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Floroian L, Badea M. In Vivo Biocompatibility Study on Functional Nanostructures Containing Bioactive Glass and Plant Extracts for Implantology. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4249. [PMID: 38673834 PMCID: PMC11050673 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25084249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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In this paper, the in vivo behavior of orthopedic implants covered with thin films obtained by matrix-assisted pulsed laser evaporation and containing bioactive glass, a polymer, and natural plant extract was evaluated. In vivo testing was performed by carrying out a study on guinea pigs who had coated metallic screws inserted in them and also controls, following the regulations of European laws regarding the use of animals in scientific studies. After 26 weeks from implantation, the guinea pigs were subjected to X-ray analyses to observe the evolution of osteointegration over time; the guinea pigs' blood was collected for the detection of enzymatic activity and to measure values for urea, creatinine, blood glucose, alkaline phosphatase, pancreatic amylase, total protein, and glutamate pyruvate transaminase to see the extent to which the body was affected by the introduction of the implant. Moreover, a histopathological assessment of the following vital organs was carried out: heart, brain, liver, and spleen. We also assessed implanted bone with adjacent tissue. Our studies did not find significant variations in biochemical and histological results compared to the control group or significant adverse effects caused by the implant coating in terms of tissue compatibility, inflammatory reactions, and systemic effects.
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- Laura Floroian
- Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania, No. 1, Politehnicii St., 500031 Brașov, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania, No. 56, Nicolae Bălcescu St., 500019 Brașov, Romania;
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Cui Y, Hong S, Jiang W, Li X, Zhou X, He X, Liu J, Lin K, Mao L. Engineering mesoporous bioactive glasses for emerging stimuli-responsive drug delivery and theranostic applications. Bioact Mater 2024; 34:436-462. [PMID: 38282967 PMCID: PMC10821497 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.01.001] [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: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024] Open
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Mesoporous bioactive glasses (MBGs), which belong to the category of modern porous nanomaterials, have garnered significant attention due to their impressive biological activities, appealing physicochemical properties, and desirable morphological features. They hold immense potential for utilization in diverse fields, including adsorption, separation, catalysis, bioengineering, and medicine. Despite possessing interior porous structures, excellent morphological characteristics, and superior biocompatibility, primitive MBGs face challenges related to weak encapsulation efficiency, drug loading, and mechanical strength when applied in biomedical fields. It is important to note that the advantageous attributes of MBGs can be effectively preserved by incorporating supramolecular assemblies, miscellaneous metal species, and their conjugates into the material surfaces or intrinsic mesoporous networks. The innovative advancements in these modified colloidal inorganic nanocarriers inspire researchers to explore novel applications, such as stimuli-responsive drug delivery, with exceptional in-vivo performances. In view of the above, we outline the fabrication process of calcium-silicon-phosphorus based MBGs, followed by discussions on their significant progress in various engineered strategies involving surface functionalization, nanostructures, and network modification. Furthermore, we emphasize the recent advancements in the textural and physicochemical properties of MBGs, along with their theranostic potentials in multiple cancerous and non-cancerous diseases. Lastly, we recapitulate compelling viewpoints, with specific considerations given from bench to bedside.
