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Gong C, Yang J, Zhang X, Wang X, Wei Z, Huang X, Guo W. Surface functionalization of calcium magnesium phosphate cements with alginate sodium for enhanced bone regeneration via TRPM7/PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 266:130998. [PMID: 38521332 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2024] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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Although calcium‑magnesium phosphate cements (CMPCs) have been widely applied to treating critical-size bone defects, their repair efficiency is unsatisfactory owing to their weak surface bioactivity and uncontrolled ion release. In this study, we lyophilized alginate sodium (AS) as a coating onto HAp/K-struvite (H@KSv) to develop AS/HAp/K-struvite (AH@KSv), which promotes bone regeneration. The compressive strength and hydrophilicity of AH@KSv significantly improved, leading to enhanced cell adhesion in vitro. Importantly, the SA coating enables continuous ions release of Mg2+ and Ca2+, finally leading to enhanced osteogenesis in vitro/vivo and different patterns of new bone ingrowth in vivo. Furthermore, these composites increased the expression levels of biomarkers of the TRPM7/PI3K/Akt signaling pathway via an equilibrium effect of Mg2+ to Ca2+. In conclusion, our study provides novel insights into the mechanisms of Mg-based biomaterials for bone regeneration.
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- Changtian Gong
- Department of Orthopedics, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China; Center of Regenerative Medicine, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China.
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Schröter L, Kaiser F, Küppers O, Stein S, Krüger B, Wohlfahrt P, Geroneit I, Stahlhut P, Gbureck U, Ignatius A. Improving bone defect healing using magnesium phosphate granules with tailored degradation characteristics. Dent Mater 2024; 40:508-519. [PMID: 38199893 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2023.12.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Dental implant placement frequently requires preceding bone augmentation, for example, with hydroxyapatite (HA) or β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) granules. However, HA is degraded very slowly in vivo and for β-TCP inconsistent degradation profiles from too rapid to rather slow are reported. To shorten the healing time before implant placement, rapidly resorbing synthetic materials are of great interest. In this study, we investigated the potential of magnesium phosphates in granular form as bone replacement materials. METHODS Spherical granules of four different materials were prepared via an emulsion process and investigated in trabecular bone defects in sheep: struvite (MgNH4PO4·6H2O), K-struvite (MgKPO4·6H2O), farringtonite (Mg3(PO4)2) and β-TCP. RESULTS All materials except K-struvite exhibited promising support of bone regeneration, biomechanical properties and degradation. Struvite and β-TCP granules degraded at a similar rate, with a relative granules area of 29% and 30% of the defect area 4 months after implantation, respectively, whereas 18% was found for farringtonite. Only the K-struvite granules degraded too rapidly, with a relative granules area of 2% remaining, resulting in initial fibrous tissue formation and intermediate impairment of biomechanical properties. SIGNIFICANCE We demonstrated that the magnesium phosphates struvite and farringtonite have a comparable or even improved degradation behavior in vivo compared to β-TCP. This emphasizes that magnesium phosphates may be a promising alternative to established calcium phosphate bone substitute materials.
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- Lena Schröter
- Institute for Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics, Ulm University Medical Center, Helmholtzstraße 14, D-89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Department for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, University of Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2, D-97070 Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute for Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics, Ulm University Medical Center, Helmholtzstraße 14, D-89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Institute for Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics, Ulm University Medical Center, Helmholtzstraße 14, D-89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Institute for Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics, Ulm University Medical Center, Helmholtzstraße 14, D-89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Department for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, University of Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2, D-97070 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, University of Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2, D-97070 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, University of Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2, D-97070 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, University of Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2, D-97070 Würzburg, Germany.
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- Institute for Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics, Ulm University Medical Center, Helmholtzstraße 14, D-89081 Ulm, Germany
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He F, Rao J, Zhou J, Fu W, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Zuo F, Shi H. Fabrication of 3D printed Ca 3Mg 3(PO 4) 4-based bioceramic scaffolds with tailorable high mechanical strength and osteostimulation effect. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2023; 229:113472. [PMID: 37487286 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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Calcium, magnesium and phosphate are predominant constituents in the human bone. In this study, magnesium-calcium phosphate composite bioceramic scaffolds were fabricated utilizing Mg3(PO4)2 and β-Ca3(PO4)2 as starting materials, and their pore structure was constructed by 3D printing. The porosity and compressive strength of the composite bioceramic scaffolds could be adjusted by altering the sintering temperature and the formula of starting materials. The composite bioceramic scaffolds prepared from 60 wt% Mg3(PO4)2 and 40 wt% β-Ca3(PO4)2 were dominated by the Ca3Mg3(PO4)4 phase, and this Ca3Mg3(PO4)4-based bioceramic scaffolds possessed the highest compressive strength (12.7 - 92.4 MPa). Moreover, the Ca3Mg3(PO4)4-based bioceramic scaffolds stimulated cellular growth and osteoblastic differentiation of bone marrow stromal cells. The Ca3Mg3(PO4)4-based bioceramic scaffolds as bone regenerative biomaterials are flexible to the requirement of bone defects at various sites.
