The mechanical performance degradation caused by pitting corrosion and the insufficient biocompatibility induced with ion release inhibit the application of Zn as the new biodegradable metallic materials for blood-con...The mechanical performance degradation caused by pitting corrosion and the insufficient biocompatibility induced with ion release inhibit the application of Zn as the new biodegradable metallic materials for blood-contacting intervention therapy.This work successfully coats a uniform polydopamine(PDA)layer on pure Zn via a one-step deposition process without introducing heavy metal elements or detrimental additives.Enhanced corrosion resistance and uniform corrosion have been performed on PDA coated Zn with corrosion products and pits reduced significantly than pure Zn during in vitro degradation.Thrombosis could be prohibited by anticoagulation performance with prothrombin time and activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged after co-incubation,and an almost 40%decrease of platelets adhesion,indicating the improved blood compatibility of coated Zn.Additionally,the poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)(PLGA)is filmed on PDA coated Zn to realize a smooth double-coated structure with superior mechanical performance under stress loading to stably serve the multifunctional application,such as drug loading.Our strategy not only represents a facile and biological friendly method for Zn surface modification but also puts forward new ideas on preparing PDA-based coatings on active biodegradable alloys,which are beneficial for better blood-contacting engineering.展开更多
Additive manufacturing has received attention for the fabrication of medical implants that have customized and complicated structures.Biodegradable Zn metals are revolutionary materials for orthopedic implants.In this...Additive manufacturing has received attention for the fabrication of medical implants that have customized and complicated structures.Biodegradable Zn metals are revolutionary materials for orthopedic implants.In this study,pure Zn porous scaffolds with diamond structures were fabricated using customized laser powder bed fusion(L-PBF)technology.First,the mechanical properties,corrosion behavior,and biocompatibility of the pure Zn porous scaffolds were characterized in vitro.The scaffolds were then implanted into the rabbit femur critical-size bone defect model for 24 weeks.The results showed that the pure Zn porous scaffolds had compressive strength and rigidity comparable to those of cancellous bone,as well as relatively suitable degradation rates for bone regeneration.A benign host response was observed using hematoxylin and eosin(HE)staining of the heart,liver,spleen,lungs,and kidneys.Moreover,the pure Zn porous scaffold showed good biocompatibility and osteogenic promotion ability in vivo.This study showed that pure Zn porous scaffolds with customized structures fabricated using L-PBF represent a promising biodegradable solution for treating large bone defects.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51975151)the Heilongjiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LH2019E041)the Heilongjiang Touyan Innovation Team Program。
文摘The mechanical performance degradation caused by pitting corrosion and the insufficient biocompatibility induced with ion release inhibit the application of Zn as the new biodegradable metallic materials for blood-contacting intervention therapy.This work successfully coats a uniform polydopamine(PDA)layer on pure Zn via a one-step deposition process without introducing heavy metal elements or detrimental additives.Enhanced corrosion resistance and uniform corrosion have been performed on PDA coated Zn with corrosion products and pits reduced significantly than pure Zn during in vitro degradation.Thrombosis could be prohibited by anticoagulation performance with prothrombin time and activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged after co-incubation,and an almost 40%decrease of platelets adhesion,indicating the improved blood compatibility of coated Zn.Additionally,the poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)(PLGA)is filmed on PDA coated Zn to realize a smooth double-coated structure with superior mechanical performance under stress loading to stably serve the multifunctional application,such as drug loading.Our strategy not only represents a facile and biological friendly method for Zn surface modification but also puts forward new ideas on preparing PDA-based coatings on active biodegradable alloys,which are beneficial for better blood-contacting engineering.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China[grant number 2018YFE0104200]the National Natural Science Foundation of China[grant numbers 51901003,51931001,52171233,51875310]+1 种基金the Beijing Natural Science Foundation[grant number L212014]the Open Project of NMPA Key Laboratory for Dental Materials[grant number PKUSS20200401].
文摘Additive manufacturing has received attention for the fabrication of medical implants that have customized and complicated structures.Biodegradable Zn metals are revolutionary materials for orthopedic implants.In this study,pure Zn porous scaffolds with diamond structures were fabricated using customized laser powder bed fusion(L-PBF)technology.First,the mechanical properties,corrosion behavior,and biocompatibility of the pure Zn porous scaffolds were characterized in vitro.The scaffolds were then implanted into the rabbit femur critical-size bone defect model for 24 weeks.The results showed that the pure Zn porous scaffolds had compressive strength and rigidity comparable to those of cancellous bone,as well as relatively suitable degradation rates for bone regeneration.A benign host response was observed using hematoxylin and eosin(HE)staining of the heart,liver,spleen,lungs,and kidneys.Moreover,the pure Zn porous scaffold showed good biocompatibility and osteogenic promotion ability in vivo.This study showed that pure Zn porous scaffolds with customized structures fabricated using L-PBF represent a promising biodegradable solution for treating large bone defects.