MC 3T3-E1细胞在纳米羟基磷灰石/壳聚糖复合支架上的增殖和分化

用原位合成纳米羟基磷灰石的方法制备多孔纳米羟基磷灰石/壳聚糖复合支架;在支架上接种MC3T3-E1细胞,瑞氏染色检测细胞形态,MTT法检测其增殖情况;在诱导培养基中培养30d后,碱性磷酸酶染色比较其分化水平;定量检测细胞的碱性磷酸酶活性;RT-PCR检测成骨相关基因的表达情况。实验结果表明:MC3T3-E1细胞在纳米级羟基磷灰石/壳聚糖复合支架上粘附铺展良好,其增殖率显著高于培养于纯壳聚糖支架上的细胞。碱性磷酸酶染色表明复合支架上的细胞有较高水平的碱性磷酸酶表达。进一步定量检测细胞的碱性磷酸酶活性,结果说明在复合支架上细胞比纯壳聚糖支架上培养的细胞碱性磷酸酶活性提高了约8倍。此外,骨分化相关特征基因骨桥蛋白OPN在复合支架上培养的细胞中的表达水平也明显高于纯壳聚糖上培养的细胞。分化成熟标志基因骨钙素OC在复合支架上培养的细胞中有表达,但是纯壳聚糖支架上培养的细胞中却未检测到。支架中纳米羟基磷灰石的加入不仅提高了前成骨细胞在复合支架上的增殖,而且还促进了它的分化。纳米羟基磷灰石/壳聚糖复合支架表现出良好的生物相容性和生物活性,是极具前景的骨组织工程支架材料。     

MC 3T3-E1细胞在纳米羟基磷灰石/壳聚糖复合支架上的增殖和分化

用原位合成纳米羟基磷灰石的方法制备多孔纳米羟基磷灰石/壳聚糖复合支架;在支架上接种MC 3T3-E1细胞,瑞氏染色检测细胞形态,MTT法检测其增殖情况;在诱导培养基中培养30d后,碱性磷酸酶染色比较其分化水平;定量检测细胞的碱性磷酸酶活性;RT-PCR检测成骨相关基因的表达情况。实验结果表明：MC 3T3-E1细胞在纳米级羟基磷灰石/壳聚糖复合支架上粘附铺展良好,其增殖率显著高于培养于纯壳聚糖支架上的细胞。碱性磷酸酶染色表明复合支架上的细胞有较高水平的碱性磷酸酶表达。进一步定量检测细胞的碱性磷酸酶活性,结果说明在复合支架上细胞比纯壳聚糖支架上培养的细胞碱性磷酸酶活性提高了约8倍。此外,骨分化相关特征基因骨桥蛋白OPN在复合支架上培养的细胞中的表达水平也明显高于纯壳聚糖上培养的细胞。分化成熟标志基因骨钙素OC在复合支架上培养的细胞中有表达,但是纯壳聚糖支架上培养的细胞中却未检测到。支架中纳米羟基磷灰石的加入不仅提高了前成骨细胞在复合支架上的增殖,而且还促进了它的分化。纳米羟基磷灰石/壳聚糖复合支架表现出良好的生物相容性和生物活性,是极具前景的骨组织工程支架材料。     

β-钛合金生物活性的诱导研究

目的:研究不同碱液处理条件对β-钛合金生物活性的影响.方法:将Ti-15Mo-3Nb、Ti-14Mo-6Zr-3Fe和纯Ti浸泡在不同温度、不同浓度的NaOH溶液中24h后,置于模拟体液中培养,分别于10d和30d后取出试样,通过SEM、XRD和能谱分析来考察其表面钙磷层的沉积情况.结果:经过NaOH处理后,在钛合金表面形成了多孔网状的二氧化钛水凝胶层,置于模拟体液后可沉积出羟基磷灰石层,其中经80℃NaOH处理后的钛合金诱导形成羟基磷灰石的能力较强.不同基体材料诱导沉积羟基磷灰石的能力为:Ti-15Mo-3Nb>Ti>Ti-14Mo-6Zr-3Fe.结论:钛合金经碱液处理后可在模拟体液中沉积出羟基磷灰石层,因此碱液处理使钛合金表现出生物活性.     

