scholarly journals Additive Fabrication and Characterization of Biomimetic Composite Bone Scaffolds with High Hydroxyapatite Content

Gels ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 100
Author(s):  
Hoyeol Lee ◽  
Jin Myoung Yoo ◽  
Seung Yun Nam
Keyword(s):  
Bone Repair ◽  
Bone Matrix ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Bone Tissue Regeneration ◽  
Porous Scaffolds ◽  
Composite Scaffolds ◽  
Suitable Alternative ◽  
Native Bone ◽  
Bone Scaffolds

With the increased incidence of bone defects following trauma or diseases in recent years, three-dimensional porous scaffolds fabricated using bioprinting technologies have been widely explored as effective alternatives to conventional bone grafts, which provide cell-friendly microenvironments promoting bone repair and regeneration. However, the limited use of biomaterials poses a significant challenge to the robust and accurate fabrication of bioprinted bone scaffolds that enable effective regeneration of the target tissues. Although bioceramic/polymer composites can provide tunable biomimetic conditions, their effects on the bioprinting process are unclear. Thus, in this study, we fabricated hydroxyapatite (HA)/gelatin composite scaffolds containing large weight fractions of HA using extrusion-based bioprinting, with the aim to provide an adequate biomimetic environment for bone tissue regeneration with compositional and mechanical similarity to the natural bone matrix. The overall features of the bioprinted HA/gelatin composite scaffolds, including rheological, morphological, physicochemical, mechanical, and biological properties, were quantitatively assessed to determine the optimal conditions for both fabrication and therapeutic efficiency. The present results show that the bioprinted bioceramic/hydrogel scaffolds possess excellent shape fidelity; mechanical strength comparable to that of native bone; and enhanced bioactivity in terms of cell proliferation, attachment, and osteogenic differentiation. This study provides a suitable alternative direction for the fabrication of bioceramic/hydrogel-based scaffolds for bone repair based on bioprinting.

A Review of Bone Graft Substitutes Made From HA-Polymer Composite Scaffolds and Fabrication Potential With Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing Processes

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hera Wu ◽  
Shuting Lei
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Bone Graft ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Bone Graft Substitute ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Porous Scaffolds ◽  
Composite Scaffolds ◽  
Bone Graft Substitutes ◽  
Manufacturing Technologies ◽  
High Level

Hydroxyapatite, a bioactive ceramic, has been combined with biodegradable polymers to create composite three-dimensional interconnected porous scaffolds for bone graft substitutes. The materials and fabrication methods of these composite scaffolds are reviewed. The resulting mechanical and biological properties of scaffolds produced from the combination of certain materials and fabrication methods are analyzed. Requirements for a bone graft substitute and third generation scaffolds with the addition of osteoinductive and osteogenic features to composite scaffolds including biomolecule delivery and cell seeding are also introduced. Finally, the benefits of using additive manufacturing technologies to enable high level of control over the design of interconnected pore structure are discussed.

Magnesium substitution effect on porous scaffolds for bone repair

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 301-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oana Craciunescu ◽  
Christu Tardei ◽  
Lucia Moldovan ◽  
Otilia Zarnescu
Keyword(s):  
Bone Repair ◽  
Substitution Effect ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Collagen Type I ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Porous Scaffolds ◽  
Type I ◽  
Composite Scaffolds ◽  
Cross Links ◽  
Nanocomposite Scaffolds

AbstractOf great interest in developing artificial bone is the incorporation of magnesium (Mg) ions into the ceramic lattice in order to improve the physico-chemical and structural properties of the material and to increase its morphological affinity towards newly formed osseous tissue. In the present study, we evaluated the morphological and biological properties of composite scaffolds fabricated by mixing a nanopowder of Mg-substituted beta-tricalcium phosphate with collagen type I in two dry weight ratios (variant I and II). We used biochemical methods, and electron and light microscopy to investigate their porosity, biodegradability and morphology. Osteoblast cell culture behavior in the presence of nanocomposite variants was also examined. Variant I scaffold presented a higher percentage of cross-links and a better resistance to collagenase degradation compared to variant II scaffold. Their porosity did not vary significantly. Osteoblasts cultivated in the presence of nanocomposite scaffolds for 72 h exhibited good cell viability and a normal morphology. When osteoblasts were injected into the scaffolds, a slightly higher proportion of adhered cells were observed for Mg-substituted samples after 7 days of cultivation. All these results showed that Mg-containing porous composite scaffolds had controlled degradation, allowed osteoblast proliferation and adhesion and are good candidates for bone repair.

scholarly journals Fabrication of High-Strength and Porous Hybrid Scaffolds Based on Nano-Hydroxyapatite and Human-Like Collagen for Bone Tissue Regeneration

