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Aadinath W, K S P S T, Saravanakumar I, Muthuvijayan V. Iron oxide nanoparticle-stabilized Pickering emulsion-templated porous scaffolds loaded with polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) for bone tissue engineering. J Mater Chem B 2024. [PMID: 39171408 DOI: 10.1039/d4tb00286e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
Abstract
Dietary intake of ω-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) can significantly improve the expression levels of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and osteocalcin. However, PUFAs are hydrophobic and highly sensitive to temperature, oxygen concentration, pH, and ionic strength. Hence, it is challenging to use PUFAs as bioactive compounds for bone tissue engineering. Here, we encapsulated PUFAs in liposomes to improve their stability. The hydrodynamic size of the PUFA-loaded liposomes was found to be 121.3 ± 35 nm. GC-MS analysis showed that the encapsulation efficiency of the PUFAs was 19.9 ± 3.4%. These PUFA-loaded liposomes were loaded into porous scaffolds that were prepared by polymerizing glycidyl methacrylate and trimethylolpropane triacrylate monomers using the Pickering emulsion polymerization technique. Oleic acid-coated iron oxide nanoparticles were used as the stabilizing agent to prepare these acrylate-based scaffolds containing PUFA-loaded liposomes (P-Lipo-IO(GMA-TMPTA)). SEM micrographs confirmed the porous nature of the scaffolds and the presence of well-adhered liposomes. An in vitro cytotoxicity study conducted using MG63 cells confirmed that these scaffolds showed desirable cytocompatibility. Cell adhesion study showed a well-spread morphology, indicating firm adhesion of the cells. The alizarin red staining of P-Lipo-IO(GMA-TMPTA) scaffolds showed 3- and 2-fold higher calcium deposition compared to the control on days 7 and 14, respectively. ALP activity was also 2-fold higher than that of the control on day 14. RT-PCR analysis of cells exposed to P-Lipo-IO(GMA-TMPTA) scaffolds showed significantly higher expression of osteogenic markers compared to the control. An antibacterial study conducted on Staphylococcus aureus showed a higher percentage inhibition and reactive oxygen species generation in samples treated with P-Lipo-IO(GMA-TMPTA) scaffolds. These desirable biological properties indicate that the developed scaffolds are suitable for bone tissue engineering.
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- W Aadinath
- Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta School of Biosciences, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600 036, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta School of Biosciences, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600 036, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta School of Biosciences, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600 036, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Bhupat and Jyoti Mehta School of Biosciences, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600 036, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Choi S, Kim JH, Kang TH, An YH, Lee SJ, Hwang NS, Kim SH. Biomimetic Marine-Sponge-Derived Spicule-Microparticle-Mediated Biomineralization and YAP/TAZ Pathway for Bone Regeneration In Vivo. Biomater Res 2024; 28:0056. [PMID: 39055902 PMCID: PMC11268990 DOI: 10.34133/bmr.0056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Marine-sponge-derived spicule microparticles (SPMs) possess unique structural and compositional features suitable for bone tissue engineering. However, significant challenges remain in establishing their osteogenic mechanism and practical application in animal models. This study explores the biomimetic potential of SPM in orchestrating biomineralization behavior and modulating the Yes-associated protein 1/transcriptional coactivator with PDZ-binding motif (YAP/TAZ) pathway both in vitro and in vivo. Characterization of SPM revealed a structure comprising amorphous silica oxide mixed with collagen and trace amounts of calcium and phosphate ions, which have the potential to facilitate biomineralization. Structural analysis indicated dynamic biomineralization from SPM to hydroxyapatite, contributing to both in vitro and in vivo osteoconductions. In vitro assessment demonstrated dose-dependent increases in osteogenic gene expression and bone morphogenetic protein-2 protein in response to SPM. In addition, focal adhesion mediated by silica diatoms induced cell spreading on the surface of SPM, leading to cell alignment in the direction of SPM. Mechanical signals from SPM subsequently increased the expression of YAP/TAZ, thereby inducing osteogenic mechanotransduction. The osteogenic activity of SPM-reinforced injectable hydrogel was evaluated in a mouse calvaria defect model, demonstrating rapid vascularized bone regeneration. These findings suggest that biomimetic SPM holds significant promise for regenerating bone tissue.
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- Sumi Choi
- Department of Chemical Engineering (BK21 FOUR),
Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering,
Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Interdisciplinary Program in Bioengineering,
Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering,
Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- Bio-MAX/N-Bio,
Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Biofunctional Materials, Division of Applied Oral Sciences and Community Dental Care, Faculty of Dentistry,
The University of Hong Kong, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering,
Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- Interdisciplinary Program in Bioengineering,
Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
- Bio-MAX/N-Bio,
Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering (BK21 FOUR),
Dong-A University, Busan 49315, Republic of Korea
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Augustine R, Gezek M, Nikolopoulos VK, Buck PL, Bostanci NS, Camci-Unal G. Stem Cells in Bone Tissue Engineering: Progress, Promises and Challenges. Stem Cell Rev Rep 2024:10.1007/s12015-024-10738-y. [PMID: 39028416 DOI: 10.1007/s12015-024-10738-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
Abstract
Bone defects from accidents, congenital conditions, and age-related diseases significantly impact quality of life. Recent advancements in bone tissue engineering (TE) involve biomaterial scaffolds, patient-derived cells, and bioactive agents, enabling functional bone regeneration. Stem cells, obtained from numerous sources including umbilical cord blood, adipose tissue, bone marrow, and dental pulp, hold immense potential in bone TE. Induced pluripotent stem cells and genetically modified stem cells can also be used. Proper manipulation of physical, chemical, and biological stimulation is crucial for their proliferation, maintenance, and differentiation. Stem cells contribute to osteogenesis, osteoinduction, angiogenesis, and mineralization, essential for bone regeneration. This review provides an overview of the latest developments in stem cell-based TE for repairing and regenerating defective bones.
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- Robin Augustine
- Department of Radiology, Stanford Medicine, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA, 01854, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA, 01854, USA
- Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology Graduate Program, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA, 01854, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA, 01854, USA
- Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology Graduate Program, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA, 01854, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA, 01854, USA
- Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology Graduate Program, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA, 01854, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA, 01854, USA.
- Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA.
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Desai N, Pande S, Vora LK, Kommineni N. Nanofibrous Microspheres: A Biomimetic Platform for Bone Tissue Regeneration. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2024; 7:4270-4292. [PMID: 38950103 PMCID: PMC11253102 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.4c00613] [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] [Received: 05/04/2024] [Revised: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
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Bone, a fundamental constituent of the human body, is a vital scaffold for support, protection, and locomotion, underscoring its pivotal role in maintaining skeletal integrity and overall functionality. However, factors such as trauma, disease, or aging can compromise bone structure, necessitating effective strategies for regeneration. Traditional approaches often lack biomimetic environments conducive to efficient tissue repair. Nanofibrous microspheres (NFMS) present a promising biomimetic platform for bone regeneration by mimicking the native extracellular matrix architecture. Through optimized fabrication techniques and the incorporation of active biomolecular components, NFMS can precisely replicate the nanostructure and biochemical cues essential for osteogenesis promotion. Furthermore, NFMS exhibit versatile properties, including tunable morphology, mechanical strength, and controlled release kinetics, augmenting their suitability for tailored bone tissue engineering applications. NFMS enhance cell recruitment, attachment, and proliferation, while promoting osteogenic differentiation and mineralization, thereby accelerating bone healing. This review highlights the pivotal role of NFMS in bone tissue engineering, elucidating their design principles and key attributes. By examining recent preclinical applications, we assess their current clinical status and discuss critical considerations for potential clinical translation. This review offers crucial insights for researchers at the intersection of biomaterials and tissue engineering, highlighting developments in this expanding field.
