scholarly journals The Effect of the Nanoscale Structure of Nanobioceramics on TheirIn VitroBioactivity and Cell Differentiation Properties

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristian Covarrubias ◽  
Fabiola Arroyo ◽  
Consuelo Balanda ◽  
Miguel Neira ◽  
Alfredo Von Marttens ◽  
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The effect of the nanoscale structure of bioceramics on theirin vitrobioactivity and capacity to osteogenically differentiate stem cell is studied. Nanoparticles of hydroxyapatite (nHA), bioactive glass (nBG), nanoporous bioactive glass (MBG), and nanoporous bioactive glass nanospheres (nMBG) are investigated. The nanometric particle size of bioceramics seems to be more determining in controlling the ability to induce bone-like apatite as compared to the nanoporous structure. At short incubation time, nBG also produces a bioactive extracellular medium capable of upregulating key osteogenic markers involved in the development of a mineralizing phenotype in DPSCs. The bioactive properties of nBG are promissory for accelerating the bone regeneration process in tissue engineering applications.

2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 096369351001900 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Mozafari ◽  
F. Moztarzadeh ◽  
M. Rabiee ◽  
M. Azami ◽  
N. Nezafati ◽  
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In this research, macroporous, mechanically competent and bioactive nanocomposite scaffolds have been fabricated from cross-linked gelatine (Gel) and nano bioactive glass (nBG) through layer solvent casting combined with freeze-drying and lamination techniques. This study has developed a new composition to produce a new bioactive nanocomposite which is porous with interconnected microstructure, pore sizes are 200-500 μm, porosity are 72%-86%. Also, we have reported formation of chemical bonds between nBG and Gel for the first time. Finally, the in vitro cytocompatability of the scaffolds was assessed using MTT assay and cell attachment study. Results indicated no sign of toxicity and cells found to be attached to the pore walls offered by the scaffolds. These results suggested that the developed nanocomposite scaffold possess the prerequisites for bone tissue engineering scaffolds and it can be used for tissue engineering applications.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fei Xing ◽  
Lang Li ◽  
Changchun Zhou ◽  
Cheng Long ◽  
Lina Wu ◽  
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It is well known that stem cells reside within tissue engineering functional microenvironments that physically localize them and direct their stem cell fate. Recent efforts in the development of more complex and engineered scaffold technologies, together with new understanding of stem cell behavior in vitro, have provided a new impetus to study regulation and directing stem cell fate. A variety of tissue engineering technologies have been developed to regulate the fate of stem cells. Traditional methods to change the fate of stem cells are adding growth factors or some signaling pathways. In recent years, many studies have revealed that the geometrical microenvironment played an essential role in regulating the fate of stem cells, and the physical factors of scaffolds including mechanical properties, pore sizes, porosity, surface stiffness, three-dimensional structures, and mechanical stimulation may affect the fate of stem cells. Chemical factors such as cell-adhesive ligands and exogenous growth factors would also regulate the fate of stem cells. Understanding how these physical and chemical cues affect the fate of stem cells is essential for building more complex and controlled scaffolds for directing stem cell fate.


2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elke M. F. Lemos ◽  
Sandhra M. Carvalho ◽  
Patrícia S. O. Patrício ◽  
Claudio L. Donnici ◽  
Marivalda M. Pereira

Recent studies in tissue engineering have highlighted the importance of the development of composite materials based on biodegradable polymers containing bioactive glasses, in particular, composites for high load support and excellent cell viability for potential application in bone regeneration. In this work, hybrid composite films were obtained by combining chitosan with bioactive glass in solution form and in nanoparticle dispersion form obtained by the two different synthesis routes: the sol-gel method and coprecipitation. The bioactive glass served both as a mechanical reinforcing agent and as a triggering agent with high bioactivity. The results ofin vitroassays with simulated body fluid demonstrated the formation of a significant layer of fibrils on the surface of the film, with a typical morphology of carbonated hydroxyapatite, reflecting induction of a favorable bioactivity. Maximum tensile stress increased from 42 to 80 MPa to the sample with 5% wt bioactive glass. In addition, samples containing 5% and 10% wt bioactive glass showed a significant increase in cell viability, 18 and 30% increase compared to the control group. The samples showed significant response, indicating that they could be a potential material for use in bone regeneration through tissue engineering.


Author(s):  
Katharina Schuhladen ◽  
Vera Bednarzig ◽  
Nadine Rembold ◽  
Aldo R. Boccaccini

Abstract 3D printing offers the possibility to generate complex and individualized constructs (scaffolds) for applications in tissue engineering. This is viable by using suitable inks based on advanced biomaterials. Methylcellulose (MC), a highly biocompatible biomaterial, can be combined with manuka honey (H) to fabricate a thermo-sensitive hydrogel. Besides providing favorable biological effects, H can also be used as a natural cross-linking agent. Furthermore, the addition of bioactive glass (BG) to the ink could improve its mechanical and bioactive properties. In this study, a composite based on MC as matrix incorporating H and particulate borate BG as filler, was investigated as ink for 3D printing. Besides the improvement of the inks’ printability owing to the addition of BG, the printed scaffolds exhibited suitable swelling behavior and mechanical properties. Moreover, cell biology tests demonstrated the potential of the composite for biofabrication and applications in tissue engineering, which should be further explored. Graphic abstract


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Tevlin ◽  
Michael T. Longaker ◽  
Derrick C. Wan

Defects of the craniofacial skeleton arise as a direct result of trauma, diseases, oncological resection, or congenital anomalies. Current treatment options are limited, highlighting the importance for developing new strategies to restore form, function, and aesthetics of missing or damaged bone in the face and the cranium. For optimal reconstruction, the goal is to replace “like with like.” With the inherent challenges of existing options, there is a clear need to develop alternative strategies to reconstruct the craniofacial skeleton. The success of mesenchymal stem cell-based approaches has been hampered by high heterogeneity of transplanted cell populations with inconsistent preclinical and clinical trial outcomes. Here, we discuss the novel characterization and isolation of mouse skeletal stem cell (SSC) populations and their response to injury, systemic disease, and how their re-activation in vivo can contribute to tissue regeneration. These studies led to the characterization of human SSCs which are able to self-renew, give rise to increasingly fate restricted progenitors, and differentiate into bone, cartilage, and bone marrow stroma, all on the clonal level in vivo without prior in vitro culture. SSCs hold great potential for implementation in craniofacial bone tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. As we begin to better understand the diversity and the nature of skeletal stem and progenitor cells, there is a tangible future whereby a subset of human adult SSCs can be readily purified from bone or activated in situ with broad potential applications in craniofacial tissue engineering.


2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 1651-1663
Author(s):  
Luiz Felipe Cardoso Lehman ◽  
Mariana Saturnino Noronha ◽  
Ivana Márcia Alves Diniz ◽  
Rosangela Maria Ferreira Costa e Silva ◽  
Ângela Leão Andrade ◽  
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