapid increase in pH as a result of glass dissolution and ion release. B46 in SBF, TRIS, and PBS converted to HCA while B46 in DMEM, SAL, and DIW converted to calcite according to attenuated total reflectance-Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy. The ratio of B46 to SBF was also examined at 3, 6, 12, and 24 mg/mL for 1d. These results help elucidate the dissolution and mineral conversion of borate glasses and help provide insights into optimizing pre-conditioning treatments for both in vitro and in vivo analyses.
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Drug-Loaded Biomimetic Ceramics for Tissue Engineering. Pharmaceutics 2018; 10:pharmaceutics10040272. [PMID: 30551594 PMCID: PMC6321415 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics10040272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2018] [Revised: 12/09/2018] [Accepted: 12/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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The mimesis of biological systems has been demonstrated to be an adequate approach to obtain tissue engineering scaffolds able to promote cell attachment, proliferation, and differentiation abilities similar to those of autologous tissues. Bioceramics are commonly used for this purpose due to their similarities to the mineral component of hard tissues as bone. Furthermore, biomimetic scaffolds are frequently loaded with diverse therapeutic molecules to enhance their biological performance, leading to final products with advanced functionalities. In this review, we aim to describe the already developed bioceramic-based biomimetic systems for drug loading and local controlled release. We will discuss the mechanisms used for the inclusion of therapeutic molecules on the designed systems, paying special attention to the identification of critical parameters that modulate drug loading and release kinetics on these scaffolds.
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Fernandes HR, Gaddam A, Rebelo A, Brazete D, Stan GE, Ferreira JMF. Bioactive Glasses and Glass-Ceramics for Healthcare Applications in Bone Regeneration and Tissue Engineering. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 11:E2530. [PMID: 30545136 PMCID: PMC6316906 DOI: 10.3390/ma11122530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2018] [Revised: 12/04/2018] [Accepted: 12/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The discovery of bioactive glasses (BGs) in the late 1960s by Larry Hench et al. was driven by the need for implant materials with an ability to bond to living tissues, which were intended to replace inert metal and plastic implants that were not well tolerated by the body. Among a number of tested compositions, the one that later became designated by the well-known trademark of 45S5 Bioglass® excelled in its ability to bond to bone and soft tissues. Bonding to living tissues was mediated through the formation of an interfacial bone-like hydroxyapatite layer when the bioglass was put in contact with biological fluids in vivo. This feature represented a remarkable milestone, and has inspired many other investigations aiming at further exploring the in vitro and in vivo performances of this and other related BG compositions. This paradigmatic example of a target-oriented research is certainly one of the most valuable contributions that one can learn from Larry Hench. Such a goal-oriented approach needs to be continuously stimulated, aiming at finding out better performing materials to overcome the limitations of the existing ones, including the 45S5 Bioglass®. Its well-known that its main limitations include: (i) the high pH environment that is created by its high sodium content could turn it cytotoxic; (ii) and the poor sintering ability makes the fabrication of porous three-dimensional (3D) scaffolds difficult. All of these relevant features strongly depend on a number of interrelated factors that need to be well compromised. The selected chemical composition strongly determines the glass structure, the biocompatibility, the degradation rate, and the ease of processing (scaffolds fabrication and sintering). This manuscript presents a first general appraisal of the scientific output in the interrelated areas of bioactive glasses and glass-ceramics, scaffolds, implant coatings, and tissue engineering. Then, it gives an overview of the critical issues that need to be considered when developing bioactive glasses for healthcare applications. The aim is to provide knowledge-based tools towards guiding young researchers in the design of new bioactive glass compositions, taking into account the desired functional properties.
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- Hugo R Fernandes
- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, CICECO, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, CICECO, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, CICECO, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, CICECO, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, RO-077125 Magurele, Romania.