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- Nimeet Desai
- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute
of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi 502285, India
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- Department
of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute
of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi 502285, India
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- School
of Pharmacy, Queen’s University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, United Kingdom
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- Center
for Biomedical Research, Population Council, New York, New York 10065, United States
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Gezek M, Altunbek M, Torres Gouveia ME, Camci-Unal G. 3D Printed Eggshell Microparticle-Laden Thermoplastic Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:32957-32970. [PMID: 38885611 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c02800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Three-dimensional (3D) printing, an additive manufacturing technique, is increasingly used in the field of tissue engineering. The ability to create complex structures with high precision makes the 3D printing of this material a preferred method for constructing personalized and functional materials. However, the challenge lies in developing affordable and accessible materials with the desired physiochemical and biological properties. In this study, we used eggshell microparticles (ESPs), an example of bioceramic and unconventional biomaterials, to reinforce thermoplastic poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) scaffolds via extrusion-based 3D printing. The goal was to conceive a sustainable, affordable, and unique personalized medicine approach. The scaffolds were fabricated with varying concentrations of eggshells, ranging from 0 to 50% (w/w) in the PCL scaffolds. To assess the physicochemical properties, we employed scanning electron microscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, and X-ray diffraction analysis. Mechanical properties were evaluated through compression testing, and degradation kinetics were studied through accelerated degradation with the remaining mass ranging between 89.4 and 28.3%. In vitro, we evaluated the characteristics of the scaffolds using the MC3T3-E1 preosteoblasts over a 14 day period. In vitro characterization involved the use of the Alamar blue assay, confocal imaging, and real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction. The results of this study demonstrate the potential of 3D printed biocomposite scaffolds, consisting of thermoplastic PCL reinforced with ESPs, as a promising alternative for bone-graft applications.
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- Mert Gezek
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Massachusetts 01854, United States
- Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology Graduate Program, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Massachusetts 01854, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Massachusetts 01854, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Massachusetts 01854, United States
- Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts 01605, United States
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Sadeghi-Ghadikolaei M, Vasheghani-Farahani E, Bagheri F, Khorrami Moghaddam A, Mellati A, Karimizade A. Fabrication of 3D chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol/brushite nanofibrous scaffold for bone tissue engineering by electrospinning using a novel falling film collector. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 272:132874. [PMID: 38838901 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132874] [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] [Received: 02/03/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
Abstract
Despite its advantages, electrospinning has limited effectiveness in 3D scaffolding due to the high density of fibers it produces. In this research, a novel electrospinning collector was developed to overcome this constraint. An aqueous suspension containing chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol nanofibers was prepared employing a unique falling film collector. Suspension molding by freeze-drying resulted in a 3D nanofibrous scaffold (3D-NF). The mineralized scaffold was obtained by brushite deposition on 3D-NF using wet chemical mineralization by new sodium tripolyphosphate and calcium chloride dihydrate precursors. The 3D-NF was optimized and compared with the conventional electrospun 2D nanofibrous scaffold (2D-NF) and the 3D freeze-dried scaffold (3D-FD). Both minor fibrous and major freeze-dried pore shapes were present in 3D-NFs with sizes of 16.11-24.32 μm and 97.64-234.41 μm, respectively. The scaffolds' porosity increased by 53 % to 73 % compared to 2D-NFs. Besides thermal stability, mineralization improved the 3D-NF's ultimate strength and elastic modulus by 2.2 and 4.7 times, respectively. In vitro cell studies using rat bone marrow mesenchymal cells confirmed cell infiltration up to 290 μm and scaffold biocompatibility. The 3D-NFs given nanofibers and brushite inclusion exhibited considerable osteoinductivity. Therefore, falling film collectors can potentially be applied to prepare 3D-NFs from electrospinning without post-processing.
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- Mohsen Sadeghi-Ghadikolaei
- Biomedical Engineering Division, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Biotechnology Department, Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Radiology and Medical Physics Department, Faculty of Paramedical Science, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Department, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Department, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
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Yotsova R, Peev S. Biological Properties and Medical Applications of Carbonate Apatite: A Systematic Review. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:291. [PMID: 38399345 PMCID: PMC10892468 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16020291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Revised: 02/10/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
Abstract
Bone defects represent an everyday challenge for clinicians who work in the fields of orthopedic surgery, maxillofacial and oral surgery, otorhinolaryngology, and dental implantology. Various bone substitutes have been developed and utilized, according to the needs of bone reconstructive surgery. Carbonate apatite has gained popularity in recent years, due to its excellent tissue behavior and osteoconductive potential. This systematic review aims to evaluate the role of carbonate apatite in bone reconstructive surgery and tissue engineering, analyze its advantages and limitations, and suggest further directions for research and development. The Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus electronic databases were searched for relevant review articles, published from January 2014 to 21 July 2023. The study was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Eighteen studies were included in the present review. The biological properties and medical applications of carbonate apatite (CO3Ap) are discussed and evaluated. The majority of articles demonstrated that CO3Ap has excellent biocompatibility, resorbability, and osteoconductivity. Furthermore, it resembles bone tissue and causes minimal immunological reactions. Therefore, it may be successfully utilized in various medical applications, such as bone substitution, scaffolding, implant coating, drug delivery, and tissue engineering.
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- Ralitsa Yotsova
- Department of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Varna, bul. Tsar Osvoboditel 84, 9002 Varna, Bulgaria
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- Department of Periodontology and Dental Implantology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Varna, bul. Tsar Osvoboditel 84, 9002 Varna, Bulgaria;
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Zhang Y, Wang Y, Zhang Z, Wang Z, Shao C, Hannig M, Zhou Z, Fu B. Intrafibrillar mineralization of type I collagen with calcium carbonate and strontium carbonate induced by polyelectrolyte-cation complexes. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2024; 6:467-480. [PMID: 38235102 PMCID: PMC10791124 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00705g] [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: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Calcium carbonate (CaCO3), possessing excellent biocompatibility, bioactivity, osteoconductivity and superior biodegradability, may serve as an alternative to hydroxyapatite (HAp), the natural inorganic component of bone and dentin. Intrafibrillar mineralization of collagen with CaCO3 was achieved through the polymer-induced liquid precursor (PILP) process for at least 2 days. This study aims to propose a novel pathway for rapid intrafibrillar mineralization with CaCO3 by sequential application of the carbonate-bicarbonate buffer and polyaspartic acid (pAsp)-Ca suspension. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, zeta potential measurements, atomic force microscopy/Kelvin probe force microscopy (AFM/KPFM), and three-dimensional stochastic optical reconstruction microscopy (3D STORM) demonstrated that the carbonate-bicarbonate buffer significantly decreased the surface potential of collagen and CO32-/HCO3- ions could attach to collagen fibrils via hydrogen bonds. The electropositive pAsp-Ca complexes and free Ca2+ ions are attracted to and interact with CO32-/HCO3- ions through electrostatic attractions to form amorphous calcium carbonate that crystallizes gradually. Moreover, like CaCO3, strontium carbonate (SrCO3) can deposit inside the collagen fibrils through this pathway. The CaCO3-mineralized collagen gels exhibited better biocompatibility and cell proliferation ability than SrCO3. This study provides a feasible strategy for rapid collagen mineralization with CaCO3 and SrCO3, as well as elucidating the tissue engineering of CaCO3-based biomineralized materials.
