scholarly journals In Vivo Investigation of Polymer-Ceramic PCL/HA and PCL/β-TCP 3D Composite Scaffolds and Electrical Stimulation for Bone Regeneration

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Júlia Venturini Helaehil ◽  
Carina Basqueira Lourenço ◽  
Boyang Huang ◽  
Luiza Venturini Helaehil ◽  
Isaque Xavier de Camargo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Bone Regeneration ◽  
Bone Defects ◽  
Composite Scaffolds ◽  
Electrical Therapy ◽  
Biological Recognition ◽  
3D Composite ◽  
Critical Bone Defects

Critical bone defects are a major clinical challenge in reconstructive bone surgery. Polycaprolactone (PCL) mixed with bioceramics, such as hydroxyapatite (HA) and tricalcium phosphate (TCP), create composite scaffolds with improved biological recognition and bioactivity. Electrical stimulation (ES) aims to compensate the compromised endogenous electrical signals and to stimulate cell proliferation and differentiation. We investigated the effects of composite scaffolds (PCL with HA; and PCL with β-TCP) and the use of ES on critical bone defects in Wistar rats using eight experimental groups: untreated, ES, PCL, PCL/ES, HA, HA/ES, TCP, and TCP/ES. The investigation was based on histomorphometry, immunohistochemistry, and gene expression analysis. The vascular area was greater in the HA/ES group on days 30 and 60. Tissue mineralization was greater in the HA, HA/ES, and TCP groups at day 30, and TCP/ES at day 60. Bmp-2 gene expression was higher in the HA, TCP, and TCP/ES groups at day 30, and in the TCP/ES and PCL/ES groups at day 60. Runx-2, Osterix, and Osteopontin gene expression were also higher in the TCP/ES group at day 60. These results suggest that scaffolds printed with PCL and TCP, when paired with electrical therapy application, improve bone regeneration.

scholarly journals Biomimetic Synthesis of Nanocrystalline Hydroxyapatite Composites: Therapeutic Potential and Effects on Bone Regeneration

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (23) ◽  
pp. 6002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chih-Hsiang Fang ◽  
Yi-Wen Lin ◽  
Feng-Huei Lin ◽  
Jui-Sheng Sun ◽  
Yuan-Hung Chao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Stem Cells ◽  
Bone Regeneration ◽  
Stromal Cell ◽  
Alveolar Bone ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Bone Defects ◽  
Stromal Cell Derived Factor ◽  
Biomimetic Hydroxyapatite

The development of a novel alloplastic graft with both osteoinductive and osteoconductive properties is still necessary. In this study, we tried to synthesize a biomimetic hydroxyapatite microspheres (gelatin/nano-hydroxyapatite microsphere embedded with stromal cell-derived factor-1: GHM-S) from nanocrystalline hydroxyapatites and to investigate their therapeutic potential and effects on bone regeneration. In this study, hydroxyapatite was synthesized by co-precipitation of calcium hydroxide and orthophosphoric acid to gelatin solution. The microbial transglutaminase was used as the agent to crosslink the microspheres. The morphology, characterization, and thermal gravimetric analysis of microspheres were performed. SDF-1 release profile and in vitro biocompatibility and relative osteogenic gene expression were analyzed, followed by in vivo micro-computed tomography study and histological analysis. The synthesized hydroxyapatite was found to be similar to hydroxyapatite of natural bone tissue. The stromal cell-derived factor-1 was embedded into gelatin/hydroxyapatite microsphere to form the biomimetic hydroxyapatite microsphere. The stromal cell-derived factor-1 protein could be released in a controlled manner from the biomimetic hydroxyapatite microsphere and form a concentration gradient in the culture environment to attract the migration of stem cells. Gene expression and protein expression indicated that stem cells could differentiate or develop into pre-osteoblasts. The effect of bone formation by the biomimetic hydroxyapatite microsphere was assessed by an in vivo rats’ alveolar bone defects model and confirmed by micro-CT imaging and histological examination. Our findings demonstrated that the biomimetic hydroxyapatite microsphere can enhance the alveolar bone regeneration. This design has potential be applied to other bone defects.

