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Luo Y, Yang Z, Zhao X, Li D, Li Q, Wei Y, Wan L, Tian M, Kang P. Immune regulation enhances osteogenesis and angiogenesis using an injectable thiolated hyaluronic acid hydrogel with lithium-doped nano-hydroxyapatite (Li-nHA) delivery for osteonecrosis. Mater Today Bio 2024; 25:100976. [PMID: 38322659 PMCID: PMC10846409 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2024.100976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
Abstract
Osteonecrosis is a devastating orthopedic disease in clinic that generally occurs in the femoral head associating with corticosteroid use up to 49 % in patients. In particular, glucocorticoids induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head is closely related to the local immune response that characterized by abnormal macrophage activation and inflammatory cell infiltration at the necrotic site, forming a pro-inflammatory microenvironment dominated by M1 macrophages, and thus leads to failure of bone repair and regeneration. Here, we report a bone regeneration strategy that constructs an immune regulatory biomaterial platform using an injectable thiolated hyaluronic acid hydrogel with lithium-doped nano-hydroxyapatite (Li-nHA@Gel) delivery for osteonecrosis treatment. Li-nHA@Gel achieved a sustain and longterm release of Li ions, which might enhance M2 macrophage polarization through the activation of the JAK1/STAT6/STAT3 signaling pathway, and the following induced pro-repair immune microenvironment mediated the enhancement of the osteogenic and angiogenic differentiation. Moreover, both in vitro and in vivo studies indicated that Li-nHA@Gel enhanced M2 macrophage polarization, osteogenesis, and angiogenesis, and thus promoted the bone and blood vessel formation. Taken together, this novel bone immunomodulatory biomaterial platform that promotes bone regeneration by enhancing M2 macrophage polarization, osteogenesis, and angiogenesis could be a promising strategy for osteonecrosis treatment.
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- Yue Luo
- Department of Orthopedic, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, No. 1 the South of Maoyuan Road, Nanchong, Sichuan, 637000, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedic, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedic, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedic, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedic, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery Research Laboratory, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery Research Laboratory, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery Research Laboratory, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedic, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, PR China
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Goldberg MA, Gafurov MR, Makshakova ON, Smirnov SV, Fomin AS, Murzakhanov FF, Komlev VS. Peculiarities of charge compensation in lithium-doped hydroxyapatite. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25291. [PMID: 38384581 PMCID: PMC10878879 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
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Hydroxyapatite (HA) remains one of the most popular materials for various biomedical applications and its fields of application have been expanding. Lithium (Li+) is a promising candidate for modifying the biological behavior of HA. Li+ is present in trace amounts in the human body as an alkaline and bioelectric material. At the same time, the introduction of Li+ into the HA structure required charge balance compensation due to the difference in oxidation degree, and the scheme of this compensation is still an open question. In the present work, the results of the theoretical and experimental study of the Li+-doped HA synthesis are presented. According to X-ray diffraction data, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy as well as the combination of electron paramagnetic resonance methods, the introduction of Li+ in the amount up to 0.05 mol% resulted in the preservation of the HA structure. Density functional theory calculations show that Li+ preferentially incorporates into the Ca (1) position with a small geometry perturbation. The less probable positioning in the Ca (2) position leads to a drastic perturbation of the anion channel.
