BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
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2024
·Vol. 25
·期 1
·1-11
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IF 2.2
Du Xiao,Zang Chuanyi,Wang Qinglei
Background Osteoporosis is a genetic disease caused by the imbalance between osteoblast-led bone formation and osteoclast-induced bone resorption. However, further gene-related pathogenesis remains to be elucidated.Methods The aberrant expressed genes in osteoporosis was identified by analyzing the microarray profile GSE100609. Serum samples of patients with osteoporosis and normal group were collected, and the mRNA expression of candidate genes was detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). The mouse cranial osteoblast MC3T3-E1 cells were treated with dexamethasone (DEX) to mimic osteoporosis in vitro. Alizarin Red staining and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) staining methods were combined to measure matrix mineralization deposition of MC3T3-E1 cells. Meanwhile, the expression of osteogenesis related genes including alkaline phosphatase (ALP), osteocalcin (OCN), osteopontin (OPN), Osterix, and bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP2) were evaluated by qRT-PCR and western blotting methods. Then the effects of candidate genes on regulating impede bone loss caused by ovariectomy (OVX) in mice were studied.Results Cyclin A1 (CCNA1) was found to be significantly upregulated in serum of osteoporosis patients and the osteoporosis model cells, which was in line with the bioinformatic analysis. The osteogenic differentiation ability of MC3T3-E1 cells was inhibited by DEX treatment, which was manifested by decreased Alizarin Red staining intensity, ALP staining intensity, and expression levels of ALP, OCN, OPN, Osterix, and BMP2. The effects of CCNA1 inhibition on regulating osteogenesis were opposite to that of DEX. Then, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis demonstrated that genes negatively associated with CCNA1 were enriched in the TGF-beta signaling pathway. Inhibitor of TGF-beta signaling pathway partly reversed osteogenesis induced by suppressed CCNA1. Furthermore, suppressed CCNA1 relieved bone mass of OVX mice in vivo.Conclusion Downregulation of CCNA1 could activate TGF-beta signaling pathway and promote bone formation, thus playing a role in treatment of osteoporosis.
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骨生物学
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分子生物学
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遗传学
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细胞生物学
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EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLANT PATHOLOGY
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2025
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IF 1.9
Huang Zhixing,He Zhenrui,Ding Jiexin,Zhu Yiming,Zhou Erxun
Soybean root rot, caused by Fusarium neocosmosporiellum , poses a significant threat to soybean productivity. Although chemical fungicides are widely used, their environmental risk necessitate sustainable alternatives. This study proposes an integrated control strategy combining the biocontrol bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa E1 - 23 with prochloraz. Initial screening of seven candidate bacterial strains identified E1 - 23 as the most potent antagonist, exhibiting 64.1% inhibition against F. neocosmosporiellum in dual-culture assays. Concurrent fungicide evaluation revealed prochloraz as the optimal agent (EC 50 = 0.1646 μg/mL). Compatibility analysis demonstrated E1 - 23's robust tolerance to prochloraz concentrations at ≤ 50 μg/mL. In vitro combination of prochloraz (0.25 μg/mL) and E1 - 23 (1 × 10 6 CFU/mL) achieved 91.86% pathogen suppression, surpassing individual treatments by > 10% and theoretical additive effects. Greenhouse trials confirmed enhanced efficacy, with integrated application increasing disease control efficacy by 34.35%—significantly outperforming standalone bacterial (18.96%) or fungicide (20.52%) controls. The qRT-PCR analysis revealed that the combination application of E1 - 23 and prochloraz up-regulated the expression of some defense genes of soybean plants 5 days post-inoculation (dpi), but the induced plant disease resistance was low. This study highlights the potential of E1 - 23-prochloraz as an eco-friendly approach to mitigate soybean root rot while reducing fungicide dependency.
