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Balas M, Badea MA, Ciobanu SC, Piciu F, Iconaru SL, Dinischiotu A, Predoi D. Biocompatibility and Osteogenic Activity of Samarium-Doped Hydroxyapatite-Biomimetic Nanoceramics for Bone Regeneration Applications. Biomimetics (Basel) 2024; 9:309. [PMID: 38921189 PMCID: PMC11201808 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics9060309] [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: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 05/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
Abstract
In this study, we report on the development of hydroxyapatite (HAp) and samarium-doped hydroxyapatite (SmHAp) nanoparticles using a cost-effective method and their biological effects on a bone-derived cell line MC3T3-E1. The physicochemical and biological features of HAp and SmHAp nanoparticles are explored. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) studies revealed that no additional peaks were observed after the integration of samarium (Sm) ions into the HAp structure. Valuable information regarding the molecular structure and morphological features of nanoparticles were obtained by using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The elemental composition obtained by using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) confirmed the presence of the HAp constituent elements, Ca, O, and P, as well as the presence and uniform distribution of Sm3+ ions. Both HAp and SmHAp nanoparticles demonstrated biocompatibility at concentrations below 25 μg/mL and 50 μg/mL, respectively, for up to 72 h of exposure. Cell membrane integrity was preserved following treatment with concentrations up to 100 μg/mL HAp and 400 μg/mL SmHAp, confirming the role of Sm3+ ions in enhancing the cytocompatibility of HAp. Furthermore, our findings reveal a positive, albeit limited, effect of SmHAp nanoparticles on the actin dynamics, osteogenesis, and cell migration compared to HAp nanoparticles. Importantly, the biological results highlight the potential role of Sm3+ ions in maintaining cellular balance by mitigating disruptions in Ca2+ homeostasis induced by HAp nanoparticles. Therefore, our study represents a significant contribution to the safety assessment of both HAp and SmHAp nanoparticles for biomedical applications focused on bone regeneration.
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- Mihaela Balas
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 91-95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania; (M.B.); (M.A.B.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 91-95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania; (M.B.); (M.A.B.)
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, No. 405A Atomistilor Street, 077125 Magurele, Romania; (S.C.C.); (S.L.I.); (D.P.)
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- Department of Anatomy, Animal Physiology and Biophysics, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 91-95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania;
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, No. 405A Atomistilor Street, 077125 Magurele, Romania; (S.C.C.); (S.L.I.); (D.P.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 91-95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania; (M.B.); (M.A.B.)
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, No. 405A Atomistilor Street, 077125 Magurele, Romania; (S.C.C.); (S.L.I.); (D.P.)
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Ciobanu SC, Predoi D, Chifiriuc MC, Iconaru SL, Predoi MV, Popa M, Rokosz K, Raaen S, Marinas IC. Salvia officinalis-Hydroxyapatite Nanocomposites with Antibacterial Properties. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4484. [PMID: 38231963 PMCID: PMC10708102 DOI: 10.3390/polym15234484] [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: 09/02/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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In the present study, sage-coated zinc-doped hydroxyapatite was incorporated into a dextran matrix (7ZnHAp-SD), and its physico-chemical and antimicrobial activities were investigated. A 7ZnHAp-SD nanocomposite suspension was obtained using the co-precipitation method. The stability of the nanocomposite suspension was evaluated using ultrasound measurements. The stability parameter calculated relative to double-distilled water as a reference fluid highlights the very good stability of the 7ZnHAp-SD suspension. X-ray diffraction (XRD) experiments were performed to evaluate the characteristic diffraction peak of the hydroxyapatite phase. Valuable information regarding the morphology and chemical composition of 7ZnHAp-SD was obtained via scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) studies. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) measurements were performed on the 7ZnHAp-SD suspensions in order to evaluate the functional groups present in the sample. Preliminary studies on the antimicrobial activity of 7ZnHAp-SD suspensions against the standard strains of Staphylococcus aureus 25923 ATCC, Enterococcus faecalis 29212 ATCC, Escherichia coli 25922 ATCC, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa 27853 ATCC were conducted. More than that, preliminary studies on the biocompatibility of 7ZnHAp-SD were conducted using human cervical adenocarcinoma (HeLa) cells, and their results emphasized that the 7ZnHAp-SD sample did not exhibit a toxic effect and did not induce any noticeable changes in the morphological characteristics of HeLa cells. These preliminary results showed that these nanoparticles could be possible candidates for biomedical/antimicrobial applications.
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Affiliation(s)
- Steluta Carmen Ciobanu
- National Institute of Materials Physics, Atomistilor Street, No. 405A, 077125 Magurele, Romania; (S.C.C.); (S.L.I.)
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, Atomistilor Street, No. 405A, 077125 Magurele, Romania; (S.C.C.); (S.L.I.)
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- Life, Environmental and Earth Sciences Division, Research Institute of the University of Bucharest (ICUB), University of Bucharest, 060023 Bucharest, Romania;
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 1-3 Aleea Portocalelor Str., District 5, 060101 Bucharest, Romania; (M.P.); (I.C.M.)
- Biological Sciences Division, The Romanian Academy, 25, Calea Victoriei, 010071 Bucharest, Romania
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- National Institute of Materials Physics, Atomistilor Street, No. 405A, 077125 Magurele, Romania; (S.C.C.); (S.L.I.)
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- Department of Mechanics, University Politehnica of Bucharest, BN 002, 313 Splaiul Independentei, Sector 6, 060042 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 1-3 Aleea Portocalelor Str., District 5, 060101 Bucharest, Romania; (M.P.); (I.C.M.)
- Biological Sciences Division, The Romanian Academy, 25, Calea Victoriei, 010071 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Electronics and Computer Science, Koszalin University of Technology, Sniadeckich 2, PL 75-453 Koszalin, Poland;
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- Department of Physics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Realfagbygget E3-124 Høgskoleringen 5, NO 7491 Trondheim, Norway;
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 1-3 Aleea Portocalelor Str., District 5, 060101 Bucharest, Romania; (M.P.); (I.C.M.)
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