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- Yizhou Zhang
- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province Hangzhou 310000
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province Hangzhou 310000
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province Hangzhou 310000
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province Hangzhou 310000
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province Hangzhou 310000
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- Clinic of Operative Dentistry, Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry, Saarland University 66421 Homburg Germany
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province Hangzhou 310000
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- Stomatology Hospital, School of Stomatology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Research of Zhejiang Province, Cancer Center of Zhejiang University, Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Devices of Zhejiang Province Hangzhou 310000
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Suneetha M, Kim H, Han SS. Bone-like apatite formation in biocompatible phosphate-crosslinked bacterial cellulose-based hydrogels for bone tissue engineering applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 256:128364. [PMID: 38000603 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
Abstract
Addressing major bone injuries is a challenge in bone regeneration, necessitating innovative 3D hydrogel-based therapeutic approaches to enhance scaffold properties for better bioactivity. Bacterial cellulose (BC) is an excellent scaffold for bone tissue engineering due to its biocompatibility, high porosity, substantial surface area, and remarkable mechanical strength. However, its practical application is limited due to a lack of inherent osteogenic activity and biomineralization ability. In this study, we synthesized bone-like apatite in biocompatible BC hydrogel by introducing phosphate groups. Hydrogels were prepared using fibrous BC, acrylamide (AM), and bis [2-methacryloyloxy] ethyl phosphate (BMEP) as a crosslinker through free radical polymerization (P-BC-PAM). P-BC-PAM hydrogels exhibited outstanding compressive mechanical properties, highly interconnected porous structures, good swelling, and biodegradable properties. BMEP content significantly influenced the physicochemical and biological properties of the hydrogels. Increasing BMEP content enhanced the fibrous structure, porosity from 85.1 % to 89.5 %, and compressive mechanical strength. The optimized hydrogel (2.0P-BC-PAM) displayed maximum compressive stress, toughness, and elastic modulus at 75 % strain: 221 ± 0.08 kPa, 24,674.2 ± 978 kPa, and 11 ± 0.47 kPa, respectively. P-BC-PAM hydrogels underwent biomineralization in simulated body fluid (SBF) for 14 days, forming bone-like apatite with a Ca/P ratio of 1.75, similar to hydroxyapatite. Confirmed by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), this suggests their potential as scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. MC3T3-E1 osteoblast cells effectively attached and proliferated on P-BC-PAM. In summary, this study contributes insights into developing phosphate-functionalized BC-based hydrogels with potential applications in bone tissue engineering.
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- Maduru Suneetha
- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541, Republic of Korea; Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-Ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541, Republic of Korea.
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Pektas H, Demidov Y, Ahvan A, Abie N, Georgieva VS, Chen S, Farè S, Brachvogel B, Mathur S, Maleki H. MXene-Integrated Silk Fibroin-Based Self-Assembly-Driven 3D-Printed Theragenerative Scaffolds for Remotely Photothermal Anti-Osteosarcoma Ablation and Bone Regeneration. ACS MATERIALS AU 2023; 3:711-726. [PMID: 38089660 PMCID: PMC10636780 DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialsau.3c00040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
Abstract
Aiming to address the bone regeneration and cancer therapy functionalities in one single material, in this study, we developed a dual-functional theragenerative three-dimensional (3D) aerogel-based composite scaffold from hybridization of photo-cross-linked silk fibroin (SF) biopolymer with MXene (Ti3C2) two-dimensional (2D) nanosheets. To fabricate the scaffold, we first develop a dual-cross-linked SF-based aerogel scaffold through 3D printing and photo-cross-linking of the self-assembly-driven methacrylate-modified SF (SF-MA) gel with controlled pore size, macroscopic geometry, and mechanical stability. In the next step, to endow a remotely controlled photothermal antiosteosarcoma ablation function to fabricated aerogel scaffold, MXene 2D nanosheets with strong near-infrared (NIR) photon absorption properties were integrated into the 3D-printed scaffolds. While 3D-printed MXene-modified dual-cross-linked SF composite scaffolds can mediate the in vitro growth and proliferation of preosteoblastic cell lines, they also endow a strong photothermal effect upon remote irradiation with NIR laser but also significantly stimulate bone mineral deposition on the scaffold surface. Additionally, besides the local release of the anticancer model drug, the generated heat (45-53 °C) mediated the photothermal ablation of cancer cells. The developed aerogel-based composites and chosen therapeutic techniques are thought to render a significant breakthrough in biomaterials' future clinical applications.
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- Hadice
Kübra Pektas
- Department
of Chemistry, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Cologne, Cologne 50939, Germany
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- Department
of Chemistry, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Cologne, Cologne 50939, Germany
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- Department
of Chemistry, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Cologne, Cologne 50939, Germany
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- Department
of Chemistry, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Cologne, Cologne 50939, Germany
- Department
of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Milano 20054, Italy
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- Experimental
Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University of Cologne, Cologne 50939, Germany
- Center
for Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, University
of Cologne, Cologne 50923, Germany
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- Department
of Chemistry, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Cologne, Cologne 50939, Germany
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- Department
of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Milano 20054, Italy
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- Experimental
Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University of Cologne, Cologne 50939, Germany
- Center
for Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, University
of Cologne, Cologne 50923, Germany
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- Department
of Chemistry, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Cologne, Cologne 50939, Germany
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- Department
of Chemistry, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Cologne, Cologne 50939, Germany
- Center
for Molecular Medicine Cologne, CMMC Research Center, Robert-Koch-Str. 21, Cologne 50931, Germany
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Lee SS, Du X, Smit T, Bissacco EG, Seiler D, de Wild M, Ferguson SJ. 3D-printed LEGO®-inspired titanium scaffolds for patient-specific regenerative medicine. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2023; 154:213617. [PMID: 37678088 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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Despite the recent advances in 3D-printing, it is often difficult to fabricate implants that optimally fit a defect size or shape. There are some approaches to resolve this issue, such as patient-specific implant/scaffold designs based on CT images of the patients, however, this process is labor-intensive and costly. Especially in developing countries, affordable treatment options are required, while still not excluding these patient groups from potential material and manufacturing advances. Here, a selective laser melting (SLM) 3D-printing strategy was used to fabricate a hierarchical, LEGO®-inspired Assemblable Titanium Scaffold (ATS) system, which can be manually assembled in any shape or size with ease. A surgeon can quickly create a scaffold that would fit to the defect right before the implantation during the surgery. Additionally, the direct inclusion of micro- and macroporous structures via 3D-printing, as well as a double acid-etched surface treatment (ST) in the ATS, ensure biocompatibility, sufficient nutrient flow, cell migration and enhanced osteogenesis. Three different structures were designed (non-porous:NP, semi-porous:SP, ultra-porous:UP), 3D-printed with the SLM technique and then surface treated for the ST groups. After analyzing characteristics of the ATS such as printing quality, surface roughness and interconnected porosity, mechanical testing and finite element analysis (FEA) demonstrated that individual and stacked ATS have sufficient mechanical properties to withstand loading in a physiological system. All ATS showed high cell viability, and the SP and UP groups demonstrated enhanced cell proliferation rates compared to the NP group. Furthermore, we also verified that cells were well-attached and spread on the porous structures and successful cell migration between the ATS units was seen in the case of assemblies. The UP and SP groups exhibited higher calcium deposition and RT-qPCR proved higher osteogenic gene expression compared to NP group. Finally, we demonstrate a number of possible medical applications that reveal the potential of the ATS through assembly.