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- Fupo He
- School of Electromechanical Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Stomatology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, People's Republic of China
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- School of Stomatology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, People's Republic of China
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- School of Electromechanical Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Electromechanical Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Electromechanical Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Electromechanical Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, People's Republic of China
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- School of Stomatology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, People's Republic of China.
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Tarif CM, Mandal S, Chakraborty B, Sarkar K, Mukherjee P, Roy M, Nandi SK. In vitro and in vivo assessment of decellularized platelet-rich fibrin-loaded strontium doped porous magnesium phosphate scaffolds in bone regeneration. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 138:105587. [PMID: 36446181 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The present work reports the effect of decellularized platelet-rich fibrin (dPRF) loaded strontium (Sr) doped porous magnesium phosphate (MgP) bioceramics on biocompatibility, biodegradability, and bone regeneration. Sustained release of growth factors from dPRF is a major objective here, which conformed to the availability of dPRF on the scaffold surface even after 7 days of in vitro degradation. dPRF-incorporated MgP scaffolds were implanted in the rabbit femoral bone defect and bone rejuvenation was confirmed by radiological examination, histological examination, fluorochrome labeling study, and micro-CT. μ-CT examination of the regained bone samples exhibited that invasion of mature bone in the pores of the MgP2Sr-dPRF sample was higher than the MgP2Sr which indicated better bone maturation capability of this composition. Quantifiable assessment using oxytetracycline labeling showed 73.55 ± 1.12% new osseous tissue regeneration for MgP2Sr-dPRF samples in contrast to 65.47 ± 1.16% for pure MgP2Sr samples, after 3 months of implantation. Histological analysis depicted the presence of abundant osteoblastic and osteoclastic cells in dPRF-loaded Sr-doped MgP samples as compared to other samples. Radiological studies also mimicked similar results in the MgP2Sr-dPRF group with intact periosteal lining and significant bridging callus formation. The present results indicated that dPRF-loaded Sr-doped magnesium phosphate bioceramics have good biocompatibility, bone-forming ability, and suitable biodegradability in bone regeneration.
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- Chaudhuri Mohammad Tarif
- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, 700037, India
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology - Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721302, India
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, 700037, India
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology - Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721302, India
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Mohanpur, Nadia, India
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology - Kharagpur, Kharagpur, 721302, India.
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, 700037, India.
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Kaiser F, Schröter L, Stein S, Krüger B, Weichhold J, Stahlhut P, Ignatius A, Gbureck U. Accelerated bone regeneration through rational design of magnesium phosphate cements. Acta Biomater 2022; 145:358-371. [PMID: 35443213 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2022.04.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Results of several studies during past years suggested that magnesium phosphate cements (MPCs) not only show excellent biocompatibility and osteoconductivity, but they also provide improved regeneration capacity due to higher solubility compared to calcium phosphates. These findings also highlighted that chemical similarity of bone substitutes to the natural bone tissue is not a determinant factor in the success of regenerative strategies. The aim of this study was to further improve the degradation speed of MPCs for a fast bone ingrowth within a few months. We confirmed our hypothesis, that decreasing the powder-liquid ratio (PLR) of cement results in an increased content of highly soluble phases such as struvite (MgNH4PO4⋅6H2O) as well as K-struvite (MgKPO4⋅6H2O). Promising compositions with a low PLR of 1 g ml-1 were implanted in partially-loaded tibia defects in sheep. Both cements were partially degraded and replaced by bone tissue after 4 months. The degradation speed of the K-struvite cement was significantly higher compared to the struvite cement, initially resulting in the formation of a cell-rich resorption zone at the surface of some implants, as determined by histology. Overall, both MPCs investigated in this study seem to be promising as an alternative to the clinically well-established, but slowly degrading calcium phosphate cements, depending on defect size and desired degradation rate. Whereas the K-struvite cement might require further modification towards a slower resorption and reduced inflammatory response in vivo, the struvite cement appears promising for the treatment of bone defects due to its continuous degradation with simultaneous new bone formation. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Cold setting bone cements are used for the treatment of bone defects that exceed a critical size and cannot heal on their own. They are applied pasty into the bone defect and harden afterwards so that the shape adapts to the individual defect. Magnesium phosphates such as magnesium ammonium phosphate hexahydrate (struvite) belong to a new class of these cold setting bone cements. They degrade much faster than the clinically established calcium phosphates. In this study, a magnesium phosphate that has hardly been investigated so far was implanted into partially-loaded defects in sheeps: Potassium magnesium phosphate hexahydrate. This showed even faster resorption compared to the struvite cement: after 4 months, 63% of the cement was already degraded.