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植物病理学
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农业科学
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微生物学
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JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS APPLICATIONS
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2019
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IF 2.442
Xin Zhang,Jian Wang,Jiaxin Wu,Xiaoge Jiang,Xibo Pei,Junyu Chen,Qianbing Wan,Chao Huang
Nanoscale zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 coating with certain density can significantly improve the osteogenic activity of titanium implants both in vitro and in vivo. In this study, we loaded dimethyloxalylglycine into zeolitic imidazolate framework-8-modified implants (Z-AHT) to enhance the angiogenic activity, and the obtained products were denoted as D-AHT. Firstly, we characterized the specimens via scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, powder X-ray diffraction, and surface contact angle. Then, the release kinetics of both zinc ions and dimethyloxalylglycine were investigated. To illustrate the combined effects of surface topography and chemistry (zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 and dimethyloxalylglycine) on osteogenic and angiogenic activity, MC3T3-E1 preosteoblast cells and human umbilical vein endothelial cells were respectively cultured on D-AHT. Pure Ti and Z-AHT were designated as control groups. As evidenced by the expression of osteogenic genes (Alp, Col1, Opg, and Runx2) and the secretion of ALP protein, D-AHT showed comparable osteogenic activity to Z-AHT which was better than that of Ti. Further angiogenesis assay revealed a better human umbilical vein endothelial cell migration on D-AHT, suggesting that D-AHT can be an attractive candidate for application in implant surface modification.
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生物材料
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细胞生物学
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CELLULOSE
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2022
·Vol. 29
·期 3
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IF 6.123
Gao Fei,Zeng Dong,Liu Hong,Qin Rui,Zhang Jie,Chen Yingming,Wang Weiming,Peng Chuang,Li Ming,Li Qing,Wang Hong,Peng Shuai
Abstract Deacetylated porous cellulose acetate microspheres (DPCA) modified with hydroxyapatite (HA) penetrated polydopamine (PDA) coating was prepared by a one-step in-situ method and investigated as the scaffold for bone tissue regeneration. The physical and chemical properties of different scaffolds were analyzed by Scanning electron microscopy, Transmission electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectrum. Test results proved the unique three-dimensional porous structure, homogeneous PDA coating, dispersive HA crystals of the DPCA-PDA-HA microspheres (DPPH). The excellent attachment, adhesion and proliferation of MC3T3-E1 preosteoblast on DPPH were manifested by cell adhesion and biocompatibility assessment. In vitro mineralization also shown MC3T3-E1 was capable of differentiating osteogenically. Such satisfactory biomedical performance of DPPH was ascribed to the one-step introducing process contributing to a uniform and enrich growth of HA on the microspheres surface and interior. This study provides a promising cellulose-based scaffold applied in bone regeneration field. Graphical abstract
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材料科学
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2020
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IF 3.83
Lianjun Wu,Yiwen Dong,Litao Yao,Chuantong Liu,Abdullrahman M Al-Bishari,Kendrick Hii Ru Yie,Hualin Zhang,Jinsong Liu,Gang Wu
Zirconia has become a new dental implant material because of its excellent esthetics, biocompatibility, and minimal ion release. However, biological inertness of zirconia surface results in weak integration with bone tissue in the early stage of osseointegration. To enhance the early osseointegration of zirconia implant, a homogeneous nanoporous tantalum (TaNS) coating (~30 nm in diameter and 1 μm in length) with good adhesion strength was prepared on zirconia surface via magnetron sputtering combined with anodization. The roughness and hydrophilicity in ZrO 2 /TaNS groups were significantly improved as compared to other groups. The protein adsorption, initial adhesion, spreading and proliferation of MC3T3-E1 cells were significantly enhanced in ZrO 2 /TaNS group as compared to ZrO 2 and ZrO 2 /Ta group. Moreover, the osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells was significantly improved in ZrO 2 /TaNS groups than other groups by up-regulating the expression of the osteogenic-related genes (RunX2, ALP , COL-1, OSX, OCN and OPG). Histological analysis displayed that more newly regenerated bone was deposited around ZrO 2 /TaNS group than other groups, and the bone-implant contact in ZrO 2 /TaNS group was enhanced correspondingly. In conclusion, the TaNS coating with good adhesion strength can be successfully prepared on zirconia surface by magnetron sputtering combined with anodization. This novel coating will be a promising clinical application in improving osseointegration of the zirconia implant.
