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Kämmerer PW, Heimes D, Zaage F, Ganz C, Frerich B, Gerber T, Dau M. Improving material properties of a poloxamer P407 hydrogel-based hydroxyapatite bone substitute material by adding silica-A comparative in vivo study. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2024; 112:e35405. [PMID: 38701384 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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The structure and handling properties of a P407 hydrogel-based bone substitute material (BSM) might be affected by different poloxamer P407 and silicon dioxide (SiO2) concentrations. The study aimed to compare the mechanical properties and biological parameters (bone remodeling, BSM degradation) of a hydroxyapatite: silica (HA)-based BSM with various P407 hydrogels in vitro and in an in vivo rat model. Rheological analyses for mechanical properties were performed on one BSM with an SiO2-enriched hydrogel (SPH25) as well on two BSMs with unaltered hydrogels in different gel concentrations (PH25 and PH30). Furthermore, the solubility of all BSMs were tested. In addition, 30 male Wistar rats underwent surgical creation of a well-defined bone defect in the tibia. Defects were filled randomly with PH30 (n = 15) or SPH25 (n = 15). Animals were sacrificed after 12 (n = 5 each), 21 (n = 5 each), and 63 days (n = 5 each). Histological evaluation and histomorphometrical quantification of new bone formation (NB;%), residual BSM (rBSM;%), and soft tissue (ST;%) was conducted. Rheological tests showed an increased viscosity and lower solubility of SPH when compared with the other hydrogels. Histomorphometric analyses in cancellous bone showed a decrease of ST in PH30 (p = .003) and an increase of NB (PH30: p = .001; SPH: p = .014) over time. A comparison of both BSMs revealed no significant differences. The addition of SiO2 to a P407 hydrogel-based hydroxyapatite BSM improves its mechanical stability (viscosity, solubility) while showing similar in vivo healing properties compared to PH30. Additionally, the SiO2-enrichment allows a reduction of poloxamer ratio in the hydrogel without impairing the material properties.
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- Peer W Kämmerer
- Department of Oral, Maxillofacial Plastic Surgery, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
- Department of Oral, Maxillofacial Plastic Surgery, University Medical Center Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Oral, Maxillofacial Plastic Surgery, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Institute of Physics, Rostock University, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Oral, Maxillofacial Plastic Surgery, University Medical Center Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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- Institute of Physics, Rostock University, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Oral, Maxillofacial Plastic Surgery, University Medical Center Rostock, Rostock, Germany
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Wee CY, Lim QRT, Xu X, Yang Z, Wang D, Thian ES. Characterization and in-vitro assessment of silicon-based apatite microspheres for bone tissue engineering applications. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2024; 112:e35349. [PMID: 38247239 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35349] [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: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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In the field of bone tissue engineering, silicon (Si) has been found as an essential element for bone growth. However, the use of silicon in bioceramics microspheres remains limited. In this work, different weight percentages (0.8, 1.6, and 2.4 wt %) of silicon was incorporated into hydroxyapatite and fabricated into microspheres. 2.4 wt % of Si incorporated into HAp microspheres (2.4 SiHAp) were found to enhance functional properties of the microspheres which resulted in improved cell viability of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs), demonstrating rapid cell proliferation rates resulting in high cell density accumulated on the surface of the microspheres which in turn permitted better hMSCs differentiation into osteoblasts when validated by bone marker assays (Type I collagen, alkaline phosphatase, osteocalcin, and osteopontin) compared to apatite microspheres of lower wt % of Si incorporated and non-substituted HAp (2.4 SiHAp >1.6 SiHAp >0.8 SiHAp > HAp). SEM images displayed the densest cell population on 2.4 SiHAp surfaces with the greatest degree of cell stretching and bridging between neighboring microspheres. Incorporation of silicon into apatite microspheres was found to accelerate the rate and number of apatite nucleation sites formed when subjected to physiological conditions improving the interface between the microsphere scaffolds and bone forming cells, facilitating better adhesion and proliferation.
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- Chien Yi Wee
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Hainan Province, School of Biomedical Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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- Zhejiang Biocare Biotechnology Co. Ltd, Shaoxing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomedical Engineering of Hainan Province, School of Biomedical Engineering, Hainan University, Haikou, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Ray S, Thormann U, Kramer I, Sommer U, Budak M, Schumacher M, Bernhardt A, Lode A, Kern C, Rohnke M, Heiss C, Lips KS, Gelinsky M, Alt V. Mesoporous Bioactive Glass-Incorporated Injectable Strontium-Containing Calcium Phosphate Cement Enhanced Osteoconductivity in a Critical-Sized Metaphyseal Defect in Osteoporotic Rats. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:1203. [PMID: 37892933 PMCID: PMC10604136 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10101203] [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: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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In this study, the in vitro and in vivo bone formation behavior of mesoporous bioactive glass (MBG) particles incorporated in a pasty strontium-containing calcium phosphate bone cement (pS100G10) was studied in a metaphyseal fracture-defect model in ovariectomized rats and compared to a plain pasty strontium-containing calcium phosphate bone cement (pS100) and control (empty defect) group, respectively. In vitro testing showed good cytocompatibility on human preosteoblasts and ongoing dissolution of the MBG component. Neither the released strontium nor the BMG particles from the pS100G10 had a negative influence on cell viability. Forty-five female Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned to three different treatment groups: (1) pS100 (n = 15), (2) pS100G10 (n = 15), and (3) empty defect (n = 15). Twelve weeks after bilateral ovariectomy and multi-deficient diet, a 4 mm wedge-shaped fracture-defect was created at the metaphyseal area of the left femur in all animals. The originated fracture-defect was substituted with pS100 or pS100G10 or left empty. After six weeks, histomorphometrical analysis revealed a statistically significant higher bone volume/tissue volume ratio in the pS100G10 group compared to the pS100 (p = 0.03) and empty defect groups (p = 0.0001), indicating enhanced osteoconductivity with the incorporation of MBG. Immunohistochemistry revealed a significant decrease in the RANKL/OPG ratio for pS100 (p = 0.004) and pS100G10 (p = 0.003) compared to the empty defect group. pS100G10 showed a statistically higher expression of BMP-2. In addition, a statistically significant higher gene expression of alkaline phosphatase, osteoprotegerin, collagen1a1, collagen10a1 with a simultaneous decrease in RANKL, and carbonic anhydrase was seen in the pS100 and pS100G10 groups compared to the empty defect group. Mass spectrometric imaging by time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) showed the release of Sr2+ ions from both pS100 and pS100G10, with a gradient into the interface region. ToF-SIMS imaging also revealed that resorption of the MBG particles allowed for new bone formation in cement pores. In summary, the current work shows better bone formation of the injectable pasty strontium-containing calcium phosphate bone cement with incorporated mesoporous bioactive glass compared to the bioactive-free bone cement and empty defects and can be considered for clinical application for osteopenic fracture defects in the future.
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- Seemun Ray
- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Justus Liebig University, 35390 Giessen, Germany; (S.R.); (U.T.); (I.K.); (U.S.); (M.B.); (C.H.); (K.S.L.)
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- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Justus Liebig University, 35390 Giessen, Germany; (S.R.); (U.T.); (I.K.); (U.S.); (M.B.); (C.H.); (K.S.L.)
- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Giessen-Marburg GmbH, Campus Giessen, 35390 Giessen, Germany
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- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Justus Liebig University, 35390 Giessen, Germany; (S.R.); (U.T.); (I.K.); (U.S.); (M.B.); (C.H.); (K.S.L.)
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- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Justus Liebig University, 35390 Giessen, Germany; (S.R.); (U.T.); (I.K.); (U.S.); (M.B.); (C.H.); (K.S.L.)
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- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Justus Liebig University, 35390 Giessen, Germany; (S.R.); (U.T.); (I.K.); (U.S.); (M.B.); (C.H.); (K.S.L.)
- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Giessen-Marburg GmbH, Campus Giessen, 35390 Giessen, Germany
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- Centre for Translational Bone, Joint, and Soft Tissue Research, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, 01307 Dresden, Germany; (M.S.); (A.B.); (A.L.); (M.G.)
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- Centre for Translational Bone, Joint, and Soft Tissue Research, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, 01307 Dresden, Germany; (M.S.); (A.B.); (A.L.); (M.G.)
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- Centre for Translational Bone, Joint, and Soft Tissue Research, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, 01307 Dresden, Germany; (M.S.); (A.B.); (A.L.); (M.G.)
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (C.K.); (M.R.)
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Justus Liebig University Giessen, 35392 Giessen, Germany; (C.K.); (M.R.)
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- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Justus Liebig University, 35390 Giessen, Germany; (S.R.); (U.T.); (I.K.); (U.S.); (M.B.); (C.H.); (K.S.L.)
- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Giessen-Marburg GmbH, Campus Giessen, 35390 Giessen, Germany
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- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Justus Liebig University, 35390 Giessen, Germany; (S.R.); (U.T.); (I.K.); (U.S.); (M.B.); (C.H.); (K.S.L.)
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- Centre for Translational Bone, Joint, and Soft Tissue Research, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, 01307 Dresden, Germany; (M.S.); (A.B.); (A.L.); (M.G.)
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- Laboratory of Experimental Trauma Surgery, Justus Liebig University, 35390 Giessen, Germany; (S.R.); (U.T.); (I.K.); (U.S.); (M.B.); (C.H.); (K.S.L.)
- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Giessen-Marburg GmbH, Campus Giessen, 35390 Giessen, Germany
- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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Yang Y, Kulkarni A, Soraru GD, Pearce JM, Motta A. 3D Printed SiOC(N) Ceramic Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Regeneration: Improved Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222413676. [PMID: 34948473 PMCID: PMC8706922 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222413676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2021] [Revised: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Bone tissue engineering has developed significantly in recent years as there has been increasing demand for bone substitutes due to trauma, cancer, arthritis, and infections. The scaffolds for bone regeneration need to be mechanically stable and have a 3D architecture with interconnected pores. With the advances in additive manufacturing technology, these requirements can be fulfilled by 3D printing scaffolds with controlled geometry and porosity using a low-cost multistep process. The scaffolds, however, must also be bioactive to promote the environment for the cells to regenerate into bone tissue. To determine if a low-cost 3D printing method for bespoke SiOC(N) porous structures can regenerate bone, these structures were tested for osteointegration potential by using human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs). This includes checking the general biocompatibilities under the osteogenic differentiation environment (cell proliferation and metabolism). Moreover, cell morphology was observed by confocal microscopy, and gene expressions on typical osteogenic markers at different stages for bone formation were determined by real-time PCR. The results of the study showed the pore size of the scaffolds had a significant impact on differentiation. A certain range of pore size could stimulate osteogenic differentiation, thus promoting bone regrowth and regeneration.