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- Friederike Kaiser
- Department for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, University Hospital Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2, D-97070 Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute for Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics, Ulm University Medical Center, Helmholtzstraße 14, D-89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Institute for Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics, Ulm University Medical Center, Helmholtzstraße 14, D-89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Institute for Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics, Ulm University Medical Center, Helmholtzstraße 14, D-89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Department for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, University Hospital Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2, D-97070 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, University Hospital Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2, D-97070 Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute for Orthopaedic Research and Biomechanics, Ulm University Medical Center, Helmholtzstraße 14, D-89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Department for Functional Materials in Medicine and Dentistry, University Hospital Würzburg, Pleicherwall 2, D-97070 Würzburg, Germany.
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Roller BL, Stoker AM, Cook JL. Elution properties of a resorbable magnesium phosphate cement. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2020; 11:S729-S734. [PMID: 32999547 PMCID: PMC7503075 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2020.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2020] [Revised: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 06/07/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study tests the elution capabilities of a magnesium phosphate cement (MPC). Study objectives were to quantify the passive release of magnesium ions from MPC and to assess the effects of antibiotic-loaded MPC on bacterial growth and osteoblast viability. METHODS MPC constructs were created and incubated in fetal bovine serum (FBS). At 2, 4, and 17 weeks, a sample was collected for magnesium ion concentration analysis. Control and vancomycin-loaded (vanc) MPC beads were also created. Zone of inhibition was measured after incubating beads on Staphylococcus aureus agar plates for 24 h. Osteoblasts were seeded onto control and vanc beads and cultured for 9 days. Metabolic activity was measured via a resazurin assay. ANOVA with Tukey HSD post-hoc tests and t-tests were performed. RESULTS Magnesium ions were eluted at 2 and 4-week time points without significant difference, but demonstrated a significant spike at the 17-week time point. Zones of inhibition for the bacterial species was observed for Vanc-MPC beads, but not control beads. No cytotoxic effects on osteoblasts were noted. CONCLUSION MPC has potential to improve bone regeneration based on its ability to passively elute magnesium. Additionally, antibiotic-loaded MPC inhibits bacterial growth while avoiding osteoblast cytotoxicity.
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- Brandon L. Roller
- Wake Forest School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Winston-Salem, NC, USA,Corresponding author. Wake Forest School of Medicine, Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC, 27157-1088, USA.
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- University of Missouri, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia, MO, USA,Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- University of Missouri, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia, MO, USA,Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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Dubey N, Ferreira JA, Daghrery A, Aytac Z, Malda J, Bhaduri SB, Bottino MC. Highly tunable bioactive fiber-reinforced hydrogel for guided bone regeneration. Acta Biomater 2020; 113:164-176. [PMID: 32540497 PMCID: PMC7482137 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2020.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Revised: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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One of the most damaging pathologies that affects the health of both soft and hard tissues around the tooth is periodontitis. Clinically, periodontal tissue destruction has been managed by an integrated approach involving elimination of injured tissues followed by regenerative strategies with bone substitutes and/or barrier membranes. Regrettably, a barrier membrane with predictable mechanical integrity and multifunctional therapeutic features has yet to be established. Herein, we report a fiber-reinforced hydrogel with unprecedented tunability in terms of mechanical competence and therapeutic features by integration of highly porous poly(ε-caprolactone) fibrous mesh(es) with well-controlled 3D architecture into bioactive amorphous magnesium phosphate-laden gelatin methacryloyl hydrogels. The presence of amorphous magnesium phosphate and PCL mesh in the hydrogel can control the mechanical properties and improve the osteogenic ability, opening a tremendous opportunity in guided bone regeneration (GBR). Results demonstrate that the presence of PCL meshes fabricated via melt electrowriting can delay hydrogel degradation preventing soft tissue invasion and providing the mechanical barrier to allow time for slower migrating progenitor cells to participate in bone regeneration due to their ability to differentiate into bone-forming cells. Altogether, our approach offers a platform technology for the development of the next-generation of GBR membranes with tunable mechanical and therapeutic properties to amplify bone regeneration in compromised sites. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: In this study, we developed a fiber-reinforced hydrogel platform with unprecedented tunability in terms of mechanical competence and therapeutic features for guided bone regeneration. We successfully integrated highly porous poly(ε-caprolactone) [PCL] mesh(es) into amorphous magnesium phosphate-laden hydrogels. The stiffness of the engineered hydrogel was significantly enhanced, and this reinforcing effect could be modulated by altering the number of PCL meshes and tailoring the AMP concentration. Furthermore, the fiber-reinforced hydrogel showed favorable cellular responses, significantly higher rates of mineralization, upregulation of osteogenic-related genes and bone formation. In sum, these fiber-reinforced membranes in combination with therapeutic agent(s) embedded in the hydrogel offer a robust, highly tunable platform to amplify bone regeneration not only in periodontal defects, but also in other craniomaxillofacial sites.