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- Margarita A. Goldberg
- A.A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, 119334, Russian Federation
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- Kazan Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, FRC Kazan Scientific Center of RAS, Kazan, 420111, Russian Federation
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- A.A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, 119334, Russian Federation
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- A.A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, 119334, Russian Federation
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- A.A. Baikov Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, 119334, Russian Federation
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Guo X, You M, Zhang L, Yuan G, Pei J. Enhanced Adsorption Stability and Biofunction Durability with Phosphonate-Grafted, PEGylated Copolymer on Hydroxyapatite Surface. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:3190-3201. [PMID: 38294184 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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Nonfouling surfaces are crucial in applications such as biosensors, medical implants, marine coatings, and drug delivery vehicles. However, their long-term coating stability and robust surface binding strength in physiological media remain challenging. Herein, a phosphonate-grafted, PEGylated copolymer on the hydroxyapatite (HA) surface is proposed to significantly improve the adsorption stability and thus enhance the biofunction durability accordingly. The phosphoryl (-PO3) grafted branch is employed in the functional polymer to facilitate attaching to the HA substrate. In addition, the polymer integrates the nonfouling polymer brushes of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) with the cell-adhesive moiety of cyclic Arg-Gly-Asp-d-Phe-Cys peptides (cRGD). A systematic study on the as-synthesized PEGylated graft copolymer indicates a synergistic binding mechanism of the NH2 and PO3 groups to HA, achieving a high surface coverage with desirable adsorption stability. The cRGD/PEGylated copolymers of optimized grafting architecture are proven to effectively adsorb to HA surfaces as a self-assembled copolymer monolayer, showing stability with minimal desorption even in a complex, physiological medium and effectively preventing nonspecific protein adsorption as examined with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and a quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation (QCM-D). Direct adhesion assays further confirm that the enhanced coating stability and biofunction durability of the phosphonate-grafted, cRGD-PEGylated copolymer can considerably promote osteoblast attachment on HA surfaces, meanwhile preventing microbial adhesion. This research has resulted in a solution of self-assembly polymer structure optimization that exhibits stable nonfouling characteristics.
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- Xin Guo
- National Engineering Research Center of Light Alloy Net Forming & State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composite, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Light Alloy Net Forming & State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composite, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Light Alloy Net Forming & State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composite, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Light Alloy Net Forming & State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composite, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Light Alloy Net Forming & State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composite, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
- National Engineering Research Center of Advanced Magnetic Resonance Technologies for Diagnosis and Therapy (NERC-AMRT), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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Zuo S, Peng Q, Luo T, Wang Y, Peng Z. Microwave-assisted synthesis of composites based on titanium and hydroxyapatite for dental implantation. Biomater Sci 2023; 12:92-107. [PMID: 37965798 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm01151h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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Titanium (Ti) and its alloys are widely used in clinical practice. As they are not bioactive, hydroxyapatite (HA) is commonly used to modify them. This study offered a review of microwave-assisted synthesis of composites based on Ti and HA for dental implantation by exploring their interaction mechanisms with microwave and features of two main techniques, namely microwave coating and sintering, along with current challenges and potential solutions in the field. It was shown that microwave coating enables rapid deposition of HA, but suffers from problems such as uneven coating thickness, poor integrity and unstable composition of the products. They can be solved by creating interlayers, combining the spin coating technique, etc. Unlike microwave coating, microwave sintering can effectively modify the mechanical properties of the composites, despite the shortcomings of excessive elastic moduli and potential HA decomposition. These issues are expected to be addressed by adding alloying elements and employing appropriate materials as space holders and ion-doped HA for sintering.
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- Shangyong Zuo
- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Xiangya Stomatological Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China.
- Xiangya School of Stomatology, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Oral Health Research, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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- Xiangya Stomatological Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China.
- Xiangya School of Stomatology, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Oral Health Research, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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- Xiangya Stomatological Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China.
- Xiangya School of Stomatology, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Oral Health Research, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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Luo Y, Liu H, Zhang Y, Liu Y, Liu S, Liu X, Luo E. Metal ions: the unfading stars of bone regeneration-from bone metabolism regulation to biomaterial applications. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:7268-7295. [PMID: 37800407 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm01146a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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In recent years, bone regeneration has emerged as a remarkable field that offers promising guidance for treating bone-related diseases, such as bone defects, bone infections, and osteosarcoma. Among various bone regeneration approaches, the metal ion-based strategy has surfaced as a prospective candidate approach owing to the extensive regulatory role of metal ions in bone metabolism and the diversity of corresponding delivery strategies. Various metal ions can promote bone regeneration through three primary strategies: balancing the effects of osteoblasts and osteoclasts, regulating the immune microenvironment, and promoting bone angiogenesis. In the meantime, the complex molecular mechanisms behind these strategies are being consistently explored. Moreover, the accelerated development of biomaterials broadens the prospect of metal ions applied to bone regeneration. This review highlights the potential of metal ions for bone regeneration and their underlying mechanisms. We propose that future investigations focus on refining the clinical utilization of metal ions using both mechanistic inquiry and materials engineering to bolster the clinical effectiveness of metal ion-based approaches for bone regeneration.