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- Yuejiao Yang
- BIOtech, Center for Biomedical Technologies, University of Trento, Via Sommarive 9, 38123 Trento, Italy;
- European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Unit, Via delle Regole 101, 38123 Trento, Italy
- Correspondence: (Y.Y.); (A.K.)
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- Glass & Ceramics Lab, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Trento, Via Sommerive 9, 38123 Trento, Italy;
- Correspondence: (Y.Y.); (A.K.)
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- Glass & Ceramics Lab, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Trento, Via Sommerive 9, 38123 Trento, Italy;
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada;
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- BIOtech, Center for Biomedical Technologies, University of Trento, Via Sommarive 9, 38123 Trento, Italy;
- European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Unit, Via delle Regole 101, 38123 Trento, Italy
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Lu T, Zhang J, Yuan X, Tang C, Wang X, Zhang Y, Xiong K, Ye J. Enhanced osteogenesis and angiogenesis of calcium phosphate cement incorporated with zinc silicate by synergy effect of zinc and silicon ions. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 131:112490. [PMID: 34857276 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Calcium phosphate cement (CPC) with good injectability and osteoconductivity plays important roles in bone grafting application. Much attention has been paid to achieve multifunctionality through incorporating trace elements into CPC. Silicon and zinc can be used as additives to endow CPC with biological functions of osteogenesis, angiogenesis and anti-osteoclastogenesis. In this study, zinc and silicate ions were co-incorporated into CPC through mixing with submicron zinc silicate (Zn2SiO4, ZS) to obtain zinc silicate-modified CPCs (ZS/CPCs) with different contents. The results revealed that the addition of ZS increased the compressive strength, prolonged the setting time, and densified the structure of CPC. Low addition content of ZS facilitated the formation of surface apatite layer in the early mineralization stage. Incorporating ZS significantly induced osteogenesis of mouse bone marrow stromal cells (mBMSCs) and angiogenesis of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs), and moreover, restricted osteoclastogenesis of Raw 264.7 in vitro. Silicate and zinc ions could be steadily released from ZS/CPCs into the culture medium. With the synergistic effect of silicate and zinc ions, ZS/CPCs provided an appropriate microenvironment for the immune cells to facilitate the osteogenesis of mBMSCs and angiogenesis of HUVECs further. Taken together, it can be concluded that incorporating ZS is an effective way to endow CPC with multifunctionality and better bone regeneration for bone defect repair.
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- Teliang Lu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou 510006, China; Medprin Regenerative Medical Technologies Co., Ltd, Guangzhou 510663, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou 510080, China
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- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base for Nonmetal Composites and Functional Materials, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; National Engineering Research Center for Tissue Restoration and Reconstruction, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery: Physicochemistry and Applications. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13101642. [PMID: 34683935 PMCID: PMC8537309 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13101642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Revised: 09/18/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Hydroxyapatite (HAP) has been the gold standard in the biomedical field due to its composition and similarity to human bone. Properties such as shape, size, morphology, and ionic substitution can be tailored through the use of different synthesis techniques and compounds. Regardless of the ability to determine its physicochemical properties, a conclusion for the correlation with the biological response it is yet to be found. Hence, a special focus on the most desirable properties for an appropriate biological response needs to be addressed. This review provides an overview of the fundamental properties of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles and the characterization of physicochemical properties involved in their biological response and role as a drug delivery system. A summary of the main chemical properties and applications of hydroxyapatite, the advantages of using nanoparticles, and the influence of shape, size, functional group, morphology, and crystalline phase in the biological response is presented. A special emphasis was placed on the analysis of chemical and physical interactions of the nanoparticles and the cargo, which was explained through the use of spectroscopic and physical techniques such as FTIR, Raman, XRD, SEM, DLS, and BET. We discuss the properties tailored for hydroxyapatite nanoparticles for a specific biomolecule based on the compilation of studies performed on proteins, peptides, drugs, and genetic material.
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Tamburaci S, Tihminlioglu F. Development of Si doped nano hydroxyapatite reinforced bilayer chitosan nanocomposite barrier membranes for guided bone regeneration. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2021; 128:112298. [PMID: 34474849 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2021.112298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 06/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) is a widely used process for the treatment of periodontal defects to prevent the formation of surrounding soft tissue at the periodontal defect and to provide hard tissue regeneration. Recently GBR designs have focused on the development of resorbable natural polymer-based barrier membranes due to their biodegradability and excellent biocompatibility. The aim of this study is to fabricate a novel bilayer nanocomposite membrane with microporous sublayer composed of chitosan and Si doped nanohydroxyapatite particles (Si-nHap) and chitosan/PEO nanofiber upper layer. Bilayer membrane was designed to prevent epithelial and fibroblastic cell migration and growth impeding bone formation with its upper layer and to support osteogenic cell bioactivity at the defect site with its sublayer. Microporous and nanofiber layers were fabricated by using freeze-drying and electrospinning techniques respectively. The effect of Si-nHap content on the morphological, mechanical and physical properties of the composites were investigated using SEM, AFM, micro-Ct, compression test, water uptake capacity and enzymatic degradation study. Antimicrobial properties of nanocomposite membranes were investigated with tube dilution and disk diffusion methods. In vitro cytotoxicity of bilayer membranes was evaluated. Saos-2 and NIH/3T3 proliferation studies were carried out on each layer. In vitro bioactivity of Saos-2 and NIH/3T3 cells were evaluated with ALP activity and hydroxyproline content respectively. Results showed that Si-nHap incorporation enhanced the mechanical and physical properties as well as controlling biodegradability of the polymer matrix. Besides, Si-nHap loading induced the bioactivity of Saos-2 cells by enhancing cell attachment, spreading and biomineralization on the material surface. Thus, results supported that designed bilayer nanocomposite membranes can be used as a potential biomaterial for guided bone regeneration in periodontal applications.
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- Sedef Tamburaci
- Izmir Institute of Technology, Graduate Program of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Gulbahçe Campus, Urla, İzmir, Turkey
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- Izmir Institute of Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Gulbahçe Campus, Urla, İzmir, Turkey.
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Rottensteiner-Brandl U, Bertram U, Lingens LF, Köhn K, Distel L, Fey T, Körner C, Horch RE, Arkudas A. Free Transplantation of a Tissue Engineered Bone Graft into an Irradiated, Critical-Size Femoral Defect in Rats. Cells 2021; 10:cells10092256. [PMID: 34571907 PMCID: PMC8467400 DOI: 10.3390/cells10092256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Healing of large bone defects remains a challenge in reconstructive surgery, especially with impaired healing potential due to severe trauma, infection or irradiation. In vivo studies are often performed in healthy animals, which might not accurately reflect the situation in clinical cases. In the present study, we successfully combined a critical-sized femoral defect model with an ionizing radiation protocol in rats. To support bone healing, tissue-engineered constructs were transferred into the defect after ectopic preossification and prevascularization. The combination of SiHA, MSCs and BMP-2 resulted in the significant ectopic formation of bone tissue, which can easily be transferred by means of our custom-made titanium chamber. Implanted osteogenic MSCs survived in vivo for a total of 18 weeks. The use of SiHA alone did not lead to bone formation after ectopic implantation. Analysis of gene expression showed early osteoblast differentiation and a hypoxic and inflammatory environment in implanted constructs. Irradiation led to impaired bone healing, decreased vascularization and lower short-term survival of implanted cells. We conclude that our model is highly valuable for the investigation of bone healing and tissue engineering in pre-damaged tissue and that healing of bone defects can be substantially supported by combining SiHA, MSCs and BMP-2.
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- Ulrike Rottensteiner-Brandl
- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (U.R.-B.); (U.B.); (L.F.L.); (K.K.); (R.E.H.)
- Emil-Fischer Zentrum, Institute of Biochemistry, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (U.R.-B.); (U.B.); (L.F.L.); (K.K.); (R.E.H.)
- Department of Neurosurgery, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (U.R.-B.); (U.B.); (L.F.L.); (K.K.); (R.E.H.)
- Hand Surgery—Burn Center, Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (U.R.-B.); (U.B.); (L.F.L.); (K.K.); (R.E.H.)
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), 91054 Erlangen, Germany;
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Glass and Ceramics, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), 91054 Erlangen, Germany;
- Frontier Research Institute for Materials Science, Nagoya Institute of Technology, Nagoya 466-8555, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Science and Technology of Metals, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), 91054 Erlangen, Germany;
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (U.R.-B.); (U.B.); (L.F.L.); (K.K.); (R.E.H.)
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), 91054 Erlangen, Germany; (U.R.-B.); (U.B.); (L.F.L.); (K.K.); (R.E.H.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-9131-8533277
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Deng F, Zhai W, Yin Y, Peng C, Ning C. Advanced protein adsorption properties of a novel silicate-based bioceramic: A proteomic analysis. Bioact Mater 2021; 6:208-218. [PMID: 32913929 PMCID: PMC7451930 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2020.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2020] [Revised: 08/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Silicate bioceramics have been shown to possess excellent cytocompatibility and osteogenic activity, but the exact mechanism is still unclear. Protein adsorption is the first event taking place at the biomaterial-tissue interface, which is vital to the subsequent cellular behavior and further influence the biomaterial-tissue interaction. In this work, the protein adsorption behavior of a novel CPS bioceramic was evaluated using the proteomics technology. The results showed that CPS adsorbed more amount and types of serum proteins than HA. FN1 and IGF1 proteins selected from proteomics results were validated by Western-blot experiment. Pathway analysis also revealed mechanistic insights how these absorbed proteins by CPS help mediate cell adhesion and promotes osteogenic activity. Firstly, the dramatically enhanced adsorption of FN1 could greatly promote cell adhesion and growth. Secondly, IGF1 was uniquely adsorbed on CPS bioceramic and IGF1 could activate Rap1 signaling pathway to promote cell adhesion. Thirdly, the increased adsorption of FN1, IGF1 and COL1A2 proteins on CPS explains its better ability on bone regeneration than HA. Fourthly, the increased adsorption of IGF1, CHAD, COL2A1 and THBS4 proteins on CPS explains its ability on cartilage formation. Lastly, the increased adsorption of immunological related proteins on CPS may also play a positive role in bone regeneration. In addition, CPS had a much better cell adhesion ability than HA, proving that more adsorbed proteins really had a positive effect on cell behavior. The more adsorbed proteins on CPS than HA might indicated a better bone regeneration rate at early stage of implantation.