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- Nileshkumar Dubey
- Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Regenerative Medicine Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA; EEC Division, Directorate of Engineering, The National Science Foundation, Alexandria, VA, USA
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- Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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Wu M, Li J, Qin H, Lei A, Zhu H, Hu Z, Wang J. Pre-concentration of microalga Euglena gracilis by alkalescent pH treatment and flocculation mechanism of Ca 3(PO 4) 2, Mg 3(PO 4) 2, and derivatives. Biotechnol Biofuels 2020; 13:98. [PMID: 32514310 PMCID: PMC7260821 DOI: 10.1186/s13068-020-01734-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Microalgae are widely be used in carbon sequestration, food supplements, natural pigments, polyunsaturated fatty acids, biofuel applications, and wastewater treatment. However, the difficulties incurred in algae cell separation and harvesting, and the exorbitant cost required to overcome these challenges, are the primary limitations to large-scale industrial application of microalgae technology. RESULTS Herein, we explore the potential of inducing flocculation by adjusting the pH for pre-concentrating Euglena gracilis. Our results demonstrate that flocculation can be induced by increasing the medium pH to 8.5; however, most of the algae cells were broken by increasing the pH > 10. Magnesium phosphate, calcium phosphate, and their derivatives precipitation jointly led to flocculation, although calcium phosphate and its derivatives precipitation had a greater effect. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that pH treatment-induced flocculation is efficient and feasible for the pre-concentration of E. gracilis under a pilot-scale culture system. Moreover, it also maintained the microalgae cells' integrity, chlorophyll production, and increased paramylon production. These findings provide a theoretical basis for reducing the cost of large-scale E. gracilis harvesting; as well as provide a reference for harvesting other microalgae.
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- Mingcan Wu
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresource and Eco-environmental Science, Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory for Marine Algal Biotechnology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Plant Epigenetics, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060 China
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060 China
- College of Food Engineering and Biotechnology, Hanshan Normal University, Chaozhou, 521041 China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresource and Eco-environmental Science, Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory for Marine Algal Biotechnology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Plant Epigenetics, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060 China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresource and Eco-environmental Science, Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory for Marine Algal Biotechnology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Plant Epigenetics, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060 China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresource and Eco-environmental Science, Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory for Marine Algal Biotechnology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Plant Epigenetics, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060 China
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- College of Food Engineering and Biotechnology, Hanshan Normal University, Chaozhou, 521041 China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresource and Eco-environmental Science, Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory for Marine Algal Biotechnology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Plant Epigenetics, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060 China
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060 China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Marine Bioresource and Eco-environmental Science, Shenzhen Engineering Laboratory for Marine Algal Biotechnology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory for Plant Epigenetics, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060 China
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Meininger S, Mandal S, Kumar A, Groll J, Basu B, Gbureck U. Strength reliability and in vitro degradation of three-dimensional powder printed strontium-substituted magnesium phosphate scaffolds. Acta Biomater 2016; 31:401-411. [PMID: 26621692 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2015.11.