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Calcium-Based Biomineralization: A Smart Approach for the Design of Novel Multifunctional Hybrid Materials. JOURNAL OF COMPOSITES SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/jcs5100278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Biomineralization consists of a complex cascade of phenomena generating hybrid nano-structured materials based on organic (e.g., polymer) and inorganic (e.g., hydroxyapatite) components. Biomineralization is a biomimetic process useful to produce highly biomimetic and biocompatible materials resembling natural hard tissues such as bones and teeth. In detail, biomimetic materials, composed of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (HA) nucleated on an organic matrix, show extremely versatile chemical compositions and physical properties, which can be controlled to address specific challenges. Indeed, different parameters, including (i) the partial substitution of mimetic doping ions within the HA lattice, (ii) the use of different organic matrices, and (iii) the choice of cross-linking processes, can be finely tuned. In the present review, we mainly focused on calcium biomineralization. Besides regenerative medicine, these multifunctional materials have been largely exploited for other applications including 3D printable materials and in vitro three-dimensional (3D) models for cancer studies and for drug testing. Additionally, biomineralized multifunctional nano-particles can be involved in applications ranging from nanomedicine as fully bioresorbable drug delivery systems to the development of innovative and eco-sustainable UV physical filters for skin protection from solar radiations.
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Mulazzi M, Campodoni E, Bassi G, Montesi M, Panseri S, Bonvicini F, Gentilomi GA, Tampieri A, Sandri M. Medicated Hydroxyapatite/Collagen Hybrid Scaffolds for Bone Regeneration and Local Antimicrobial Therapy to Prevent Bone Infections. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13071090. [PMID: 34371782 PMCID: PMC8309148 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13071090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Microbial infections occurring during bone surgical treatment, the cause of osteomyelitis and implant failures, are still an open challenge in orthopedics. Conventional therapies are often ineffective and associated with serious side effects due to the amount of drugs administered by systemic routes. In this study, a medicated osteoinductive and bioresorbable bone graft was designed and investigated for its ability to control antibiotic drug release in situ. This represents an ideal solution for the eradication or prevention of infection, while simultaneously repairing bone defects. Vancomycin hydrochloride and gentamicin sulfate, here considered for testing, were loaded into a previously developed and largely investigated hybrid bone-mimetic scaffold made of collagen fibers biomineralized with magnesium doped-hydroxyapatite (MgHA/Coll), which in the last ten years has widely demonstrated its effective potential in bone tissue regeneration. Here, we have explored whether it can be used as a controlled local delivery system for antibiotic drugs. An easy loading method was selected in order to be reproducible, quickly, in the operating room. The maintenance of the antibacterial efficiency of the released drugs and the biosafety of medicated scaffolds were assessed with microbiological and in vitro tests, which demonstrated that the MgHA/Coll scaffolds were safe and effective as a local delivery system for an extended duration therapy—promising results for the prevention of bone defect-related infections in orthopedic surgeries.
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- Manuela Mulazzi
- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council of Italy, ISTEC-CNR, 48018 Faenza, Italy; (M.M.); (G.B.); (M.M.); (S.P.); (A.T.)
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council of Italy, ISTEC-CNR, 48018 Faenza, Italy; (M.M.); (G.B.); (M.M.); (S.P.); (A.T.)
- Correspondence: (E.C.); (M.S.); Tel.: +39-0546-699761 (E.C. & M.S.)
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council of Italy, ISTEC-CNR, 48018 Faenza, Italy; (M.M.); (G.B.); (M.M.); (S.P.); (A.T.)
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council of Italy, ISTEC-CNR, 48018 Faenza, Italy; (M.M.); (G.B.); (M.M.); (S.P.); (A.T.)
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council of Italy, ISTEC-CNR, 48018 Faenza, Italy; (M.M.); (G.B.); (M.M.); (S.P.); (A.T.)
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (F.B.); (G.A.G.)
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- Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy; (F.B.); (G.A.G.)
- Operative Unit of Microbiology, IRCCS St. Orsola Hospital, University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council of Italy, ISTEC-CNR, 48018 Faenza, Italy; (M.M.); (G.B.); (M.M.); (S.P.); (A.T.)
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council of Italy, ISTEC-CNR, 48018 Faenza, Italy; (M.M.); (G.B.); (M.M.); (S.P.); (A.T.)
- Correspondence: (E.C.); (M.S.); Tel.: +39-0546-699761 (E.C. & M.S.)
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Fernandes Patrício TM, Mumcuoglu D, Montesi M, Panseri S, Witte-Bouma J, Garcia SF, Sandri M, Tampieri A, Farrell E, Sprio S. Bio-inspired polymeric iron-doped hydroxyapatite microspheres as a tunable carrier of rhBMP-2. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 119:111410. [PMID: 33321577 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Hybrid superparamagnetic microspheres with bone-like composition, previously developed by a bio-inspired assembling/mineralization process, are evaluated for their ability to uptake and deliver recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) in therapeutically-relevant doses along with prolonged release profiles. The comparison with hybrid non-magnetic and with non-mineralized microspheres highlights the role of nanocrystalline, nanosize mineral phases when they exhibit surface charged groups enabling the chemical linking with the growth factor and thus moderating the release kinetics. All the microspheres show excellent osteogenic ability with human mesenchymal stem cells whereas the hybrid mineralized ones show a slow and sustained release of rhBMP-2 along 14 days of soaking into cell culture medium with substantially bioactive effect, as reported by assay with C2C12 BRE-Luc cell line. It is also shown that the release extent can be modulated by the application of pulsed electromagnetic field, thus showing the potential of remote controlling the bioactivity of the new micro-devices which is promising for future application of hybrid biomimetic microspheres in precisely designed and personalized therapies.
