Tanmay Jain, Hunter Danesi, Anne Lucas, Benita Dair, Katherine Vorvolakos
{"title":"Accelerated In Vitro Oxidative Degradation Testing of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE)","authors":"Tanmay Jain, Hunter Danesi, Anne Lucas, Benita Dair, Katherine Vorvolakos","doi":"10.1002/jbm.b.35495","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jbm.b.35495","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Nonabsorbable polymers used in biomedical applications are assumed to be permanently stable based on short-term testing, but some may be susceptible to oxidative degradation over several years of implantation. Traditional in vitro oxidative degradation screenings employ hydrogen peroxide (H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>) solutions. However, the inherent instability of H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> can compromise the consistency of oxidative conditions, especially over extended periods and at elevated temperatures used for accelerated testing. In this study, an automated reactive accelerated aging (aRAA) system, which integrates an electrochemical detection method and a feedback loop, was utilized to ensure precise control of H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> concentrations during polymer oxidative degradation testing. The reproducibility of the aRAA system was evaluated by comparing four identical setups. Its efficacy as an oxidation challenge was demonstrated on (i) medical-grade vitamin E (VE) blended ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and (ii) highly crosslinked (HXL) UHMWPE as model materials. The aRAA-aged VE-UHMWPE and HXL-UHMWPE samples were also compared against samples aged via an existing accelerated aging standard, ASTM F2003-02(2022). Samples were analyzed using attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy to calculate their oxidation index per ASTM F2102-17. We observed that the aRAA system was more effective in oxidizing VE-UHMWPE and HXL-UHMWPE than the traditional ASTM F2003-02(2022) method. By providing a standardized and reliable approach to assess polymer oxidative degradation, the aRAA system could enhance the accuracy of long-term stability predictions for nonresorbable polymers in medical devices.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":15269,"journal":{"name":"Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142466413","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rihab Ksouri, Hamide Aksel, Hamza Saghrouchni, Yasemin Saygideger
{"title":"Biocompatible and Safe Decellularized Spinach With Antibacterial and Wound Healing Activity","authors":"Rihab Ksouri, Hamide Aksel, Hamza Saghrouchni, Yasemin Saygideger","doi":"10.1002/jbm.b.35489","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jbm.b.35489","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Creating acellular vascularized constructs from animal and plant tissue is one of the well-known strategies for scaffold assembly. Decellularization takes an important position among these strategies. The most common method is chemical decellularization. This approach employs high concentrations of detergents, primarily Triton X-100, sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), and sodium hypochlorite (SH). In this work, novel techniques for decellularizing spinach were developed using detergents frequently utilized in laboratories. Spinach leaves were decellularized using Tween-20, SDS, and SH at low concentrations to generate an acellular plant matrix for tissue engineering. We measured the quantities of DNA and protein, as well as the decellularization using hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining. The biocompatibility and capacity of the biostructures to stimulate fibroblast wound healing were assessed using MTT and the Scratch assay. The antibacterial activity of the scaffolds was also tested against a gram-positive bacterium, <i>Staphilococcus aureus</i>, which is a common pathogen associated with wound healing. The best shape, evident vascularization, and good biocompatibility were seen in the Tween-20 decellularized samples at 1% concentration at 21°C and 37°C through the enhancement of cell proliferation and wound healing. In terms of antibacterial activity, all scaffold samples had a significant effect on <i>Staphilococcus aureus</i>, where the number of bacterial colonies in all six scaffold groups became zero after 4 h of treatment. The scaffolds also showed a 100% kill rate on <i>Staphilococcus aureus</i>, which could avoid wound infection during the repair process, and that can be suggested as a scaffold for tissue engineering applications and an important constituent for pharmacological activities.</p>","PeriodicalId":15269,"journal":{"name":"Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jbm.b.35489","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142390836","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Vincent-Daniel Girard, Jérémie Chaussé, Martin Borduas, Émile Dubuc, Christian Iorio-Morin, Simon Brisebois, Patrick Vermette