三维打印羟基磷灰石/磷酸三钙骨支架工艺中粉体材料组分比及黏结剂对骨支架性能的影响

笔者研究了胶水选用及粉材组分对三维打印羟基磷灰石/磷酸三钙(HA/β-TCP)骨支架性能的影响。为了改善骨支架的力学性能和生物兼容性,分别选用磷酸和聚乙烯醇作为黏结剂,使用Zprinter 250三维打印机制备了不同HA/β-TCP质量配比(100∶0、80∶20、60∶40及40∶60)的骨支架。通过孔隙率测量、吸水性实验、抗压强度试验、电镜扫描及细胞培养等多种实验方法,分别从连通性、微观结构、表面特性、力学性能及生物兼容性等方面分析了不同胶水及组分比例制备的骨支架性能。结果表明:使用磷酸作为黏结剂的骨支架,不论从微观结构还是生物兼容性和力学强度,其性能均优于聚乙烯醇制备的骨支架。当粉材中HA与β-TCP的比为60∶40时,磷酸骨支架抗压强度取得最大值(4.8 MPa),此时其弹性模量为200 MPa,此外,细胞培养实验表明HA与β-TCP的比为60∶40的磷酸骨支架在促细胞增殖生长方面的表现也最优。因此,后续的临床试验中可选用磷酸作为黏结剂,而HA与β-TCP比为60∶40的骨支架更能促进细胞的生长和增殖。     

树鼩背部肌肉植入多孔复合材料HAPw/n-ZnO的体内生物学性能

目的 初步探讨多孔复合材料HAPw/n-ZnO的体内生物学性能。方法 选用树鼩15只,雌雄不限,每只背部肌肉均植入多孔复合材料HAPw/n-ZnO、Bio-Oss骨粉、ATLANTIK人工骨、国产金世植骨灵人工骨,多孔复合材料HAPw/n-ZnO为实验组,其余为对照组。术后进行动物大体观察及手术部位观察,4周、8周、12周每次随机抽取4只动物处死,进行埋植部位肌肉组织病理学观察、碱性磷酸酶活性(ALP)及钙含量测定。结果 HE染色显示实验HAPw/n-ZnO组与各对照组肌间质内均可见钙化灶,实验组肌肉可见炎症细胞明显聚集;Masson染色显示实验组与各对照组植入材料周边均可见绿染的胶原纤维;碱性磷酸酶活性及钙含量测定实验组与金世植骨灵组及Bio-Oss骨粉组的差异有统计学意义,金世植骨灵组及Bio-Oss骨粉组优于实验组,与ATLANTIK人工骨组差异无统计学意义。结论 多孔复合材料HAPw/n-ZnO在植入树鼩背部肌肉后有成骨活性但未异位成骨,且引起炎症反应。     

β-TCP三维支架用于骨髓间充质干/基质细胞的研究最新进展

β-TCP(β-磷酸三钙)是一种近年来研究渐热的人工合成生物陶瓷材料,该原料制备的生物载体具有高生物相容性、良好生物吸收性、自发诱导骨细胞分化和扩增等优势,因此多用于骨损伤修复领域。将β-TCP作为三维支架材料的主料进行体外扩增骨髓间充质干/基质细胞(MSC)并进行成骨分化检测或移植修复骨损伤的研究已取得一定进展。无论是以β-TCP为支架影响MSC成骨分化的因素和工艺基础研究;还是在移植修复骨损伤方面;甚至三维灌注进行工业化扩增,均显示该材料颇具应用价值。拟围绕上述领域简要介绍和评述国内外近年来的最新研究进展。     