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- Fujifilm Manufacturing Europe B.V., Tilburg, the Netherlands; Department of Orthopaedics, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council, Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council, Faenza, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Special Dental Care and Orthodontics, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council, Faenza, Italy
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council, Faenza, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Special Dental Care and Orthodontics, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, National Research Council, Faenza, Italy.
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Qi C, Musetti S, Fu LH, Zhu YJ, Huang L. Biomolecule-assisted green synthesis of nanostructured calcium phosphates and their biomedical applications. Chem Soc Rev 2019; 48:2698-2737. [PMID: 31080987 DOI: 10.1039/c8cs00489g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Calcium phosphates (CaPs) are ubiquitous in nature and vertebrate bones and teeth, and have high biocompatibility and promising applications in various biomedical fields. Nanostructured calcium phosphates (NCaPs) are recognized as promising nanocarriers for drug/gene/protein delivery owing to their high specific surface area, pH-responsive degradability, high drug/gene/protein loading capacity and sustained release performance. In order to control the structure and surface properties of NCaPs, various biomolecules with high biocompatibility such as nucleic acids, proteins, peptides, liposomes and phosphorus-containing biomolecules are used in the synthesis of NCaPs. Moreover, biomolecules play important roles in the synthesis processes, resulting in the formation of various NCaPs with different sizes and morphologies. At room temperature, biomolecules can play the following roles: (1) acting as a biocompatible organic phase to form biomolecule/CaP hybrid nanostructured materials; (2) serving as a biotemplate for the biomimetic mineralization of NCaPs; (3) acting as a biocompatible modifier to coat the surface of NCaPs, preventing their aggregation and increasing their colloidal stability. Under heating conditions, biomolecules can (1) control the crystallization process of NCaPs by forming biomolecule/CaP nanocomposites before heating; (2) prevent the rapid and disordered growth of NCaPs by chelating with Ca2+ ions to form precursors; (3) provide the phosphorus source for the controlled synthesis of NCaPs by using phosphorus-containing biomolecules. This review focuses on the important roles of biomolecules in the synthesis of NCaPs, which are expected to guide the design and controlled synthesis of NCaPs. Moreover, we will also summarize the biomedical applications of NCaPs in nanomedicine and tissue engineering, and discuss their current research trends and future prospects.
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- Chao Qi
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, P. R. China.
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You L, Liu X, Fang Z, Xu Q, Zhang Q. Synthesis of multifunctional Fe 3O 4@PLGA-PEG nano-niosomes as a targeting carrier for treatment of cervical cancer. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2018; 94:291-302. [PMID: 30423711 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.09.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2017] [Revised: 05/25/2018] [Accepted: 09/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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A new folic acid (FA)-conjugated poly (lactic-co-glycolicacid) (PLGA)-polyethylene glycol (PEG) nano-noisome was prepared. The noisome was employed as a drug delivery system to load curcumin (Cur) as a model drug and fluorescent probe for cervical cancer therapy and cell imaging. The Fe3O4@PLGA-PEG@FA noisomes were prepared through facile emulsion solvent evaporation and conjugation chemistry method, possessing the properties of high rapid magnetic separation and targeting character. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), dynamic light scattering (DLS), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) were adopted to characterize the chemical structure and properties of these niosomes. MTT assay revealed that the blank noisomes exhibited excellent biocompatibility. The in vitro drug loading and release behavior studier showed the as prepared nano-noisome presented ultrahigh performance as drug carrier. The confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and flow cytometry (FCM) experiments demonstrated that Cur-loaded Fe3O4@PLGA-PEG@FA niosomes achieved significantly high targeting efficiency for cervical cancer. Additionally, the FA-targeted niosomes exhibited higher antitumor efficiency than free Cur. Cell morphology, the mitochondrial membrane potential and cell cycle changes indicated that Cur-loaded niosomes induced HeLa229 cells to apoptosis by destroying mitochondrion of cervical tumor cells, simultaneously changing nuclear morphology and blocking tumor cell proliferation. These results demonstrate that Fe3O4@PLGA-PEG@FA noisomes have promising applications as targeted drug delivery system for sustained drug release in cancer treatment.
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- Lijun You
- Institute of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Technology, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350001, China.
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- Institute of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Technology, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350001, China
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- Institute of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Technology, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350001, China
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- College of Oral Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
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- Institute of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Technology, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350001, China.
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Qi C, Lin J, Fu LH, Huang P. Calcium-based biomaterials for diagnosis, treatment, and theranostics. Chem Soc Rev 2018; 47:357-403. [DOI: 10.1039/c6cs00746e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 145] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Calcium-based biomaterials with good biosafety and bio-absorbability are promising for biomedical applications such as diagnosis, treatment, and theranostics.
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- Chao Qi
- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical
- Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging
- Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics
- School of Biomedical Engineering
- Health Science Center
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical
- Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging
- Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics
- School of Biomedical Engineering
- Health Science Center
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical
- Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging
- Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics
- School of Biomedical Engineering
- Health Science Center
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory for Biomedical
- Measurements and Ultrasound Imaging
- Laboratory of Evolutionary Theranostics
- School of Biomedical Engineering
- Health Science Center
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Fernandes Patrício TM, Panseri S, Sandri M, Tampieri A, Sprio S. New bioactive bone-like microspheres with intrinsic magnetic properties obtained by bio-inspired mineralisation process. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2017; 77:613-623. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2017.03.258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2017] [Accepted: 03/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Azzawi M, Seifalian A, Ahmed W. Nanotechnology for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Nanomedicine (Lond) 2016; 11:2025-7. [DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2016-8000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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- May Azzawi
- School of Healthcare Science, Faculty of Science & Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Nanotechnology & Regenerative Medicine, UCL Division of Surgery & Interventional Science, University College London, London, UK
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- School of Medicine, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, UK
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