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yannan Liu ◽  
Juan Gu ◽  
Daidi Fan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Enzymatic Hydrolysis ◽  
Bone Tissue ◽  
Tissue Regeneration ◽  
Bone Repair ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Bone Tissue Regeneration

A novel, three-dimensional, porous, human-like collagen (HLC)/nano-hydroxyapatite (n-HA) scaffold cross-linked by 1,2,7,8-diepoxyoctane (DEO) was successfully fabricated, which showed excellent mechanical and superior biological properties for bone tissue regeneration in this study. The physicochemical characterizations of different n-HA/HLC/DEO (nHD) scaffolds were investigated by determining the morphology, compression stress, elastic modulus, Young’s modulus and enzymatic hydrolysis behavior in vitro. The results demonstrated that nHD-2 and nHD-3 scaffolds showed superior mechanical properties and resistance to enzymatic hydrolysis compared to nHD-1 scaffolds. The cell viability, live cell staining and cell adhesion analysis results demonstrated that nHD-2 scaffolds exhibited low cytotoxicity and excellent cytocompatibility compared with nHD-1 and nHD-3 scaffolds. Furthermore, subcutaneous injections of nHD-2 scaffolds in rabbits produced superior anti-biodegradation effects and histocompatibility compared with injections of nHD-1 and nHD-3 scaffolds after 1, 2 and 4 weeks. In addition, the repair of bone defects in rabbits demonstrated that nHD-2 scaffolds presented an improved ability for guided bone regeneration and reconstruction compared to commercially available bone scaffold composite hydroxyapatite/collagen (HC). Collectively, the results show that nHD-2 scaffolds show promise for application in bone tissue engineering due to their excellent mechanical properties, anti-biodegradation, anti-biodegradation, biocompatibility and bone repair effects.

SELF-ASSEMBLED SCAFFOLDS USING REACTION–DIFFUSION SYSTEMS: A HYPOTHESIS FOR BONE REGENERATION

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. 231-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
DIEGO A. GARZÓN-ALVARADO ◽  
MARCO A. VELASCO ◽  
CARLOS A. NARVÁEZ-TOVAR
Keyword(s):  
Bone Matrix ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Reaction Diffusion ◽  
Tissue Growth ◽  
New Bone Formation ◽  
Reaction Diffusion Systems ◽  
Bone Scaffolds ◽  
Full Control ◽  
Diffusion Systems ◽  
Biomaterial Scaffold

One area of tissue engineering concerns research into alternatives for new bone formation and replacing its function. Scaffolds have been developed to meet this requirement, allowing cell migration, bone tissue growth, transport of growth factors and nutrients, and the improvement of the mechanical properties of bone. Scaffolds are made from different biomaterials and manufactured using several techniques that, in some cases, do not allow full control over the size and orientation of the pores characterizing the scaffold. A novel hypothesis that a reaction–diffusion (RD) system can be used for designing the geometrical specifications of the bone matrix is thus presented here. The hypothesis was evaluated by making simulations in two- and three-dimensional RD systems in conjunction with the biomaterial scaffold. The results showed the methodology's effectiveness in controlling features such as the percentage of porosity, size, orientation, and interconnectivity of pores in an injectable bone matrix produced by the proposed hypothesis.

scholarly journals Poly (Glycerol Sebacate)-Based Bio-Artificial Multiporous Matrix for Bone Regeneration

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo Liang ◽  
Qiang Shi ◽  
Jia Xu ◽  
Yi-Min Chai ◽  
Jian-Guang Xu
Keyword(s):  
Bone Tissue ◽  
Bone Repair ◽  
Bone Tissue Regeneration ◽  
Osteogenic Potential ◽  
Allogeneic Bone ◽  
Material Synthesis ◽  
Native Bone ◽  
High Elasticity ◽  
Good Biocompatibility ◽  
Endothelial Growth Factor

In recent years, bone repair biomaterials that combine cells and bioactive factors are superior to autologous and allogeneic bone implants. However, neither natural nor synthetic biomaterials can possess all desired qualities such as strength, porosity, and biological activity. In this study, we used poly (glycerol sebacate) (PGS), a synthetic material with great osteogenic potential that has attracted more attention in the field of tissue (such as bone tissue) regeneration owing to its good biocompatibility and high elasticity. It also has the advantage of being regulated by material synthesis to match the bone tissue's strength and can be easily modified to become functional. However, pure PGS lacks functional groups and hydrophilicity. Therefore, we used PGS as the substrate to graft the adhesive ligands RGD and vascular endothelial growth factor mimetic peptide. The bone repair scaffold can be prepared through photo crosslinking, as it not only improves hydrophobicity but also promotes vascularization and accelerates osteogenesis. Simultaneously, we improved the preparation method of hydrogels after freeze-drying and crosslinking to form a sponge-like structure and to easily regenerate blood vessels. In summary, a bone repair scaffold was prepared to meet the structural and biological requirements. It proved to serve as a potential bone-mimicking scaffold by enhancing tissue regenerative processes such as cell infiltration and vascularization and subsequent replacement by the native bone tissue.

