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Auditore L, Pistone D, Italiano A, Amato E, Gnesin S. Monte Carlo Simulations Corroborate PET-Measured Discrepancies in Activity Assessments of Commercial 90Y Vials. J Nucl Med 2023; 64:1471-1477. [PMID: 37442605 DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.123.265494] [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: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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In a recent multicenter study, discrepancies between PET/CT-measured activity and vendor-calibrated activity for 90Y glass and resin microspheres were found. In the present work, the origin of these discrepancies was investigated by Monte Carlo (MC) simulations. Methods: Three vial configurations, containing 90Y-chloride, 90Y-labeled glass microspheres, and 90Y-labeled resin microspheres, were modeled with GAMOS, and the electric signal generated in an activity meter was simulated. Energy deposition was scored in the activity meter-active regions and converted into electric current per unit activity. Internal bremsstrahlung (IB) photons, always accompanying β-decay, were simulated in addition to 90Y decays. The electric current per source activity obtained for 90Y glass and resin microspheres, Iglass and Iresin, was compared in terms of relative percentage difference with that of 90Y-chloride ([Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text]) and each other (δ). The findings of this work were compared with the ones obtained through PET measurements in the multicenter study. Results: With the inclusion of IB photons as primary particles in MC simulations, the [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text] results were 24.6% ± 3.9% and -15.0% ± 2.2%, respectively, whereas δ was 46.5% ± 1.9%, in very good agreement with the values reported in the multicenter study. Conclusion: The MC simulations performed in this study indicate that the discrepancies recently found between PET/CT-measured activity and vendor-calibrated activity for 90Y glass and resin microspheres can be attributed to differences in the geometry of the respective commercial vials and to the metrologic approach adopted for activity meter calibration with a 90Y-chloride liquid source. Furthermore, IB photons were shown to play a relevant role in determining the electric current in the activity meter.
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- Lucrezia Auditore
- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and of Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
- National Institute for Nuclear Physics, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and of Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
- National Institute for Nuclear Physics, Catania, Italy
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- National Institute for Nuclear Physics, Catania, Italy;
- Department of Mathematical and Computer Science, Physical Sciences, and Earth Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and of Morphofunctional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy;
- National Institute for Nuclear Physics, Catania, Italy
- Health Physics Unit, University Hospital "Gaetano Martino," Messina, Italy; and
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- Institute of Radiation Physics, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Baino F, Montazerian M, Verné E. Cobalt-Doped Bioactive Glasses for Biomedical Applications: A Review. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:4994. [PMID: 37512268 PMCID: PMC10382018 DOI: 10.3390/ma16144994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Improving angiogenesis is the key to the success of most regenerative medicine approaches. However, how and to which extent this may be performed is still a challenge. In this regard, cobalt (Co)-doped bioactive glasses show promise being able to combine the traditional bioactivity of these materials (especially bone-bonding and osteo-stimulatory properties) with the pro-angiogenic effect associated with the release of cobalt. Although the use and local delivery of Co2+ ions into the body have raised some concerns about the possible toxic effects on living cells and tissues, important biological improvements have been highlighted both in vitro and in vivo. This review aims at providing a comprehensive overview of Co-releasing glasses, which find biomedical applications as various products, including micro- and nanoparticles, composites in combination with biocompatible polymers, fibers and porous scaffolds. Therapeutic applications in the field of bone repair, wound healing and cancer treatment are discussed in the light of existing experimental evidence along with the open issues ahead.