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- Yankun Luo
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- Department of Emergency, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No. 14, Section 3, Renmin Nanlu, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China
- Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People's Republic of China
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Lin TL, Lin YH, Lee AKX, Kuo TY, Chen CY, Chen KH, Chou YT, Chen YW, Shie MY. The exosomal secretomes of mesenchymal stem cells extracted via 3D-printed lithium-doped calcium silicate scaffolds promote osteochondral regeneration. Mater Today Bio 2023; 22:100728. [PMID: 37538916 PMCID: PMC10393792 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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The development of surface modification techniques has brought about a major paradigm shift in the clinical applications of bone tissue regeneration. Biofabrication strategies enable the creation of scaffolds with specific microstructural environments and biological components. Lithium (Li) has been reported to exhibit anti-inflammatory, osteogenic, and chondrogenic properties by promoting several intracellular signaling pathways. Currently, research focuses on fabricating scaffolds with simultaneous dual bioactivities to enhance osteochondral regeneration. In this study, we modified the surface of calcium silicate (CS) scaffolds with Li using a simple immersion technique and evaluated their capabilities for bone regeneration. The results showed that Li ions could be easily coated onto the surfaces of CS scaffolds without affecting the microstructural properties of CS itself. Furthermore, the modifications did not affect the printing capabilities of the CS, and porous scaffolds could be fabricated via extrusion. Moreover, the presence of Li improved the surface roughness and hydrophilicity, thus leading to enhanced secretion of osteochondral-related regeneration factors, such as alkaline phosphatase (ALP), bone sialoprotein (BSP), and collagen II (Col II) proteins. Subsequent in vivo studies, including histological and micro-CT analyses, confirmed that the Li-modified CS scaffolds promoted osteochondral regeneration. The transcriptome analysis suggested that the enhanced osteochondrogenic capabilities of our scaffolds were influenced by paracrine exosomes. We hope this study will inspire further research on osteochondral regeneration.
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- Tsung-Li Lin
- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung, 406040, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 404332, Taiwan
- Department of Sports Medicine, College of Health Care, China Medical University, Taichung, 406040, Taiwan
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- x-Dimension Center for Medical Research and Translation, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 404332, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 404332, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung, 406040, Taiwan
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- x-Dimension Center for Medical Research and Translation, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 404332, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung City, 406040, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Dental Science and Oral Health Industries, China Medical University, Taichung, 406040, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, China Medical University, Taichung, 406040, Taiwan
- x-Dimension Center for Medical Research and Translation, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 404332, Taiwan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, China Medical University, Taichung, 406040, Taiwan
- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung, 406040, Taiwan
- Department of Bioinformatics and Medical Engineering, Asia University, Taichung, 41354, Taiwan
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Liang Z, Chen D, Jiang Y, Su Z, Pi Y, Luo T, Jiang Q, Yang L, Guo L. Multifunctional Lithium-Doped Mesoporous Nanoparticles for Effective Dentin Regeneration in vivo. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:5309-5325. [PMID: 37746049 PMCID: PMC10516199 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s424930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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Introduction Effective infection control without irritating the pulp tissue is the key to successful vital pulp therapy. Developing a novel antibacterial biomaterial that promotes dentin regeneration for pulp capping is thus a promising strategy for enhancing vital pulp therapy. Methods Lithium-doped mesoporous nanoparticles (Li-MNPs) were synthesized using an alkali-catalyzed sol-gel method. The particle size, elemental distribution, surface morphology, pore structure, and ion release from Li-MNPs were measured. Human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) and Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) were used to evaluate the biological effects of Li-MNPs. In addition, a dental pulp exposure mouse model was used to evaluate the regenerative effects of Li-MNPs. Results Li-MNPs had a larger surface area (221.18 m2/g), a larger pore volume (0.25 cm3/g), and a smaller particle size (520.92 ± 35.21 nm) than MNPs. The in vitro investigation demonstrated that Li-MNPs greatly enhanced the biomineralization and odontogenic differentiation of hDPSCs through the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Li-MNPs showed a strong antibacterial effect on S. mutans. As expected, Li-MNPs significantly promoted dentin regeneration in situ and in vivo. Conclusion Li-MNPs promoted dentin regeneration and inhibited S. mutans growth, implying a possible application as a pulp capping agent in vital pulp therapy.