BMSCs在PLGA-[ASP-PEG]基质材料表面粘附及增殖的研究

目的：探讨大鼠骨髓间充质干细胞BMSCs在聚丙交酯/乙交酯/天冬氨酸-聚乙二醇三嵌段多元共聚物 PLGA-[ASP-PEG]表面粘附、增殖的情况,为组织工程学体外诱导种子细胞生长提供新的生物材料。方法：在PLGA支架材料中引入聚乙二醇（PEG）和含有多个功能位点的天冬氨酸（ASP）,制成PLGA-[ASP-PEG]高分子支架材料。 将PLGA-[ASP-PEG]支架材料与BMSCs复合培养,以未改性的PLGA支架材料作对照,通过沉淀法、MTT法和考马斯亮蓝法分别检测BMSCs的粘附和增殖变化;扫描电镜观察黏附细胞的形态。结果 BMSCs在PLGA-[ASP-PEG]材料表面帖壁生长,细胞数目明显多于单纯PLGA组。细胞粘附率检测显示：改性后的PLGA-[ASP-PEG]表面BMSCs的粘附性能和增殖能力明显高于对照组,P＜0.05。MTT比色试验,BMSCs在三嵌段材料上培养20d后,吸光值A=1.336,约为对照组0.780的两倍。细胞内蛋白总量间接反映细胞黏附及增殖情况。培养12d时,在PLGA-[ASP-PEG]材料组细胞的蛋白含量为66.44μg/孔,单纯PLGA组为41.23μg/孔,间接说明了三嵌段材料生物相容性好,细胞黏附力强的特点。结论PLGA-[ASP-PEG]能促进组织工程种子细胞在骨基质材料表面的黏附、增殖并能较好地保持细胞的形态。     

不同孔径CPC材料对大鼠骨髓间充质干细胞增殖的影响

目的：评价不同大小孔径的磷酸钙骨水泥（Calcium phosphate cement,CPC）材料对大鼠骨髓间充质干细胞（Bone mesenchymal stem cells,BMSCs）增殖能力的影响。方法：用盐析法制备三种不同孔径的（200-300μm、300-450μm、450-600μm）CPC材料,利用Micro-CT测量三种材料的平均孔径、孔隙率。无菌条件下取新生大鼠BMSCs原代培养并传代;将三组材料分别放置于24孔板内,每个材料接种5×104个细胞后,37℃、饱和湿度环境下静置培养。于接种后第1、4、7、14、21天用picogreen试剂盒测定细胞增值率;并在第14天、21天戊二醛固定材料并干燥喷金,扫描电镜观察材料表面细胞生长情况。结果：micro-CT测量结果显示：三种CPC材料孔径间相互连通,孔隙率均大于68%,平均孔径分别为235μm、422μm、505μm。细胞在三组材料上均呈对数增长趋势,在第14天到达平台期,在第1天三组细胞数量无明显差异,第4天450-600μm组细胞数量明显高于其余两组（P〈0.05）,在第7天细胞数量随孔径的增加而增加,3组间均有统计学差异（P〈0.05）,第14天和第21天200-300μm组细胞数量明显少于其余两组（P〈0.05）,300-450μm组和450-600μm组间无统计学差异（P〉0.05）。结论：孔径大小可影响大鼠BMSCs在多孔CPC材料上的增殖能力,随着孔径增大,细胞增殖力增高。本研究为进一步研究孔径结构对细胞的影响提供了实验依据。     

不同孔径CPC 材料对大鼠骨髓间充质干细胞增殖的影响

目的:评价不同大小孔径的磷酸钙骨水泥(Calcium phosphate cement,CPC)材料对大鼠骨髓间充质干细胞(Bone mesenchymal stem cells,BMSCs)增殖能力的影响。方法:用盐析法制备三种不同孔径的(200-300μm、300-450μm、450-600μm)CPC材料,利用Micro-CT测量三种材料的平均孔径、孔隙率。无菌条件下取新生大鼠BMSCs原代培养并传代;将三组材料分别放置于24孔板内,每个材料接种5×104个细胞后,37℃、饱和湿度环境下静置培养。于接种后第1、4、7、14、21天用picogreen试剂盒测定细胞增值率;并在第14天、21天戊二醛固定材料并干燥喷金,扫描电镜观察材料表面细胞生长情况。结果:micro-CT测量结果显示:三种CPC材料孔径间相互连通,孔隙率均大于68%,平均孔径分别为235μm、422μm、505μm。细胞在三组材料上均呈对数增长趋势,在第14天到达平台期,在第1天三组细胞数量无明显差异,第4天450-600μm组细胞数量明显高于其余两组(P<0.05),在第7天细胞数量随孔径的增加而增加,3组间均有统计学差异(P<0.05),第14天和第21天200-300μm组细胞数量明显少于其余两组(P<0.05),300-450μm组和450-600μm组间无统计学差异(P>0.05)。结论:孔径大小可影响大鼠BMSCs在多孔CPC材料上的增殖能力,随着孔径增大,细胞增殖力增高。本研究为进一步研究孔径结构对细胞的影响提供了实验依据。     