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- Seunghun S Lee
- Institute for Biomechanics, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Institute for Biomechanics, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute for Biomechanics, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute for Biomechanics, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics IM(2), FHNW, Muttenz, Switzerland
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- Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics IM(2), FHNW, Muttenz, Switzerland
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- Institute for Biomechanics, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Thepsri N, Kaewsrichan J. Triple-layered scaffold containing cisplatin and curcumin applied for cancerous bone regeneration. J Biomater Appl 2023; 38:500-508. [PMID: 37620997 DOI: 10.1177/08853282231199313] [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: 08/26/2023]
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Novel drug delivery system was prepared and evaluated as for application in cancerous bone treatment. It had three stacked layers, including a drug-free layer, a cisplatin-loaded layer, and a curcumin-containing layer. Our previously characterized biomaterials, namely Zr-hydroxyapatite (Zr-HA) and alkaline-treated polycaprolactone (modified-PCL), were used as major components of the drug carrier. Polar-polar interactions between cisplatin and Zr-HA were modulated by the modified-PCL included, leading to increase of cisplatin release. Using β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) to entrap curcumin caused improvement of curcumin solubility and release. The 3D-construct was porous with internal interconnected pores according to SEM micrographs. Large amount of apatite was formed and proteins adsorbed on the scaffolds after immersed in physiologic buffer solution and in medium containing fetal bovine serum, respectively. Optimal concentrations of ascorbic acid and triamcinolone were used for induction of bone marrow stromal cells to become osteoblasts by expressing an enzyme marker, e.g., alkaline phosphatase. The prepared scaffolds were considered osteo-conductive and osteo-inductive. The concentrations of cisplatin and curcumin reached the IC50 of SK-ES-1 cells of osteosarcoma and MCF-7 cells of breast adenocarcinoma after 24 h and 3 days of release, respectively. These cancer cells were more sensitive to the combined cisplatin and curcumin than each of the drugs. Regeneration of new bone and execution of residential cancer cells in defected bone were proposed after replacing the lost bone by this established drug carrier. The assumption needs to be verified in the future using animal models.
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- Nicha Thepsri
- Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Drug Delivery System Excellence Center, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hat-yai, Thailand
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- Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Drug Delivery System Excellence Center, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hat-yai, Thailand
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Wojciechowska-Puchałka J, Calik J, Krawczyk J, Obrzut J, Tomaszewska E, Muszyński S, Wojtysiak D. The effect of caponization on bone homeostasis of crossbred roosters. I. Analysis of tibia bone mineralization, densitometric, osteometric, geometric and biomechanical properties. Sci Rep 2023; 13:14512. [PMID: 37667027 PMCID: PMC10477200 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-41806-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023] Open
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The presented study focuses on assessing the effect of caponization on the densitometric, osteometric, geometric and biomechanical parameters of tibial bones in crossbred chickens. The study was carried out on 96 hybrids between Yellowleg Partridge hens (Ż-33) and Rhode Island Red cockerels (R-11) aged 16 weeks, 20 weeks and 24 weeks. Birds were randomly assigned to 2 groups-the control group (n = 48; which consisted of intact roosters) and the experimental group (n = 48, which consisted of individuals subjected to caponization at the age of 8 weeks). The caponization had no effect on the densitometric, osteometric and geometric parameters (except the horizontal internal diameter of 16-week-old individuals) of tibia bone, as well as the content of calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P) and the Ca/P ratio in the bone mineral fraction in all analyzed age groups of animals. However, it contributes to a lower percentage of ash in the bones of capons at 20 and 24 weeks of age compared to cockerels. On the contrary, some mechanical and material parameters show the negative effect of caponization. Ultimate load and bending moment decreased in capons in all of the analyzed age groups of animals and yield load, stiffness and ultimate stress also decreased but only in the group of 20-week-old and 24-week-old individuals. This can contribute to the weakening of the capon bones, and in the perspective of prolonged maintenance to their deformation and even fracture.
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- J Wojciechowska-Puchałka
- Department of Animal Reproduction, Anatomy and Genomics, University of Agriculture in Kraków, 24/28 Mickiewicza Ave., 30-059, Cracow, Poland.
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- Department of Poultry Breeding, National Research Institute of Animal Production, 32-083, Balice, Poland
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- Department of Poultry Breeding, National Research Institute of Animal Production, 32-083, Balice, Poland
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- Department of Poultry Breeding, National Research Institute of Animal Production, 32-083, Balice, Poland
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- Department of Animal Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 12 Akademicka St., 20-950, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Environmental Biology, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 13 Akademicka St., 20-950, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Ethology, Faculty of Animal Sciences, University of Agriculture in Kraków, 24/28 Mickiewicza Ave., 30-059, Cracow, Poland
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Park JYC, King A, Björk V, English BW, Fedintsev A, Ewald CY. Strategic outline of interventions targeting extracellular matrix for promoting healthy longevity. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol 2023; 325:C90-C128. [PMID: 37154490 DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00060.2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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The extracellular matrix (ECM), composed of interlinked proteins outside of cells, is an important component of the human body that helps maintain tissue architecture and cellular homeostasis. As people age, the ECM undergoes changes that can lead to age-related morbidity and mortality. Despite its importance, ECM aging remains understudied in the field of geroscience. In this review, we discuss the core concepts of ECM integrity, outline the age-related challenges and subsequent pathologies and diseases, summarize diagnostic methods detecting a faulty ECM, and provide strategies targeting ECM homeostasis. To conceptualize this, we built a technology research tree to hierarchically visualize possible research sequences for studying ECM aging. This strategic framework will hopefully facilitate the development of future research on interventions to restore ECM integrity, which could potentially lead to the development of new drugs or therapeutic interventions promoting health during aging.
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- Ji Young Cecilia Park
- Laboratory of Extracellular Matrix Regeneration, Institute of Translational Medicine, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zürich, Schwerzenbach, Switzerland
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- Foresight Institute, San Francisco, California, United States
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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- Laboratory of Extracellular Matrix Regeneration, Institute of Translational Medicine, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zürich, Schwerzenbach, Switzerland
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Rasool N, Negi D, Singh Y. Thiol-Functionalized, Antioxidant, and Osteogenic Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles for Osteoporosis. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2023. [PMID: 37172017 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.3c00479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Osteoporosis is a chronic bone disorder characterized by decreased bone mass, leading to brittle bones and fractures. Oxidative stress has been identified as the most profound trigger for the initiation and progression of osteoporosis. Current treatment strategies do not induce new bone formation and fail to address a high level of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) have been explored in bone tissue regeneration owing to their inherent osteogenic property, but they lack antioxidant and cell adhesion properties, required in such applications. We have developed thiolated, bioactive mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSN-SH) to address this challenge. MSNs were fabricated using the Stöber method, and 11% of the surface was functionalized post-synthesis with thiol groups using MPTMS to obtain MSN-SH. The particle size measured by the dynamic light scattering technique was found to be around 300 nm. The surface morphology was investigated using HR-TEM, and their physical and chemical properties were characterized using various spectroscopic techniques. They exhibited more than 90% antioxidant activity, neutralized ROS formed in cells, and provided protection against ROS-induced cell damage. The cell viability assay in murine osteoblast precursor cells (MC3T3) showed that MSN-SH is cell-proliferative in nature with 140% cell viability. Osteogenic potential was evaluated by measuring the ALP activities, calcium deposition, and gene expression levels of osteogenic markers, such as RUNX2, ALP, OCN, and OPN, and results revealed that MSN-SH increases calcium deposition and induces osteogenesis through upregulation of osteogenic genes and markers without the involvement of any osteogenic supplements. Besides promoting osteogenesis, MSN-SH was found to inhibit osteoclastogenesis. The nanomaterial was found to be regenerative in nature, and it stimulated migration of osteoblast cells and caused a complete wound closure within 48 h. We were able to achieve a multifunctional nanomaterial by simply modifying the surface. MSNs have been explored for bone tissue engineering/osteoporosis as a composite system incorporating metals, like gold and cerium, or as a nanocarrier loaded with growth factors or active drugs. This study offers a simple and economical method to enhance the existing properties of MSNs and impart new activities by a single-step surface modification. It can be concluded that MSN-SH holds promise as a complementary and alternate treatment for osteoporosis along with the standardized therapy.