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- Fanyan Deng
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
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- National Facility for Protein Science in Shanghai, Zhangjiang Lab, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Science, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- National Facility for Protein Science in Shanghai, Zhangjiang Lab, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Science, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
- The Education Ministry Key Lab of Resource Chemistry and Shanghai Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Functional Materials, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, 200234, China
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Ferreira SA, Young G, Jones JR, Rankin S. Bioglass/carbonate apatite/collagen composite scaffold dissolution products promote human osteoblast differentiation. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 118:111393. [PMID: 33254998 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Revised: 08/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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OssiMend® Bioactive (Collagen Matrix Inc., NJ) is a three-component porous composite bone graft device of 45S5 Bioglass/carbonate apatite/collagen. Our in vitro studies showed that conditioned media of the dissolution products of OssiMend Bioactive stimulated primary human osteoblasts to form mineralized bone-like nodules in vitro in one week, in basal culture media (no osteogenic supplements). Osteoblast differentiation was followed by gene expression analysis and a mineralization assay. In contrast, the dissolution products from commercial OssiMend (Bioglass-free carbonate apatite/collagen scaffolds), or from 45S5 Bioglass particulate alone, did not induce the mineralization of the extracellular matrix, but did induce osteoblast differentiation to mature osteoblasts, evidenced by the strong upregulation of BGLAP and IBSP mRNA levels. The calcium ions and soluble silicon species released from 45S5 Bioglass particles and additional phosphorus release from OssiMend mediated the osteostimulatory effects. Medium conditioned with OssiMend Bioactive dissolution had a much higher concentration of phosphorus and silicon than media conditioned with OssiMend and 45S5 Bioglass alone. While OssiMend and OssiMend Bioactive led to calcium precipitation in cell culture media, OssiMend Bioactive produced a higher concentration of soluble silicon than 45S5 Bioglass and higher dissolution of phosphorus than OssiMend. These in vitro results suggest that adding 45S5 Bioglass to OssiMend produces a synergistic osteostimulation effect on primary human osteoblasts. In summary, dissolution products of a Bioglass/carbonate apatite/collagen composite scaffold (OssiMend® Bioactive) stimulate human osteoblast differentiation and mineralization of extracellular matrix in vitro without any osteogenic supplements. The mineralization was faster than for dissolution products of ordinary Bioglass.
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- Silvia A Ferreira
- National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, UK.
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- Department of Materials, Imperial College London, London, UK.
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- Department of Materials, Imperial College London, London, UK.
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- National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, UK.
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Zhao X, You L, Wang T, Zhang X, Li Z, Ding L, Li J, Xiao C, Han F, Li B. Enhanced Osseointegration of Titanium Implants by Surface Modification with Silicon-doped Titania Nanotubes. Int J Nanomedicine 2020; 15:8583-8594. [PMID: 33173295 PMCID: PMC7648569 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s270311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Introduction Despite great progress made in developing orthopedic implants, the development of titanium (Ti) implants with ideal early osseointegration remains a big challenge. Our pilot study has demonstrated that Si-TiO2 nanotubes on the surface of Ti substrates could enhance their osteogenic activity. Hence, in this study, we aim to comprehensively evaluate the effects of silicon-doped titania (Si-TiO2) nanotubes on the osseointegration property of Ti implants. Materials and Methods The Ti implants were surface modified with Si-TiO2 nanotubes through in situ anodization and Si plasma immersion ion implantation (PIII) method. Three groups were divided as Ti implants (Ti), Ti modified with TiO2 nanotubes (TiO2-NTs) and Ti modified with Si-TiO2 nanotubes (Si-TiO2-NTs). The morphology of Si-TiO2 nanotubes was observed by scanning electron microscope. The growth and osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells on the Ti implants were evaluated. Further, the pull-out tests and in vivo osseointegration ability evaluation were performed after implanting the screws in the femur of Sprague Dawley rats. Results The Si-TiO2 nanotubes could be seen on the surface of Ti implants. The MC3T3-E1 cells could grow on the surface of Ti, TiO2-NTs and Si-TiO2-NTs, and showed fast proliferation rate on the Si-TiO2-NTs. Moreover, the production of some osteogenesis-related proteins (ALP and Runx2) at one week and calcium deposition at four week was also enhanced in Si-TiO2-NTs rather than other groups. In vivo osseointegration results showed that Si-TiO2 nanotube-modified Ti screws had higher pullout force at two and four weeks as well as enhanced new bone formation at six weeks compared to bare Ti screws and Ti screws modified with TiO2 nanotubes alone. Discussion The modification of Si-TiO2-NTs on the Ti substrate could generate a nanostructured and hydrophilic surface, which can promote cell growth. Moreover, the existence of the TiO2 nanotubes and Si element also can improve the in vitro osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells and early bone formation around the implanted screws. Together, findings from this study show that surface modification of Ti implants with Si-TiO2 nanotubes could enhance early osseointegration and therefore has the potential for clinical applications.
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- Xijiang Zhao
- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214062, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214062, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214062, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214062, People's Republic of China
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- Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Orthopaedic Institute, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215006, People's Republic of China
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- Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Orthopaedic Institute, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215006, People's Republic of China
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- Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Orthopaedic Institute, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215006, People's Republic of China
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- Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Orthopaedic Institute, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215006, People's Republic of China
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- Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Orthopaedic Institute, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215006, People's Republic of China
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- Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Orthopaedic Institute, Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215006, People's Republic of China
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Synthesis of Silicon- and Carbonate-doped Biomimetic Hydroxyapatite in the Presence of Citrate Ions and its Physicochemical, Bioactivity Properties. JOURNAL OF BIOMIMETICS BIOMATERIALS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 2020. [DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/jbbbe.47.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The present study investigated the phase composition, the structural, morphological, and bioactivity properties of silicon- and carbonate-doped biomimetic hydroxyapatite synthesized by precipitation from aqueous solutions in the presence of different amounts of citrate ions. The X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analyses confirmed that all the samples exhibited single-phase. Base on the results of the morphological study, all the obtained samples consisted of porous agglomerated particles made up of tiny crystallites in the nanometer range. The change in structural order, as well as the decrease in particle size and degree of crystallinity result from the presence of citrate ions were revealed by X-ray diffraction, dynamic light scattering, and scanning electron microscopy analyses. Bioactivity properties of samples were studied by analyzing their bioresorbability in physiological saline (ω (NaCl) = 0.9%) and evaluating their solubility in SBF solution after a certain period of soaking time. The amount of the released Ca2+ ions was found to increase with the increasing concentration of citrate ions introduced in the synthesis process. The better solubility of material with the presence of citrate ions was beneficial in the growth of apatite on its surface that made produced material more biocompatible.
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Beltrán AM, Begines B, Alcudia A, Rodríguez-Ortiz JA, Torres Y. Biofunctional and Tribomechanical Behavior of Porous Titanium Substrates Coated with a Bioactive Glass Bilayer (45S5-1393). ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:30170-30180. [PMID: 32530265 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c07318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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The porous substrates of commercially pure titanium have been coated with a novel bilayer of bioactive glasses (BGs), 45S5 and 1393, to improve the osseointegration and solve the stress-shielding phenomenon of titanium partial implants. The porosity of the substrates and the scratch resistance and bioactivity of the coating have been evaluated. Results are discussed in terms of stiffness and yield strength of the substrates, as well as the chemical composition, thickness, and design of the bioglass coating (monolithic vs bilayer). The role of the pores was a crucial issue in the anchoring of the coating, both in porosity percentage (30 and 60 vol %) and in pore range size (100-200 and 355-500 μm). The study was focused on the adhesion and infiltration of a 1393 bioglass layer (in contact with a porous titanium substrate), in combination with the biofunctionality of the 45S5 bioglass layer (surrounded by the host bone tissue), as 1393 bioglass enhances the adherence, while 45S5 bioglass promotes higher bioactivity. This bioactivity of the raw powder was initially estimated by nuclear magnetic resonance, through the evaluation of the chemical environments, and confirmed by the formation of hydroxyapatite when immersed in a simulated body fluid. The results revealed that the substrate with 30 vol % of porosity and a range of 355-500 μm pore size, coated with this novel BG bilayer, presented the best combination in terms of mechanical and biofunctional properties.
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- Ana M Beltrán
- Departamento de Ingenierı́a y Ciencia de los Materiales y el Transporte, Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla, Virgen de África 7, 41011 Seville, Spain
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- Departamento de Quı́mica Orgánica y Farmacéutica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Seville, Spain
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- Departamento de Quı́mica Orgánica y Farmacéutica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Sevilla, 41012 Seville, Spain
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- Departamento de Ingenierı́a y Ciencia de los Materiales y el Transporte, Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla, Virgen de África 7, 41011 Seville, Spain
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- Departamento de Ingenierı́a y Ciencia de los Materiales y el Transporte, Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad de Sevilla, Virgen de África 7, 41011 Seville, Spain
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Meng G, Wu X, Yao R, He J, Yao W, Wu F. Effect of zinc substitution in hydroxyapatite coating on osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation under osteoblast/osteoclast co-culture. Regen Biomater 2020; 6:349-359. [PMID: 32440356 PMCID: PMC7233621 DOI: 10.1093/rb/rbz001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2018] [Revised: 11/17/2018] [Accepted: 12/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Zinc is an essential trace element required for bone remodelling process, but its role in such process remains to be elucidated. In particular, inconsistent results have been reported on the effect of Zn on osteoclastic responses, and supplement of receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL) factors has been commonly adopted. Co-culture is a suitable approach to elucidating the role of Zn in bone remodelling process, by better imitating the cellular environment as the presence of osteoblasts plays critical role in modulating osteoclastic functions. In this study, zinc-substituted HA coatings have been deposited using a liquid precursor plasma spraying process at two different concentrations (1, 2 wt.%). The effect of zinc substitution on osteoblastic and osteoclastic differentiation has been studied in vitro. In particular, a cultivation regime was designed to first induce osteoblastic differentiation of rat bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) for 14 days, and then induce osteoclastic differentiation of osteoclast-like precursor RAW 264.7 cells through the aid of the osteoblasts formed for additional 14 days, in the absence of the external addition of RANKL. The results showed that Zn substitution moderately promoted the BMSC differentiation into the osteoblasts and reduced the osteoclastic activity in early time (1 day co-culture). However, promotion of the osteoclastic activity were observed at later stages, as indicated by the significantly enhanced expressions of trap5b and IL-1 (8- and 15-day co-culture) and moderate stimulation of the nucleus integration and formation of the multinucleated cells (14-day co-culture). Such stimulating effect of the osteoclastic activity was absent under mono-culture of RAW 264.7 cell, with simple RANKL supplementation. The results suggest that both the zinc and the presence of MSC/osteoblast play profound and highly interacted roles on osteoclast differentiation and activity, which is critical in modulating the bone remodelling process.
