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Baltatu MS, Vizureanu P, Sandu AV, Solcan C, Hritcu LD, Spataru MC. Research Progress of Titanium-Based Alloys for Medical Devices. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2997. [PMID: 38001997 PMCID: PMC10669585 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11112997] [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: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Biomaterials are currently a unique class of materials that are essential to improving the standard of human life and extending it. In the assent of the appearance of biomaterials that contain non-toxic elements, in this study, we examine a system of Ti25Mo7Zr15TaxSi (x = 0, 0.5, 0.75, 1 wt.%) for future medical applications. The alloys were developed in a vacuum electric arc furnace and then studied from a structural, mechanical and in vivo assessment (on rabbits) perspective. The effect of the silicon addition was clearly seen in both the structural and the mechanical characteristics, standing out as beta alloys with a dendritic structure and lowering the mechanical properties as a result of the silicon addition. In experimental rabbits, the proliferation of mesenchymal stem cells was observed in the periosteum and peri-implant area, differentiating into osteoblasts and then into osteocytes. Osteoclasts were discovered within the cartilaginous islands that provide structural support to newly formed bone, playing a primary role in bone remodeling. The newly formed spongy tissue adhered to the fibrous capsule that surrounds the alloy, ensuring good osseointegration of metallic implants. The overexpression of Osteopontin, Metalloproteinase-2 (also known as gelatinase A), and Metallopeptidase-9 (also known as gelatinase B) underscores the processes of osteogenesis, bone mineralization, and normal bone remodeling.
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- Madalina Simona Baltatu
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, 41 “D. Mangeron” Street, 700050 Iasi, Romania; (M.S.B.); (A.V.S.)
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, 41 “D. Mangeron” Street, 700050 Iasi, Romania; (M.S.B.); (A.V.S.)
- Technical Sciences Academy of Romania, Dacia Blvd 26, 030167 Bucharest, Romania
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, 41 “D. Mangeron” Street, 700050 Iasi, Romania; (M.S.B.); (A.V.S.)
- Romanian Inventors Forum, Str. Sf. P. Movila 3, 700089 Iasi, Romania
- Academy of Romanian Scientists, 54 Splaiul Independentei, 050094 Bucharest, Romania
- National Institute for Research and Development in Environmental Protection, 294 Splaiul Independentei, 060031 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Iasi University of Life Sciences, Mihail Sadoveanu Street, No 3, 700490 Iasi, Romania; (L.D.H.); (M.C.S.)
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Iasi University of Life Sciences, Mihail Sadoveanu Street, No 3, 700490 Iasi, Romania; (L.D.H.); (M.C.S.)
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Iasi University of Life Sciences, Mihail Sadoveanu Street, No 3, 700490 Iasi, Romania; (L.D.H.); (M.C.S.)
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Wang X, Liu W, Yu X, Wang B, Xu Y, Yan X, Zhang X. Advances in surface modification of tantalum and porous tantalum for rapid osseointegration: A thematic review. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:983695. [PMID: 36177183 PMCID: PMC9513364 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.983695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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After bone defects reach a certain size, the body can no longer repair them. Tantalum, including its porous form, has attracted increasing attention due to good bioactivity, biocompatibility, and biomechanical properties. After a metal material is implanted into the body as a medical intervention, a series of interactions occurs between the material’s surface and the microenvironment. The interaction between cells and the surface of the implant mainly depends on the surface morphology and chemical composition of the implant’s surface. In this context, appropriate modification of the surface of tantalum can guide the biological behavior of cells, promote the potential of materials, and facilitate bone integration. Substantial progress has been made in tantalum surface modification technologies, especially nano-modification technology. This paper systematically reviews the progress in research on tantalum surface modification for the first time, including physicochemical properties, biological performance, and surface modification technologies of tantalum and porous tantalum.