In vivo experimental study on bone regeneration in critical bone defects using an injectable biodegradable PLA/PGA copolymer

2005 ◽  
Vol 99 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lia Rimondini ◽  
Nicolò Nicoli-Aldini ◽  
Milena Fini ◽  
Gaetano Guzzardella ◽  
Matilde Tschon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Bone Regeneration ◽  
Bone Defects ◽  
Critical Bone Defects

Strontium folate loaded biohybrid scaffolds seeded with dental pulp stem cells induce in vivo bone regeneration in critical sized defects

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
pp. 1596-1604 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcela Martin-del-Campo ◽  
Raul Rosales-Ibañez ◽  
Keila Alvarado ◽  
Jose G. Sampedro ◽  
Christian A. Garcia-Sepulveda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Bone Regeneration ◽  
Dental Pulp ◽  
Bone Defects ◽  
Dental Pulp Stem Cells ◽  
Critical Bone Defects ◽  
Complete Regeneration

Strontium folate loaded biohybrid scaffolds enhance dental pulp stem cells replication and differentiation, promoting complete regeneration of critical bone defects.

scholarly journals In vivo study of conductive 3D printed PCL/MWCNTs scaffolds with electrical stimulation for bone tissue engineering

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edney P. e Silva ◽  
Boyang Huang ◽  
Júlia V. Helaehil ◽  
Paulo R. L. Nalesso ◽  
Leonardo Bagne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Bone Tissue Engineering ◽  
Bone Tissue ◽  
Bone Defects ◽  
Tartrate Resistant Acid Phosphatase ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Critical Bone Defects

AbstractCritical bone defects are considered one of the major clinical challenges in reconstructive bone surgery. The combination of 3D printed conductive scaffolds and exogenous electrical stimulation (ES) is a potential favorable approach for bone tissue repair. In this study, 3D conductive scaffolds made with biocompatible and biodegradable polycaprolactone (PCL) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were produced using the extrusion-based additive manufacturing to treat large calvary bone defects in rats. Histology results show that the use of PCL/MWCNTs scaffolds and ES contributes to thicker and increased bone tissue formation within the bone defect. Angiogenesis and mineralization are also significantly promoted using high concentration of MWCNTs (3 wt%) and ES. Moreover, scaffolds favor the tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) positive cell formation, while the addition of MWCNTs seems to inhibit the osteoclastogenesis but present limited effects on the osteoclast functionalities (receptor activator of nuclear factor κβ ligand (RANKL) and osteoprotegerin (OPG) expressions). The use of ES promotes the osteoclastogenesis and RANKL expressions, showing a dominant effect in the bone remodeling process. These results indicate that the combination of 3D printed conductive PCL/MWCNTs scaffold and ES is a promising strategy to treat critical bone defects and provide a cue to establish an optimal protocol to use conductive scaffolds and ES for bone tissue engineering.

Large defect-tailored composite scaffolds for in vivo bone regeneration

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 715-727 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfredo Ronca ◽  
Vincenzo Guarino ◽  
Maria Grazia Raucci ◽  
Francesca Salamanna ◽  
Lucia Martini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Bone Regeneration ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Bone Defects ◽  
Composite Scaffolds ◽  
Bone Morphogenetic Protein 7 ◽  
Morphogenetic Protein

The discovery of new strategies to repair large segmental bone defects is currently an open challenge for worldwide clinicians. In the treatment of critical-sized bone defects, an alternative strategy to traditional bone grafting is always more frequently the use of tailor-made scaffolds modelled on the final size and shape of the implant site. Here, poly-ε-caprolactone-based composite scaffolds including poly-l-lactic acid continuous fibres and hyaluronan derivates (i.e. HYAFF11®) have been investigated for the peculiar 3D architecture characterized by interconnected macroporous networks and tunable mechanical properties. Composite scaffolds were immersed in simulated body fluid solution in order to support in vivo tissue in-growth. Scaffolds loaded with autologous cells (bone marrow stromal cells) plus platelet-rich plasma and osteoconductive protein such bone morphogenetic protein-7 were also tested to evaluate eventual enhancement in bone regeneration. The morphological and mechanical properties of poly-l-lactic acid-reinforced composite scaffolds have been studied to identify the optimal scaffold design to match the implant-site requirements of sheep metatarsal defects. Dynamic mechanical tests allowed to underline the viscoelastic response of the scaffold – resulting in elastic moduli from 2.5 to 1.3 MPa, suitable to temporarily support the structural function of damaged bone tissue. In vivo preliminary investigations in a sheep model of metatarsus shaft defect also showed the attitude of the scaffold to promote osteogenesis, preferentially in association with bone marrow stromal cell and platelet-rich plasma, even if the highest amount of mature bone was reached in the case of scaffold loaded with human bone morphogenetic protein-7 released via hydrolytic degradation of HYAFF11® phases in the implant site.

scholarly journals Guided bone regeneration of chronic non‐contained bone defects using a volume stable porous block TiO2 scaffold: An experimental in vivo study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minh Khai Le Thieu ◽  
Håvard Jostein Haugen ◽  
Javier Sanz‐Esporrin ◽  
Mariano Sanz ◽  
Ståle Petter Lyngstadaas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Regeneration ◽  
Bone Defects ◽  
Guided Bone Regeneration ◽  
In Vivo Study ◽  
Porous Block

scholarly journals Longitudinal in vivo evaluation of bone regeneration by combined measurement of multi-pinhole SPECT and micro-CT for tissue engineering