{"title":"In Vitro and In Vivo Biocompatibility of Bacterial Cellulose","authors":"Vincent-Daniel Girard, Jérémie Chaussé, Martin Borduas, Émile Dubuc, Christian Iorio-Morin, Simon Brisebois, Patrick Vermette","doi":"10.1002/jbm.b.35488","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jbm.b.35488","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Bacterial cellulose is a unique biomaterial produced by various species of bacteria that offers a range of potential applications in the biomedical field. To provide a cost-effective alternative to soft-tissue implants used in cavity infills, remodeling, and subdermal wound healing, in vitro cytotoxicity and in vivo biocompatibility of native bacterial cellulose were investigated. Cytotoxicity was assessed using a metabolic assay on Swiss 3T3 fibroblasts and INS-1832/13 rat insulinoma. Results showed no cytotoxicity, whether the cells were seeded over or under the bacterial cellulose scaffolds. Biocompatibility was performed on Sprague–Dawley rats (males and females, 8 weeks old) by implanting bacterial cellulose membranes subcutaneously for 1 or 12 weeks. The explanted scaffolds were then sliced and stained with hematoxylin and eosin for histological characterization. The first series of results revealed acute and chronic inflammation persisting over 12 weeks. Examination of the explants indicated a high number of granulocytes within the periphery of the bacterial cellulose, suggesting the presence of endotoxins within the membrane, confirmed by a Limulus amebocyte lysate test. This discovery motivated the development of non-pyrogenic bacterial cellulose scaffolds. Following this, a second series of animal experiments was done, in which materials were implanted for 1 or 2 weeks. The results revealed mild inflammation 1 week after implantation, which then diminished to minimal inflammation after 2 weeks. Altogether, this study highlights that unmodified, purified native bacterial cellulose membranes may be used as a cost-effective biomedical device provided that proper endotoxin clearance is achieved.</p>","PeriodicalId":15269,"journal":{"name":"Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jbm.b.35488","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142365374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mehulkumar Patel, Anna Parrish, Carlos Serna III, Megan Jamiolkowski, Keerthana Srinivasan, Richard Malinauskas, Qijin Lu
{"title":"Molecular Biomarkers for In Vitro Thrombogenicity Assessment of Medical Device Materials","authors":"Mehulkumar Patel, Anna Parrish, Carlos Serna III, Megan Jamiolkowski, Keerthana Srinivasan, Richard Malinauskas, Qijin Lu","doi":"10.1002/jbm.b.35491","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jbm.b.35491","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To develop standardized in vitro thrombogenicity test methods for evaluating medical device materials, three platelet activation biomarkers, beta-thromboglobulin (β-TG), platelet factor 4 (PF4), soluble p-selectin (CD62P), and a plasma coagulation marker, thrombin–antithrombin complex (TAT), were investigated. Whole blood, drawn from six healthy human volunteers into Anticoagulant Citrate Dextrose Solution A was recalcified and heparinized over a concentration range of 0.5–1.5 U/mL. The blood was incubated with test materials with different thrombogenic potentials for 60 min at 37°C, using a 6 cm<sup>2</sup>/mL material surface area to blood volume ratio. After incubation, the blood platelet count was measured before centrifuging the blood to prepare platelet-poor plasma (PPP) and platelet-free plasma (PFP) for enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay analysis of the biomarkers. The results show that all four markers effectively differentiated the materials with different thrombogenic potentials at heparin concentrations from 1.0 to 1.5 U/mL. When a donor-specific heparin concentration (determined by activated clotting time) was used, the markers were able to differentiate materials consistently for blood from all the donors. Additionally, using PFP instead of PPP further improved the test method's ability to differentiate the thrombogenic materials from the negative control for β-TG and TAT. Moreover, the platelet activation markers were able to detect reversible platelet activation induced by adenosine diphosphate (ADP). In summary, all three platelet activation markers (β-TG, PF4, and CD62P) can distinguish thrombogenic potentials of different materials and detect ADP-induced reversible platelet activation. Test consistency and sensitivity can be enhanced by using a donor-specific heparin concentration and PFP. The same test conditions are applicable to the measurement of coagulation marker TAT.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":15269,"journal":{"name":"Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142347406","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Edimar Dal Ponte, Alexia de Almeida Ignatowicz, Gabriel Raio Volpato, João Vitor Taffarel, Priscila Ayumi Takahashi, Rafael Messias Luiz, Felipe Eduardo Bueno Silva, Gabriel Nardi Fraga, Douglas Cardoso Dragunski, Ana Carla Zarpelon-Schutz, Helton José Alves, Juliana Bernardi-Wenzel