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- Xi Wang
- Department of Emergency and Oral Medicine, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Shenyang, China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, China
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- The VIP Department, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Shenyang, China
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- The Comprehensive Department of Shenyang Stomatological Hospital, Shenyang, China
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- The VIP Department, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Shenyang, China
- *Correspondence: Xu Yan, ; Xinwen Zhang,
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- Center of Implant Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Shenyang, China
- *Correspondence: Xu Yan, ; Xinwen Zhang,
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Liu T, Li B, Chen G, Ye X, Zhang Y. Nano tantalum-coated 3D printed porous polylactic acid/beta-tricalcium phosphate scaffolds with enhanced biological properties for guided bone regeneration. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 221:371-380. [PMID: 36067849 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2022] [Revised: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Bone defects caused by tumors section, traffic accidents, and surgery remain a challenge in clinical. The drawbacks of traditional autografts and allografts limit their clinical application. 3D printed porous scaffolds have monumental potential to repair bone defects but still cannot effectively promote bone formation. Nano tantalum (Ta) has been reported with effective osteogenesis capability. Herein, we fabricated 3D printed PLA/β-TCP scaffold by using the fused deposition modeling (FDM) technique. Ta was doped on the surface of scaffolds utilizing the surface adhesion ability of polydopamine to improve its properties. The constructed PLA/β-TCP/PDA/Ta had good physical properties. In vitro studies demonstrated that the PLA/β-TCP/PDA/Ta scaffolds considerably promote cell proliferation and migration, and it additionally has osteogenic properties. Therefore, Ta doped 3D printed PLA/β-TCP/PDA/Ta scaffold could incontestably improve surface bioactivity and lead to better osteogenesis, which may provide a unique strategy to develop bioactive bespoke implants in orthopedic applications.
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- Tao Liu
- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, PR China; Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopedic Technology and Implant Materials, General Hospital of Southern Theatre Command of PLA, Guangzhou 510010, Guangdong, PR China; Department of Trauma Orthopedics, General Hospital of Southern Theatre Command of PLA, Guangzhou 510010, Guangdong, PR China.
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- Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopedic Technology and Implant Materials, General Hospital of Southern Theatre Command of PLA, Guangzhou 510010, Guangdong, PR China; Department of Trauma Orthopedics, General Hospital of Southern Theatre Command of PLA, Guangzhou 510010, Guangdong, PR China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, PR China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330006, Jiangxi, PR China.
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, Guangdong, PR China; Guangdong Key Lab of Orthopedic Technology and Implant Materials, General Hospital of Southern Theatre Command of PLA, Guangzhou 510010, Guangdong, PR China; Department of Trauma Orthopedics, General Hospital of Southern Theatre Command of PLA, Guangzhou 510010, Guangdong, PR China.
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Baltatu MS, Spataru MC, Verestiuc L, Balan V, Solcan C, Sandu AV, Geanta V, Voiculescu I, Vizureanu P. Design, Synthesis, and Preliminary Evaluation for Ti-Mo-Zr-Ta-Si Alloys for Potential Implant Applications. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14226806. [PMID: 34832207 PMCID: PMC8621571 DOI: 10.3390/ma14226806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Considering the future trends of biomaterials, current studies are focused on the corrosion resistance and the mechanical properties of new materials that need to be considered in the process of strengthening alloys with additive non-toxic elements. Many kinds of titanium alloys with different biocompatible elements (Mo, Si, Zr, etc.,) have been recently developed for their similar properties with human bone. Four new different alloys were obtained and investigated regarding their microstructure, mechanical, chemical, and biological behavior (in vitro and in vivo evaluation), the alloys are as follows: Ti15Mo7Zr15Ta, Ti15Mo7Zr15Ta0.5Si, Ti15Mo7Zr15Ta0.75Si, and Ti15Mo7Zr15Ta1Si. There were changes with the addition of the silicon element such as the hardness and the modulus of elasticity increased. An MTT assay confirmed the in vitro cytocompatibility of the prepared alloys.
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- Madalina Simona Baltatu
- Department of Technologies and Equipments for Materials Processing, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iaşi, Blvd. Mangeron, No. 51, 700050 Iasi, Romania;
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- Public Health Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, 3 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700490 Iasi, Romania;
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- Biomedical Sciences Department, Faculty of Medical Bioengineering, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 9-13 Kogalniceanu Street, 700454 Iasi, Romania; (L.V.); (V.B.)
