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Negrescu AM, Mocanu AC, Miculescu F, Mitran V, Constantinescu AE, Cimpean A. In Vitro Studies on 3D-Printed PLA/HA/GNP Structures for Bone Tissue Regeneration. Biomimetics (Basel) 2024; 9:55. [PMID: 38275452 PMCID: PMC10813057 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics9010055] [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: 11/28/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
Abstract
The successful regeneration of large-size bone defects remains one of the most critical challenges faced in orthopaedics. Recently, 3D printing technology has been widely used to fabricate reliable, reproducible and economically affordable scaffolds with specifically designed shapes and porosity, capable of providing sufficient biomimetic cues for a desired cellular behaviour. Natural or synthetic polymers reinforced with active bioceramics and/or graphene derivatives have demonstrated adequate mechanical properties and a proper cellular response, attracting the attention of researchers in the bone regeneration field. In the present work, 3D-printed graphene nanoplatelet (GNP)-reinforced polylactic acid (PLA)/hydroxyapatite (HA) composite scaffolds were fabricated using the fused deposition modelling (FDM) technique. The in vitro response of the MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblasts and RAW 264.7 macrophages revealed that these newly designed scaffolds exhibited various survival rates and a sustained proliferation. Moreover, as expected, the addition of HA into the PLA matrix contributed to mimicking a bone extracellular matrix, leading to positive effects on the pre-osteoblast osteogenic differentiation. In addition, a limited inflammatory response was also observed. Overall, the results suggest the great potential of the newly developed 3D-printed composite materials as suitable candidates for bone tissue engineering applications.
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Affiliation(s)
- Andreea-Mariana Negrescu
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 91-95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-M.N.); (V.M.)
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- Department of Metallic Materials Science, Physical Metallurgy, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, J Building, District 6, 060042 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-C.M.); (F.M.); (A.-E.C.)
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- Department of Metallic Materials Science, Physical Metallurgy, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, J Building, District 6, 060042 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-C.M.); (F.M.); (A.-E.C.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 91-95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-M.N.); (V.M.)
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- Department of Metallic Materials Science, Physical Metallurgy, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independentei, J Building, District 6, 060042 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-C.M.); (F.M.); (A.-E.C.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, 91-95 Splaiul Independentei, 050095 Bucharest, Romania; (A.-M.N.); (V.M.)
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Barchiki F, Fracaro L, Dominguez AC, Senegaglia AC, Vaz IM, Soares P, de Moura SAB, Brofman PRS. Biocompatibility of ABS and PLA Polymers with Dental Pulp Stem Cells Enhance Their Potential Biomedical Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4629. [PMID: 38139880 PMCID: PMC10747830 DOI: 10.3390/polym15244629] [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: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Polylactic Acid (PLA) and Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) are commonly used polymers in 3D printing for biomedical applications. Dental Pulp Stem Cells (DPSCs) are an accessible and proliferative source of stem cells with significant differentiation potential. Limited knowledge exists regarding the biocompatibility and genetic safety of ABS and PLA when in contact with DPSCs. This study aimed to investigate the impact of PLA and ABS on the adhesion, proliferation, osteogenic differentiation, genetic stability, proteomics, and immunophenotypic profile of DPSCs. A total of three groups, 1- DPSC-control, 2- DPSC+ABS, and 3- DPSC+PLA, were used in in vitro experiments to evaluate cell morphology, proliferation, differentiation capabilities, genetic stability, proteomics (secretome), and immunophenotypic profiles regarding the interaction between DPSCs and polymers. Both ABS and PLA supported the adhesion and proliferation of DPSCs without exhibiting significant cytotoxic effects and maintaining the capacity for osteogenic differentiation. Genetic stability, proteomics, and immunophenotypic profiles were unaltered in DPSCs post-contact with these polymers, highlighting their biosafety. Our findings suggest that ABS and PLA are biocompatible with DPSCs and demonstrate potential in dental or orthopedic applications; the choice of the polymer will depend on the properties required in treatment. These promising results stimulate further studies to explore the potential therapeutic applications in vivo using prototyped polymers in personalized medicine.
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- Fabiane Barchiki
- Core for Cell Technology, School of Medicine, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR), Curitiba 80215-901, Brazil; (L.F.); (A.C.S.); (I.M.V.); (P.R.S.B.)
- INCT—REGENERA National Institute of Science and Technology in Regenerative Medicine, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
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- Core for Cell Technology, School of Medicine, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR), Curitiba 80215-901, Brazil; (L.F.); (A.C.S.); (I.M.V.); (P.R.S.B.)
- INCT—REGENERA National Institute of Science and Technology in Regenerative Medicine, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Basic Biology of Stem Cells, Carlos Chagas Institute, Fiocruz-PR, Curitiba 81350-010, Brazil;
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- Core for Cell Technology, School of Medicine, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR), Curitiba 80215-901, Brazil; (L.F.); (A.C.S.); (I.M.V.); (P.R.S.B.)
- INCT—REGENERA National Institute of Science and Technology in Regenerative Medicine, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
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- Core for Cell Technology, School of Medicine, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR), Curitiba 80215-901, Brazil; (L.F.); (A.C.S.); (I.M.V.); (P.R.S.B.)
- INCT—REGENERA National Institute of Science and Technology in Regenerative Medicine, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
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- LaBES—Laboratory of Biomaterials and Surface Engineering, Polytechnic School, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR), Curitiba 80215-901, Brazil;
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- Departament of Morphology, Campus Universitário Lagoa Nova, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal 59072-970, Brazil;
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- Core for Cell Technology, School of Medicine, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (PUCPR), Curitiba 80215-901, Brazil; (L.F.); (A.C.S.); (I.M.V.); (P.R.S.B.)
- INCT—REGENERA National Institute of Science and Technology in Regenerative Medicine, Rio de Janeiro 21941-902, Brazil
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