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- Department of Oral & Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Oral & Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Oral & Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Oral & Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Oral & Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, China
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- Department of Oral & Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology & Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai, 200011, China
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Singer L, Bourauel C. Herbalism and glass-based materials in dentistry: review of the current state of the art. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2023; 34:60. [PMID: 37962680 PMCID: PMC10645656 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-023-06764-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Half a million different plant species are occurring worldwide, of which only 1% has been phytochemically considered. Thus, there is great potential for discovering novel bioactive compounds. In dentistry, herbal extracts have been used as antimicrobial agents, analgesics, and intracanal medicaments. Glass-ionomer cement (GIC) and bioactive glass (BAG) are attractive materials in dentistry due to their bioactivity, adhesion, and remineralisation capabilities. Thus, this review summarizes the evidence around the use of phytotherapeutics in dental glass-based materials. This review article covers the structure, properties, and clinical uses of GIC and BAG materials within dentistry, with an emphasis on all the attempts that have been made in the last 20 years to enhance their properties naturally using the wisdom of traditional medicines. An extensive electronic search was performed across four databases to include published articles in the last 20 years and the search was concerned only with the English language publications. Publications that involved the use of plant extracts, and their active compounds for the green synthesis of nanoparticles and the modification of GIC and BAG were included up to May 2023. Plant extracts are a potential and effective candidate for modification of different properties of GIC and BAG, particularly their antimicrobial activities. Moreover, natural plant extracts have shown to be very effective in the green synthesis of metal ion nanoparticles in an ecological, and easy way with the additional advantage of a synergistic effect between metal ions and the phytotherapeutic agents. Medicinal plants are considered an abundant, cheap source of biologically active compounds and many of these phytotherapeutics have been the base for the development of new lead pharmaceuticals. Further research is required to assess the safety and the importance of regulation of phytotherapeutics to expand their use in medicine.
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- Lamia Singer
- Oral Technology, University Hospital Bonn, 53111, Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
- Department of Orthodontics, University Hospital Bonn, 53111, Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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- Oral Technology, University Hospital Bonn, 53111, Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Singer L, Karacic S, Szekat C, Bierbaum G, Bourauel C. Biological properties of experimental dental alginate modified for self-disinfection using green nanotechnology. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:6677-6688. [PMID: 37775587 PMCID: PMC10630233 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-05277-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Disinfection of alginate impression materials is a mandatory step to prevent cross-infection in dental clinics. However, alginate disinfection methods are time-consuming and exert a negative impact on accuracy and mechanical properties. Thus, this study aimed to prepare disinfecting agents (CHX and AgNO3) and silver nanoparticles reduced by a natural plant extract to produce a self-disinfecting dental alginate. METHODS Conventional alginate impression material was used in this study. Silver nitrate (0.2% AgNO3 group) and chlorohexidine (0.2% CHX group) solutions were prepared using distilled water, and these solutions were later employed for alginate preparation. Moreover, a 90% aqueous plant extract was prepared from Boswellia sacra (BS) oleoresin and used to reduce silver nitrate to form silver nanoparticles that were incorporated in the dental alginate preparation (BS+AgNPs group). The plant extract was characterized by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) analysis while green-synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were characterized by UV-visible (UV-vis) spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). An agar disc diffusion assay was used to test the antimicrobial activity against Candida albicans, Streptococcus mutans, Escherichia coli, methicillin-resistant and susceptible Staphylococcus aureus strains, and Micrococcus luteus. Agar plates were incubated at 37 ± 1 °C for 24 h to allow microbial growth. Diameters of the circular inhibition zones formed around each specimen were measured digitally by using ImageJ software. RESULTS Chemical analysis of the plant extract revealed the presence of 41 volatile and semi-volatile active compounds. UV-Vis spectrophotometry, SEM, and EDX confirmed the formation of spherical silver nanoparticles using the BS extract. CHX, AgNO3, and the BS+AgNPs modified groups showed significantly larger inhibition zones than the control group against all tested strains. BS+AgNPs and CHX groups showed comparable efficacy against all tested strains except for Staphylococcus aureus, where the CHX-modified alginate had a significantly higher effect. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE CHX, silver nitrate, and biosynthesized silver nanoparticles could be promising inexpensive potential candidates for the preparation of a self-disinfecting alginate impression material without affecting its performance. Green synthesis of metal nanoparticles using Boswellia sacra extract could be a very safe, efficient, and nontoxic way with the additional advantage of a synergistic action between metal ions and the phytotherapeutic agents of the plant extract.
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- Lamia Singer
- Oral Technology, Medical Faculty, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany.
- Department of Orthodontics, Medical Faculty, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany.