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- Guolong Meng
- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P.R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P.R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P.R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P.R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P.R. China
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- National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, P.R. China
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The effect of strontium and silicon substituted hydroxyapatite electrochemical coatings on bone ingrowth and osseointegration of selective laser sintered porous metal implants. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0227232. [PMID: 31923253 PMCID: PMC6953817 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0227232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2019] [Accepted: 12/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Additive manufactured, porous bone implants have the potential to improve osseointegration and reduce failure rates of orthopaedic devices. Substantially porous implants are increasingly used in a number of orthopaedic applications. HA plasma spraying-a line of sight process-cannot coat the inner surfaces of substantially porous structures, whereas electrochemical deposition of calcium phosphate can fully coat the inner surfaces of porous implants for improved bioactivity, but the osseous response of different types of hydroxyapatite (HA) coatings with ionic substitutions has not been evaluated for implants in the same in vivo model. In this study, laser sintered Ti6Al4V implants with pore sizes of Ø 700 μm and Ø 1500 μm were electrochemically coated with HA, silicon-substituted HA (SiHA), and strontium-substituted HA (SrHA), and implanted in ovine femoral condylar defects. Implants were retrieved after 6 weeks and histological and histomorphometric evaluation were compared to electrochemically coated implants with uncoated and HA plasma sprayed controls. The HA, SiHA and SrHA coatings had Ca:P, Ca:(P+Si) and (Ca+Sr):P ratios of 1.53, 1.14 and 1.32 respectively. Electrochemically coated implants significantly promoted bone attachment to the implant surfaces of the inner pores and displayed improved osseointegration compared to uncoated scaffolds for both pore sizes (p<0.001), whereas bone ingrowth was restricted to the surface for HA plasma coated or uncoated implants. Electrochemically coated HA implants achieved the highest osseointegration, followed by SrHA coated implants, and both coatings exhibited significantly more bone growth than plasma sprayed groups (p≤0.01 for all 4 cases). SiHA had significantly more osseointegration when compared against the uncoated control, but no significant difference compared with other coatings. There was no significant difference in ingrowth or osseointegration between pore sizes, and the bone-implant-contact was significantly higher in the electrochemical HA than in SiHA or SrHA. These results suggest that osseointegration is insensitive to pore size, whereas surface modification through the presence of an osteoconductive coating plays an important role in improving osseointegration, which may be critically important for extensively porous implants.
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Dual Doping of Silicon and Manganese in Hydroxyapatites: Physicochemical Properties and Preliminary Biological Studies. MATERIALS 2019; 12:ma12162566. [PMID: 31408945 PMCID: PMC6721101 DOI: 10.3390/ma12162566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Revised: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 08/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Silicated hydroxyapatite powders enriched with small amounts of manganese (Mn2+) cations were synthesized via two different methods: precipitation in aqueous solution and the solid-state method. The source of Mn2+ ions was manganese acetate, while silicon was incorporated using two different reagents: silicon acetate and sodium metasilicate. Powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) analysis showed that the powders obtained via the precipitation method consisted of single-phase nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite. In contrast, samples obtained via the solid-state method were heterogenous and contaminated with other phases, (i.e., calcium oxide, calcium hydroxide, and silicocarnotite) arising during thermal treatment. The transmission electron microscope (TEM) images showed powders obtained via the precipitation method were nanosized and elongated, while solid-state synthesis produced spherical microcrystals. The phase identification was complemented by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). An in-depth analysis via solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (ssNMR) was carried out, using phosphorus 31P single-pulse Bloch decay (BD) (31P BD) and cross-polarization (CP) experiments from protons to silicon-29 nuclei (1H → 29Si CP). The elemental measurements carried out using wavelength-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WD-XRF) showed that the efficiency of introducing manganese and silicon ions was between 45% and 95%, depending on the synthesis method and the reagents. Preliminary biological tests on the bacteria Allivibrio fisheri (Microtox®) and the protozoan Spirostomum ambiguum (Spirotox) showed no toxic effect in any of the samples. The obtained materials may find potential application in regenerative medicine, bone implantology, and orthopedics as bone substitutes or implant coatings.
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Asadipour K, Nezafati N, Nourbakhsh MS, Hafezi-Ardakani M, Bohlooli S. Characterization and biological properties of a novel synthesized silicon-substituted hydroxyapatite derived from eggshell. Int J Artif Organs 2018; 42:95-108. [PMID: 30345843 DOI: 10.1177/0391398818806159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In the present study, the effect of adding different concentrations of silicon on physical, mechanical and biological properties of a synthesized aqueous precipitated eggshell-derived hydroxyapatite (e-HA) was evaluated. No secondary phases were detected by X-ray diffraction for the specimens e-HA and e-HA containing silicon (Si-e-HAs) before and after heating at 1200°C. A reduction in the crystallite size and a-axis as well as an increase in c-axis was occurred when silicon replacement was happened in the structure of e-HA. The presence of Si-O vibrations and carbonate modes for Si-e-HAs was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis. The range of porosity and density was varied from 25% and 2.4 g cm-3 to 7% and 2.8 g cm-3 for e-HA and Si-e-HAs. The values of Young's modulus ( E) and compressive strength were varied for e-HA and Si-e-HAs. The porous structure of the samples was reduced when they were heated as e-HA kept the porous microstructure containing some dense areas and Si-e-HAs possessed a rough surface including slight levels of microporosity. The acellular in vitro bioactivity represented different apatite morphologies for e-HA and Si-e-HAs. The G-292 osteoblastic cells were stretched well on the surface with polygon-shaped morphology for 0.8Si-e-HA after 7 days of culture. According to MTT assay and alkaline phosphatase test, the maximum cell activity was related to 0.8Si-e-HA. The minimum inhibitory concentration for 0.8Si-e-HA and e-HA was estimated to be about 3.2 and 4.4 mg/mL, respectively. In overall, the sample 0.8Si-e-HA exhibited a higher bacteriostatic effect than e-HA against gram-negative bacterial strain Escherichia coli.
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- Kamal Asadipour
- 1 Faculty of New Science and Technology, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran
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- 2 Department of Nano-Technology and Advanced Materials, Materials and Energy Research Center, Karaj, Iran
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- 4 Pardis Pajoohesh Fanavaran Yazd, BT Center, Yazd Science and Technology Park, Yazd, Iran
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- 1 Faculty of New Science and Technology, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran
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Zhu S, Ehnert S, Rouß M, Häussling V, Aspera-Werz RH, Chen T, Nussler AK. From the Clinical Problem to the Basic Research-Co-Culture Models of Osteoblasts and Osteoclasts. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:ijms19082284. [PMID: 30081523 PMCID: PMC6121694 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19082284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2018] [Revised: 07/26/2018] [Accepted: 07/31/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Bone tissue undergoes constant remodeling and healing when fracture happens, in order to ensure its structural integrity. In order to better understand open biological and clinical questions linked to various bone diseases, bone cell co-culture technology is believed to shed some light into the dark. Osteoblasts/osteocytes and osteoclasts dominate the metabolism of bone by a multitude of connections. Therefore, it is widely accepted that a constant improvement of co-culture models with both cell types cultured on a 3D scaffold, is aimed to mimic an in vivo environment as closely as possible. Although in recent years a considerable knowledge of bone co-culture models has been accumulated, there are still many open questions. We here try to summarize the actual knowledge and address open questions.
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- Sheng Zhu
- Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Siegfried Weller Institute for Trauma Research, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, BG Trauma Center Tuebingen, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany.
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- Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Siegfried Weller Institute for Trauma Research, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, BG Trauma Center Tuebingen, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany.
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- Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Siegfried Weller Institute for Trauma Research, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, BG Trauma Center Tuebingen, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany.
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- Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Siegfried Weller Institute for Trauma Research, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, BG Trauma Center Tuebingen, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany.
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- Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Siegfried Weller Institute for Trauma Research, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, BG Trauma Center Tuebingen, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany.
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- Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Siegfried Weller Institute for Trauma Research, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, BG Trauma Center Tuebingen, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany.
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- Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Siegfried Weller Institute for Trauma Research, Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen, BG Trauma Center Tuebingen, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany.
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Torres-Lagares D, Castellanos-Cosano L, Serrera-Figallo MA, López-Santos C, Barranco A, Rodríguez-González-Elipe A, Gutierrez-Perez JL. In Vitro Comparative Study of Oxygen Plasma Treated Poly(Lactic⁻Co⁻Glycolic) (PLGA) Membranes and Supported Nanostructured Oxides for Guided Bone Regeneration Processes. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2018; 11:E752. [PMID: 29738457 PMCID: PMC5978129 DOI: 10.3390/ma11050752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2018] [Revised: 04/26/2018] [Accepted: 05/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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(1) Background: The use of physical barriers to prevent the invasion of gingival and connective tissue cells into bone cavities during the healing process is called guided bone regeneration. The objective of this in-vitro study was to compare the growth of human osteoblasts on Poly(Lactic⁻co⁻Glycolic) (PLGA) membranes modified with oxygen plasma and Hydroxyapatite (HA), silicon dioxide (SiO₂), and titanium dioxide (TiO₂) composite nanoparticles, respectively. (2) Methods: All the membranes received a common treatment with oxygen plasma and were subsequently treated with HA nanostructured coatings (n = 10), SiO₂ (n = 10) and TiO₂ (n = 10), respectively and a PLGA control membrane (n = 10). The assays were performed using the human osteoblast line MG-63 acquired from the Center for Scientific Instrumentation (CIC) from the University of Granada. The cell adhesion and the viability of the osteoblasts were analyzed by means of light-field microphotographs of each condition with the inverted microscope Axio Observer A1 (Carl Zeiss). For the determination of the mitochondrial energy balance, the MitoProbe™ JC-1 Assay Kit was employed. For the determination of cell growth and the morphology of adherent osteoblasts, two techniques were employed: staining with phalloidin-TRITC and staining with DAPI. (3) Results: The modified membranes that show osteoblasts with a morphology more similar to the control osteoblasts follow the order: PLGA/PO₂/HA > PLGA/PO₂/SiO₂ > PLGA/PO₂/TiO₂ > PLGA (p < 0.05). When analysing the cell viability, a higher percentage of viable cells bound to the membranes was observed as follows: PLGA/PO₂/SiO₂ > PLGA/PO₂/HA > PLGA/PO₂/TiO₂ > PLGA (p < 0.05), with a better energy balance of the cells adhered to the membranes PLGA/PO₂/HA and PLGA/PO₂/SiO₂. (4) Conclusion: The membrane in which osteoblasts show characteristics more similar to the control osteoblasts is the PLGA/PO₂/HA, followed by the PLGA/PO₂/SiO₂.