羟基磷灰石/胶原类骨仿生复合材料的制备方法及机理

天然骨除了含有羟基磷灰石无机成分外,还有胶原、糖蛋白等少量的有机成分,这种混杂结构使骨具有独特性能。因此模拟天然骨的形成机制,采用仿生的方法制备羟基磷灰石／胶原类骨材料以再生骨的生物学和力学性能势在必行。本就制备羟基磷灰石／胶原类骨仿生复合材料的方法及体外模拟天然骨生物矿化和材料自组装的形成机制进行了综述。     

Synthesis and in vitro behavior of β-TCP zirconia/polymeric biocomposites for bio-applications

Novel biocomposites were fabricated by impregnating β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP)/zirconia particles into the polymers matrix. The composite materials were characterized using thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) analyzes and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The results confirmed the conversion of hydroxyapatite (HA) to β-TCP at a sintering temperature of 1150 °C with or without zirconia powder. The in vitro behavior was assessed via measurement of calcium and phosphorus ions in SBF (simulated body fluid). FT-IR and SEM of the composites were performed pre and post immersion in SBF. The results prove that the bone like apatite layer formation was enhanced on the β-TCP-Z20/polymeric composite surface more than that on the β-TCP-Z10/polymeric composite. Therefore, the data confirmed that zirconia plays an important role in the enhancement of the apatite formation. The conclusions proved that the β-TCP-Z20/polymeric biocomposites, containing 20% of zirconia, are promising for bone remodeling applications.     

Characterization of Mechanical and Biological Properties of 3-D Scaffolds Reinforced with Zinc Oxide for Bone Tissue Engineering

A scaffold for bone tissue engineering should have highly interconnected porous structure, appropriate mechanical and biological properties. In this work, we fabricated well-interconnected porous β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) scaffolds via selective laser sintering (SLS). We found that the mechanical and biological properties of the scaffolds were improved by doping of zinc oxide (ZnO). Our data showed that the fracture toughness increased from 1.09 to 1.40 MPam^1/2, and the compressive strength increased from 3.01 to 17.89 MPa when the content of ZnO increased from 0 to 2.5 wt%. It is hypothesized that the increase of ZnO would lead to a reduction in grain size and an increase in density of the strut. However, the fracture toughness and compressive strength decreased with further increasing of ZnO content, which may be due to the sharp increase in grain size. The biocompatibility of the scaffolds was investigated by analyzing the adhesion and the morphology of human osteoblast-like MG-63 cells cultured on the surfaces of the scaffolds. The scaffolds exhibited better and better ability to support cell attachment and proliferation when the content of ZnO increased from 0 to 2.5 wt%. Moreover, a bone like apatite layer formed on the surfaces of the scaffolds after incubation in simulated body fluid (SBF), indicating an ability of osteoinduction and osteoconduction. In summary, interconnected porous β-TCP scaffolds doped with ZnO were successfully fabricated and revealed good mechanical and biological properties, which may be used for bone repair and replacement potentially.     

Mineralization of pristine chitosan film through biomimetic process

The biomineralization of pristine chitosan film without any prior surface treatment was evaluated by immersing the film in simulated body fluid (SBF) at 37 °C for 3 weeks. The film was prepared by solvent casting method using chitosan of known degree of deacetylation (DD). The formation of the hydroxyapatite (HA) phase on the film surface after immersion was studied periodically by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) methods. The electron micrographs showed the morphology of the deposited apatite as small globules appearing uniformly throughout the films surfaces. The Ca/P ratio of the apatite was found to increase with increase in immersion time and approaching towards the stoichiometric value of the HA phase. The mineralized chitosan film could be of promising support to hard tissue regeneration.     

