Characterization and Performance of Magnesium Doped Bioactive Glass Nanoparticles

The bioactive glass and related biomaterials have become increasingly popular, and have also attracted the research interest of many researchers in recent years due its special performance and tissue engineering application. In this study, to create a material with a variety of properties Mg doped hollow bioactive glass (Mg-HBG) of 80SiO2-5P2O5-10CaO-5MgO system had been produced by using a sol-gel method. The porous structure nanoparticles were specifically made by employing the cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) as a surfactant. Magnesium was selected as a doped material with HBG, because it is the most existing cations in the human body which helps for bone metabolism as well as it has antibacterial property. Based on different investigations resulted nanoparticle with the inclusion of the lower molar fractions magnesium has good tested result. For a drug model vancomycin hydrochloride (VAN) was used in this study and it has also good antibacterial activity effect. These findings help the possibility of using Mg-HBG nanoparticles to treat infectious bone abnormalities by demonstrating their compatibility with antibiotics, drug loading and release behavior.

Coating of bioactive glass on magnesium alloys to improve its degradation behavior: Interfacial aspects

The preferable mechanical properties of Mg alloys along with excellent compatibility with human bone have established their applicability as implant biomaterials.However,a higher corrosion/degradation rate of Mg alloys in body fluids limits its biomedical applications.In this direction,surface modification and coating are explored as appropriate strategies to mode the degradation rate of Mg alloys.The constituents of bioactive glass(BG)provide strength,bio-inertness and bone bonding capability.Hence,researchers have explored the coating of BG on Mg alloys and investigated chemical,mechanical and biological properties of the coated alloys.In this review,we have made an attempt to compile the literature works done on the coating of BG on Mg alloys and its features.Underlying interfacial aspects of the coated substrates towards the degradation behavior are highlighted.The way forward to further improve the coating characteristics of BG coated Mg alloys are remarked.

Preparation and Characterization of the System SiO_2-CaO-P_2O_5 Bioactive Glasses by Microemulsion Approach

The system of SiO2-CaO-P2O5 bioactive glasses （BG） were successfully synthesized by microemulsion approach. X-ray diffraction （XRD）,scanning electron micro scopy（SEM） and energy dispersive X-ray （EDX） analyses, transmission electron microscopy（TEM）,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy （FTIR）, BET N2 gas adsorption analysis techniques were utilized in order to evaluate the phase composition, dimension, morphology, interconnectivity of pores and particle size of the synthesized BG respectiveely. The biocompatibility of BG was assessed by using dimethylthiazol diphenyl tetrazolium bromide （MTT）.The BG scaffolds were implanted in rabbit mandibles and studied histologically.The results showed that the BG with a particle size less than 100 nm was prepared successfully. The measured BET specific surface area and pore volume was 113.9 m2/g and 0.28 cm3/g respectively. Cell cultures revealed that BG has been shown to have good biocompatibility and is also beneficial to the survival of Schwann cells, which can promote cell proliferation in vivo assay indicating that the BG can promote osteoconductivity.

Bioactivity of bioresorbable composite based on bioactive glass and poly-L-lactide

Bioactive and bioresorbable composite was fabricated by a solvent evaporation technique using poly-L-lactide(PLLA) and bioactive glass (average particle size: 6.8 μm). Bioactive glass granules are homogeneously distributed in the composite with microcrack structure. The formation of hydroxyapatite(HA) on the composite in simulated body fluid(SBF) was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy(SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS), X-ray diffraction(XRD), and Raman spectra. Rod-like HA crystals deposit on the surface of PLLA/bioactive glass composite after soaking for 3 d. Both rod-like crystals and HA layer form on the surface for 14 d in SBF. The high bioactivity of PLLA/bioactive glass composite indicates the potential of materials for integration with bone.

Preparation and bioactivity of sol-gel macroporous bioactive glass

Bioactive glass is well known for its ability of bone regeneration, and sol-gel bioactive glass has many advantages compared with melt-derived bioactive glass. 3-D scaffold prepared by the sol-gel method is a promising substrate material for bone tissue engineering and large-scale bone repair. Porous sol-gel glass in the CaO-SiO2-P205 system with macropores larger than 100 μm was prepared by the addition of stearic acid as a pore former. The diameter of the pore created by the pore former varied from 100 to 300 μm. The formation of a hydroxyapatite layer on the glass was analyzed by studying the surface of the porous glass by scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Raman spectra after they had been immersed in simulated body fluid （SBF） for some time, and the porous glass shows good bioactivity.