scholarly journals Advances in Filament Structure of 3D Bioprinted Biodegradable Bone Repair Scaffolds

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 426
Author(s):  
Chengxiong Lin ◽  
Yaocheng Wang ◽  
Zhengyu Huang ◽  
Tingting Wu ◽  
Weikang Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Performance Optimization ◽  
Bone Repair ◽  
Material Selection ◽  
Layer Structure ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Hollow Structure ◽  
Single Layer ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Filament Structure ◽  
High Standards

Conventional bone repair scaffolds can no longer meet the high standards and requirements of clinical applications in terms of preparation process and service performance. Studies have shown that the diversity of filament structures of implantable scaffolds is closely related to their overall properties (mechanical properties, degradation properties, and biological properties). To better elucidate the characteristics and advantages of different filament structures, this paper retrieves and summarizes the state of the art in the filament structure of the three-dimensional (3D) bioprinted biodegradable bone repair scaffolds, mainly including single-layer structure, double-layer structure, hollow structure, core-shell structure and bionic structures. The eximious performance of the novel scaffolds was discussed from different aspects (material composition, ink configuration, printing parameters, etc.). Besides, the additional functions of the current bone repair scaffold, such as chondrogenesis, angiogenesis, anti-bacteria, and anti-tumor, were also concluded. Finally, the paper prospects the future material selection, structural design, functional development, and performance optimization of bone repair scaffolds.

scholarly journals Bioink Formulations for Bone Tissue Regeneration

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Na Li ◽  
Rui Guo ◽  
Zhenyu Jason Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Extracellular Matrix ◽  
Bone Tissue ◽  
Tissue Regeneration ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Bone Tissue Regeneration ◽  
3D Bioprinting ◽  
Native Bone ◽  
Technical Requirements ◽  
Tissue Scaffolding ◽  
Functional Transformations

Unlike the conventional techniques used to construct a tissue scaffolding, three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting technology enables fabrication of a porous structure with complex and diverse geometries, which facilitate evenly distributed cells and orderly release of signal factors. To date, a range of cell-laden materials, such as natural or synthetic polymers, have been deployed by the 3D bioprinting technique to construct the scaffolding systems and regenerate substitutes for the natural extracellular matrix (ECM). Four-dimensional (4D) bioprinting technology has attracted much attention lately because it aims to accommodate the dynamic structural and functional transformations of scaffolds. However, there remain challenges to meet the technical requirements in terms of suitable processability of the bioink formulations, desired mechanical properties of the hydrogel implants, and cell-guided functionality of the biomaterials. Recent bioprinting techniques are reviewed in this article, discussing strategies for hydrogel-based bioinks to mimic native bone tissue-like extracellular matrix environment, including properties of bioink formulations required for bioprinting, structure requirements, and preparation of tough hydrogel scaffolds. Stimulus mechanisms that are commonly used to trigger the dynamic structural and functional transformations of the scaffold are analyzed. At the end, we highlighted the current challenges and possible future avenues of smart hydrogel-based bioink/scaffolds for bone tissue regeneration.

Conceptual design of three-dimensional scaffolds of powder-based materials for bone tissue engineering applications

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 716-724 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramakrishna Vasireddi ◽  
Bikramjit Basu
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Engineering ◽  
Bone Tissue Engineering ◽  
Pore Size ◽  
Bone Tissue ◽  
Bone Repair ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Porous Scaffolds ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pore Sizes ◽  
Pore Size Distributions

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the possibility to construct tissue-engineered bone repair scaffolds with pore size distributions using rapid prototyping techniques. Design/methodology/approach – The fabrication of porous scaffolds with complex porous architectures represents a major challenge in tissue engineering and the design aspects to mimic complex pore shape as well as spatial distribution of pore sizes of natural hard tissue remain unexplored. In this context, this work aims to evaluate the three-dimensional printing process to study its potential for scaffold fabrication as well as some innovative design of homogeneously porous or gradient porous scaffolds is described and such design has wider implication in the field of bone tissue engineering. Findings – The present work discusses biomedically relevant various design strategies with spatial/radial gradient in pore sizes as well as with different pore sizes and with different pore geometries. Originality/value – One of the important implications of the proposed novel design scheme would be the development of porous bioactive/biodegradable composites with gradient pore size, porosity, composition and with spatially distributed biochemical stimuli so that stem cells loaded into scaffolds would develop into complex tissues such as those at the bone–cartilage interface.

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