Preparation and characterization of novel beta-chitin-hydroxyapatite composite membranes for tissue engineering applications

Beta-chitin is a biopolymer principally found in shells of squid pen. It has the properties of biodegradability, biocompatibility, chemical inertness, wound healing, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities. Hydroxyapatite (HAp) is a natural inorganic component of bone and teeth and has osteoconductive property. In this work, beta-chitin-HAp composite membranes were prepared by alternate soaking of beta-chitin membranes in CaCl2 (pH 7.4) and Na2HPO4 solutions for 2 h in each solution. After 1, 3 and 5 cycles of immersion, beta-chitin membranes were characterized using the SEM, FT-IR, EDS and XRD analyses. The results showed the presence of apatite layer on surface of beta-chitin membranes, and the amounts of size and deposition of apatite layers were increased with increasing number of immersion cycles. Human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) were used for evaluation of the biocompatibility of pristine as well as composite membranes for tissue engineering applications. The presence of apatite layers on the surface of beta-chitin membranes increased the cell attachment and spreading suggesting that beta-chitin-HAp composite membranes can be used for tissue engineering applications.     

Biocompatible DCPD Coating Formed on AZ91D Magnesium Alloy by Chemical Deposition and Its Corrosion Behaviors in SBF

Bioactive calcium phosphate coatings were prepared on AZ91D magnesium alloy in phosphating solution in order to im- prove the corrosion resistance of the magnesium alloy in Simulated Body Fluid （SBF）. The surface morphologies and compo- sitions of the calcium phosphate coatings deposited in the phosphating bath with different compositions were investigated by Scanning Electron Microscopy （SEM） with Energy Dispersive Spectrometer （EDS） and X-ray Diffraction （XRD）. Results showed that the calcium phosphate coating was mainly composed of dicalcium phosphate dihydrate （CaHPO4o2H20, DCPD）, with Ca/P ratio of approximately 1 ： 1. The corrosion resistance was evaluated by acid drop, electrochemical polarization, elec- trochemical impedance spectroscopy and immersion tests. The dense and uniform calcium phosphate coating obtained from the optimal phosphating bath can greatly decrease the corrosion rate and hydrogen evolution rate of AZ91D magnesium alloy in SBE     

Bioactivity and viscoelastic characterization of chitosan/bioglass® composite membranes

Membranes of chitosan (CTS) and composite membranes of CTS with bioglass are prepared by solvent casting. The composite membranes are shown to induce the precipitation of apatite upon immersion in SBF. The biomineralization process is followed by measuring the variation of the viscoelastic properties of the membranes immersed in SBF, both online and offline. Non-conventional DMA is used to measure the change in the storage modulus, E', and the loss factor, tan δ, as a function of the immersion in SBF. A simple model is used to estimate the E' of the apatite layer formed in vitro that is about 130?MPa. This work shows that innovate mechanical tests can be useful to characterize the mechanical performance of composites under physiological conditions.     

Chitosan scaffolds containing silicon dioxide and zirconia nano particles for bone tissue engineering

A scaffold harboring the desired features such as biodegradation, biocompatibility, porous structure could serve as template for bone tissue engineering. In the present study, chitosan (CS), nano-scaled silicon dioxide (Si) and zirconia (Zr) were combined by freeze drying technique to fabricate a bio-composite scaffold. The bio-composite scaffold (CS/Si/Zr) was characterized by SEM, XRD and FT-IR studies. The scaffold possessed a porous nature with pore dimensions suitable for cell infiltration and colonization. The presence of zirconia in the CS/Si/Zr scaffold decreased swelling and increased biodegradation, protein adsorption and bio-mineralization properties. The CS/Si/Zr scaffold was also found to be non-toxic to rat osteoprogenitor cells. Thus, we suggest that CS/Si/Zr bio-composite scaffold is a potential candidate to be used for bone tissue engineering.     