{"title":"Production and Characterization of Electrospun Chitosan, Nanochitosan and Hyaluronic Acid Membranes for Skin Wound Healing","authors":"Edimar Dal Ponte, Alexia de Almeida Ignatowicz, Gabriel Raio Volpato, João Vitor Taffarel, Priscila Ayumi Takahashi, Rafael Messias Luiz, Felipe Eduardo Bueno Silva, Gabriel Nardi Fraga, Douglas Cardoso Dragunski, Ana Carla Zarpelon-Schutz, Helton José Alves, Juliana Bernardi-Wenzel","doi":"10.1002/jbm.b.35485","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jbm.b.35485","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The development of new wound dressings made from biomaterials, which offer a better cost–benefit ratio and accelerate the healing process, is increasing nowadays. Various biopolymers can be electrospun to form functional membranes for wound healing. Therefore, in this study, chitosan and nanochitosan membranes with or without hyaluronic acid were prepared using the electrospinning technique, characterized and evaluated in the healing of skin wounds in rats. Chitosan and nanochitosan solutions, with or without hyaluronic acid, were prepared at concentrations of 1%–4% using PEO (polyethylene oxide) and subjected to the electrospinning process to obtain membranes characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), mechanical tests, and antimicrobial activity. The healing effect of the membranes was evaluated by monitoring the area of the lesions, contraction of the wounds, histologic analysis, and induction of pro-inflammatory cytokine (IL-1 α and TNF-α) production in rats. The nanochitosan and nanochitosan membranes with hyaluronic acid achieved greater fiber diameter and uniformity, resistance, elasticity, and thermal stability, in addition to good adhesion to the wound bed and permeation capacity. Despite not presenting antimicrobial activity in vitro, they contributed to the production of pro-inflammatory interleukins in the animals tested, provided physical protection, reduced the wound area more markedly until the seventh day of the evaluation, with an acceleration of the healing process and especially when functionalized with hyaluronic acid. These results indicate that the membranes may be promising for accelerating the healing process of chronic wounds in humans.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":15269,"journal":{"name":"Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142324708","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
N. L. Aldor, N. A. Jadaa, S. Y. Miller, I. Alla, S. Richardson, V. Kitaev, S. J. Poynter
{"title":"Cationic Polystyrene Latex Nanocarriers for Immunostimulatory Long Double-Stranded RNA Delivery to Ovarian Cancer Cells","authors":"N. L. Aldor, N. A. Jadaa, S. Y. Miller, I. Alla, S. Richardson, V. Kitaev, S. J. Poynter","doi":"10.1002/jbm.b.35487","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jbm.b.35487","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Long double-stranded (ds)RNA, a potent stimulator of type I interferon and the innate immune response. In the present study, we demonstrated, for the first time, the efficacy of cationic polystyrene latex nanostructures (clNPs) as a dsRNA carrier, improving cellular delivery and robustly potentiating the immunostimulatory capacity of dsRNA in the ovarian cancer cell line SKOV3. The clNPs complexed with an in vitro transcribed dsRNA molecule, were bound by SKOV3 cells, and had increased cellular association compared to uncomplexed clNPs. clNPs complexed with dsRNA induced a more robust innate immune response compared to dsRNA alone. Transcript expression of two interferon-stimulated genes, were increased 47- and 108-fold over dsRNA and induced a significant antiviral state against vesicular-stomatitis virus, resulting in a 3.3-fold improvement on the efficacy of dsRNA. These data highlight the potential of polystyrene latex nanostructures as dsRNA carriers for anticancer immunotherapies, improving the uptake and efficacy of the nucleic acid.</p>","PeriodicalId":15269,"journal":{"name":"Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jbm.b.35487","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142316875","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ali Mohammad Ali Aljafery, Abdalbseet A. Fatalla, Julfikar Haider