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- Nahida Rasool
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar 140001, Punjab, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar 140001, Punjab, India
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar 140001, Punjab, India
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Rupnagar 140001, Punjab, India
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Al Qabbani A, Rani KGA, Syarif J, AlKawas S, Sheikh Abdul Hamid S, Samsudin AR, Azlina A. Evaluation of decellularization process for developing osteogenic bovine cancellous bone scaffolds in-vitro. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0283922. [PMID: 37018321 PMCID: PMC10075422 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0283922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/06/2023] Open
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Current immunological issues in bone grafting regarding the transfer of xenogeneic donor bone cells into the recipient are challenging the industry to produce safer acellular natural matrices for bone regeneration. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of a novel decellularization technique for producing bovine cancellous bone scaffold and compare its physicochemical, mechanical, and biological characteristics with demineralized cancellous bone scaffold in an in-vitro study. Cancellous bone blocks were harvested from a bovine femoral head (18-24 months old) subjected to physical cleansing and chemical defatting, and further processed in two ways. Group I was subjected to demineralization, while Group II underwent decellularization through physical, chemical, and enzymatic treatments. Both were then freeze-dried, and gamma radiated, finally producing a demineralized bovine cancellous bone (DMB) scaffold and decellularized bovine cancellous bone (DCC) scaffold. Both DMB and DCC scaffolds were subjected to histological evaluation, scanning electron microscopy/energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM/EDS), fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), quantification of lipid, collagen, and residual nucleic acid content, and mechanical testing. The osteogenic potential was investigated through the recellularization of scaffolds with human osteoblast cell seeding and examined for cell attachment, proliferation, and mineralization by Alizarin staining and gene expression. DCC produced a complete acellular extracellular matrix (ECM) with the absence of nucleic acid content, wider pores with extensive interconnectivity and partially retaining collagen fibrils. DCC demonstrated a higher cell proliferation rate, upregulation of osteogenic differentiation markers, and substantial mineralized nodules production. Our findings suggest that the decellularization technique produced an acellular DCC scaffold with minimal damage to ECM and possesses osteogenic potential through the mechanisms of osteoconduction, osteoinduction, and osteogenesis in-vitro.
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- Ali Al Qabbani
- Department of Oral & Craniofacial Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Basic Science and Oral Biology Unit, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Sharjah Institute for Medical Research, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Nuclear and Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Oral & Craniofacial Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Tissue Bank, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Oral & Craniofacial Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Tissue Bank, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Basic Science and Oral Biology Unit, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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In Vivo Application of Silica-Derived Inks for Bone Tissue Engineering: A 10-Year Systematic Review. Bioengineering (Basel) 2022; 9:bioengineering9080388. [PMID: 36004914 PMCID: PMC9404869 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9080388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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As the need for efficient, sustainable, customizable, handy and affordable substitute materials for bone repair is critical, this systematic review aimed to assess the use and outcomes of silica-derived inks to promote in vivo bone regeneration. An algorithmic selection of articles was performed following the PRISMA guidelines and PICO method. After the initial selection, 51 articles were included. Silicon in ink formulations was mostly found to be in either the native material, but associated with a secondary role, or to be a crucial additive element used to dope an existing material. The inks and materials presented here were essentially extrusion-based 3D-printed (80%), and, overall, the most investigated animal model was the rabbit (65%) with a femoral defect (51%). Quality (ARRIVE 2.0) and risk of bias (SYRCLE) assessments outlined that although a large majority of ARRIVE items were “reported”, most risks of bias were left “unclear” due to a lack of precise information. Almost all studies, despite a broad range of strategies and formulations, reported their silica-derived material to improve bone regeneration. The rising number of publications over the past few years highlights Si as a leverage element for bone tissue engineering to closely consider in the future.
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Enhanced osteogenic differentiation of stem cells by 3D printed PCL scaffolds coated with collagen and hydroxyapatite. Sci Rep 2022; 12:12359. [PMID: 35859093 PMCID: PMC9300684 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-15602-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Bone tissue engineering uses various methods and materials to find suitable scaffolds that regenerate lost bone due to disease or injury. Poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) can be used in 3D printing for producing biodegradable scaffolds by fused deposition modeling (FDM). However, the hydrophobic surfaces of PCL and its non-osteogenic nature reduces adhesion and cell bioactivity at the time of implantation. This work aims to enhance bone formation, osteogenic differentiation, and in vitro biocompatibility via PCL scaffolds modification with Hydroxyapatite (HA) and Collagen type I (COL). This study evaluated the osteosupportive capacity, biological behavior, and physicochemical properties of 3D-printed PCL, PCL/HA, PCL/COL, and PCL/HA/COL scaffolds. Biocompatibility and cells proliferation were investigated by seeding human adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hADSCs) onto the scaffolds, which were analyzed by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay, and 6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI) staining. In addition, the bone differentiation potential of the hADSCs was assessed using calcium deposition, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, and bone-related protein and genes. Although all constructed scaffolds support hADSCs proliferation and differentiation, the results showed that scaffold coating with HA and COL can boost these capacities in a synergistic manner. According to the findings, the tricomponent 3D-printed scaffold can be considered as a promising choice for bone tissue regeneration and rebuilding.
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Mehnath S, Muthuraj V, Jeyaraj M. Biomimetic and osteogenic natural HAP coated three dimensional implant for orthopaedic application. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Tabatabaei F, Gelin A, Rasoulianboroujeni M, Tayebi L. Coating of 3D printed PCL/TCP scaffolds using homogenized-fibrillated collagen. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 217:112670. [PMID: 35779329 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112670] [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] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Revised: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Poly(3-caprolactone) (PCL)/β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) composite scaffolds fabricated by three-dimensional (3D) printing are one of the common scaffolds for bone tissue regeneration. However, the main challenge of these 3D printed PCL/β-TCP scaffolds is the fact that many cells pass from porosities during in vitro cell seeding, leading to poor initial cell attachment. This study aimed to demonstrate the fabrication of a new collagen coating process for optimizing the hydrophilic property and cell-substrate interactions. This method may be used for coating collagen on any relevant biomedical constructs made of synthetic polymers to increase their biocompatibility and cell attachment. MATERIALS AND METHODS Porous composite scaffolds fabricated by 3D printing were coated with collagen by a novel method and compared to traditional methods. After plasma treatment, samples were inverted in a homogenized collagen solution, freeze-dried, stabilized by crosslinking, freeze-dried again, and fibrillated using a defined salt concentration. Samples were characterized by a 3D laser microscope, cytocompatibility assay, attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy, water absorption, protein absorption, and bioactivity assay. RESULTS Homogenized collagen at pH= 7 resulted in a very uniform layer on the surface of scaffolds with significantly higher cell proliferation (p < 0.05). Collagen-coated scaffolds showed significantly higher water absorption, protein absorption, and bioactivity compared to non-coated samples (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION The results demonstrate that both the pH and collagen structure influence the coating of scaffolds, while the concentrations used in this study do not have a significant difference in this aspect. The combination of homogenization and fibrillization makes scaffolds more biocompatible and desirable for bone tissue engineering.
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- School of Dentistry, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA
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- School of Dentistry, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA.