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- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, CICECO, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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Negrila CC, Predoi MV, Iconaru SL, Predoi D. Development of Zinc-Doped Hydroxyapatite by Sol-Gel Method for Medical Applications. Molecules 2018; 23:E2986. [PMID: 30445754 PMCID: PMC6278251 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23112986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2018] [Revised: 11/11/2018] [Accepted: 11/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Zinc- (Zn) doped hydroxyapatite (HAp) were prepared by sol-gel method. Zinc-doped hydroxyapatite (ZnHAp) and HAp were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The Rietveld analysis revealed that the HAp and 7ZnHAp powders obtained by sol-gel method have a monophasic hydroxyapatite structure belonging to the P63/m spatial group. The results obtained from the ultrasound characterization of HAp and ZnHAp are also presented in this study. The effect of zinc concentration on properties that were deduced from ultrasonic measurements are studied in the case of a significant zinc concentration (xZn = 0.07). From the values of the ultrasonic waves velocities were determined by the pairs of elastic coefficients of the suspensions (Young modulus E, Poisson coefficient ν), which have proven to be similar to those determined by other authors.
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- Catalin Constantin Negrila
- National Institute of Materials Physics, Atomistilor Street, No. 405A, P.O. Box MG 07, 077125 Magurele, Romania.
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- Department of Mechanics, University Politehnica of Bucharest, BN 002, 313 Splaiul Independentei, Sector 6, 060042 Bucharest, Romania.
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, Atomistilor Street, No. 405A, P.O. Box MG 07, 077125 Magurele, Romania.
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, Atomistilor Street, No. 405A, P.O. Box MG 07, 077125 Magurele, Romania.
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Tite T, Popa AC, Balescu LM, Bogdan IM, Pasuk I, Ferreira JMF, Stan GE. Cationic Substitutions in Hydroxyapatite: Current Status of the Derived Biofunctional Effects and Their In Vitro Interrogation Methods. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 11:E2081. [PMID: 30355975 PMCID: PMC6266948 DOI: 10.3390/ma11112081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2018] [Revised: 10/13/2018] [Accepted: 10/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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High-performance bioceramics are required for preventing failure and prolonging the life-time of bone grafting scaffolds and osseous implants. The proper identification and development of materials with extended functionalities addressing socio-economic needs and health problems constitute important and critical steps at the heart of clinical research. Recent findings in the realm of ion-substituted hydroxyapatite (HA) could pave the road towards significant developments in biomedicine, with an emphasis on a new generation of orthopaedic and dentistry applications, since such bioceramics are able to mimic the structural, compositional and mechanical properties of the bone mineral phase. In fact, the fascinating ability of the HA crystalline lattice to allow for the substitution of calcium ions with a plethora of cationic species has been widely explored in the recent period, with consequent modifications of its physical and chemical features, as well as its functional mechanical and in vitro and in vivo biological performance. A comprehensive inventory of the progresses achieved so far is both opportune and of paramount importance, in order to not only gather and summarize information, but to also allow fellow researchers to compare with ease and filter the best solutions for the cation substitution of HA-based materials and enable the development of multi-functional biomedical designs. The review surveys preparation and synthesis methods, pinpoints all the explored cation dopants, and discloses the full application range of substituted HA. Special attention is dedicated to the antimicrobial efficiency spectrum and cytotoxic trade-off concentration values for various cell lines, highlighting new prophylactic routes for the prevention of implant failure. Importantly, the current in vitro biological tests (widely employed to unveil the biological performance of HA-based materials), and their ability to mimic the in vivo biological interactions, are also critically assessed. Future perspectives are discussed, and a series of recommendations are underlined.
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- Teddy Tite
- National Institute of Materials Physics, RO-077125 Magurele, Romania.
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, RO-077125 Magurele, Romania.
- Army Centre for Medical Research, RO-010195 Bucharest, Romania.
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, RO-077125 Magurele, Romania.
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- Department of Materials and Ceramics Engineering, CICECO, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, RO-077125 Magurele, Romania.