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- Biomedical Sciences Department, Faculty of Medical Bioengineering, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 9-13 Kogalniceanu Street, 700454 Iasi, Romania; (L.V.); (V.B.)
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- Preclinics Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, 3 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700490 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Technologies and Equipments for Materials Processing, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iaşi, Blvd. Mangeron, No. 51, 700050 Iasi, Romania;
- Romanian Inventors Forum, Str. Sf. P. Movila 3, 700089 Iasi, Romania
- Correspondence: (A.V.S.); (P.V.)
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- Engineering and Management of Metallic Material Processing Department, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Spl Independentei, 060042 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Quality Engineering and Industrial Technologies Department, Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Robotics, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 313 Spl Independentei, 060042 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Technologies and Equipments for Materials Processing, Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iaşi, Blvd. Mangeron, No. 51, 700050 Iasi, Romania;
- Correspondence: (A.V.S.); (P.V.)
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Cao Z, Li L, Yang L, Yao L, Wang H, Yu X, Shen X, Yao L, Wu G. Osteoinduction Evaluation of Fluorinated Hydroxyapatite and Tantalum Composite Coatings on Magnesium Alloys. Front Chem 2021; 9:727356. [PMID: 34557474 PMCID: PMC8453011 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.727356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Magnesium (Mg) alloys have a wide range of biomaterial applications, but their lack of biocompatibility and osteoinduction property impedes osteointegration. In order to enhance the bioactivity of Mg alloy, a composite coating of fluorinated hydroxyapatite (FHA) and tantalum (Ta) was first developed on the surface of the alloy through thermal synthesis and magnetron sputtering technologies in this study. The samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) mapping, X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and water contact angle measurement (WCA), which characterized the surface alternation and confirmed the deposition of the target FHA/Ta coating. The results of cell morphology showed that the MC3T3-E1 cells on the surface of Mg/FHA/Ta samples had the largest spreading area and lamellipodia. Moreover, the FHA coating endowed the surface with superior cell viability and osteogenic properties, while Ta coating played a more important role in osteogenic differentiation. Therefore, the combination of FHA and Ta coatings could synergistically promote biological functions, thus providing a novel strategy for implant design.
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- Zheng Cao
- Department of Dentistry, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Dentistry, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Pathology, Amsterdam UMC and Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam Movement Science (AMS), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Amsterdam, Netherlands.,Department of Oral Implantology and Prosthetic Dentistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Dentistry, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Pathology, Amsterdam UMC and Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam Movement Science (AMS), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Dentistry, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- Department of Dentistry, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Pathology, Amsterdam UMC and Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam Movement Science (AMS), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Amsterdam, Netherlands.,Department of Oral Implantology and Prosthetic Dentistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Pathology, Amsterdam UMC and Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam Movement Science (AMS), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Amsterdam, Netherlands.,Department of Oral Implantology and Prosthetic Dentistry, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Cao NJ, Zhu YH, Gao F, Liang C, Wang ZB, Zhang Y, Hao CP, Wang W. Gradient nanostructured titanium stimulates cell responses in vitro and enhances osseointegration in vivo. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2021; 9:531. [PMID: 33987229 DOI: 10.21037/atm-20-7588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Background Though titanium (Ti) is widely used as dental materials in the clinic, effective methods to treat Ti for higher surface biological activity still lack. Through Surface mechanical attrition treatment (SMAT) technology we could endow Ti with gradient nanostructured surface (GNS Ti). To investigate the biocompatibility of GNS Ti for its further application in dental implant field, we study the effects of GNS Ti on cell responses in vitro and osseointegration of the implant with surrounding bone tissues in vivo. Methods In this study, GNS Ti was fabricated by SMAT. In vitro experiment, we co-cultured GNS Ti with bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs), surface characterization was detected by transmission electron microscope (TEM). Adhesion, proliferation and differentiation of BMSCs were evaluated by scanning electron microscope (SEM), MTT, flow cytometry (FCM), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and osteocalcin (OCN) tests. In vivo experiment, the GNS Ti was implanted into the rabbit mandible. Osteogenesis and osseointegration were evaluated by Micro CT, toluidine blue staining, and immunohistochemical staining at 4, 8, and 12 weeks postoperatively. Results Both results showed that compared with the coarse grained (CG) Ti, the GNS Ti stimulated the adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation of BMSCs and improved osteogenesis and osseointegration. Conclusions This study indicates that gradient nanostructured Ti is a promising material for dental implant application.