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- Francesco Baino
- Institute of Materials Physics and Engineering, Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Torino, Italy
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- Northeastern Laboratory for Evaluation and Development of Biomaterial (CERTBIO), Federal University of Campina Grande, Campina Grande 58429-900, PB, Brazil
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, State College, PA 16801, USA
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- Institute of Materials Physics and Engineering, Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Torino, Italy
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Shearer A, Montazerian M, Sly JJ, Hill RG, Mauro JC. Trends and perspectives on the commercialization of bioactive glasses. Acta Biomater 2023; 160:14-31. [PMID: 36804821 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.02.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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At least 25 bioactive glass (BG) medical devices have been approved for clinical use by global regulatory agencies. Diverse applications include monolithic implants, bone void fillers, dentin hypersensitivity agents, wound dressing, and cancer therapeutics. The morphology and delivery systems of bioactive glasses have evolved dramatically since the first devices based on 45S5 Bioglass®. The particle size of these devices has generally decreased with the evolution of bioactive glass technology but primarily lies in the micron size range. Morphologies have progressed from glass monoliths to granules, putties, and cements, allowing medical professionals greater flexibility and control. Compositions of these commercial materials have primarily relied on silicate-based systems with varying concentrations of sodium, calcium, and phosphorus. Furthermore, therapeutic ions have been investigated and show promise for greater control of biological stimulation of genetic processes and increased bioactivity. Some commercial products have exploited the borate and phosphate-based compositions for soft tissue repair/regeneration. Mesoporous BGs also promise anticancer therapies due to their ability to deliver drugs in combination with radiotherapy, photothermal therapy, and magnetic hyperthermia. The objective of this article is to critically discuss all clinically approved bioactive glass products. Understanding essential regulatory standards and rules for production is presented through a review of the commercialization process. The future of bioactive glasses, their promising applications, and the challenges are outlined. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Bioactive glasses have evolved into a wide range of products used to treat various medical conditions. They are non-equilibrium, non-crystalline materials that have been designed to induce specific biological activity. They can bond to bone and soft tissues and contribute to their regeneration. They are promising in combating pathogens and malignancies by delivering drugs, inorganic therapeutic ions, and heat for magnetic-induced hyperthermia or laser-induced phototherapy. This review addresses each bioactive glass product approved by regulatory agencies for clinical use. A review of the commercialization process is also provided with insight into critical regulatory standards and guidelines for manufacturing. Finally, a critical evaluation of the future of bioactive glass development, applications, and challenges are discussed.
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- Adam Shearer
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Northeastern Laboratory for Evaluation and Development of Biomaterials, Department of Materials Engineering, Federal University of Campina Grande, PB, Brazil
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Institute of Dentistry, Dental Physical Sciences Unit, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA.
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Borges R, Pelosine AM, de Souza ACS, Machado J, Justo GZ, Gamarra LF, Marchi J. Bioactive Glasses as Carriers of Cancer-Targeted Drugs: Challenges and Opportunities in Bone Cancer Treatment. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:9082. [PMID: 36556893 PMCID: PMC9781635 DOI: 10.3390/ma15249082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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The treatment of bone cancer involves tumor resection followed by bone reconstruction of the defect caused by the tumor using biomaterials. Additionally, post-surgery protocols cover chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or drug administration, which are employed as adjuvant treatments to prevent tumor recurrence. In this work, we reviewed new strategies for bone cancer treatment based on bioactive glasses as carriers of cancer-targeted and other drugs that are intended for bone regeneration in conjunction with adjuvant treatments. Drugs used in combination with bioactive glasses can be classified into cancer-target, osteoclast-target, and new therapies (such as gene delivery and bioinorganic). Microparticulated, nanoparticulated, or mesoporous bioactive glasses have been used as drug-delivery systems. Additionally, surface modification through functionalization or the production of composites based on polymers and hydrogels has been employed to improve drug-release kinetics. Overall, although different drugs and drug delivery systems have been developed, there is still room for new studies involving kinase inhibitors or antibody-conjugated drugs, as these drugs have been poorly explored in combination with bioactive glasses.