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Hernandez JL, Woodrow KA. Medical Applications of Porous Biomaterials: Features of Porosity and Tissue-Specific Implications for Biocompatibility. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2102087. [PMID: 35137550 PMCID: PMC9081257 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202102087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Porosity is an important material feature commonly employed in implants and tissue scaffolds. The presence of material voids permits the infiltration of cells, mechanical compliance, and outward diffusion of pharmaceutical agents. Various studies have confirmed that porosity indeed promotes favorable tissue responses, including minimal fibrous encapsulation during the foreign body reaction (FBR). However, increased biofilm formation and calcification is also described to arise due to biomaterial porosity. Additionally, the relevance of host responses like the FBR, infection, calcification, and thrombosis are dependent on tissue location and specific tissue microenvironment. In this review, the features of porous materials and the implications of porosity in the context of medical devices is discussed. Common methods to create porous materials are also discussed, as well as the parameters that are used to tune pore features. Responses toward porous biomaterials are also reviewed, including the various stages of the FBR, hemocompatibility, biofilm formation, and calcification. Finally, these host responses are considered in tissue specific locations including the subcutis, bone, cardiovascular system, brain, eye, and female reproductive tract. The effects of porosity across the various tissues of the body is highlighted and the need to consider the tissue context when engineering biomaterials is emphasized.
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- Jamie L Hernandez
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, 3720 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, University of Washington, 3720 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
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Jesus D, Pinho AR, Gomes MC, Oliveira CS, Mano JF. Emerging modulators for osteogenic differentiation: a combination of chemical and topographical cues for bone microenvironment engineering. SOFT MATTER 2022; 18:3107-3119. [PMID: 35373803 DOI: 10.1039/d2sm00009a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Bone presents an intrinsic ability for self-regeneration and repair, however critical defects and large fractures require invasive and time-consuming clinical interventions. As an alternative to current therapy, bone tissue engineering (BTE) has primarily aimed to recreate the bone microenvironment by delivering key biomolecules and/or by modification of scaffolds to guide cell fate towards the osteogenic lineage or other phenotypes that may benefit the bone regeneration mechanism. Considering that bone cells communicate, in their native microenvironment, through biochemical and physical signals, most strategies fail when considering only chemical, geometrical or mechanical cues. This is not representative of the physiological conditions, where the cells are simultaneously in contact and stimulated by several cues. Therefore, this review explores the synergistic effect of biochemical/physical cues in regulating cellular events, namely cell adhesion, proliferation, osteogenic differentiation, and mineralization, highlighting the importance of the combined modifications for the development of innovative bone regenerative therapies.
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- Diana Jesus
- Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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Schröder HC, Wang X, Neufurth M, Wang S, Tan R, Müller WEG. Inorganic Polymeric Materials for Injured Tissue Repair: Biocatalytic Formation and Exploitation. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10030658. [PMID: 35327460 PMCID: PMC8945818 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10030658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Two biocatalytically produced inorganic biomaterials show great potential for use in regenerative medicine but also other medical applications: bio-silica and bio-polyphosphate (bio-polyP or polyP). Biosilica is synthesized by a group of enzymes called silicateins, which mediate the formation of amorphous hydrated silica from monomeric precursors. The polymeric silicic acid formed by these enzymes, which have been cloned from various siliceous sponge species, then undergoes a maturation process to form a solid biosilica material. The second biomaterial, polyP, has the extraordinary property that it not only has morphogenetic activity similar to biosilica, i.e., can induce cell differentiation through specific gene expression, but also provides metabolic energy through enzymatic cleavage of its high-energy phosphoanhydride bonds. This reaction is catalyzed by alkaline phosphatase, a ubiquitous enzyme that, in combination with adenylate kinase, forms adenosine triphosphate (ATP) from polyP. This article attempts to highlight the biomedical importance of the inorganic polymeric materials biosilica and polyP as well as the enzymes silicatein and alkaline phosphatase, which are involved in their metabolism or mediate their biological activity.
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- Heinz C. Schröder
- ERC Advanced Investigator Group, Institute for Physiological Chemistry, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University, Duesbergweg 6, 55128 Mainz, Germany; (H.C.S.); (X.W.); (M.N.); (S.W.)
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- ERC Advanced Investigator Group, Institute for Physiological Chemistry, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University, Duesbergweg 6, 55128 Mainz, Germany; (H.C.S.); (X.W.); (M.N.); (S.W.)
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- ERC Advanced Investigator Group, Institute for Physiological Chemistry, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University, Duesbergweg 6, 55128 Mainz, Germany; (H.C.S.); (X.W.); (M.N.); (S.W.)
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- ERC Advanced Investigator Group, Institute for Physiological Chemistry, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University, Duesbergweg 6, 55128 Mainz, Germany; (H.C.S.); (X.W.); (M.N.); (S.W.)
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- Shenzhen Lando Biomaterials Co., Ltd., Building B3, Unit 2B-C, China Merchants Guangming Science Park, Guangming District, Shenzhen 518107, China;
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- ERC Advanced Investigator Group, Institute for Physiological Chemistry, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University, Duesbergweg 6, 55128 Mainz, Germany; (H.C.S.); (X.W.); (M.N.); (S.W.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-6131-3925910
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Colorado C, Escobar LM, Lafaurie GI, Durán C, Perdomo-Lara SJ. Human Recombinant Cementum Protein 1, Dental Pulp Stem Cells, and PLGA/hydroxyapatite Scaffold as Substitute Biomaterial in Critical Size Osseous Defect Repair in vivo. Arch Oral Biol 2022; 137:105392. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2022.105392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Zhang J, Ji Y, Wang Z, Jia Y, Zhu Q. Effective improvements to the live-attenuated Newcastle disease virus vaccine by polyethylenimine-based biomimetic silicification. Vaccine 2022; 40:886-896. [PMID: 34991927 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2021.12.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Live and killed vaccines impart a significant role in preventing of Newcastle disease (ND) in China. Vaccine efficacy could be ameliorated by improving vaccine-induced cellular immunity and antibody persistency. Previous studies substantiated the potency of silicon dioxide (SiO2) in the control-release of drugs and as a vaccine adjuvant, and polyethylenimine (PEI) merits as a mucosal adjuvanticity with electro-positivity. The present study employed SiO2 and PEI to prepare biomimetic silicon mineralized nanoparticle G7M@SiO2-PEI and microparticle (SiO2 + PEI)@G7M vaccines of G7M, a candidate for live attenuated vaccine of genotype VII Newcastle disease virus (NDV). The zeta potential experiment confirmed the significant increase in the average zeta potential of the nanoparticle G7M@SiO2-PEI and microparticle (SiO2 + PEI)@G7M relative to G7M before mineralization. The results of RT-qPCR revealed more than 99% mineralization efficiency of the G7M@SiO2-PEI and (SiO2 + PEI)@G7M. The morphology detected by transmission electron microscopy reported that the diameters of G7M@SiO2-PEI were similar to those of G7M, while for (SiO2 + PEI)@G7M, it was about five times larger than that of G7M. Silicon was detected on the surface of both mineralization particles, except for G7M, as observed from the elemental distribution detected by elemental mapping and energy dispersive X-ray spectrogram. Indirect immunofluorescence assays validated that mineralization virus have replicated ability in BHK-21F cells. In vivo experiments revealed higher than 5.50 log2 of antibody in nanoparticles G7M@SiO2-PEI group until 10-week post-vaccination, and significant proliferation of antigen-specific CD3+CD4+ in nanoparticles G7M@SiO2-PEI immunized group corroborated improved cellular immune responses. Vaccines provided full protection to the immunized chickens, whereas all the chickens receiving mock immunizations succumbed to the disease. Overall, our study concluded the efficacy of biomimetic mineralization of live attenuated vaccine in nanoparticles to improve humoral and cellular immune responses.