Biodegradation behavior of polymethyl methacrylate−bioactive glass 45S5 composite coated magnesium in simulated body fluid

The biodegradation behavior of Mg,coated by polymethyl methacrylate as well as polymethyl methacrylate(PMMA)−bioactive glass(BG)composite was investigated.Electrophoretic deposition and dip coating techniques were adopted to prepare composite coating using a suspension of different percentages of the above two chemical materials.The deposited coatings were characterized using SEM,EDS,FTIR,and water contact angle measurements.Biodegradation behavior study of the coated Mg was performed using linear polarization,impedance spectroscopy,and immersion tests in simulated body fluid.The compact and homogeneous composite coating was developed as evidenced by electron microscopy results.The water contact angle measurement showed a 44°increase in the contact angle of the composite coated Mg compared to the uncoated one.The composite coating was covered by a bone-like hydroxyapatite layer after 336 h,indicating that the coating has an excellent in vitro bioactivity.The electrochemical testing results confirmed a significant reduction,96.9%,in the biodegradation rate of Mg coated with the composite prepared from 45 g/L PMMA+3.5 g/L 45S5 GB suspension compared to that of the uncoated one.Therefore,the composite coated Mg can be proposed as a promising material for biodegradable implant application.

Chronology of Bioactive Glass Development and Clinical Applications

The key research and development steps for bioactive glass (45S5 Bioglass) are documented from the date of discovery in 1969 through FDA approvals of the first dental, ENT, maxillo-facial and orthopedic clinical products. Understanding the mechanisms and quantifying the rapid surface reactions to form a bone-bonding hydroxyl-carbonate apatite (HCA) layer on the bioactive glass in contact with living bone was a vital part of the early development of this class of biomaterials. A key later discovery was enhanced osteogenesis and in situ bone regeneration by controlled release of ionic dissolution products from the bioactive glass particulates that leads to up-regulation and activation of seven families of genes, a process called osteostimulation.

Broad-Spectrum Antibacterial Characteristics of Four Novel Borate-Based Bioactive Glasses

Bioactive glasses have been developed for medical applications in the body for bone and tissue repair and regeneration. We have developed a borate-containing bioactive glass (13-93B3, referred to as B3), which is undergoing clinical trials to assess its wound-healing properties. To complement the healing properties of B3, metal ion dopants have been added to enhance its antimicrobial properties. Bioactive glasses doped with silver, gallium or iodine ions were found to have broad spectrum antimicrobial effects on clinically relevant bacteria including MRSA. While the B3 glass alone was sufficient to produce antibacterial effects on select bacteria, adding dopants enhanced the broad-spectrum antibacterial properties: Live-Dead staining fluorescence microscopy suggests cell membrane integrity is disrupted in gram positive bacteria exposed to the glass compounds, but not gram negative bacteria, indicating multiple mechanisms of action for each glass formulation.

Anti-biofilm Effect of Glass Ionomer Cements Incorporated with Chlorhexidine and Bioactive Glass

The effect of glass ionomer cement and resin-modified glass ionomer cement incorporated with chlorhexidine and bioactive glass on antimicrobial activity and physicochemical properties were investigated. The experimental results showed that groups incorporated with 1% chlorhexidine exhibited a significant reduction of optical density values of the bacterial suspension and increased the degradation of Streptococcus mutans biofilm. However, groups incorporated with 10% bioactive glass did not affect the optical density values and the biofilm formation. The mechanical properties of the materials and the polymerization were not influenced by the addition of chlorhexidine. Nevertheless, the compressive strength was lower when the materials were incorporated with bioactive glass. It can be concluded that glass ionomer cements incorporated with chlorhexidine can maintain its mechanical properties as well as reduce early S mutans biofilm formation. Controlled release/sustained release technology may be required to optimize the antibacterial activity of glass ionomer cements incorporated with bioactive glass.