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- Roger Borges
- Centro de Ciências Naturais e Humanas, Universidade Federal do ABC, Santo André 09210-580, Brazil
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- Centro de Ciências Naturais e Humanas, Universidade Federal do ABC, Santo André 09210-580, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Diadema 05508-070, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-070, Brazil
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- Centro de Ciências Naturais e Humanas, Universidade Federal do ABC, Santo André 09210-580, Brazil
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Preparation and characterization of cobalt-60 glass microspheres for radioactive particle tracking applications. Appl Radiat Isot 2022; 185:110249. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2022.110249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Pham TM, Duong VD, Doan VD, Vo VT, Le VT. Design synthesis of Y-90 glass microspheres and study of their therapeutic effects on mouse liver cancer cell line Hep3B. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 299:134431. [PMID: 35358564 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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In this article, a system for synthesizing Y-90 glass microspheres (Y-90-GM) was successfully designed in the Da Lat nuclear reactor (Vietnam), and the therapeutic effects of Y-90-GM on mice liver cancer cell line Hep3B were studied. The effects of synthesis factors, including heating time, heating temperature, gas flow rate, sample conduit length and diameter, were investigated to establish the optimal parameters. The size and shape of Y-90-GM were checked by field emission scanning electron microscope, and the radioactivity measurement was performed on a dosimeter. The results indicated that the optimal conditions for the synthesis of Y-90-GM were determined as the heating temperature of 1600 °C, heating time of 2 h, conduit length and diameter of 50 cm and 3.6 cm, and gas/oxygen flow rate of 15 mph. The Y-90-GM samples obtained at the optimal parameters have a size of 18-30 μm with a density of 3.53 g cm-3 and a specific radioactivity of 630 mCi g-1. The results of the therapeutic study on mice liver cancer cell line Hep3B showed that after two weeks of treatment with Y-90-GM (1mCi/mouse), the tumor volume was reduced by about 30.7% and after 3 consecutive treatment cycles, the liver cancer tumor was completely reduced. It was demonstrated that Y-90-GM is promising radiopharmaceuticals in the treatment of liver cancer by the radioembolization method.
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- Thanh Minh Pham
- Center for Research and Production of Radioisotope, Dalat Nuclear Research Institute, 01 Nguyen Tu Luc, Dalat, 670000, Viet Nam
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- Center for Research and Production of Radioisotope, Dalat Nuclear Research Institute, 01 Nguyen Tu Luc, Dalat, 670000, Viet Nam
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- The Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, 70000, Viet Nam
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- Department of Human and Animal Physiology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, Ho Chi Minh City, 70000, Viet Nam
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- Center for Advanced Chemistry, Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, 03 Quang Trung, Da Nang, 55000, Viet Nam; The Faculty of Natural Sciences, Duy Tan University, 03 Quang Trung, Da Nang, 55000, Viet Nam.
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Iron (Fe)-doped mesoporous 45S5 bioactive glasses: Implications for cancer therapy. Transl Oncol 2022; 20:101397. [PMID: 35366536 PMCID: PMC8972012 DOI: 10.1016/j.tranon.2022.101397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Fe-doped mesoporous 45S5 BGs were successfully synthesized using the sol-gel route. Fe-doped MBGs exhibited a particles size of 12 nm with a high surface area of 306 m2/g. Fe-doped MBGs could generate H2O2 in a cathodic potential higher than −0.2 V. Fe-doped MBGs increased the standard rate constant of Electro-Fenton's (EF) reaction up to 38.44 times as compared with the Fe-free glasses.
The utilization of bioactive glasses (BGs) in cancer therapy has recently become quite promising; herein, a series of Fe-doped mesoporous 45S5-based BGs (MBGs) were synthesized via the sol-gel method in the presence of Pluronic P123 as a soft template. The physico-chemical and biological properties of the prepared glasses were well-characterized through structural assessments, thermal analyses, and electron microscopic studies. Electrochemical analyses, including cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), were also performed to investigate the actual potential of the Fe2O3-containing MBGs in modulating the Fenton's reaction. The XRD results confirmed the glassy state of the Fe-doped samples before immersion in simulated body fluid (SBF). The prepared Fe-doped MBGs exhibited a particle size in the range of 11–86 nm, surface charge of 27–30 mV, SBET of 95–306 m2/g, and Ms of 0.08 to 0.2 emu/g. The incorporation of Fe2O3 led to a negligible decrease in the bioactivity of the glasses. The CV analysis indicated that the Fe-doped MBGs could generate H2O2 in a cathodic potential higher than -0.2 V (vs. Ag/AgCl) in the O2-saturated Na2SO4 solution. Additionally, the data of the EIS test revealed that the Fe2O3-doped MBGs could increase the standard rate constant of Electro-Fenton's (EF) reaction up to 38.44 times as compared with the Fe-free glasses. In conclusion, Fe-doped 45S5-derived glasses may be useful in cancer therapy strategies due to their capability of activating Fenton's reaction and subsequent production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) such as •OH free radicals.
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