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- Zitian Liang
- Department of Endodontics, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510182, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510182, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endodontics, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510182, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510182, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510182, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510182, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endodontics, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510182, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Endodontics, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510182, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Affiliated Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangdong Engineering Research Center of Oral Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Basic and Applied Research of Oral Regenerative Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510182, People’s Republic of China
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Huang S, Zhong Y, Fu Y, Zheng X, Feng Z, Mo A. Graphene and its derivatives: "one stone, three birds" strategy for orthopedic implant-associated infections. Biomater Sci 2023; 11:380-399. [PMID: 36453143 DOI: 10.1039/d2bm01507b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Orthopedic implants provide an avascular surface for microbial attachment and biofilm formation, impeding the entry of immune cells and the diffusion of antibiotics. The above is an important cause of dental and orthopedic implant-associated infection (IAI). For the prevention and treatment of IAI, the drawbacks of antibiotic resistance and surgical treatment are increasingly apparent. Due to their outstanding biological properties such as biocompatibility, immunomodulatory effects, and antibacterial properties, graphene-based nanomaterials (GBNs) have been applied to bone tissue engineering to deal with IAI, and in particular have great potential application in drug/gene carriers, multi-functional platforms, and coating forms. Here we review the latest research progress and achievements in GBNs for the prevention and treatment of IAI, mainly including their biomedical applications for antibacterial and immunomodulation effects, and for inducing osteogenesis. Furthermore, the biosafety of graphene family materials in bone tissue regeneration and the feasibility of clinical application are critically analyzed and discussed.
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- Si Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China. .,Department of Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China. .,Department of Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China. .,Department of Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Stomatology Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China. .,Department of Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China. .,Department of Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Synthesis and characterization of pure and Mg, Cu, Ag, and Sr doped calcium-deficient hydroxyapatite from brushite as precursor using the dissolution-precipitation method. POWDER TECHNOL 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2022.118026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Farmani AR, Nekoofar MH, Ebrahimi-Barough S, Azami M, Najafipour S, Moradpanah S, Ai J. Preparation and In Vitro Osteogenic Evaluation of Biomimetic Hybrid Nanocomposite Scaffolds Based on Gelatin/Plasma Rich in Growth Factors (PRGF) and Lithium-Doped 45s5 Bioactive Glass Nanoparticles. JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT 2022; 31:870-885. [PMID: 36373108 PMCID: PMC9638231 DOI: 10.1007/s10924-022-02615-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Bone tissue engineering is an emerging technique for repairing large bone lesions. Biomimetic techniques expand the use of organic-inorganic spongy-like nanocomposite scaffolds and platelet concentrates. In this study, a biomimetic nanocomposite scaffold was prepared using lithium-doped bioactive-glass nanoparticles and gelatin/PRGF. First, sol-gel method was used to prepare bioactive-glass nanoparticles that contain 0, 1, 3, and 5%wt lithium. The lithium content was then optimized based on antibacterial and MTT testing. By freeze-drying, hybrid scaffolds comprising 5, 10, and 20% bioglass were made. On the scaffolds, human endometrial stem cells (hEnSCs) were cultured for adhesion (SEM), survival, and osteogenic differentiation. Alkaline phosphatase activity and osteopontin, osteocalcin, and Runx2 gene expression were measured. The effect of bioactive-glass nanoparticles and PRGF on nanocomposites' mechanical characteristics and glass-transition temperature (T g) was also studied. An optimal lithium content in bioactive glass structure was found to be 3% wt. Nanoparticle SEM examination indicated grain deformation due to different sizes of lithium and sodium ions. Results showed up to 10% wt bioactive-glass and PRGF increased survival and cell adhesion. Also, Hybrid scaffolds revealed higher ALP-activity and OP, OC, and Runx2 gene expression. Furthermore, bioactive-glass has mainly increased ALP-activity and Runx2 expression, whereas PRGF increases the expression of OP and OC genes. Bioactive-glass increases scaffold modulus and T g continuously. Hence, the presence of both bioactive-glass and nanocomposite scaffold improves the expression of osteogenic differentiation biomarkers. Subsequently, it seems that hybrid scaffolds based on biopolymers, Li-doped bioactive-glass, and platelet extracts can be a good strategy for bone repair.