Stress Corrosion Crack Growth Behavior of Titanium Alloy/Bioactive Glasses Sandwiches in Simulated Human Physiological Environment

Based on a series of newly developed bioactive glasses having suitable thermo-mechanical properties to allow application as fixation agents between bone and titanium alloy biomedical implants, the stress corrosion crack growth (SCCG) behavior of their interfaces with Ti6AI4V was investigated in simulated body fluid (SBF) with the objective of discerning the salient mechanisms of crack advance and to assess the reliability of the bonds. Results indicated that crack growth rates in Ti6AI4V/glass/Ti6AI4V sandwich specimens were nearly the same as or slightly lower than those in the bulk glasses at comparable stress intensities; indeed, cracks would prefer to propagate off the interface, suggesting that the Ti6AI4V/glass interface has relatively good crack-growth resistance. Mechanistically, interfacial crack growth appears to be controlled by the classic stress corrosion mechanisms for silicate glasses, with no discernible effect of bioactivity on the SCCG behavior being observed.

Enhanced Healing of Full-thickness Diabetic Wounds Using Bioactive Glass and Yunnan Baiyao Ointments

In order to accelerate the chronic wounds healing, we investigated the healing effects of bioactive glass and Yuunan baiyao ointments in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. The ointments were prepared by mixing 45S5 bioactive glass powder （16% weight） with Vaseline and different weight percentages of Yurman baiyao. Full-thickness defect wounds were created on the back of 130 SD rats and were randomly divided into 8 groups. The wound healing rates were calculated at 4, 7, 10, 14 and 21 days after surgery. The samples were harvested for further observations. Considering the wound closure rate, group 6 （with 5% Yuunan baiyao） has better wound healing performance than other diabetic groups. The lower inflammatory response was observed by gross observation and confirmed by the results of H＆E staining and TEM observation. Besides, the proliferation of fibroblasts, the formation of granulation tissue, as well as the vascularization, were improved in group 6 compared to other diabetic groups. All results suggest that bioactive glass and Yunnan baiyao ointments can accelerate the recovery of diabetes-impaired skin wounds, and comparing to other diabetic groups, group 6 （with 5% Yunnan baiyao） has better healing effect.

Osteogenesis of MC3T3 Preosteoblasts on 3D Bioactive Peptide Modified Nano-Macroporous Bioactive Glass Scaffolds

Biointerface design that targets osteogenesis is a growing area of research with significant implications in biomedicine. Materials known to either support or stimulate osteogenesis are composed of a biomimetic ceramic material, such as bioactive glass. Bioactive glass is osteoproductive, and the potential for osteoproductivity can be enhanced by the addition of proteins or other additives designed to alter functionality. In addition, soluble growth factors are often added to osteogenic culture on bioactive glasses, further intensifying the effects of the material. In this paper, synthetic peptide combinations, covalently bound to a three-dimensional bioactive glass network, are used to mimic the effects of the whole fibronectin and bone morphogenetic proteins (BMP) 2 and 9. Peptide-silanes possessing critical binding sequences from each of these proteins are synthesized and used to decorate the surface of three-dimensional (3D) nano-macroporous bioactive glass. MC3T3 preosteoblast cells are then assessed for differentiation on the materials in the absence of soluble differentiation cues. MC3T3 preosteoblasts undergo enhanced differentiation on the peptide-silane samples over the standard nano-macroporous bioactive glass, and the differentiation capacity of the cells exposes only to peptide-silane surfaces approaches that of cells grown in chemical differentiation induction media.

Preparation of Machinable Bioactive Glass-ceramics by Sol-gel Method

The purpose of this research was to prepare machinable bioactive glass-ceramics by sol-gel method. A multi-component composite sol with great uniformity and stability was first prepared by a 2-step method. The composite sol was then transformed into gel by aging under different temperatures. The gel was dried finally by super critically drying method and sintered to obtain the machinable bioactive glass-ceramics. Effect of thermal treatment on crystallization of the glass-ceramics was investigated by X-ray diffraction （ XRD ） analysis. Microstructure of the glass- ceramics was observed by Scanning Electron Microscopy （SEM） and the mechanism of machinability was discussed. Phlogopite and hydroxylapatite were identified as main crystal phases by XRD analysis under thermal treatment at 750℃ and 950℃ for 1.5 h separately. The relative bulk density could achieve 99% under 1050℃ for 4 h. Microstructure of the glass-ceramics showed that the randomly distributed phlogopite and hydroxylapatite phases were favorable to the machinability of the glass-ceramics. A mean bending strength of about 160- 180 MPa and a fracture toughness parameter KIC of aboat 2.1-2.3 were determined for the glass-ceramics.