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- Institute of Materials Science of Seville (CSIC-University of Seville), Américo Vespucio Street nº 49, 41092 Seville, Spain.
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- Institute of Materials Science of Seville (CSIC-University of Seville), Américo Vespucio Street nº 49, 41092 Seville, Spain.
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Sun T, Wang M, Shao Y, Wang L, Zhu Y. The Effect and Osteoblast Signaling Response of Trace Silicon Doping Hydroxyapatite. Biol Trace Elem Res 2018; 181:82-94. [PMID: 28456913 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-017-1031-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2016] [Accepted: 04/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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It is commonly accepted that silicon-doped hydroxyapatite (HAp) can achieve good repair effects for both spinal fusion and bone defect filling. However, the underlying mechanism by which silicon aids such beneficial effects is still not fully understood. Herein, we report on silicon-doped hydroxyapatites with excellent biocompatibility to osteoblast cells and suggest the signaling pathway involved. Non-doped HAp and trace Si-doped HAp (Si/HAp) with Si concentration close to and higher than natural bones were synthesized (i.e., 32, 260, and 2000 ppm Si). The composition, crystal lattice vibration pattern, and morphology of these samples are characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and SEM, respectively. Positive biological activities of these Si-doped HAp materials were demonstrated through a cytotoxicity study and with the MTT and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity assays. The Si-doped samples were not toxic to MC3T3-E1 cells. Indeed, osteoblast proliferation measurement illustrated that 2000 ppm Si-doped HAp increased osteoblast proliferation by about 1.6 times compared to non-doped HAp. The ALP assay also proves that the trace Si doping has the function to enhance cell proliferation and differentiation. The ALP assay showed that Si doping also enhanced cell differentiation. QRT-PCR results revealed that Si-doped HAp enhanced osteogenic differentiation of osteoblast cells by upregulating genes such as MAPK3, Fzd1, Wnt1, Lrp6, and BMP2. In conclusion, Si-doped HAp promotes osteoblast proliferation and differentiation by activating the Wnt/β-catenin and MAPK signaling pathways. This work could provide useful information of the beneficial effects of silicon in human bones and provide clues as to the molecular mechanism of the promotive effect of Si-doped HAp biomaterials.
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- Tian Sun
- Key Laboratory of Inorganic Coating Materials CAS, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Inorganic Coating Materials CAS, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Inorganic Coating Materials CAS, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Inorganic Coating Materials CAS, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Inorganic Coating Materials CAS, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 200050, China.
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
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Addition of Wollastonite Fibers to Calcium Phosphate Cement Increases Cell Viability and Stimulates Differentiation of Osteoblast-Like Cells. ScientificWorldJournal 2017; 2017:5260106. [PMID: 28913412 PMCID: PMC5585630 DOI: 10.1155/2017/5260106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2017] [Revised: 07/07/2017] [Accepted: 07/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Calcium phosphate cement (CPC) that is based on α-tricalcium phosphate (α-TCP) is considered desirable for bone tissue engineering because of its relatively rapid degradation properties. However, such cement is relatively weak, restricting its use to areas of low mechanical stress. Wollastonite fibers (WF) have been used to improve the mechanical strength of biomaterials. However, the biological properties of WF remain poorly understood. Here, we tested the response of osteoblast-like cells to being cultured on CPC reinforced with 5% of WF (CPC-WF). We found that both types of cement studied achieved an ion balance for calcium and phosphate after 3 days of immersion in culture medium and this allowed subsequent long-term cell culture. CPC-WF increased cell viability and stimulated cell differentiation, compared to nonreinforced CPC. We hypothesize that late silicon release by CPC-WF induces increased cell proliferation and differentiation. Based on our findings, we propose that CPC-WF is a promising material for bone tissue engineering applications.
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Rodrigues AI, Reis RL, van Blitterswijk CA, Leonor IB, Habibović P. Calcium phosphates and silicon: exploring methods of incorporation. Biomater Res 2017; 21:6. [PMID: 28435697 PMCID: PMC5395800 DOI: 10.1186/s40824-017-0092-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2017] [Accepted: 04/11/2017] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Background Bioinorganics have been explored as additives to ceramic bone graft substitutes with the aim to improve their performance in repair and regeneration of large bone defects. Silicon (Si), an essential trace element involved in the processes related to bone formation and remodeling, was shown not only to enhance osteoblasts proliferation but also to stimulate the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and preosteoblasts into the osteogenic lineage. In this study, the added value of Si to calcium phosphate (CaP) coatings was evaluated. Methods Tissue culture plastic well plates were coated with a thin CaP layer to which traces amounts of Si were added, either by adsorption or by incorporation through coprecipitation. The physicochemical and structural properties of the coatings were characterized and the dissolution behavior was evaluated. The adsorption/incorporation of Si was successfully achieved and incorporated ions were released from the CaP coatings. Human MSCs were cultured on the coatings to examine the effects of Si on cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation. For the statistical analysis, a one-way ANOVA with Bonferroni post-hoc test was performed. Results The results showed that human MSCs (hMSCs) responded to the presence of Si in the CaP coatings, in a dose-dependent manner. An increase in the expression of markers of osteogenic differentiation by human MSCs was observed as a result of the increase in Si concentration. Conclusions The incorporation/adsorption of Si into CaP coatings was successfully achieved and hMSCs responded with an increase in osteogenic genes expression with the increase of Si concentration. Furthermore, hMSCs cultured on CaP-I coatings expressed higher levels of ALP and OP, indicating that this may be the preferred method of incorporation of bioinorganics into CaPs.
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- Ana I Rodrigues
- 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark - Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco GMR, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.,Department of Tissue Regeneration, MIRA Institute, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.,Department of Instructive Biomaterials Engineering, MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, PO Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark - Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco GMR, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Department of Tissue Regeneration, MIRA Institute, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.,Department of Instructive Biomaterials Engineering, MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, PO Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- 3B's Research Group - Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, AvePark - Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, 4805-017 Barco GMR, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Department of Tissue Regeneration, MIRA Institute, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.,Department of Instructive Biomaterials Engineering, MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University, PO Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Castillo-Dalí G, Castillo-Oyagüe R, Terriza A, Saffar JL, Batista A, Barranco A, Cabezas-Talavero J, Lynch CD, Barouk B, Llorens A, Sloan AJ, Cayón RV, Gutiérrez-Pérez JL, Torres-Lagares D. In vivo comparative model of oxygen plasma and nanocomposite particles on PLGA membranes for guided bone regeneration processes to be applied in pre-prosthetic surgery: a pilot study. J Dent 2016; 42:1446-57. [PMID: 24814137 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2014.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2014] [Revised: 04/22/2014] [Accepted: 04/28/2014] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the bone regeneration potential of a new membrane fabricated with polyglycolide acid (PLGA) after being treated with oxygen plasma (PO2), and/or being functionalized with silicon dioxide (SiO2) or titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles. METHODS Bone defects (5 mm 3 mm) were produced on the top of 3 experimentation rabbits’ skulls and were covered with variously modified PLGA scaffolds. After the animals were sacrificed, neoformed bone (%), mineralized bone (mm), bone resorption (%), osteoclasts/mm2, and intensity of osteosynthetic activity, were assessed under microscope. RESULTS The following groups were formed depending on the type of membrane: PLGA (control); PLGA/PO2; PLGA/SiO2; PLGA/TiO2; PLGA/PO2/SiO2; and PLGA/PO2/TiO2. The histological sections showed bone layers in advanced stages of formation. The highest percentages of neoformed bone corresponded to PLGA/PO2/SiO2 membranes (59.07%; p = 0.31) followed by PLGA/PO2 barriers (50.27%). The controls showed the lowest mineralization (13.89 mm; p = 0.24). PLGA/TiO2 scaffolds exhibited the least bone resorption (4.45%; p = 0.77) and osteoclasts/ mm2 (1.58; p = 0.86). PLGA/SiO2 and PLGA/TiO2 membranes stimulated the maximum osteosynthetic activity. CONCLUSIONS The treatment of PLGA barriers with PO2 increased bone regeneration in rabbits. When comparing the effect of PO2/SiO2 and PO2/TiO2, higher percentages of neoformed bone were encountered after silicon-dioxide coating. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The incorporation of SiO2 nanoparticles onto PO2-treated PLGA membranes was the most promising technique out of those investigated to promote bone formation in rabbits. The addition of SiO2 or TiO2 layers to PLGA substrates may stimulate the osteosynthetic activity, which might be useful to restore bone dimensions in preparation for naturally appearing dental prostheses.
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Mohammadi H, Sepantafar M. Ion-Doped Silicate Bioceramic Coating of Ti-Based Implant. IRANIAN BIOMEDICAL JOURNAL 2016; 20:189-200. [PMID: 26979401 PMCID: PMC4983673 DOI: 10.7508/ibj.2016.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2015] [Revised: 08/08/2015] [Accepted: 09/02/2015] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Titanium and its alloy are known as important load-bearing biomaterials. The major drawbacks of these metals are fibrous formation and low corrosion rate after implantation. The surface modification of biomedical implants through various methods such as plasma spray improves their osseointegration and clinical lifetime. Different materials have been already used as coatings on biomedical implant, including calcium phosphates and bioglass. However, these materials have been reported to have limited clinical success. The excellent bioactivity of calcium silicate (Ca-Si) has been also regarded as coating material. However, their high degradation rate and low mechanical strength limit their further coating application. Trace element modification of (Ca-Si) bioceramics is a promising method, which improves their mechanical strength and chemical stability. In this review, the potential of trace element-modified silicate coatings on better bone formation of titanium implant is investigated.