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- Jinjin Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Veterinary Etiological Biology, Lanzhou Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730046, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Veterinary Etiological Biology, Lanzhou Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730046, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Veterinary Etiological Biology, Lanzhou Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730046, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Veterinary Etiological Biology, Lanzhou Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730046, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Veterinary Etiological Biology, Lanzhou Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lanzhou 730046, PR China.
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Wu X, Gauntlett O, Zhang T, Suvarnapathaki S, McCarthy C, Wu B, Camci-Unal G. Eggshell Microparticle Reinforced Scaffolds for Regeneration of Critical Sized Cranial Defects. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:60921-60932. [PMID: 34905346 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c19884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Scaffold-based approaches for bone regeneration have been studied using a wide range of biomaterials as reinforcing agents to improve the mechanical strength and bioactivity of the 3D constructs. Eggshells are sustainable and inexpensive materials with unique biological and chemical properties to support bone differentiation. The incorporation of eggshell particles within hydrogels yields highly osteoinductive and osteoconductive scaffolds. This study reveals the effects of microparticles of whole eggshells, eggshells without a membrane, and a pristine eggshell membrane on osteogenic differentiation in protein-derived hydrogels. The in vitro studies showed that gels reinforced with eggshells with and without a membrane demonstrated comparable cellular proliferation, osteogenic gene expression, and osteogenic differentiation. Subsequently, in vivo studies were performed to implant eggshell microparticle-reinforced composite hydrogel scaffolds into critical-sized cranial defects in Sprague Dawley (SD) rats for up to 12 weeks to study bone regeneration. The in vivo results showed that the eggshell microparticle-based scaffolds supported an average bone volume of 60 mm3 and a bone density of 2000 HU 12 weeks post implantation. Furthermore, histological analyses of the explanted scaffolds showed that the eggshell microparticle-reinforced scaffolds permitted tissue infiltration and induced bone tissue formation over 12 weeks. The histology staining also indicated that these scaffolds induced significantly higher bone regeneration at 6 and 12 weeks as compared to the blank (no scaffold) and pristine gel scaffolds. The eggshell microparticle-reinforced scaffolds also supported significantly higher bone formation, remodeling, and vascularization over 6 and 12 weeks as confirmed by immunohistochemistry analysis. Collectively, our results indicated that eggshell microparticle-reinforced scaffolds facilitated significant bone regeneration in critical-sized cranial defects.
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- Xinchen Wu
- Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology Program, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts 01854, United States
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Massachusetts 01854, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Massachusetts 01854, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanbo Brain Hospital, Capital Medicine University, Beijing 100069, China
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- Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology Program, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts 01854, United States
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Massachusetts 01854, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Massachusetts 01854, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanbo Brain Hospital, Capital Medicine University, Beijing 100069, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Massachusetts 01854, United States
- Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts 01605, United States
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Lee SS, Laganenka L, Du X, Hardt WD, Ferguson SJ. Silicon Nitride, a Bioceramic for Bone Tissue Engineering: A Reinforced Cryogel System With Antibiofilm and Osteogenic Effects. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:794586. [PMID: 34976982 PMCID: PMC8714913 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.794586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Silicon nitride (SiN [Si3N4]) is a promising bioceramic for use in a wide variety of orthopedic applications. Over the past decades, it has been mainly used in industrial applications, such as space shuttle engines, but not in the medical field due to scarce data on the biological effects of SiN. More recently, it has been increasingly identified as an emerging material for dental and orthopedic implant applications. Although a few reports about the antibacterial properties and osteoconductivity of SiN have been published to date, there have been limited studies of SiN-based scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. Here, we developed a silicon nitride reinforced gelatin/chitosan cryogel system (SiN-GC) by loading silicon nitride microparticles into a gelatin/chitosan cryogel (GC), with the aim of producing a biomimetic scaffold with antibiofilm and osteogenic properties. In this scaffold system, the GC component provides a hydrophilic and macroporous environment for cells, while the SiN component not only provides antibacterial properties and osteoconductivity but also increases the mechanical stiffness of the scaffold. This provides enhanced mechanical support for the defect area and a better osteogenic environment. First, we analyzed the scaffold characteristics of SiN-GC with different SiN concentrations, followed by evaluation of its apatite-forming capacity in simulated body fluid and protein adsorption capacity. We further confirmed an antibiofilm effect of SiN-GC against Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) as well as enhanced cell proliferation, mineralization, and osteogenic gene upregulation for MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblast cells. Finally, we developed a bioreactor to culture cell-laden scaffolds under cyclic compressive loading to mimic physiological conditions and were able to demonstrate improved mineralization and osteogenesis from SiN-GC. Overall, we confirmed the antibiofilm and osteogenic effect of a silicon nitride reinforced cryogel system, and the results indicate that silicon nitride as a biomaterial system component has a promising potential to be developed further for bone tissue engineering applications.
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- Seunghun S. Lee
- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Microbiology, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Biology, Institute of Microbiology, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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McCarthy C, Camci-Unal G. Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound for Bone Tissue Engineering. MICROMACHINES 2021; 12:1488. [PMID: 34945337 PMCID: PMC8707172 DOI: 10.3390/mi12121488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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As explained by Wolff's law and the mechanostat hypothesis, mechanical stimulation can be used to promote bone formation. Low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) is a source of mechanical stimulation that can activate the integrin/phosphatidylinositol 3-OH kinase/Akt pathway and upregulate osteogenic proteins through the production of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2). This paper analyzes the results of in vitro and in vivo studies that have evaluated the effects of LIPUS on cell behavior within three-dimensional (3D) titanium, ceramic, and hydrogel scaffolds. We focus specifically on cell morphology and attachment, cell proliferation and viability, osteogenic differentiation, mineralization, bone volume, and osseointegration. As shown by upregulated levels of alkaline phosphatase and osteocalcin, increased mineral deposition, improved cell ingrowth, greater scaffold pore occupancy by bone tissue, and superior vascularization, LIPUS generally has a positive effect and promotes bone formation within engineered scaffolds. Additionally, LIPUS can have synergistic effects by producing the piezoelectric effect and enhancing the benefits of 3D hydrogel encapsulation, growth factor delivery, and scaffold modification. Additional research should be conducted to optimize the ultrasound parameters and evaluate the effects of LIPUS with other types of scaffold materials and cell types.
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- Colleen McCarthy
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell, One University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854, USA;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell, One University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854, USA;
- Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01605, USA
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Lantigua D, Wu X, Suvarnapathaki S, Nguyen MA, Camci-Unal G. Composite Scaffolds from Gelatin and Bone Meal Powder for Tissue Engineering. Bioengineering (Basel) 2021; 8:169. [PMID: 34821735 PMCID: PMC8614748 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering8110169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Bone tissue engineering offers versatile solutions to broaden clinical options for treating skeletal injuries. However, the variety of robust bone implants and substitutes remains largely uninvestigated. The advancements in hydrogel scaffolds composed of natural polymeric materials and osteoinductive microparticles have shown to be promising solutions in this field. In this study, gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) hydrogels containing bone meal powder (BP) particles were investigated for their osteoinductive capacity. As natural source of the bone mineral, we expect that BP improves the scaffold's ability to induce mineralization. We characterized the physical properties of GelMA hydrogels containing various BP concentrations (0, 0.5, 5, and 50 mg/mL). The in vitro cellular studies revealed enhanced mechanical performance and the potential to promote the differentiation of pre-osteoblast cells. The in vivo studies demonstrated both promising biocompatibility and biodegradation properties. Overall, the biological and physical properties of this biomaterial is tunable based on BP concentration in GelMA scaffolds. The findings of this study offer a new composite scaffold for bone tissue engineering.