Preparation of poly-L-lactide/bioactive glass composite and evaluation of cytotoxicity in vitro

Bioactive and bioresorbable composite materials were fabricated from poly-L-lactide and bioactive glass (average particle size 6.8 μm) by a solvent evaporation technique.Cellular cultivation in vitro and MTT assay were conducted for evaluating the influence on morphology,growth and proliferation of cultured fibroblasts.The results of cytotoxicity testing show that cells cultured in extracts of PLLA/BG and on the surface of composites demonstrate normal growth and proliferation.The bioactive glass in PLLA composite facilitates both adhesion and proliferation of rat fibroblasts on PLLA/bioactive glass composite film.

PHBV/Sol-gel Bioglass多孔材料在模拟生理溶液中的化学反应研究

3-羟基丁酸 -co-3-羟基戊酸共聚物 (PHBV) /生物活性玻璃 (SGBG)是一种用于骨和软骨组织工程支架的新型多孔复合材料 ,本文探讨了 PHBV/ SGBG在模拟生理溶液中的一系列化学反应 ,以及多孔材料在模拟生理溶液中浸泡后的成分和结构变化 .研究结果表明 ,在 SBF溶液中浸泡后 ,SGBG与 SBF溶液的离子交换反应和 PHBV的降解反应使 SBF溶液的离子浓度发生变化 ,并在 PHBV/ SGBG表面形成了结晶态类骨碳酸羟基磷灰石 .

含BAG-nMgO的新型牙科复合树脂的抗菌及再矿化性能研究

目的:联合应用生物活性玻璃(BAG)和纳米氧化镁(nMgO)改性牙科光固化复合树脂,以获得兼备优良的抗菌性及再矿化性能的新型牙科复合树脂。方法:将不同含量的BAG(2.5 wt%、7.5 wt%、12.5 wt%)和2.5 wt%nMgO引入牙科光固化复合树脂中,制备成含BAG-nMgO的实验树脂,并以卡瑞斯玛复合树脂作为对照。通过菌落计数、代谢活性分析(MTT)和活/死细菌染色,评价实验树脂的抗变形链球菌(S.mutans)能力;将脱矿人牙牙本质片及实验树脂在模拟体液(SBF)中浸泡21 d后,通过扫描电子显微镜(SEM)和X射线能谱仪(EDS)观察分析脱矿牙本质表面形貌和元素组成,评估实验树脂再矿化特性;通过万能试验机、维氏硬度仪等测试树脂的固化深度、压缩强度及维氏硬度。结果:实验组树脂的抗S.mutans活性显著高于卡瑞斯玛对照组,且与BAG的含量相关;当BAG添加量为7.5 wt%时,脱矿牙本质开始矿化;BAG添加比例为12.5 wt%时,可见厚的矿化层,牙本质小管几乎被完全封闭;实验组的固化深度均显著高于卡瑞斯玛,维氏硬度优于或与其相近,随着BAG比例的增加,各实验组的固化深度、压缩强度间无显著性差异。结论:BAG和nMgO的联合应用提高了实验树脂的抗菌性,并赋予其再矿化性能。新型复合树脂预期可减少细菌入侵和促进早期龋损的再矿化。本研究为新型多功能复合树脂的研究开发提供了理论依据和研究基础。