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- Ahmad Reza Farmani
- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
- Students’ Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Bahçeşehir University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Fasa University of Medical Sciences, Fasa, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ziaeian Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Translating Material Science into Bone Regenerative Medicine Applications: State-of-The Art Methods and Protocols. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23169493. [PMID: 36012749 PMCID: PMC9409266 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23169493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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In the last 20 years, bone regenerative research has experienced exponential growth thanks to the discovery of new nanomaterials and improved manufacturing technologies that have emerged in the biomedical field. This revolution demands standardization of methods employed for biomaterials characterization in order to achieve comparable, interoperable, and reproducible results. The exploited methods for characterization span from biophysics and biochemical techniques, including microscopy and spectroscopy, functional assays for biological properties, and molecular profiling. This review aims to provide scholars with a rapid handbook collecting multidisciplinary methods for bone substitute R&D and validation, getting sources from an up-to-date and comprehensive examination of the scientific landscape.
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George SM, Nayak C, Singh I, Balani K. Multifunctional Hydroxyapatite Composites for Orthopedic Applications: A Review. ACS Biomater Sci Eng 2022; 8:3162-3186. [PMID: 35838237 DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c00140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Being a bioactive material, hydroxyapatite (HAp) is regarded as one of the most attractive ceramic biomaterials for bone and hard-tissue replacement and regeneration. Despite its substantial biocompatibility, osteoconductivity, and compositional similarity to that of bone, the employment of HAp is still limited in orthopedic applications due to its poor mechanical (low fracture toughness and bending strength) and antibacterial properties. These significant challenges lead to the notion of developing novel HAp-based composites via different fabrication routes. HAp, when efficaciously combined with functionally graded materials and antibacterial agents, like Ag, ZnO, Co, etc., form composites that render remarkable crack resistance and toughening, as well as enhance its bactericidal efficacy. The addition of different materials and a fabrication method, like 3D printing, greatly influence the porosity of the structure and, in turn, control cell adhesion, thereby enabling biological fixation of the material. This article encompasses an elaborate discussion on different multifunctional HAp composites developed for orthopedic applications with particular emphasis on the incorporation of functionally graded materials and antibacterial agents. The influence of 3D printing on the fabrication of HAp-based scaffolds, and the different in vitro and in vivo studies conducted on these, have all been included here. Furthermore, the present review not only provides insights and broad understanding by elucidating recent advancements toward 4D printing but also directs the reader to future research directions in design and application of HAp-based composite coatings and scaffolds.
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- Suchi Mercy George
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, India
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, India
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, India
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, India.,Advanced Centre for Materials Science, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, India
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Saghiri MA, Vakhnovetsky J, Vakhnovetsky A. Functional role of inorganic trace elements in dentin apatite-Part II: Copper, manganese, silicon, and lithium. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2022; 72:126995. [PMID: 35605438 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2022.126995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Trace elements are recognized as being essential in dentin and bone apatite. The effects of zinc, strontium, magnesium, and iron were discussed in part I. In part II, we evaluated the functional role of copper, manganese, silicon, and lithium on dentin apatite, with critical effects on morphology, crystallinity, and solubility. An electronic search was performed on the role of these trace elements in dentin apatite from January 2000 to January 2022. The recent aspects of the relationship between four different trace elements and their critical role in the structure and mechanics of dentin were assessed. These findings show that elements play a vital role in the human body, especially in the crystalline structure of dentin apatite. Copper presents immense benefits in dental restorative biomaterials because of its importance in enhancing odontogenesis. The biological role of manganese in dentin apatite is still largely unknown, but it has gained attention for many of its broad physiological functions such as modulating osteoblast proliferation, differentiation, and metabolism in bones. The functional role of silicon in dentin apatite is similarly lacking, but findings reveal its importance in mineralization and collagen formation, making it useful for the field of restorative dentistry. Likewise, lithium was found to have important roles in dentin mineralization as well as in the formation of dentin bridges and tissues. Therefore, there is growing importance in studying the aforementioned elements in the context of dentin apatite.