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- Darlin Lantigua
- Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology Program, University of Massachusetts Lowell, One University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854, USA; (D.L.); (X.W.); (S.S.)
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell, One University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854, USA;
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- Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology Program, University of Massachusetts Lowell, One University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854, USA; (D.L.); (X.W.); (S.S.)
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell, One University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854, USA;
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- Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology Program, University of Massachusetts Lowell, One University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854, USA; (D.L.); (X.W.); (S.S.)
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell, One University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854, USA;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell, One University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854, USA;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell, One University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854, USA;
- Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01605, USA
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Ghiţulică CD, Damian-Buda AI, Cucuruz A, Voicu G. Synthesis and Characterization of ZnO(MgO)-CaO-SiO 2-P 2O 5 Bioglass Obtained by Sol-Gel Method in Presence of Surfactant Agent. Gels 2021; 7:gels7040187. [PMID: 34842680 PMCID: PMC8628670 DOI: 10.3390/gels7040187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Bioglass (BG) is a class of biomaterials increasingly approached in biomedical applications, such as in regeneration of hard tissues, due to the properties of bioactivity, osteoinductivity, osteoconductivity, but also the high rate of biodegradation, both in vitro and in vivo. The present paper addresses the obtaining of bioglasses from the ZnO(MgO)-CaO-SiO2-P2O5 system by the sol-gel method and the use of a surfactant to ensure a specific surface or high open porosity, starting from S53P4 bioglass (53% SiO2, 23% Na2O, 20% CaO, 4% P2O5), also known as BoneAlive®. The precursor powders were analyzed from the phase composition point of view by complex thermal analysis and X-ray diffraction, the vitreous powders were assessed from the compositional point of view by X-ray diffraction, morpho-structural by scanning electron microscopy, specific surface area and the pore size dimension by the Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) analysis, dispersion by laser granulometry, and also cell biology and surface mineralization tests were performed by immersion in SBF (simulated body fluid). The system proposed in this paper ZnO(MgO)-CaO-SiO2-P2O5 was successfully obtained by sol-gel method. The results showed the higher interaction between the samples and the SBF medium for samples containing magnesium (M2) and the lowest degree of mineralization after immersion in SBF was noticed for samples containing zinc (M1). The results also prove that by incorporating different ionic species in bioglass composition—Zn2+ and Mg2+, biocompatibility and antibacterial properties will be significantly enhanced.
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- Cristina-Daniela Ghiţulică
- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Politehnica University of Bucharest, 1–7 Gh. Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Biomaterials and Medical Devices, Politehnica University of Bucharest, 1–7 Gh. Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Biomaterials and Medical Devices, Politehnica University of Bucharest, 1–7 Gh. Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania;
- Correspondence: (A.C.); (G.V.)
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- Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Politehnica University of Bucharest, 1–7 Gh. Polizu Street, 011061 Bucharest, Romania;
- Correspondence: (A.C.); (G.V.)
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Aljamhan AS, Alrefeai MH, Alhabdan A, Alhusseini SA, Farooq I, Vohra F, Naseem M, Alkhudhairy F. Influence of ER-CR-YSGG Laser and Photodynamic Therapy on the Dentin Bond Integrity of Nano-Hydroxyapatite Containing Resin Dentin Adhesive: SEM-EDX, Micro-Raman, Micro-Tensile, and FTIR Evaluation. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13121903. [PMID: 34201060 PMCID: PMC8228082 DOI: 10.3390/polym13121903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The study aimed to analyze the effect of the addition of nano-hydroxyapatite (nano-HA) particles on the mechanical properties of experimental adhesive (EA). Furthermore, dentin interaction of EA (without nano-HA) and EA with nano-HA (hereon referred to as HA-10%) were also investigated and equated. Methods consisting of scanning electron microscopy (SEM)-energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), micro-Raman spectroscopy, micro-tensile bond strength (µTBS) test, and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy were employed to study nano-HA particles shape, dentin bond strength, degree of conversion (DC), and adhesive-dentin interaction. Ninety teeth (N = 90) were collected, and pre-bonding, conditioning of dentin was performed utilizing phosphoric acid (H3PO4) etching, photodynamic therapy (PDT), and ER-CR-YSGG (ECY) laser. The teeth were set to form bonded specimens using two adhesives. Nano-HA particles were spherical-shaped, and EDX confirmed the presence of oxygen, calcium, and phosphorus. Micro-Raman spectroscopy revealed distinct phosphate and carbonate peaks for nano-HA. The µTBS test demonstrated highest values for HA-10% group on the H3PO4 conditioned dentin. The greatest DC was observed for the EA group. The addition of nano-HA-10 wt.% particles in dentin adhesive resulted in improved bond strength. The incorporation also demonstrated acceptable DC (although lower than EA group), suitable dentin interaction, and resin tag formation.
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- Abdullah S. Aljamhan
- Restorative Dental Sciences Department, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia; (A.S.A.); (M.H.A.); (A.A.); (S.A.A.)
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- Restorative Dental Sciences Department, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia; (A.S.A.); (M.H.A.); (A.A.); (S.A.A.)
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- Restorative Dental Sciences Department, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia; (A.S.A.); (M.H.A.); (A.A.); (S.A.A.)
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- Restorative Dental Sciences Department, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia; (A.S.A.); (M.H.A.); (A.A.); (S.A.A.)
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 1G6, Canada;
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- Prosthetic Dental Science, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Community and Preventive Dental Sciences, Dow International Dental College, Karachi 74200, Pakistan;
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- Restorative Dental Sciences Department, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia; (A.S.A.); (M.H.A.); (A.A.); (S.A.A.)
- Correspondence:
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Dewey MJ, Harley BAC. Biomaterial design strategies to address obstacles in craniomaxillofacial bone repair. RSC Adv 2021; 11:17809-17827. [PMID: 34540206 PMCID: PMC8443006 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra02557k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Biomaterial design to repair craniomaxillofacial defects has largely focused on promoting bone regeneration, while there are many additional factors that influence this process. The bone microenvironment is complex, with various mechanical property differences between cortical and cancellous bone, a unique porous architecture, and multiple cell types that must maintain homeostasis. This complex environment includes a vascular architecture to deliver cells and nutrients, osteoblasts which form new bone, osteoclasts which resorb excess bone, and upon injury, inflammatory cells and bacteria which can lead to failure to repair. To create biomaterials able to regenerate these large missing portions of bone on par with autograft materials, design of these materials must include methods to overcome multiple obstacles to effective, efficient bone regeneration. These obstacles include infection and biofilm formation on the biomaterial surface, fibrous tissue formation resulting from ill-fitting implants or persistent inflammation, non-bone tissue formation such as cartilage from improper biomaterial signals to cells, and voids in bone infill or lengthy implant degradation times. Novel biomaterial designs may provide approaches to effectively induce osteogenesis and new bone formation, include design motifs that facilitate surgical handling, intraoperative modification and promote conformal fitting within complex defect geometries, induce a pro-healing immune response, and prevent bacterial infection. In this review, we discuss the bone injury microenvironment and methods of biomaterial design to overcome these obstacles, which if unaddressed, may result in failure of the implant to regenerate host bone.
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- Marley J. Dewey
- Dept of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignUrbanaIL 61801USA
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- Dept of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignUrbanaIL 61801USA
- Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignUrbanaIL 61801USA
- Dept of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 110 Roger Adams Laboratory600 S. Mathews AveUrbanaIL 61801USA+1-217-333-5052+1-217-244-7112
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