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2015] [Revised: 10/29/2015] [Accepted: 11/23/2015] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Strontium ions (Sr(2+)) are known to prevent osteoporosis and also encourage bone formation. Such twin requirements have motivated researchers to develop Sr-substituted biomaterials for orthopaedic applications. The present study demonstrates a new concept of developing Sr-substituted Mg3(PO4)2 - based biodegradable scaffolds. In particular, this work reports the fabrication, mechanical properties with an emphasis on strength reliability as well as in vitro degradation of highly biodegradable strontium-incorporated magnesium phosphate cements. These implantable scaffolds were fabricated using three-dimensional powder printing, followed by high temperature sintering and/or chemical conversion, a technique adaptable to develop patient-specific implants. A moderate combination of strength properties of 36.7MPa (compression), 24.2MPa (bending) and 10.7MPa (tension) were measured. A reasonably modest Weibull modulus of up to 8.8 was recorded after uniaxial compression or diametral tensile tests on 3D printed scaffolds. A comparison among scaffolds with varying compositions or among sintered or chemically hardened scaffolds reveals that the strength reliability is not compromised in Sr-substituted scaffolds compared to baseline Mg3(PO4)2. The micro-computed tomography analysis reveals the presence of highly interconnected porous architecture in three-dimension with lognormal pore size distribution having median in the range of 17.74-26.29μm for the investigated scaffolds. The results of extensive in vitro ion release study revealed passive degradation with a reduced Mg(2+) release and slow but sustained release of Sr(2+) from strontium-substituted magnesium phosphate scaffolds. Taken together, the present study unequivocally illustrates that the newly designed Sr-substituted magnesium phosphate scaffolds with good strength reliability could be used for biomedical applications requiring consistent Sr(2+)- release, while the scaffold degrades in physiological medium. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE The study investigates the additive manufacturing of scaffolds based on different strontium-substituted magnesium phosphate bone cements by means of three-dimensional powder printing technique (3DPP). Magnesium phosphates were chosen due to their higher biodegradability compared to calcium phosphates, which is due to both a higher solubility as well as the absence of phase changes (to low soluble hydroxyapatite) in vivo. Since strontium ions are known to promote bone formation by stimulating osteoblast growth, we aimed to establish such a highly degradable magnesium phosphate ceramic with an enhanced bioactivity for new bone ingrowth. After post-processing, mechanical strengths of up to 36.7MPa (compression), 24.2MPa (bending) and 10.7MPa (tension) could be achieved. Simultaneously, the failure reliability of those bioceramic implant materials, measured by Weibull modulus calculations, were in the range of 4.3-8.8. Passive dissolution studies in vitro proved an ion release of Mg(2+) and PO4(3-) as well as Sr(2+), which is fundamental for in vivo degradation and a bone growth promoting effect. In our opinion, this work broadens the range of bioceramic bone replacement materials suitable for additive manufacturing processing. The high biodegradability of MPC ceramics together with the anticipated promoting effect on osseointegration opens up the way for a patient-specific treatment with the prospect of a fast and complete healing of bone fractures.
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Liu W, Zhai D, Huan Z, Wu C, Chang J. Novel tricalcium silicate/ magnesium phosphate composite bone cement having high compressive strength, in vitro bioactivity and cytocompatibility. Acta Biomater 2015; 21:217-27. [PMID: 25890099 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2015.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2014] [Revised: 03/23/2015] [Accepted: 04/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
Although inorganic bone cements such as calcium phosphate cements have been widely applied in orthopaedic and dental fields because of their self-setting ability, development of high-strength bone cement with bioactivity and biodegradability remains a major challenge. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to prepare a tricalcium silicate/magnesium phosphate (C3S/MPC) composite bone cement, which is intended to combine the excellent bioactivity of C3S with remarkable self-setting properties and mechanical strength of MPC. The self-setting and mechanical properties, in vitro induction of apatite formation and degradation behaviour, and cytocompatibility of the composite cements were investigated. Our results showed that the C3S/MPC composite cement with an optimal composition had compressive strength up to 87 MPa, which was significantly higher than C3S (25 MPa) and MPC (64 MPa). The setting time could be adjusted between 3 min and 29 min with the variation of compositions. The hydraulic reaction products of the C3S/MPC composite cement were composed of calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) derived from the hydration of C3S and gel-like amorphous substance. The C3S/MPC composite cements could induce apatite mineralization on its surface in SBF solution and degraded gradually in Tris-HCl solution. Besides, the composite cements showed good cytocompatibility and stimulatory effect on the proliferation of MC3T3-E1 osteoblast cells. Our results indicated that the C3S/MPC composite bone cement might be a new promising high-strength inorganic bioactive material which may hold the potential for bone repair in load-bearing site.
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