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Philipp S. Lienemann ◽  
Stéphanie Metzger ◽  
Anna-Sofia Kiveliö ◽  
Alain Blanc ◽  
Panagiota Papageorgiou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Bone Formation ◽  
Bone Regeneration ◽  
Bone Defects ◽  
Histological Evaluation ◽  
Biological Processes ◽  
Micro Ct ◽  
Pinhole Spect

Abstract Over the last decades, great strides were made in the development of novel implants for the treatment of bone defects. The increasing versatility and complexity of these implant designs request for concurrent advances in means to assess in vivo the course of induced bone formation in preclinical models. Since its discovery, micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) has excelled as powerful high-resolution technique for non-invasive assessment of newly formed bone tissue. However, micro-CT fails to provide spatiotemporal information on biological processes ongoing during bone regeneration. Conversely, due to the versatile applicability and cost-effectiveness, single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) would be an ideal technique for assessing such biological processes with high sensitivity and for nuclear imaging comparably high resolution (<1 mm). Herein, we employ modular designed poly(ethylene glycol)-based hydrogels that release bone morphogenetic protein to guide the healing of critical sized calvarial bone defects. By combined in vivo longitudinal multi-pinhole SPECT and micro-CT evaluations we determine the spatiotemporal course of bone formation and remodeling within this synthetic hydrogel implant. End point evaluations by high resolution micro-CT and histological evaluation confirm the value of this approach to follow and optimize bone-inducing biomaterials.

3D-printed Poly-Lactic Co-Glycolic Acid (PLGA) scaffolds in non-critical bone defects impede bone regeneration in rabbit tibia bone

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Jin Xi Lim ◽  
Min He ◽  
Alphonsus Khin Sze Chong
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Bone Regeneration ◽  
Bone Defect ◽  
Volume Ratio ◽  
Bone Defects ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Micro Computed Tomography ◽  
Rabbit Tibia ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Critical Bone Defects

BACKGROUND: An increasing number of bone graft materials are commercially available and vary in their composition, mechanism of action, costs, and indications. OBJECTIVE: A commercially available PLGA scaffold produced using 3D printing technology has been used to promote the preservation of the alveolar socket after tooth extraction. We examined its influence on bone regeneration in long bones of New Zealand White rabbits. METHODS: 5.0-mm-diameter circular defects were created on the tibia bones of eight rabbits. Two groups were studied: (1) control group, in which the bone defects were left empty; (2) scaffold group, in which the PLGA scaffolds were implanted into the bone defect. Radiography was performed every two weeks postoperatively. After sacrifice, bone specimens were isolated and examined by micro-computed tomography and histology. RESULTS: Scaffolds were not degraded by eight weeks after surgery. Micro-computed tomography and histology showed that in the region of bone defects that was occupied by scaffolds, bone regeneration was compromised and the total bone volume/total volume ratio (BV/TV) was significantly lower. CONCLUSION: The implantation of this scaffold impedes bone regeneration in a non-critical bone defect. Implantation of bone scaffolds, if unnecessary, lead to a slower rate of fracture healing.

scholarly journals Fabrication and Characterization of Ta–GelMA–BG Scaffolds by Chemical Crosslinking Processing for Promotion Osteointegration

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fujian Zhao ◽  
Xiongfa Ji ◽  
Yang Yan ◽  
Zhen Yang ◽  
Xiaofeng Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Stage ◽  
Bone Defects ◽  
Chemical Crosslinking ◽  
Composite Scaffolds ◽  
Load Bearing ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Fabrication And Characterization ◽  
Cell Adhesion And Proliferation

The repair of bone defects in load-bearing positions still faces great challenges. Tantalum (Ta) has attempted to repair bone defects based on the excellent mechanical properties. However, the osseointegration of Ta needs to be improved due to the lack of osteoinduction. Herein, tantalum–gelatin–methacryloyl–bioactive glass (Ta–GelMA–BG) scaffolds were successfully fabricated by loading BG in 3D-printed Ta scaffolds through a chemical crosslinking method. The results showed that the composite scaffolds have the ability to promote cell adhesion and proliferation. The incorporation of BG resulted in a significant increase in apatite-forming and osteogenesis differentiation abilities. In vivo results indicated that the Ta–GelMA–BG scaffolds significantly enhanced the osteointegration at the early stage after implantation. Overall, the Ta–GelMA–BG scaffolds are a promising platform for the load bearing bone regeneration field.

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