研究领域:
牙科材料
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生物医学工程
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组织工程
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材料科学
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DENTAL MATERIALS
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2019
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IF 4.44
Ling Nie,He Zhang,Aishu Ren,Yuzhou Li,Gang Fu,Richard David Cannon,Ping Ji,Xiaohong Wu,Sheng Yang
Objective To fabricate a novel nano-hydroxyapatite mineralized silk fibroin (MSF) scaffold in order to diminish the resorption of alveolar ridge and accelerate new bone formation within tooth sockets. Also, to investigate the biocompatibility and osteogenic ability of the MSF in vitro , and the effect of site preservation of the MSF graft in post-extractive sockets in vivo . Methods SEM, EDX, FTIR and XRD were used to analyze the mineral crystals deposited on the silk fibroin (SF) surface. Pre-osteoblasts (MC3T3-E1) were seeded on SF and MSF scaffolds. Cell viability, distribution and differentiation were examined using a live-dead assay, histological analysis and Alizarin Red S staining. Furthermore, prepared grafts (SF or MSF scaffold) were implanted into the maxillary right first molar sockets of Sprague Dawley rats for 6 weeks and newly formed bone tissue was analyzed by micro-CT and histological examination. Results The SEM, EDX, FTIR and XRD analysis demonstrated that granulate nano-hydroxyapatite (nHA) crystals were uniformly distributed on the SF scaffold. In addition, the MSF hydrophilicity measured by water contact angle and swelling ratio was superior to plain SF scaffold. The effect of nHA inorganic crystals on osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells indicated the MSF scaffolds improved osteogenesis. Furthermore, MSF grafts induced more bone formation and reduced the height of alveolar bone resorption after tooth extraction. Significance The MSF scaffold partially simulated the structure and composition of natural bone matrix. It induced osteogenic differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells in vitro , and also promoted new bone regeneration in tooth extraction sockets in vivo , indicating it is a biomaterial with great potential for tooth extraction site preservation.
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牙科材料
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组织工程
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生物材料科学
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再生医学
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Emerging Microbes & Infections
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2024
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IF 8.4
Anke Chen,Ning Fang,Zhifei Zhang,Yiqing Wen,Yajie Shen,Yanjie Zhang,Lu Zhang,Guoping Zhao,Jin Ding,Jixi Li
The global outbreak of Mpox, caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV), has attracted international attention and become another major infectious disease event after COVID-19. The mRNA cap N7 methyltransferase (RNMT) of MPXV methylates the N7 position of the added guanosine to the 5'-cap structure of mRNAs and plays a vital role in evading host antiviral immunity. MPXV RNMT is composed of the large subunit E1 and the small subunit E12. How E1 and E12 of MPXV assembly remains unclear. Here, we report the crystal structures of E12, the MTase domain of E1 with E12 (E1CTD-E12) complex, and the E1CTD-E12-SAM ternary complex, revealing the detailed conformations of critical residues and the structural changes upon E12 binding to E1. Functional studies suggest that E1CTD N-terminal extension (Asp545-Arg562) and the small subunit E12 play an essential role in the binding process of SAM. Structural comparison of the AlphaFold2-predicted E1, E1CTD-E12 complex, and the homologous D1-D12 complex of vaccinia virus (VACV) indicates an allosteric activating effect of E1 in MPXV. Our findings provide the structural basis for the MTase activity stimulation of the E1-E12 complex and suggest a potential interface for screening the anti-poxvirus inhibitors.