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- Institute of Medical Microbiology, Immunology, and Parasitology, Medical Faculty, University Hospital Bonn, 53127, Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Microbiology, Immunology, and Parasitology, Medical Faculty, University Hospital Bonn, 53127, Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Microbiology, Immunology, and Parasitology, Medical Faculty, University Hospital Bonn, 53127, Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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- Oral Technology, Medical Faculty, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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Bibi M, Batool SA, Iqbal S, Zaidi SB, Hussain R, Akhtar M, Khan A, Alqahtani MS, Abbas M, Ur Rehman MA. Synthesis and characterization of mesoporous bioactive glass nanoparticles loaded with peganum harmala for bone tissue engineering. Heliyon 2023; 9:e21636. [PMID: 38027746 PMCID: PMC10665746 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Globally, there is an increase in a number of bone disorders including osteoarthritis (OA), osteomyelitis, bone cancer, and etc., which has led to a demand for bone tissue regeneration. In order to take use of the osteogenic potential of natural herbs, mesoporous bioactive glass nanoparticles (MBGNs) have the ability to deliver therapeutically active chemicals locally. MBGNs influence bioactivity and osteointegration of materials making them suitable for bone tissue engineering (BTE). In the present study, we developed Peganum Harmala (P. harmala) loaded MBGNs (PH-MBGNs) synthesized via modified Stöber process. The MBGNs were analyzed in terms of surface morphology, chemical make-up, amorphous nature, chemical interaction, pore size, and surface area before and after loading with P. harmala. A burst release of drug from PH-MBGNs was observed within 8 h immersion in phosphate buffer saline (PBS). PH-MBGNs effectively prevented Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Escherichia coli (E. coli) from spreading. Furthermore, PH-MBGNs developed a hydroxyapatite (HA) layer in the presence of simulated body fluid (SBF) after 21 days, which confirmed the in-vitro bioactivity of MBGNs. In conclusion, PH-MBGNs synthesized in this work are potential candidate for scaffolding or a constituent in the coatings for BTE applications.
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- Maria Bibi
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Space Technology Islamabad, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Space Technology Islamabad, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Nuclear and Quantum Engineering Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) 34141, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Space Technology Islamabad, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Space Technology Islamabad, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Space Technology Islamabad, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Space Technology Islamabad, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Radiological Sciences Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Electrical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Space Technology Islamabad, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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Singer L, Bourauel C. Mechanical and Physical Properties of an Experimental Chemically and Green-Nano Improved Dental Alginate after Proven Antimicrobial Potentials. Gels 2023; 9:gels9050429. [PMID: 37233020 DOI: 10.3390/gels9050429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Impression materials could be a source of cross-contamination due to the presence of microorganisms from blood and saliva inside the oral cavity. Nevertheless, routinely performed post-setting disinfection could compromise the dimensional accuracy and other mechanical properties of alginates. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate detail reproduction, dimensional accuracy, tear strength, and elastic recovery of new experimentally prepared self-disinfecting dental alginates. METHODS Two antimicrobial-modified dental alginate groups were prepared by mixing alginate powder with 0.2% silver nitrate (AgNO3 group) and a 0.2% chlorohexidine solution (CHX group) instead of pure water. Moreover, a third modified group was examined by the extraction of Boswellia sacra (BS) oleoresin using water. The extract was used to reduce silver nitrate to form silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), and the mixture was used as well in dental alginate preparation (BS + AgNP group). Dimensional accuracy and detail reproduction were examined as per the ISO 1563 standard guidelines. Specimens were prepared using a metallic mold engraved with three parallel vertical lines 20, 50, and 75 µm wide. Detail reproduction was evaluated by checking the reproducibility of the 50 µm line using a light microscope. Dimensional accuracy was assessed by measuring the change in length between defined reference points. Elastic recovery was measured according to ISO 1563:1990, in which specimens were gradually loaded and then the load was released to allow for recovery from the deformation. Tear strength was evaluated using a material testing machine until failure at a crosshead speed of 500 mm/min. RESULTS The recorded dimensional changes between all tested groups were insignificantly different and within the reported acceptable values (between 0.037-0.067 mm). For tear strength, there were statistically significant differences between all tested groups. Groups modified with CHX (1.17 ± 0.26 N/mm) and BS + AgNPs (1.11 ± 0.24 N/mm) showed higher tear strength values compared to the control (0.86 ± 0.23 N/mm) but were insignificant from AgNO3 (0.94 ± 0.17 N/mm). All tested groups showed elastic recovery values that met both the ISO standard and ADA specifications for elastic impression materials and tear strength values within the acceptable documented ranges. DISCUSSION The CHX, silver nitrate, and green-synthesized silver nanoparticles could be promising, inexpensive alternatives for the preparation of a self-disinfecting alginate impression material without affecting its performance. Green synthesis of metal nanoparticles could be a very safe, efficient, and nontoxic method, with the advantage of having a synergistic effect between metal ions and active chemical constituents of plant extracts.