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- Hossein Mohammadi
- School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Engineering Campus, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia
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- Department of Stem Cell and Developmental Biology, Cell Science Research Center, Royan Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Technology, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Semnan, Semnan, Iran
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Wei CK, Ding SJ. Acid-resistant calcium silicate-based composite implants with high-strength as load-bearing bone graft substitutes and fracture fixation devices. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2016; 62:366-383. [PMID: 27254281 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2016.05.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2016] [Revised: 05/12/2016] [Accepted: 05/15/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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To achieve the excellent mechanical properties of biodegradable materials used for cortical bone graft substitutes and fracture fixation devices remains a challenge. To this end, the biomimetic calcium silicate/gelatin/chitosan oligosaccharide composite implants were developed, with an aim of achieving high strength, controlled degradation, and superior osteogenic activity. The work focused on the effect of gelatin on mechanical properties of the composites under four different kinds of mechanical stresses including compression, tensile, bending, and impact. The evaluation of in vitro degradability and fatigue at two simulated body fluid (SBF) of pH 7.4 and 5.0 was also performed, in which the pH 5.0 condition simulated clinical conditions caused by bacterial induced local metabolic acidosis or tissue inflammation. In addition, human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) were sued to examine osteogenic activity. Experimental results showed that the appropriate amount of gelatin positively contributed to failure enhancement in compressive and impact modes. The 10wt% gelatin-containing composite exhibits the maximum value of the compressive strength (166.1MPa), which is within the reported compressive strength for cortical bone. The stability of the bone implants was apparently affected by the in vitro fatigue, but not by the initial pH environments (7.4 or 5.0). The gelatin not only greatly enhanced the degradation of the composite when soaked in the dynamic SBF solution, but effectively promoted attachment, proliferation, differentiation, and formation of mineralization of hMSCs. The 10wt%-gelatin composite with high initial strength may be a potential implant candidate for cortical bone repair and fracture fixation applications.
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- Chung-Kai Wei
- Institute of Oral Science, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City 402, Taiwan
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- Institute of Oral Science, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City 402, Taiwan; Department of Dentistry, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung City 402, Taiwan.
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Xia L, Zhang N, Wang X, Zhou Y, Mao L, Liu J, Jiang X, Zhang Z, Chang J, Lin K, Fang B. The synergetic effect of nano-structures and silicon-substitution on the properties of hydroxyapatite scaffolds for bone regeneration. J Mater Chem B 2016; 4:3313-3323. [PMID: 32263266 DOI: 10.1039/c6tb00187d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Control over the morphology and chemical composition of hydroxyapatite (HAp) bioceramic scaffolds is of great importance for their applications. In the present study, Si-substituted HAp bioceramic scaffolds with controllable morphologies (nanosheets and nanorods) were fabricated via hydrothermal treatment of calcium silicate scaffolds as precursors in NaH2PO4 and Na3PO4 aqueous solutions, respectively. Moreover, the effects of surface morphologies and Si substitution on cell attachment, proliferation, and osteogenic differentiation of rat bone marrow stromal cells (rBMSCs) were systematically investigated in vitro. The results showed that nano-topography surfaces could enhance cell attachment, cell proliferation, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, and mRNA expression levels of collagen 1 (COL1), bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2), bone sialoprotein (BSP) and osteopontin (OPN). Moreover, the Si substitution could further promote cell proliferation and osteogenic differentiation, while Si-substituted bioceramics with a nanorod surface possessed the highest stimulatory effect. More importantly, the in vivo rat critical-sized calvarial defect model confirmed that HAp bioceramic scaffolds with nanosheet and nanorod surfaces showed definitive bone regeneration as compared with control HAp bioceramic scaffolds with a traditional smooth surface. Moreover, Si substitution could synergistically enhance bone regeneration and mineralization, while Si-substituted HAp bioceramic scaffolds with a nanorod surface achieved the best bone repair ability. The present study suggests that the modification of the surface morphology and Si substitution on the HAp bioceramic scaffold may be an effective synergistic strategy to improve its clinical performance.
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- Lunguo Xia
- Center of Craniofacial Orthodontics, Department of Oral and Cranio-maxillofacial Science, Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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Silicon-Doped Titanium Dioxide Nanotubes Promoted Bone Formation on Titanium Implants. Int J Mol Sci 2016; 17:292. [PMID: 26927080 PMCID: PMC4813156 DOI: 10.3390/ijms17030292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2016] [Revised: 02/14/2016] [Accepted: 02/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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While titanium (Ti) implants have been extensively used in orthopaedic and dental applications, the intrinsic bioinertness of untreated Ti surface usually results in insufficient osseointegration irrespective of the excellent biocompatibility and mechanical properties of it. In this study, we prepared surface modified Ti substrates in which silicon (Si) was doped into the titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanotubes on Ti surface using plasma immersion ion implantation (PIII) technology. Compared to TiO2 nanotubes and Ti alone, Si-doped TiO2 nanotubes significantly enhanced the expression of genes related to osteogenic differentiation, including Col-I, ALP, Runx2, OCN, and OPN, in mouse pre-osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cells and deposition of mineral matrix. In vivo, the pull-out mechanical tests after two weeks of implantation in rat femur showed that Si-doped TiO2 nanotubes improved implant fixation strength by 18% and 54% compared to TiO2-NT and Ti implants, respectively. Together, findings from this study indicate that Si-doped TiO2 nanotubes promoted the osteogenic differentiation of osteoblastic cells and improved bone-Ti integration. Therefore, they may have considerable potential for the bioactive surface modification of Ti implants.
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Kalia P, Brooks RA, Kinrade SD, Morgan DJ, Brown AP, Rushton N, Jugdaohsingh R. Adsorption of Amorphous Silica Nanoparticles onto Hydroxyapatite Surfaces Differentially Alters Surfaces Properties and Adhesion of Human Osteoblast Cells. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0144780. [PMID: 26863624 PMCID: PMC4749379 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0144780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2015] [Accepted: 11/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Silicon (Si) is suggested to be an important/essential nutrient for bone and connective tissue health. Silicon-substituted hydroxyapatite (Si-HA) has silicate ions incorporated into its lattice structure and was developed to improve attachment to bone and increase new bone formation. Here we investigated the direct adsorption of silicate species onto an HA coated surface as a cost effective method of incorporating silicon on to HA surfaces for improved implant osseointegration, and determined changes in surface characteristics and osteoblast cell adhesion. Plasma-sprayed HA-coated stainless steel discs were incubated in silica dispersions of different concentrations (0–42 mM Si), at neutral pH for 12 h. Adsorbed Si was confirmed by XPS analysis and quantified by ICP-OES analysis following release from the HA surface. Changes in surface characteristics were determined by AFM and measurement of surface wettability. Osteoblast cell adhesion was determined by vinculin plaque staining. Maximum Si adsorption to the HA coated disc occurred after incubation in the 6 mM silica dispersion and decreased progressively with higher silica concentrations, while no adsorption was observed with dispersions below 6 mM Si. Comparison of the Si dispersions that produced the highest and lowest Si adsorption to the HA surface, by TEM-based analysis, revealed an abundance of small amorphous nanosilica species (NSP) of ~1.5 nm in diameter in the 6 mM Si dispersion, with much fewer and larger NSP in the 42 mM Si dispersions. 29Si-NMR confirmed that the NSPs in the 6 mM silica dispersion were polymeric and similar in composition to the larger NSPs in the 42 mM Si dispersion, suggesting that the latter were aggregates of the former. Amorphous NSP adsorbed from the 6 mM dispersion on to a HA-coated disc surface increased the surface’s water contact angle by 53°, whereas that adsorbed from the 42 mM dispersion decreased the contact angle by 18°, indicating increased and decreased hydrophobicity, respectively. AFM showed an increase in surface roughness of the 6 mM Si treated surface, which correlated well with an increase in number of vinculin plaques. These findings suggest that NSP of the right size (relative to charge) adsorb readily to the HA surface, changing the surface characteristics and, thus, improving osteoblast cell adhesion. This treatment provides a simple way to modify plasma-coated HA surfaces that may enable improved osseointegration of bone implants.
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- Priya Kalia
- Division of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Division of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemistry, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
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- Cardiff Catalysis Institute, School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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- School of Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Division of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- MRC Human Nutrition Research, Elsie Widdowson Laboratory, Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Lin K, Wang X, Zhang N, Shen Y. Strontium (Sr) strengthens the silicon (Si) upon osteoblast proliferation, osteogenic differentiation and angiogenic factor expression. J Mater Chem B 2016; 4:3632-3638. [DOI: 10.1039/c6tb00735j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Sr strengthens the Si upon osteoblast proliferation, osteogenic differentiation and angiogenic factor expression via Si and Sr released from Si/Sr co-substituted hydroxyapatite bioceramic materials.
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- Kaili Lin
- School & Hospital of Stomatology
- Tongji University
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration
- Shanghai 200072
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure
- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Shanghai 200050
- China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure
- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Shanghai 200050
- China
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- Department of Orthopaedics
- Shanghai Institute of Orthopaedics & Traumatology
- Shanghai Ruijin Hospital
- Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine
- China
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Lin K, Zhang N, Yin Z, Shen Y, Zhang W. Synthesis of water-dispersible silicon-containing hydroxyapatite nanoparticles with adjustable degradation rates and their applications as pH-responsive drug carriers. RSC Adv 2016. [DOI: 10.1039/c6ra24005d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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An environmentally friendly method was developed to synthesize water-dispersible Si-HAp nanoparticles with adjustable degradation rates, high loading capacities for anticancer drugs, and sustained and pH-dependent drug release properties.