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病毒学
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结构生物学
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分子生物学
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传染病学
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APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
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2022
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IF 5.723
Ruilin Feng,Yanlong Qi,Shijun Liu,Long Cui,Quanquan Dai,Chenxi Bai
1,3-Pentadiene plays an extremely important role in the production of polymers and fine chemicals. Herein, the LaPO 4 catalyst exhibits excellent catalytic performance for the dehydration production of 1,3-pentadiene with 2,3-pentanediol, a C5 diol platform compound that can be easily obtained by hydrogenation of bio-based 2,3-pentanedione. The relationships of catalyst structure-acid/base properties-catalytic performance was established, and an acid-base synergy effect was disclosed for the on-purpose synthesis of 1,3-pentadiene. Thus, a balance between acid and base sites was required, and an optimized LaPO 4 with acid/base ratio of 2.63 afforded a yield of 1,3-pentadiene as high as 61.5% at atmospheric pressure. Notably, the Brønsted acid sites with weak or medium in LaPO 4 catalyst can inhibit the occurrence of pinacol rearrangement, resulting in higher 1,3-pentadiene production. In addition, the investigation on reaction pathways demonstrated that the E2 mechanism was dominant in this dehydration reaction, accompanied by the assistance of E1 and E1cb.
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化学工程
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催化
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可再生化学
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有机合成
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JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS APPLICATIONS
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2018
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IF 2.082
Jingjing Du,Shuchun Gan,Qihao Bian,Duhan Fu,Yan Wei,Kaiqun Wang,Qiaoxia Lin,Weiyi Chen,Di Huang
In this study, novel porous scaffolds containing hydroxyapatite and β-cyclodextrin-based polyurethane were first successfully fabricated by polymerizing β-cyclodextrin with hexamethylene diisocyanate and hydroxyapatite in situ for bone tissue engineering. The physicochemical and mechanical properties as well as cytocompatibility of porous scaffolds were investigated. The results showed that polyurethane reinforced with hydroxyapatite composites had cancellous bone-like porous structure. The mechanical strength of the scaffolds increased with increasing the hydroxyapatite content in scaffolds. Synthesized scaffolds (PU1, PUHA1, PU2, and PUHA2) presented compressive strength values of 0.87 ± 0.24 MPa, 1.81 ± 0.10 MPa, 6.16 ± 0.89 MPa, and 12.95 ± 2.05 MPa, respectively. The pore size and porosity of these scaffolds were suitable for bone regeneration. Cytocompatibility of composite scaffolds was proven via favorable interactions with MC3T3-E1 cells. The addition of hydroxyapatite into CD-based polyurethane scaffolds improved cell attachment, well-spread morphology, and higher proliferation. The hydroxyapatite-polyurethane scaffolds have the potential to be applied in bone repair and regeneration.