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- Mohammad Ali Saghiri
- Director, Biomaterial and Prosthodontics Laboratory and Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ, United States; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Endodontics, University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA, United States.
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- Visiting Researcher, Sector of Angiogenesis Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Hajar Afsar Lajevardi Research Cluster (DHAL), Hackensack, NJ, United States; Pre-Dental Student, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ, United States
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- Pre-Medical Student, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, United States
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Amukarimi S, Mozafari M. Biodegradable Magnesium Biomaterials—Road to the Clinic. Bioengineering (Basel) 2022; 9:bioengineering9030107. [PMID: 35324796 PMCID: PMC8945684 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering9030107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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In recent decades, we have witnessed radical changes in the use of permanent biomaterials. The intrinsic ability of magnesium (Mg) and its alloys to degrade without releasing toxic degradation products has led to a vast range of applications in the biomedical field, including cardiovascular stents, musculoskeletal, and orthopedic applications. With the use of biodegradable Mg biomaterials, patients would not suffer second surgery and surgical pain anymore. Be that as it may, the main drawbacks of these biomaterials are the high corrosion rate and unexpected degradation in physiological environments. Since biodegradable Mg-based implants are expected to show controllable degradation and match the requirements of specific applications, various techniques, such as designing a magnesium alloy and modifying the surface characteristics, are employed to tailor the degradation rate. In this paper, some fundamentals and particular aspects of magnesium degradation in physiological environments are summarized, and approaches to control the degradation behavior of Mg-based biomaterials are presented.
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Nature-Inspired Effects of Naturally Occurring Trace Element-Doped Hydroxyapatite Combined with Surface Interactions of Mineral-Apatite Single Crystals on Human Fibroblast Behavior. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23020802. [PMID: 35054988 PMCID: PMC8775611 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23020802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Innovative engineering design for biologically active hydroxyapatites requires enhancing both mechanical and physical properties, along with biocompatibility, by doping with appropriate chemical elements. Herein, the purpose of this investigation was to evaluate and elucidate the model of naturally occurring hydroxyapatite and the effects of doped trace elements on the function of normal human fibroblasts, representing the main cells of connective tissues. The substrates applied (geological apatites with hexagonal prismatic crystal habit originated from Slyudyanka, Lake Baikal, Russia (GAp) and from Imilchil, The Atlas Mountains, Morocco (YAp)) were prepared from mineral natural apatite with a chemical composition consistent with the building blocks of enamel and enriched with a significant F− content. Materials in the form of powders, extracts and single-crystal plates have been investigated. Moreover, the effects on the function of fibroblasts cultured on the analyzed surfaces in the form of changes in metabolic activity, proliferation and cell morphology were evaluated. Apatite plates were also evaluated for cytotoxicity and immune cell activation capacity. The results suggest that a moderate amount of F− has a positive effect on cell proliferation, whereas an inhibitory effect was attributed to the Cl− concentration. It was found that for (100) GAp plate, fibroblast proliferation was significantly increased, whereas for (001) YAp plate, it was significantly reduced, with no cytotoxic effect and no immune response from macrophages exposed to these materials. The study of the interaction of fibroblasts with apatite crystal surfaces provides a characterization relevant to medical applications and may contribute to the design of biomaterials suitable for medical applications and the evaluation of their bioavailability.
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Ali M, Okamoto M, Watanabe M, Huang H, Matsumoto S, Komichi S, Takahashi Y, Hayashi M. Biological properties of lithium-containing surface pre-reacted glass fillers as direct pulp-capping cements. Dent Mater 2021; 38:294-308. [PMID: 34953627 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2021.12.011] [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: 02/16/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Surface pre-reacted glass fillers (S-PRG) can release different types of ions and in our previous study, we modified these fillers with lithium chloride (S-PRG/Li-100 mM) to induce reparative dentin formation by activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Here, we assessed the biological performance of S-PRG/Li-100 mM and compared it with that of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and S-PRG without additives. METHODS In vivo studies were conducted on male Wistar rats using Masson's trichrome staining in pulp-capped molars. The test materials were implanted subcutaneously to evaluate their capacity for vascularization and biocompatibility. The ability of the test materials to form apatite was tested by immersing them in simulated body fluid. Rhodamine-B staining was conducted to assess their sealing ability in bovine teeth, while their antibacterial activity was evaluated against Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus casei in terms of colony-forming units and by live/dead staining. RESULTS Masson's trichrome staining and tissue-implantation tests confirmed the biocompatibility of S-PRG/Li-100 mM and it was similar to that of MTA and S-PRG; inflammation regression was observed 14 days after operation in the subcutaneous tissues. S-PRG/Li-100 mM promoted the formation of apatite on its surface. Both the S-PRG groups showed higher sealing capability and bactericidal/bacteriostatic activity against oral bacterial biofilms than MTA. SIGNIFICANCE Lithium-containing surface pre-reacted glass cements exhibit better antibacterial and sealing capabilities than MTA, suggesting their potential as high-performance direct pulp-capping materials.