Extraction and characterization of biocompatible hydroxyapatite from fresh water fish scales for tissue engineering scaffold

In bone tissue engineering, porous hydroxyapatite (HAp) is used as filling material for bone defects, augmentation, artificial bone graft and scaffold material. The present paper compares the preparation and characterization of HAp from fish scale (FS) and synthetic body fluid (SBF) solution. Thermo gravimetric analysis, differential thermal analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and particle size analysis of the samples have been performed. The analysis indicates that synthesized HAp consists of sub-micron HAp particle with Ca/P ratio corresponding to FS and SBF 1.62 and 1.71, respectively. MTT assay and quantitative DNA analysis show growth and proliferation of cells over the HA scaffold with the increase in time. The shape and size (morphology) of mesenchymal stem cells after 3 days show a transition from rounded shape to elongated and flattened shape expressing its spreading behavior. These results confirm that HAp bio-materials from fish scale are physico-chemically and biologically equivalent to the chemically synthesized HAp from SBF. Biological HAp, thus, possesses a great potential for conversion of industrial by-product into highly valuable compounds using simple effective and novel processes.     

Biomimetic growth of hydroxyapatite on phosphorylated electrospun cellulose nanofibers

In biomimicking the formation of collagen fiber/hydroxyapatite (HAp) in natural bone, electrospun cellulose nanofiber (CelluNF)/HAp composites were synthesized in simulated body fluid (SBF). Their morphology and structure were characterized by SEM, TEM, XRD and XPS. CelluNFs showed low bioactivity in inducing the growth of HAp. In order to improve this ability, CelluNFs were slightly phosphorylated with a degree of substitution of phosphate group of 0.28. The modified CelluNFs were highly effective in guiding the HAp growth along the fibers. The HAp crystal size in the composites was ca. 24 nm, and the lattice spacing of (2 1 1) plane was 2.83 Å. It was found that the HAps in the composites were calcium deficient. The CelluNF/HAp composites are highly porous materials with micro-, meso-, and macro-pores. A mechanism for the HAp growth on CelluNFs was presented. Such CelluNF/HAp composites can be potentially useful in the field of bone tissue engineering.     

Bioactivity studies and adhesion of human osteoblast (hFOB) on silicon-biphasic calcium phosphate material

Surface reactivity of bioactive ceramics contributes in accelerating bone healing by anchoring osteoblast cells and the connection of the surrounding bone tissues. The presence of silicon (Si) in many biocompatible and bioactive materials has been shown to improve osteoblast cell adhesion, proliferation and bone regeneration due to its role in the mineralisation process around implants. In this study, the effects of Si-biphasic calcium phosphate (Si-BCP) on bioactivity and adhesion of human osteoblast (hFOB) as an in vitro model have been investigated. Si-BCP was synthesised using calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂) and phosphoric acid (H₃PO₄) via wet synthesis technique at Ca/P ratio 1.60 of material precursors. SiO₂ at 3 wt% based on total precursors was added into apatite slurry before proceeding with the spray drying process. Apatite powder derived from the spray drying process was pressed into discs with Ø 10 mm. Finally, the discs were sintered at atmospheric condition to obtain biphasic hydroxyapatite (HA) and tricalcium phosphate (TCP) peaks simultaneously and examined by XRD, AFM and SEM for its bioactivity evaluation. In vitro cell viability of L929 fibroblast and adhesion of hFOB cell were investigated via AlamarBlue® (AB) assay and SEM respectively. All results were compared with BCP without Si substitution. Results showed that the presence of Si affected the material’s surface and morphology, cell proliferation and cell adhesion. AFM and SEM of Si-BCP revealed a rougher surface compared to BCP. Bioactivity in simulated body fluid (SBF) was characterised by pH, weight gain and apatite mineralisation on the sample surface whereby the changes in surface morphology were evaluated using SEM. Immersion in SBF up to 21 days indicated significant changes in pH, weight gain and apatite formation. Cell viability has demonstrated no cytotoxic effect and denoted that Si-BCP promoted good initial cell adhesion and proliferation. These results suggest that Si-BCP’s surface roughness (164 nm) was significantly higher than BCP (88 nm), thus enhancing the adhesion and proliferation of the osteoblast.