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- Nan-Jue Cao
- School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Shenyang, China.,The Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Yiwu, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Shenyang, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Shenyang, China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Shenyang, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Shenyang, China
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- School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Shenyang, China
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Porous Tantalum VS. Titanium Implants: Enhanced Mineralized Matrix Formation after Stem Cells Proliferation and Differentiation. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9113657. [PMID: 33203015 PMCID: PMC7697356 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9113657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Revised: 11/07/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Titanium dental implants are used routinely, with surgical procedure, to replace missing teeth. Even though they lead to satisfactory results, novel developments with implant materials can still improve implant treatment outcomes. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficiency of porous tantalum (Ta) dental implants for osseointegration, in comparison to classical titanium (Ti). Mesenchymal stem cells from the dental pulp (DPSC) were incubated on Ta, smooth titanium (STi), and rough titanium (RTi) to assess their adhesion, proliferation, osteodifferentiation, and mineralized matrix production. Cell proliferation was measured at 4 h, 24 h, 48 h with MTT test. Early osteogenic differentiation was followed after 4, 8, 12 days by alkaline phosphatase (ALP) quantification. Cells organization and matrix microstructure were studied with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). Collagen production and matrix mineralization were evaluated by immunostaining and histological staining. MTT test showed significantly higher proliferation of DPSC on Ta at 24 h and 48 h. However, APL quantification after 8 and 12 days was significantly lower for Ta, revealing a delayed differentiation, where cells were proliferating the more. After 3 weeks, collagen immunostaining showed an efficient production of collagen on all samples. However, Red Alizarin staining clearly revealed a higher calcification on Ta. The overall results tend to demonstrate that DPSC differentiation is delayed on Ta surface, due to a longer proliferation period until cells cover the 3D porous Ta structure. However, after 3 weeks, a more abundant mineralized matrix is produced on and inside Ta implants. Cell populations on porous Ta proliferate greater and faster, leading to the production of more calcium phosphate deposits than cells on roughened and smooth titanium surfaces, revealing a potential enhanced capacity for osseointegration.
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Ou P, Liu J, Hao C, He R, Chang L, Ruan J. Cytocompatibility, stability and osteogenic activity of powder metallurgy Ta-xZr alloys as dental implant materials. J Biomater Appl 2020; 35:790-798. [PMID: 32854569 DOI: 10.1177/0885328220948033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Tantalum (Ta) and zirconium (Zr) alloys were found to had low elastic modulus and similar biomechanical characteristics as the human bone. However, the biocompatibility and osteogenic potential of Ta-xZr alloyswith different proportions (20, 30, 40 and 50% Zr by atom) remains to be investigated. In this study, the biocompatibility of Ta-xZr alloys and commercially pure titanium (cpTi) was evaluated in vitro by cell counting kit-8 assay. The adhesion of MG63 osteoblasts to the surface of the alloys was observed by fluorescence microscopy, and their morphology was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The expressions of alkaline phosphatase (ALP), Ki67, osteocalcin (OC), collagen-I (Col-I) and Integrin β1 mRNA in the cultured cells were determined by RT-PCR. As a result, Ta-xZr (x = 20, 30, 40 and 50 at%) alloys were non-toxic and supported proliferation of the MG63 cells. The osteoblasts adhered to the Ta-xZr alloys, and subsequently spread and proliferated rapidly. Furthermore, the cells grown on Ta-20Zr and Ta-30Zr expressed high levels of ALP, Col I and OC, indicating that the Ta-xZr alloys can induce osteogenesis. In conclusion, Ta-xZr alloys promoted the adhesion, proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of MG63 cells. The Ta-xZr composites with a higher proportion of Ta exhibited superior osteogenic activity, and Ta-30Zr is therefore a promising alternative for Ti implants.