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- Lamia Singer
- Oral Technology, Dental School, Medical Faculty, University Hospital Bonn, 53111 Bonn, Germany
- Department of Orthodontics, Dental School, Medical Faculty, University Hospital Bonn, 53111 Bonn, Germany
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- Oral Technology, Dental School, Medical Faculty, University Hospital Bonn, 53111 Bonn, Germany
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Arcos D, Portolés MT. Mesoporous Bioactive Nanoparticles for Bone Tissue Applications. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:3249. [PMID: 36834659 PMCID: PMC9964985 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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Research in nanomaterials with applications in bone regeneration therapies has experienced a very significant advance with the development of bioactive mesoporous nanoparticles (MBNPs). These nanomaterials consist of small spherical particles that exhibit chemical properties and porous structures that stimulate bone tissue regeneration, since they have a composition similar to that of conventional sol-gel bioactive glasses and high specific surface area and porosity values. The rational design of mesoporosity and their ability to incorporate drugs make MBNPs an excellent tool for the treatment of bone defects, as well as the pathologies that cause them, such as osteoporosis, bone cancer, and infection, among others. Moreover, the small size of MBNPs allows them to penetrate inside the cells, provoking specific cellular responses that conventional bone grafts cannot perform. In this review, different aspects of MBNPs are comprehensively collected and discussed, including synthesis strategies, behavior as drug delivery systems, incorporation of therapeutic ions, formation of composites, specific cellular response and, finally, in vivo studies that have been performed to date.
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- Daniel Arcos
- Departamento de Química en Ciencias Farmacéuticas, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre i+12, Plaza Ramón y Cajal s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina, CIBER-BBN, ISCIII, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina, CIBER-BBN, ISCIII, 28040 Madrid, Spain
- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Hospital Clínico San Carlos (IdISSC), 28040 Madrid, Spain
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Ilyas K, Akhtar MA, Ammar EB, Boccaccini AR. Surface Modification of 3D-Printed PCL/BG Composite Scaffolds via Mussel-Inspired Polydopamine and Effective Antibacterial Coatings for Biomedical Applications. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:ma15238289. [PMID: 36499786 PMCID: PMC9738435 DOI: 10.3390/ma15238289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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A wide variety of composite scaffolds with unique geometry, porosity and pore size can be fabricated with versatile 3D printing techniques. In this work, we fabricated 3D-printed composite scaffolds of polycaprolactone (PCL) incorporating bioactive glass (BG) particles (13-93 and 13-93B3 compositions) by using fused deposition modeling (FDM). The scaffolds were modified with a "mussel-inspired surface coating" to regulate biological properties. The chemical and surface properties of scaffolds were analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), contact angle and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Polydopamine (PDA) surface-modified composite scaffolds exhibited attractive properties. Firstly, after the surface modification, the adhesion of a composite coating based on gelatin incorporated with strontium-doped mesoporous bioactive glass (Sr-MBGNs/gelatin) was significantly improved. In addition, cell attachment and differentiation were promoted, and the antibacterial properties of the scaffolds were increased. Moreover, the bioactivity of these scaffolds was also significantly influenced: a hydroxyapatite layer formed on the scaffold surface after 3 days of immersion in SBF. Our results suggest that the promoting effect of PDA coating on PCL-BG scaffolds leads to improved scaffolds for bone tissue engineering.
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