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- Kaili Lin
- School & Hospital of Stomatology
- Tongji University
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration
- Shanghai 200072
- China
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- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Shanghai 200050
- China
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- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Shanghai 200050
- China
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- Department of Orthopaedics
- Shanghai Ruijin Hospital
- Shanghai Jiaotong University
- Shanghai 200025
- China
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- Department of Orthopaedics
- Shanghai Ruijin Hospital
- Shanghai Jiaotong University
- Shanghai 200025
- China
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Bellucci D, Sola A, Cannillo V. Hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate composites with bioactive glass as second phase: State of the art and current applications. J Biomed Mater Res A 2015; 104:1030-56. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.35619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2015] [Revised: 12/01/2015] [Accepted: 12/01/2015] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Devis Bellucci
- Department of Engineering “E. Ferrari,”; University of Modena and Reggio Emilia; via P. Vivarelli 10 Modena 41125 Italy
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- Department of Engineering “E. Ferrari,”; University of Modena and Reggio Emilia; via P. Vivarelli 10 Modena 41125 Italy
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- Department of Engineering “E. Ferrari,”; University of Modena and Reggio Emilia; via P. Vivarelli 10 Modena 41125 Italy
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Morais DS, Fernandes S, Gomes PS, Fernandes MH, Sampaio P, Ferraz MP, Santos JD, Lopes MA, Sooraj Hussain N. Novel cerium doped glass-reinforced hydroxyapatite with antibacterial and osteoconductive properties for bone tissue regeneration. Biomed Mater 2015; 10:055008. [DOI: 10.1088/1748-6041/10/5/055008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Preethanath RS, Rajesh P, Varma H, Anil S, Jansen JA, van den Beucken JJ. Combined Treatment Effects Using Bioactive-Coated Implants and Ceramic Granulate in a Rabbit Femoral Condyle Model. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2015; 18:666-77. [DOI: 10.1111/cid.12358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Reghunathan S. Preethanath
- Department of Periodontics and Community Dentistry; College of Dentistry; King Saud University; Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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- Bioceramic Laboratory; Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology; Trivandrum Kerala India
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- Bioceramic Laboratory; Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology; Trivandrum Kerala India
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- Department of Periodontics and Community Dentistry; College of Dentistry; King Saud University; Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biomaterials; Radboudumc; Nijmegen The Netherlands
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Kim BS, Yang SS, Yoon JH, Lee J. Enhanced bone regeneration by silicon-substituted hydroxyapatite derived from cuttlefish bone. Clin Oral Implants Res 2015; 28:49-56. [PMID: 26073102 DOI: 10.1111/clr.12613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/13/2015] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE There is growing interest in the use of cuttlefish bone (CB) as a bone graft material. Silicon (Si) plays an important role in bone formation and calcification. This study aimed to prepare Si-substituted CB-derived hydroxyapatite (Si-CB-HAp) using a natural CB to improve the bioactivity for bone formation. MATERIALS AND METHODS We prepared Si-HAp from CB (Si-CB-HAp) using a hydrothermal and solvothermal method. The microstructure and chemical composition were characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDS). The bioactivity of the Si-CB-HAp was evaluated using human mesenchymal stem cells. Furthermore, the in vivo bone regeneration efficiency was evaluated using a rabbit calvarial defect model. RESULTS Our results show that the Si content was 0.77 wt% in Si-CB-HAp, and its original microstructure was conserved. The presence of Si was shown to enhance cell proliferation and early cellular attachment of human mesenchymal stem cells. Additionally, results of alkaline phosphatase activity and real-time PCR for osteoblast marker genes show that Si substitution into CB-HAp enhanced osteoblast differentiation. In addition, in vivo bone defect healing experiments show that the formation of bone with Si-CB-HAp is higher than that with CB-HAp. CONCLUSION These results indicate that Si-CB-HAp may potentially be used as a bone graft material to enhance bone healing.
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- Beom-Su Kim
- Wonkwang Bone Regeneration Research Institute, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea.,Bonecell Biotech Inc., Dunsan-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Daejeon Dental Hospital, Wonkwang University, Daejeon, Korea
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- Wonkwang Bone Regeneration Research Institute, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea.,Department of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea
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Nanoscale crystallinity modulates cell proliferation on plasma sprayed surfaces. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2015; 48:5-10. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2014.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2014] [Revised: 11/01/2014] [Accepted: 11/05/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Wu YC, Lin WY, Yang CY, Lee TM. Fabrication of gelatin-strontium substituted calcium phosphate scaffolds with unidirectional pores for bone tissue engineering. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2015; 26:152. [PMID: 25773230 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-015-5490-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2014] [Accepted: 02/08/2015] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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This study fabricated homogeneous gelatin-strontium substituted calcium phosphate composites via coprecipitation in a gelatin solution. Unidirectional porous scaffolds with an oriented microtubular structure were then manufactured using freeze-drying technology. The resulting structure and pore alignment were determined using scanning electron microscopy. The pore size were in the range of 200-400 μm, which is considered ideal for the engineering of bone tissue. The scaffolds were further characterized using energy dispersive spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction. Hydroxyapatite was the main calcium phosphate compound in the scaffolds, with strontium incorporated into the crystal structure. The porosity of the scaffolds decreased with increasing concentration of calcium-phosphate. The compressive strength in the longitudinal direction was two to threefold higher than that observed in the transverse direction. Our results demonstrate that the composite scaffolds degraded by approximately 20 % after 5 weeks. Additionally, in vitro results reveal that the addition of strontium significantly increased human osteoblastic cells proliferation. Scaffolds containing strontium with a Sr-CaP/(gelatin + Sr-CaP) ratio of 50 % provided the most suitable environment for cell proliferation, particularly under dynamic culture conditions. This study demonstrates the considerable potential of composite scaffolds composed of gelatin-strontium-substituted calcium phosphate for applications in bone tissue engineering.
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- Yu-Chun Wu
- National Laboratory Animal Center, National Applied Research Laboratories, Tainan, Taiwan
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Henstock JR, Canham LT, Anderson SI. Silicon: the evolution of its use in biomaterials. Acta Biomater 2015; 11:17-26. [PMID: 25246311 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2014.09.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2014] [Revised: 08/26/2014] [Accepted: 09/15/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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In the 1970s, several studies revealed the requirement for silicon in bone development, while bioactive silicate glasses simultaneously pioneered the current era of bioactive materials. Considerable research has subsequently focused on the chemistry and biological function of silicon in bone, demonstrating that the element has at least two separate effects in the extracellular matrix: (i) interacting with glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans during their synthesis, and (ii) forming ionic substitutions in the crystal lattice structure of hydroxyapatite. In addition, the dissolution products of bioactive glass (predominantly silicic acids) have significant effects on the molecular biology of osteoblasts in vitro, regulating the expression of several genes including key osteoblastic markers, cell cycle regulators and extracellular matrix proteins. Researchers have sought to capitalize on these effects and have generated a diverse array of biomaterials, which include bioactive glasses, silicon-substituted hydroxyapatites and pure, porosified silicon, but all these materials share similarities in the mechanisms that result in their bioactivity. This review discusses the current data obtained from original research in biochemistry and biomaterials science supporting the role of silicon in bone, comparing both the biological function of the element and analysing the evolution of silicon-containing biomaterials.
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- J R Henstock
- Institute for Science and Technology in Medicine, Keele University, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 7QB, UK.
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- pSiMedica Ltd, Malvern Hills Science Park, Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 3SZ, UK
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- University of Nottingham School of Medicine, Division of Medical Science and Graduate Entry Medicine, Royal Derby Hospital Centre, Uttoxeter Road, Derby DE22 3DT, UK
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Molecular interactions in biomineralized hydroxyapatite amino acid modified nanoclay: In silico design of bone biomaterials. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2015; 46:207-17. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2014.07.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2014] [Accepted: 07/15/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Ambre AH, Katti DR, Katti KS. Biomineralized hydroxyapatite nanoclay composite scaffolds with polycaprolactone for stem cell-based bone tissue engineering. J Biomed Mater Res A 2014; 103:2077-101. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.35342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2014] [Revised: 09/15/2014] [Accepted: 09/23/2014] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Avinash H. Ambre
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; North Dakota State University; Fargo North Dakota 58105
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; North Dakota State University; Fargo North Dakota 58105
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; North Dakota State University; Fargo North Dakota 58105
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Lasgorceix M, Costa AM, Mavropoulos E, Sader M, Calasans M, Tanaka MN, Rossi A, Damia C, Chotard-Ghodsnia R, Champion E. In vitro and in vivo evaluation of silicated hydroxyapatite and impact of insulin adsorption. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2014; 25:2383-2393. [PMID: 24859368 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-014-5237-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2013] [Accepted: 05/08/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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This study evaluates the biological behaviour, in vitro and in vivo, of silicated hydroxyapatite with and without insulin adsorbed on the material surface. Insulin was successfully adsorbed on hydroxyapatite and silicated hydroxyapatite bioceramics. The modification of the protein secondary structure after the adsorption was investigated by means of infrared and circular dichroism spectroscopic methods. Both results were in agreement and indicated that the adsorption process was likely to change the secondary structure of the insulin from a majority of α-helix to a β-sheet form. The biocompatibility of both materials, with and without adsorbed insulin on their surface, was demonstrated in vitro by indirect and direct assays. A good viability of the cells was found and no proliferation effect was observed regardless of the material composition and of the presence or absence of insulin. Dense granules of each material were implanted subcutaneously in mice for 1, 3 and 9 weeks. At 9 weeks of implantation, a higher inflammatory response was observed for silicated hydroxyapatite than for pure hydroxyapatite but no significant effect of adsorbed insulin was detected. Though the presence of silicon in hydroxyapatite did not improve the biological behaviour, the silicon substituted hydroxyapatite remained highly viable.
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- M Lasgorceix
- Université de Limoges, CNRS, SPCTS UMR 7315 Centre Européen de la Céramique, 12 rue Atlantis, 87068, Limoges, France,
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Li JJ, Kaplan DL, Zreiqat H. Scaffold-based regeneration of skeletal tissues to meet clinical challenges. J Mater Chem B 2014; 2:7272-7306. [PMID: 32261954 DOI: 10.1039/c4tb01073f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The management and reconstruction of damaged or diseased skeletal tissues have remained a significant global healthcare challenge. The limited efficacy of conventional treatment strategies for large bone, cartilage and osteochondral defects has inspired the development of scaffold-based tissue engineering solutions, with the aim of achieving complete biological and functional restoration of the affected tissue in the presence of a supporting matrix. Nevertheless, significant regulatory hurdles have rendered the clinical translation of novel scaffold designs to be an inefficient process, mainly due to the difficulties of arriving at a simple, reproducible and effective solution that does not rely on the incorporation of cells and/or bioactive molecules. In the context of the current clinical situation and recent research advances, this review will discuss scaffold-based strategies for the regeneration of skeletal tissues, with focus on the contribution of bioactive ceramic scaffolds and silk fibroin, and combinations thereof, towards the development of clinically viable solutions.