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- Pinghua Ou
- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, PR China.,Department of Stomatology, The Third Xiangya Hospital Central South University, Changsha, PR China
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- Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Engineering Rheology, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, PR China
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Wang N, Fuh JYH, Dheen ST, Senthil Kumar A. Functions and applications of metallic and metallic oxide nanoparticles in orthopedic implants and scaffolds. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2020; 109:160-179. [PMID: 32776481 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Bone defects and diseases are devastating, and can lead to severe functional deficits or even permanent disability. Nevertheless, orthopedic implants and scaffolds can facilitate the growth of incipient bone and help us to treat bone defects and diseases. Currently, a wide range of biomaterials with distinct biocompatibility, biodegradability, porosity, and mechanical strength is used in bone-related research. However, most orthopedic implants and scaffolds have certain limitations and diverse complications, such as limited corrosion resistance, low cell proliferation, and bacterial adhesion. With recent advancements in materials science and nanotechnology, metallic and metallic oxide nanoparticles have become the subject of significant interest as they offer an ample variety of options to resolve the existing problems in the orthopedic industry. More importantly, these nanoparticles possess unique physicochemical and mechanical properties not found in conventional materials, and can be incorporated into orthopedic implants and scaffolds to enhance their antimicrobial ability, bioactive molecular delivery, mechanical strength, osteointegration, and cell labeling and imaging. However, many metallic and metallic oxide nanoparticles can also be toxic to nearby cells and tissues. This review article will discuss the applications and functions of metallic and metallic oxide nanoparticles in orthopedic implants and bone tissue engineering.
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- Niyou Wang
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, 9 Engineering Drive, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, 9 Engineering Drive, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Anatomy, 4 Medical Drive, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, 9 Engineering Drive, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Wang S, Qiu J, Guo A, Ren R, He W, Liu S, Liu Y. Nanoscale perfluorocarbon expediates bone fracture healing through selectively activating osteoblastic differentiation and functions. J Nanobiotechnology 2020; 18:84. [PMID: 32493334 PMCID: PMC7271395 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-020-00641-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background and rationale Fracture incidence increases with ageing and other contingencies. However, the strategy of accelerating fracture repair in clinical therapeutics remain a huge challenge due to its complexity and a long-lasting period. The emergence of nano-based drug delivery systems provides a highly efficient, targeted and controllable drug release at the diseased site. Thus far, fairly limited studies have been carried out using nanomedicines for the bone repair applications. Perfluorocarbon (PFC), FDA-approved clinical drug, is received increasing attention in nanomedicine due to its favorable chemical and biologic inertness, great biocompatibility, high oxygen affinity and serum-resistant capability. In the premise, the purpose of the current study is to prepare nano-sized PFC materials and to evaluate their advisable effects on promoting bone fracture repair. Results Our data unveiled that nano-PFC significantly enhanced the fracture repair in the rabbit model with radial fractures, as evidenced by increased soft callus formation, collagen synthesis and accumulation of beneficial cytokines (e.g., vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), matrix metalloprotein 9 (MMP-9) and osteocalcin). Mechanistic studies unraveled that nano-PFC functioned to target osteoblasts by stimulating their differentiation and activities in bone formation, leading to accelerated bone remodeling in the fractured zones. Otherwise, osteoclasts were not affected upon nano-PFC treatment, ruling out the potential target of nano-PFC on osteoclasts and their progenitors. Conclusions These results suggest that nano-PFC provides a potential perspective for selectively targeting osteoblast cell and facilitating callus generation. This study opens up a new avenue for nano-PFC as a promising agent in therapeutics to shorten healing time in treating bone fracture.![]()
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- Shunhao Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 8 Shuangqing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100085, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 8 Shuangqing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100085, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, The 4th Clinical Hospital of Peking University Health Science Center, No. 31 East Street, Xinjiekou, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100035, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 8 Shuangqing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100085, China.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, The 4th Clinical Hospital of Peking University Health Science Center, No. 31 East Street, Xinjiekou, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100035, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 8 Shuangqing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100085, China. .,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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- Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, The 4th Clinical Hospital of Peking University Health Science Center, No. 31 East Street, Xinjiekou, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100035, China.