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Mechanical, Corrosion and Biological Properties of Room-Temperature Sputtered Aluminum Nitride Films with Dissimilar Nanostructure. NANOMATERIALS 2017; 7:nano7110394. [PMID: 29149061 PMCID: PMC5707611 DOI: 10.3390/nano7110394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2017] [Revised: 11/13/2017] [Accepted: 11/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Aluminum Nitride (AlN) has been long time being regarded as highly interesting material for developing sensing applications (including biosensors and implantable sensors). AlN, due to its appealing electronic properties, is envisaged lately to serve as a multi-functional biosensing platform. Although generally exploited for its intrinsic piezoelectricity, its surface morphology and mechanical performance (elastic modulus, hardness, wear, scratch and tensile resistance to delamination, adherence to the substrate), corrosion resistance and cytocompatibility are also essential features for high performance sustainable biosensor devices. However, information about AlN suitability for such applications is rather scarce or at best scattered and incomplete. Here, we aim to deliver a comprehensive evaluation of the morpho-structural, compositional, mechanical, electrochemical and biological properties of reactive radio-frequency magnetron sputtered AlN nanostructured thin films with various degrees of c-axis texturing, deposited at a low temperature (~50 °C) on Si (100) substrates. The inter-conditionality elicited between the base pressure level attained in the reactor chamber and crystalline quality of AlN films is highlighted. The potential suitability of nanostructured AlN (in form of thin films) for the realization of various type of sensors (with emphasis on bio-sensors) is thoroughly probed, thus unveiling its advantages and limitations, as well as suggesting paths to safely exploit the remarkable prospects of this type of materials.
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Ben-Arfa BAE, Fernandes HR, Miranda Salvado IM, Ferreira JMF, Pullar RC. Synthesis and bioactivity assessment of high silica content quaternary glasses with Ca: P ratios of 1.5 and 1.67, made by a rapid sol-gel process. J Biomed Mater Res A 2017; 106:510-520. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.36239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2017] [Revised: 06/28/2017] [Accepted: 07/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Basam A. E. Ben-Arfa
- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering/CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials; University of Aveiro; Aveiro 3810-193 Portugal
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- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering/CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials; University of Aveiro; Aveiro 3810-193 Portugal
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- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering/CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials; University of Aveiro; Aveiro 3810-193 Portugal
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- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering/CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials; University of Aveiro; Aveiro 3810-193 Portugal
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- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering/CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials; University of Aveiro; Aveiro 3810-193 Portugal
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Islam MT, Felfel RM, Abou Neel EA, Grant DM, Ahmed I, Hossain KMZ. Bioactive calcium phosphate-based glasses and ceramics and their biomedical applications: A review. J Tissue Eng 2017; 8:2041731417719170. [PMID: 28794848 PMCID: PMC5524250 DOI: 10.1177/2041731417719170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2017] [Accepted: 06/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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An overview of the formation of calcium phosphate under in vitro environment on the surface of a range of bioactive materials (e.g. from silicate, borate, and phosphate glasses, glass-ceramics, bioceramics to metals) based on recent literature is presented in this review. The mechanism of bone-like calcium phosphate (i.e. hydroxyapatite) formation and the test protocols that are either already in use or currently being investigated for the evaluation of the bioactivity of biomaterials are discussed. This review also highlights the effect of chemical composition and surface charge of materials, types of medium (e.g. simulated body fluid, phosphate-buffered saline and cell culture medium) and test parameters on their bioactivity performance. Finally, a brief summary of the biomedical applications of these newly formed calcium phosphate (either in the form of amorphous or apatite) is presented.
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- Md Towhidul Islam
- Advanced Materials Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Advanced Materials Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
- Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Division of Biomaterials, Operative Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Biomaterials Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Division, Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, London, UK
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- Advanced Materials Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Advanced Materials Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Advanced Materials Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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