{"title":"Osseointegration and Histopathological Evaluation of Titanium–Titanium Diboride Composite Compared to Pure Titanium Implant Materials Prepared by Powder Metallurgy (In Vivo Study)","authors":"Ali Mohammad Ali Aljafery, Abdalbseet A. Fatalla, Julfikar Haider","doi":"10.1002/jbm.b.35490","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jbm.b.35490","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The efficacy and osseointegration rate of an implant depend on its biocompatibility. Modern implantology seeks fast and reliable osseointegration, which is essential for clinical success. The objective of this research was to assess the osseointegration and biocompatibility of a titanium–titanium diboride composite (Ti-TiB<sub>2</sub>) in rabbits in contrast to those of pure titanium (Ti). A total of 64 cylindrical implant specimens were fabricated, consisting of two sets: pure Ti (32 implants) and Ti-TiB<sub>2</sub> composite (32 implants). In this study, two implants were implanted per tibia (left and right tibias) in 16 white male New Zealand rabbits, for a total of four implants per rabbit (4 × 16 = 64 implants). A pushout test was used to assess implant specimen-bone bonding after 2 and 6 weeks of healing. The experiment utilized five rabbits per healing phase, which means that 20 implants per time point were used for the pushout tests. (10 for pure Ti and 10 for the composite). Histology was used to examine the tissue response to biocompatibility, and histomorphometry was used to measure new bone growth at the two time points. With three rabbits per time point, 12 implants were employed for the histological analyses. After implantation, the pushout shear strength results revealed that the mean shear strength of the Ti-TiB<sub>2</sub> implant specimens (5.4 ± 0.029 MPa for 2 weeks, 7.9 ± 0.029 MPa for 6 weeks) was statistically greater (<i>p</i> < 0.0001) than that of the pure Ti implant specimens (5.1 ± 0.015 MPa for 2 weeks, 6.6 ± 0.047 MPa for 6 weeks). After 2 weeks, woven bone tissues were observed around the pure titanium implants, and active osteoid tissue around the composite implants exhibited significant differences in new bone formation areas (NBFAs) (0.54 ± 0.004 mm<sup>2</sup> for Ti and 0.65 ± 0.003 mm<sup>2</sup> for the composite). After 6 weeks, there was new bone formation with osteocytes around the pure titanium implants (NBFA of 2.44 mm<sup>2</sup>) and osteoid maturation with the observation of reversal lines around the composite implants (NBFA of 2.89 mm<sup>2</sup>). The developed Ti-TiB<sub>2</sub> material was biocompatible and demonstrated superior bone growth compared to that of the pure Ti materials after 2 and 6 weeks.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":15269,"journal":{"name":"Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142307786","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Brandon A. Correa-Piña, Angelica M. Castillo-Paz, Urso Davila, Mario E. Rodriguez-Garcia
{"title":"Extraction and Physicochemical Characterization of Hydroxyapatites From Horse Humerus Bones of Different Ages (1, 3, 6, and 8 Years old) Calcined at Low Temperature","authors":"Brandon A. Correa-Piña, Angelica M. Castillo-Paz, Urso Davila, Mario E. Rodriguez-Garcia","doi":"10.1002/jbm.b.35484","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jbm.b.35484","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The aim of this work is to investigate the changes in the physicochemical properties of hydroxyapatite (HAp) extracted from horse humerus bones of different ages (1, 3, 6, and 8 years) subjected to low temperature calcination (600°C). Thermal analysis revealed significant mass loss due to water, collagen, organic compounds, carbonates, and age-related magnesium out-diffusion. Higher fat content in older bones contributed to increased mass loss. Phosphorus content remained constant across age groups, while calcium and sodium showed age-related fluctuations. Magnesium levels decreased with age, emphasizing its importance for early bone development. The Ca/P ratio deviated from the stoichiometric values due to additional ions from biogenic sources. Infrared spectroscopy identified functional groups in carbonated HAp, with changes observed before and after calcination. The full width at half maximum (FWHM) of the 961 cm<sup>−1</sup> band decreased with age, indicating improved crystalline quality. The molar absorption coefficients provided information on the changes in molecular concentration and emphasized the differences between the age groups. X-ray analysis revealed nanocrystalline HAp in all samples, with crystallite size increasing with age. Rietveld analysis showed that the lattice parameters were affected by the presence of organic material, but the lattice constants remained stable, confirming high crystallinity independent of age. TEM analysis confirmed nanocrystalline structures, with crystallite size increasing with age. SEM images showed the characteristic porosity of calcined HAp, with particle size correlating positively with age. Calcination at 600°C preserved the nanoscale properties and microcrystal formation. Raman spectroscopy confirmed the identity of HAp, with FWHM variations indicating age-related changes in crystalline quality. EHAp1 showed increased FWHM, indicating lower crystalline quality and increased trace element content.</p>","PeriodicalId":15269,"journal":{"name":"Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/jbm.b.35484","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142248651","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Binh Thanh Vu, Thai Hoang Tran, Khanh Loan Ly, Khanh Phan-Ngoc Trinh, My Ngoc-Hoang Nguyen, Hoan Ngoc Doan, Thanh-Tu Duong, Ha Thi-Ngoc Hua, Hung Thanh Le, Thanh Dinh Le, Nhi Ngoc-Thao Dang, Hiep Thi Nguyen