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- Manahil Ali
- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Graduate School of Dentistry, Osaka University, 1-8, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan; Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Khartoum, P.O. 11111 Khartoum, Sudan.
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Graduate School of Dentistry, Osaka University, 1-8, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Graduate School of Dentistry, Osaka University, 1-8, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Graduate School of Dentistry, Osaka University, 1-8, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Graduate School of Dentistry, Osaka University, 1-8, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Graduate School of Dentistry, Osaka University, 1-8, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Graduate School of Dentistry, Osaka University, 1-8, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology, Graduate School of Dentistry, Osaka University, 1-8, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan.
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Maleki-Ghaleh H, Siadati MH, Fallah A, Koc B, Kavanlouei M, Khademi-Azandehi P, Moradpur-Tari E, Omidi Y, Barar J, Beygi-Khosrowshahi Y, Kumar AP, Adibkia K. Antibacterial and Cellular Behaviors of Novel Zinc-Doped Hydroxyapatite/Graphene Nanocomposite for Bone Tissue Engineering. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:9564. [PMID: 34502473 PMCID: PMC8431478 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22179564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Revised: 08/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Bacteria are one of the significant causes of infection in the body after scaffold implantation. Effective use of nanotechnology to overcome this problem is an exciting and practical solution. Nanoparticles can cause bacterial degradation by the electrostatic interaction with receptors and cell walls. Simultaneously, the incorporation of antibacterial materials such as zinc and graphene in nanoparticles can further enhance bacterial degradation. In the present study, zinc-doped hydroxyapatite/graphene was synthesized and characterized as a nanocomposite material possessing both antibacterial and bioactive properties for bone tissue engineering. After synthesizing the zinc-doped hydroxyapatite nanoparticles using a mechanochemical process, they were composited with reduced graphene oxide. The nanoparticles and nanocomposite samples were extensively investigated by transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Raman spectroscopy. Their antibacterial behaviors against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus were studied. The antibacterial properties of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles were found to be improved more than 2.7 and 3.4 times after zinc doping and further compositing with graphene, respectively. In vitro cell assessment was investigated by a cell viability test and alkaline phosphatase activity using mesenchymal stem cells, and the results showed that hydroxyapatite nanoparticles in the culture medium, in addition to non-toxicity, led to enhanced proliferation of bone marrow stem cells. Furthermore, zinc doping in combination with graphene significantly increased alkaline phosphatase activity and proliferation of mesenchymal stem cells. The antibacterial activity along with cell biocompatibility/bioactivity of zinc-doped hydroxyapatite/graphene nanocomposite are the highly desirable and suitable biological properties for bone tissue engineering successfully achieved in this work.
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- H. Maleki-Ghaleh
- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 51664-14766, Iran; (H.M.-G.); (J.B.)
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran 19919-43344, Iran;
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- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey; (A.F.); (B.K.)
- Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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- Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey; (A.F.); (B.K.)
- Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey
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- Materials Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Urmia University, Urmia 57561-51818, Iran;
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- Research Center for Advanced Materials, Faculty of Materials Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz 51335-1996, Iran;
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- Materials Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran 14115-111, Iran;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, USA;
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- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 51664-14766, Iran; (H.M.-G.); (J.B.)
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 51664-14766, Iran
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz 53751-71379, Iran;
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- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117599, Singapore
- NUS Centre for Cancer Research, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117597, Singapore
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- Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Institute, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 51664-14766, Iran; (H.M.-G.); (J.B.)
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 51664-14766, Iran
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