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Shimizu Y, Fujibayashi S, Yamaguchi S, Mori S, Kitagaki H, Shimizu T, Okuzu Y, Masamoto K, Goto K, Otsuki B, Kawai T, Morizane K, Kawata T, Matsuda S. Bioactive effects of strontium loading on micro/nano surface Ti6Al4V components fabricated by selective laser melting. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 109:110519. [PMID: 32228917 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2019.110519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2019] [Revised: 11/27/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
Abstract
Selective laser melting (SLM) titanium alloys require surface modification to achieve early bone-bonding. This study investigated the effects of solution and heat treatment to induce the sustained release of strontium (Sr) ions from SLM Ti6Al4V implants (Sr-S64). The results were compared with a control group comprising an untreated surface [SLM pure titanium (STi) and SLM Ti6Al4V (S64)] and a treated surface to induce the release of calcium (Ca) ions from SLM Ti6Al4V (Ca-S64). The surface-treated materials showed homogenous nanoscale network formation on the original micro-topographical surface and formed bone-like apatite on the surface in a simulated body fluid within 3 days. In vitro evaluation using MC3T3-E1 cells showed that the cells were viable on Sr-S64 surface, and Sr-S64 enhanced cell adhesion-related and osteogenic differentiation-related genes expression. In vivo rabbit tibia model, Sr-S64 provided significantly greater bone-bonding strength and bone-implant contact area than those in controls (STi and S64) in the early phase (2-4 weeks) after implantation; however, there was no statistical difference between Ca-S64 and controls. In conclusion, Sr solution and heat treatment was a safe and effective method to enhance early bone-bonding ability of S-64 by improving the surface characteristics and sustained delivery for Sr.
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- Yu Shimizu
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, 54 Shogoin-Kawaharacho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, 54 Shogoin-Kawaharacho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Life and Health Sciences, Chubu University, 1200 Matsumoto-cho, Kasugai, Aichi 487-8501, Japan
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- Osaka Yakin Kogyo Co., Ltd., 4-4-28 Zuiko, Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka 533-0005, Japan
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- Osaka Yakin Kogyo Co., Ltd., 4-4-28 Zuiko, Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka 533-0005, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, 54 Shogoin-Kawaharacho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, 54 Shogoin-Kawaharacho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, 54 Shogoin-Kawaharacho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, 54 Shogoin-Kawaharacho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, 54 Shogoin-Kawaharacho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, 54 Shogoin-Kawaharacho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, 54 Shogoin-Kawaharacho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, 54 Shogoin-Kawaharacho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, 54 Shogoin-Kawaharacho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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Liu F, Li Y, Liang J, Sui W, Bellare A, Kong L. Effects of micro/nano strontium‐loaded surface implants on osseointegration in ovariectomized sheep. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2019; 21:377-385. [DOI: 10.1111/cid.12719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2018] [Accepted: 01/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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- Fuwei Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases and Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgerySchool of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University Xi'an People's Republic of China
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- Department of StomatologyPLA 301 Hospital Beijing People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases and Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgerySchool of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University Xi'an People's Republic of China
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- Department of StomatologyShenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University Shenzhen People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic SurgeryBrigham and Women's Hospital Boston Massachusetts
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases and Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgerySchool of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University Xi'an People's Republic of China
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Zhu WQ, Ming PP, Qiu J, Shao SY, Yu YJ, Chen JX, Yang J, Xu LN, Zhang SM, Tang CB. Effect of titanium ions on the Hippo/YAP signaling pathway in regulating biological behaviors of MC3T3-E1 osteoblasts. J Appl Toxicol 2018; 38:824-833. [PMID: 29377205 DOI: 10.1002/jat.3590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2017] [Revised: 11/25/2017] [Accepted: 12/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