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材料科学
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生物医学工程
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2018
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IF 8.097
Yunzhu Qian,Xuefeng Zhou,Hong Sun,Jianxin Yang,Yi Chen,Chao Li,Hongjin Wang,Tong Xing,Feimin Zhang,Ning Gu
To improve bone regeneration in oral microenvironment, we generated a novel biodegradable, antibacterial, and osteoconductive electrospun PLGA/PCL membrane as an ideal osteogenic scaffold. The novel three-layer membranes were structured with serial layers of electrospun chlorhexidine-doped-PLGA/PCL (PPC), PLGA/PCL (PP), and β-tricalcium phosphate-doped-PLGA/PCL (PPβ). To characterize osteoconductive properties of these membranes, MC3T3-E1 (MC) cultures were seeded onto the membranes for 14 days for evaluation of cell proliferation, morphology and gene/protein expression. In addition, MC cells were cultured onto different surfaces of the three-layer membranes, PPC layer facing MC cells (PPβ-PP-PPC) and PPβ layer facing MC cells (PPC-PP-PPβ) to evaluate surface–material effects. Membrane properties and structures were evaluated. Antibacterial properties against Streptococcus mutans and Staphylococcus aureus were determined. Scanning electron microscope demonstrated smaller interfiber spaces of PPC and PPβ-PP-PPC compared to PPβ, PPC-PP-PPβ, and PP. PPC and PPβ-PP-PPC exhibited hydrophilic property. The three-layer membranes (PPC-PP-PPβ and PPβ-PP-PPC) demonstrated significantly higher Young’s modulus (94.99 ± 4.03 MPa and 92.88 ± 4.03 MPa) compared to PP (48.76 ± 18.15 MPa) or PPC (7.92 ± 3.97 MPa) (p < 0.05). No significant difference of cell proliferation was found among any groups at any time point (p > 0.05). Higher expression of integrins were detected at 12 h of cultures on PPC-PP-PPβ compared to the controls. Promoted osteoconductive effects of PPC-PP-PPβ were revealed by alkaline phosphatase assays and Western blot compared with the controls at 7 and 14 days. PPC, PPC-PP-PPβ and PPβ-PP-PPC exhibited a significantly wider antibacterial zone against the tested bacteria compared to PP and PPβ (p < 0.05). These results suggested that the three-layer electrospun membranes demonstrated superior properties: higher strength, better cell adhesion, and promoted osteoconductive properties compared to single-layer membrane: however, antibacterial properties were exhibited in three-layer electrospun membranes and chlorhexidine-doped single-layer membrane. We concluded that the novel three-layer membranes could be used as a biocompatible scaffold for intraoral bone regeneration due to its enhanced osteoconductive activity and antibacterial effect.
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International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology
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2024
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IF 1.8
Yixuan Wang,Fenghao Zhang,Song Chen,Akiyoshi Osaka,Weiyi Chen
Titania nanotube (NT) arrays have been widely used as cell-supporting matrices. However, cells are always seeded on the porous surface of the NT array and have very limited interactions with each individual NT in the array. In this study, titania hollow microtubes (HMTs) were synthesized via a gelatin-template sol-gel route and then utilized as free-standing cell-supporting matrices for the first time. The resultant titania HMTs were studied by field emission scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersed spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. Each HMT was composed of rutile-type titania nanoparticles with diameters of 50–100 nm and a diameter of 50–100 µm. The results from a leaching liquor assay demonstrated good biocompatibility of titania HMTs. Each HMT has been demonstrated to independently support the adhesion and proliferation of osteoblast MC3T3-E1 cells. For comparison, titania NT arrays, not independent titania NT, only supported the adhesion of cells on their porous surface. Thus, the resultant titania HMTs are applicable to free-standing and biocompatible cell-supporting matrices.
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材料科学
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生物材料
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细胞生物学
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JOURNAL OF BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE-POLYMER EDITION
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2020
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IF 2.69
Yue Yu,Kenan Xie,Lu Xie,Yi Deng
Both osteogenesis and anti-inflammatory bioactive materials play a vital role in the regeneration of skeletal defects. Bone inflammation is hard to cure and can lead to malformation or amputation. The purpose of this study is to use anti-inflammatory drugs to endow polyetheretherketone (PEEK) with the dual ability to achieve anti-inflammatory effects while maintaining favorable biocompatibility. In this experiment, the porous PEEK was immersed in an aspirin (ASP) solution after sulfonation, and the obtained porous PEEK had significantly improved the anti-inflammatory abilities. Additionally, grafting the bone forming peptide (BFP) onto the porous PEEK can distinctly enchance the osteogenesis capability. The effects of the BFP polypeptide on the proliferation of MC3T3-E1 cells and ALP activity, and the effects of aspirin on inflammation were systematically investigated. The modified material showed favorable biocompatibility and osteogenic ability. The results suggest that the combination of the BFP polypeptide with aspirin may lead to a synergetic effect on the stimulation of osteogenesis and on the reduction of inflammation.
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生物材料
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骨科
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