贻贝启发接枝骨形态发生蛋白2成骨活性肽的介孔生物玻璃修复股骨髁缺损

背景:骨形态发生蛋白2在胚胎发育、骨骼形成和再生修复中具有重要作用,但高剂量应用与癌症发病密切相关。骨形态发生蛋白2成骨活性段L20能够有效减少癌症等不良反应,并可显著促进骨组织再生。目的:将骨形态发生蛋白2活性肽段以贻贝衍生肽模拟策略接枝在介孔生物玻璃表面,探究其对组织工程成骨性能的影响。方法:(1)采用模板法合成介孔生物玻璃纳米颗粒,采用一步法合成负载骨形态发生蛋白2成骨活性肽L20的介孔生物玻璃纳米颗粒,表征负载骨形态发生蛋白2成骨活性肽L20介孔活性玻璃纳米颗粒的形貌与体外缓释性能。(2)分离提取SD大鼠骨髓间充质干细胞,传2代后分别与PBS(空白组)、介孔生物玻璃纳米颗粒(对照组)、负载骨形态发生蛋白2成骨活性肽L20介孔生物玻璃纳米颗粒(实验组)共培养,采用细胞活死荧光染色和CCK-8法检测细胞毒性和细胞增殖,扫描电镜观察细胞黏附;成骨诱导分化后,进行碱性磷酸酶染色、茜素红S染色与成骨相关基因表达检测。(3)取15只SD大鼠,建立双侧股骨髁缺损模型,采用随机数字表法分为3组:空白组(n=5)不植入任何材料,对照组(n=5)植入介孔生物玻璃纳米颗粒,实验组(n=5)植入负载骨形态发生蛋白2成骨活性肽L20介孔生物玻璃纳米颗粒。术后8周,进行股骨Micro-CT扫描与组织形态观察。结果与结论:(1)扫描电镜下可见负载骨形态发生蛋白2成骨活性肽L20介孔生物玻璃纳米颗粒为球形、单分散颗粒,透射电镜下可见其具有多孔结构,平均粒径为(268.10±0.58) nm,体外可缓释L20。(2)负载骨形态发生蛋白2成骨活性肽L20介孔生物玻璃纳米颗粒无细胞毒性,并且可促进骨髓间充质干细胞的增殖与黏附;与空白组、对照组相比,实验组碱性磷酸酶活性与细胞外基质矿化能力均升高(P <0.05),碱性磷酸酶、Runx2、骨钙素mRNA表达升高(P <0.05)。(3)股骨Micro-CT扫描结果显示,与空白组、对照组相比,实验组新生骨量与骨密度均升高(P <0.05);苏木精-伊红与Masson染色结果显示,与空白组、对照组相比,实验组新骨生成与胶原纤维均增加。(4)结果表明,负载骨形态发生蛋白2活性肽L20介孔生物玻璃纳米颗粒具有良好的生物相容性及体内外促成骨性能,可促进SD大鼠股骨髁缺损的再生修复。

五倍子单宁酸联合BAG对乳牙釉质龋再矿化的定量评价

目的探究五倍子单宁酸和生物活性玻璃(BAG)两者联合应用后对乳牙早期釉质龋再矿化的影响。方法乳前牙30颗脱矿处理,随机分3组(n=10),人工唾液组(A),多乐氟组(B),1%五倍子单宁酸溶液+6%BAG溶液(C)组。采用维氏显微硬度计测量各组显微硬度,扫描电镜观察釉质表面孔隙变化。结果再矿化后3组间显微硬度的差异均有统计学意义,C>B>A(P<0. 05);扫描电镜见A组釉质塌陷,表面仍粗糙; B组脱矿釉质表面有球状覆盖物; C组釉质表面有致密矿物质沉积。结论五倍子单宁酸和BAG两者联合应用后可促进乳牙釉质再矿化。

Mesoporous Bioglass/Silk Fibroin Scaffolds as a Drug Delivery System: Fabrication, Drug Loading and Release in vitro and Repair Calvarial Defects in vivo

The potential of combining bioactive glass（MBG） and silk fibroin（SF） together as a new drug delivery system was evaluated. The three-dimensional porous scaffolds were selected as the form of SF, and sol-gel method was adopted to fabricate MBG in this study. The characteristic of the synthesized material was measured by transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. In vitro evaluation of drug delivery was carried out in terms of drug loading and drug release. And aspirin was chosen as the drug for scaffolds to carry out in vitro tests and repair BALB/C mice calvarial defects. Bone formation was examined by microcomputed tomography. The experimental results show that MBG/silk scaffolds have better physiochemical properties compared with silk scaffolds. In comparison to pure silk scaffolds, MBG/silk scaffolds enhance the drug loading efficiency, release rate in vitro and promote bone regeneration in vivo. Thus we conclude that MBG/silk scaffold is a more efficient drug delivery system than pure silk scaffolds.