Titanium (Ti) and its corresponding alloys have been widely applied in dental and orthopedic implants. Owing to abrasion and corrosion of implants in the unfavorable electrolytic aqueous environment of the host body, Ti ions could be released from implants and accumulated in local tissues. Recent studies have found that excessive Ti ions were toxic to osteoblasts in adjacent bone tissues and subsequently influenced long-term effects on implant prostheses. However, the potential molecular mechanisms underlying the damage to osteoblasts induced by Ti ions remained unclear. Hippo signaling has been confirmed to be involved in organ size and tissue regeneration in many organs, while its roles in osteoblasts differentiation and bone repair remained elusive. Therefore, we hypothesize that YAP, a regulator of Hippo pathway, inhibited osteoblast growth, skeletal development and bone repair, as well as excessive Ti ions promoted the progression of YAP activation. This study aimed to explore the role of Hippo/YAP signaling pathway in the biotoxicity effect of Ti ions on osteoblast behaviors. Here, we confirmed that 10 ppm Ti ions, a minimum concentration gradient previously reported that was capable of suppressing osteoblasts growth, induced nuclear expression of YAP in osteoblasts in our study. Furthermore, 10 ppm Ti ion-induced YAP activation was found to downregulate osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells. Most importantly, the hypothesis we proposed that knockdown of YAP did reverse the inhibitory effect of 10 ppm Ti ions on osteogenesis has been verified. Taken together, our work provides insights into the mechanism of which YAP is involved in regulating osteoblast behaviors under the effect of Ti ions, which may help to develop therapeutic applications for Ti implant failures and peri-implantitis.
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- Wen-Qing Zhu
- Department of Oral Implantology, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of General Dentistry, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Oral Implantology, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China.,Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Disease, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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Kang C, Wei L, Song B, Chen L, Liu J, Deng B, Pan X, Shao L. Involvement of autophagy in tantalum nanoparticle-induced osteoblast proliferation. Int J Nanomedicine 2017; 12:4323-4333. [PMID: 28652735 PMCID: PMC5473603 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s136281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
Abstract
Porous tantalum (Ta) implants are highly corrosion resistant and biocompatible, and they possess significantly better initial stability than that of conventional titanium (Ti) implants. During loading wear, Ta nanoparticles (Ta-NPs) that were deposited on the surface of a porous Ta implant are inevitably released and come into direct contact with peri-implant osteoblasts. The wear debris may influence cell behavior and implant stabilization. However, the interaction of Ta-NPs with osteoblasts has not been clearly investigated. This study aimed to investigate the effect of Ta-NPs on cell proliferation and their underlying mechanism. The Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay was used to measure the cell viability of MC3T3-E1 mouse osteoblasts and showed that Ta-NP treatment could increase cell viability. Then, confocal microscopy, Western blotting, and transmission electron microscopy were used to confirm the autophagy induced by Ta-NPs, and evidence of autophagy induction was observed as positive LC3 puncta, high-LC3-II expression, and autophagic vesicle ultrastructures. The CCK-8 assay revealed that the cell viability was further increased and decreased by the application of an autophagy inducer and inhibitor, respectively. In addition, pre-treatment with autophagy inhibitor 3-methyladenine (3-MA) inhibited the Ta-NP-induced autophagy. These results indicate that the Ta-NPs can promote cell proliferation, that an autophagy inducer can further strengthen this effect and that an autophagy inhibitor can weaken this effect. In conclusion, autophagy was involved in Ta-NP-induced cell proliferation and had a promoting effect.
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- Chengrong Kang
- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
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- Department of Orthodontics, Key Laboratory of Oral Medicine, Guangzhou Institute of Oral Disease, Stomatology Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
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- Department of Stomatology, The General Hospital of People’s Liberation Army, Beijing, China
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University
- Xuan Pan, Department of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, 19 Nonglinxialu, Guangzhou 510080, China, Tel/fax +86 20 6132 5457, Email
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- Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
- Correspondence: Longquan Shao, Department of Stomatology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, 1838 North Guangzhou Road, Guangzhou 510515, China, Tel +86 20 6278 7153, Fax +86 20 6164 1101, Email
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