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- Jiao Jiao Li
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Unit, School of AMME, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
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Chaikina MV, Bulina NV, Ishchenko AV, Prosanov IY. Mechanochemical Synthesis of SiO44--Substituted Hydroxyapatite, Part I - Kinetics of Interaction between the Components. Eur J Inorg Chem 2014. [DOI: 10.1002/ejic.201402247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Requicha JF, Viegas CA, Muñoz F, Azevedo JM, Leonor IB, Reis RL, Gomes ME. A tissue engineering approach for periodontal regeneration based on a biodegradable double-layer scaffold and adipose-derived stem cells. Tissue Eng Part A 2014; 20:2483-92. [PMID: 24575867 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2013.0360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Human and canine periodontium are often affected by an inflammatory pathology called periodontitis, which is associated with severe damages across tissues, namely, in the periodontal ligament, cementum, and alveolar bone. However, the therapies used in the routine dental practice, often consisting in a combination of different techniques, do not allow to fully restore the functionality of the periodontium. Tissue Engineering (TE) appears as a valuable alternative approach to regenerate periodontal defects, but for this purpose, it is essential to develop supportive biomaterial and stem cell sourcing/culturing methodologies that address the complexity of the various tissues affected by this condition. The main aim of this work was to study the in vitro functionality of a newly developed double-layer scaffold for periodontal TE. The scaffold design was based on a combination of a three-dimensional (3D) fiber mesh functionalized with silanol groups and a membrane, both made of a blend of starch and poly-ɛ-(caprolactone). Adipose-derived stem cells (canine adipose stem cells [cASCs]) were seeded and cultured onto such scaffolds, and the obtained constructs were evaluated in terms of cellular morphology, metabolic activity, and proliferation. The osteogenic potential of the fiber mesh layer functionalized with silanol groups was further assessed concerning the osteogenic differentiation of the seeded and cultured ASCs. The obtained results showed that the proposed double-layer scaffold supports the proliferation and selectively promotes the osteogenic differentiation of cASCs seeded onto the functionalized mesh. These findings suggest that the 3D structure and asymmetric composition of the scaffold in combination with stem cells may provide the basis for developing alternative therapies to treat periodontal defects more efficiently.
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- João F Requicha
- 1 3B's Research Group-Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho , Guimarães, Portugal
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Matesanz MC, Linares J, Lilue I, Sánchez-Salcedo S, Feito MJ, Arcos D, Vallet-Regí M, Portolés MT. Nanocrystalline silicon substituted hydroxyapatite effects on osteoclast differentiation and resorptive activity. J Mater Chem B 2014; 2:2910-2919. [PMID: 32261486 DOI: 10.1039/c3tb21697g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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In the present study, the effects of nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite (nano-HA) and nanocrystalline Si-substituted hydroxyapatite (nano-SiHA) on osteoclast differentiation and resorptive activity have been evaluated in vitro using osteoclast-like cells. The action of these materials on proinflammatory and reparative macrophage populations was also studied. Nano-SiHA disks delayed the osteoclast differentiation and decreased the resorptive activity of these cells on their surface, as compared to nano-HA samples, without affecting cell viability. Powdered nano-SiHA also induced an increase of the reparative macrophage population. These results along with the beneficial effects on osteoblasts previously observed with powdered nano-SiHA suggest the potential of this biomaterial for modulating the fundamental processes of bone formation and turnover, preventing bone resorption and enhancing bone formation at implantation sites in treatment of osteoporotic bone and in bone repair and regeneration.
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Zhang N, Zhai D, Chen L, Zou Z, Lin K, Chang J. Hydrothermal synthesis and characterization of Si and Sr co-substituted hydroxyapatite nanowires using strontium containing calcium silicate as precursors. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2014; 37:286-91. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2014.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2013] [Revised: 12/09/2013] [Accepted: 01/05/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Carbonate hydroxyapatite and silicon-substituted carbonate hydroxyapatite: synthesis, mechanical properties, and solubility evaluations. ScientificWorldJournal 2014; 2014:969876. [PMID: 24723840 PMCID: PMC3958659 DOI: 10.1155/2014/969876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2013] [Accepted: 01/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The present study investigates the chemical composition, solubility, and physical and mechanical properties of carbonate hydroxyapatite (CO3Ap) and silicon-substituted carbonate hydroxyapatite (Si-CO3Ap) which have been prepared by a simple precipitation method. X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy, and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) techniques were used to characterize the formation of CO3Ap and Si-CO3Ap. The results revealed that the silicate (SiO44−) and carbonate (CO32−) ions competed to occupy the phosphate (PO43−) site and also entered simultaneously into the hydroxyapatite structure. The Si-substituted CO3Ap reduced the powder crystallinity and promoted ion release which resulted in a better solubility compared to that of Si-free CO3Ap. The mean particle size of Si-CO3Ap was much finer than that of CO3Ap. At 750°C heat-treatment temperature, the diametral tensile strengths (DTS) of Si-CO3Ap and CO3Ap were about 10.8 ± 0.3 and 11.8 ± 0.4 MPa, respectively.
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Khan AF, Saleem M, Afzal A, Ali A, Khan A, Khan AR. Bioactive behavior of silicon substituted calcium phosphate based bioceramics for bone regeneration. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2014; 35:245-52. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2013.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2013] [Revised: 09/30/2013] [Accepted: 11/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Fan JP, Kalia P, Di Silvio L, Huang J. In vitro response of human osteoblasts to multi-step sol-gel derived bioactive glass nanoparticles for bone tissue engineering. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2013; 36:206-14. [PMID: 24433905 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2013.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2013] [Revised: 11/28/2013] [Accepted: 12/07/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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A multi-step sol-gel process was employed to synthesize bioactive glass (BG) nanoparticles. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed that the BG nanoparticles were spherical and ranged from 30 to 60 nm in diameter. In vitro reactivity of the BG nanoparticles was tested in phosphate buffer saline (PBS), Tris-buffer (TRIS), simulated body fluid (SBF), and Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium (DMEM), in comparison with similar sized hydroxyapatite (HA) and silicon substituted HA (SiHA) nanoparticles. Bioactivity of the BG nanoparticles was confirmed through Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis. It was found that bone-like apatite was formed after immersion in SBF at 7 days. Solutions containing BG nanoparticles were slightly more alkaline than HA and SiHA, suggesting that a more rapid apatite formation on BG was related to solution-mediated dissolution. Primary human osteoblast (HOB) cell model was used to evaluate biological responses to BG nanoparticles. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) cytotoxicity assay showed that HOB cells were not adversely affected by the BG nanoparticles throughout the 7day test period. Interestingly, MTS assay results showed an enhancement in cell proliferation in the presence of BG when compared to HA and SiHA nanoparticles. Particularly, statistically significant (p<0.05) alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity of HOB cells was found on the culture containing BG nanoparticles, suggesting that the cell differentiation might be promoted by BG. Real-time quantitative PCR analysis (qPCR) further confirmed this finding, as a significantly higher level of RUNX2 gene expression was recorded on the cells cultured in the presence of BG nanoparticles when compared to those with HA and SiHA.
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- Jian Ping Fan
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College London, London WC1E 7JE, UK.
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- Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering & Imaging, The Dental Institute, King's College London, Guy's Hospital, London SE1 9BT, UK
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- Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering & Imaging, The Dental Institute, King's College London, Guy's Hospital, London SE1 9BT, UK
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University College London, London WC1E 7JE, UK
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Fielding G, Bose S. SiO2 and ZnO dopants in three-dimensionally printed tricalcium phosphate bone tissue engineering scaffolds enhance osteogenesis and angiogenesis in vivo. Acta Biomater 2013; 9:9137-48. [PMID: 23871941 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2013.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2013] [Revised: 07/08/2013] [Accepted: 07/08/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Calcium phosphate (CaP) scaffolds with three-dimensionally-interconnected pores play an important role in mechanical interlocking and biological fixation in bone implant applications. CaPs alone, however, are only osteoconductive (able to guide bone growth). Much attention has been given to the incorporation of biologics and pharmacologics to add osteoinductive (able to cause new bone growth) properties to CaP materials. Because biologics and pharmacologics are generally delicate compounds and also subject to increased regulatory scrutiny, there is a need to investigate alternative methods to introduce osteoinductivity to CaP materials. In this study silica (SiO2) and zinc oxide (ZnO) have been incorporated into three-dimensional printed β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) scaffolds to investigate their potential to trigger osteoinduction in vivo. Silicon and zinc are trace elements that are common in bone and have also been shown to have many beneficial properties, from increased bone regeneration to angiogenesis. Implants were placed in bicortical femur defects introduced to a murine model for up to 16 weeks. The addition of dopants into TCP increased the capacity for new early bone formation by modulating collagen I production and osteocalcin production. Neovascularization was found to be up to three times more than the pure TCP control group. The findings from this study indicate that the combination of SiO2 and ZnO dopants in TCP may be a viable alternative to introducing osteoinductive properties to CaPs.
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Yi D, Wu C, Ma B, Ji H, Zheng X, Chang J. Bioactive bredigite coating with improved bonding strength, rapid apatite mineralization and excellent cytocompatibility. J Biomater Appl 2013; 28:1343-53. [DOI: 10.1177/0885328213508165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Previous studies have shown that bredigite (Ca7MgSi4O16) bioceramics possessed excellent biocompatibility, apatite-mineralization ability and mechanical properties. In this paper, the bredigite coating on Ti-6Al-4 V substrate was prepared by plasma spraying technique. The main compositions of the coating were bredigite crystal phase with small parts of amorphous phases. The bonding strength of the coating to Ti-6Al-4 V substrate reached 49.8 MPa, which was significantly higher than that of hydroxyapatite coating and other silicate-based bioceramic coatings prepared by same method. After immersed in simulated body fluid for 2 days, a distinct apatite layer was deposited on the surface of bredigite coating, indicating that the prepared bredigite coating has excellent apatite-mineralization ability. The prepared bredigite coating supported the attachment and proliferation of rabbit bone marrow stem cells. The proliferation level of bone marrow stem cells was significantly higher than that on the hydroxyapatite coating. Our further study showed that the released SiO44– and Mg2+ ions from bredigite coating as well as the formed nano-apatite layer on the coating surface might mainly contribute to the improvement of cell proliferation. The results indicated that the bredigite coating may be applied on orthopedic implants due to its excellent bonding strength, apatite mineralization and cytocompatibility.
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- Deliang Yi
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- School of Life Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Inorganic Coating Materials, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Science, Shanghai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Inorganic Coating Materials, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Science, Shanghai, China
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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