{"title":"Polycaprolactone Hybrid Scaffold Loaded With N,O-Carboxymethyl Chitosan/Aldehyde Hyaluronic Acid/Hydroxyapatite Hydrogel for Bone Regeneration","authors":"Binh Thanh Vu, Thai Hoang Tran, Khanh Loan Ly, Khanh Phan-Ngoc Trinh, My Ngoc-Hoang Nguyen, Hoan Ngoc Doan, Thanh-Tu Duong, Ha Thi-Ngoc Hua, Hung Thanh Le, Thanh Dinh Le, Nhi Ngoc-Thao Dang, Hiep Thi Nguyen","doi":"10.1002/jbm.b.35486","DOIUrl":"10.1002/jbm.b.35486","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Hydrogels have emerged as potential materials for bone grafting, thanks to their biocompatibility, biodegradation, and flexibility in filling irregular bone defects. In this study, we fabricated a novel NAH hydrogel system, composed of N,O-carboxymethyl chitosan (NOCC), aldehyde hyaluronic acid (AHA), and hydroxyapatite (HAp). To improve the mechanical strength of the fabricated hydrogel, a porous polycaprolactone (PCL) matrix was synthesized and used as a three-dimensional (3D) support template for NAH hydrogel loading, forming a novel PCL/NAH hybrid scaffold. A mixture of monosodium glutamate (M) and sucrose (S) at varied weight ratios (5M:5S, 7M:3S, and 9M:1S) was used for the fabrication of 3D PCL matrices. The morphology, interconnectivity, and water resistance of the porous PCL scaffolds were investigated for optimal hydrogel loading efficiency. The results demonstrated that PCL scaffolds with porogen ratios of 7M:3S and 9M:1S possessed better interconnectivity than 5M:5S ratio. The compressive strength of the PCL/NAH hybrid scaffolds with 9M:1S (561.6 ± 6.1 kPa) and 7M:3S (623.8 ± 6.8 kPa) ratios are similar to cancellous bone and all hybrid scaffolds were biocompatible. Rabbit models with tibial defects were implanted with the PCL/NAH scaffolds to assess the wound healing capability. The results suggest that the PCL/NAH hybrid scaffolds, specifically those with porogen ratio of 7M:3S, exhibit promising bone healing effects.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":15269,"journal":{"name":"Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142248652","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Louis Brochet, Céline Thomann, Carlos Chocarro-Wrona, Ariana Abawi, Grégory Nolens, Christophe Marquette, Alexandre Dufour
{"title":"Three-Dimensionally Printed Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Ceramic Substrates as the Sole Inducer of Osteogenic Differentiation in Stromal Vascular Fraction Cells","authors":"Louis Brochet, Céline Thomann, Carlos Chocarro-Wrona, Ariana Abawi, Grégory Nolens, Christophe Marquette, Alexandre Dufour","doi":"10.1002/jbm.b.35482","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jbm.b.35482","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The stromal vascular fraction (SVF) is a derivate of fat tissue comprising both adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells and endothelial cells and serves as a promising cell source for engineering vascularized bone tissues. Its combination with osteoconductive biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) ceramic may represent a point-of-care agent for bone reconstruction. Here we assessed the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation capacities of SVF on 3D printed BCP implants, in comparison with isolated adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSCs). AD-MSCs and SVF isolated from human donors were seeded on plastic or 3D printed BCP ceramics with sinusoidal or gyroid macrotopography and cultured in the presence or absence of osteogenic factors. Vascular, hematopoietic and MSC surface markers were assessed by flow cytometry whereas osteogenic activity was investigated through alizarin red staining and alkaline phosphatase activity. Osteogenic factors were necessary to trigger osteogenic activity when cells were cultured on plastic, without significant difference observed between the two cell populations. Interestingly, osteogenic activity was observed on BCP implants in the absence of differentiation factors, without significant difference in level activity between the two cell populations and macrotopography. This study offers supportive data for the use of combined BCP scaffolds with SVF in a perspective of a one-step surgical procedure for bone regeneration.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":15269,"journal":{"name":"Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142231120","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}