The strength of titanium scaffolds with the introduction of high porosity decreases dramatically and may become inadequate for load bearing in biomedical applications.To simultaneously meet the requirements of biocomp...The strength of titanium scaffolds with the introduction of high porosity decreases dramatically and may become inadequate for load bearing in biomedical applications.To simultaneously meet the requirements of biocompatibility,low elastic modulus and appropriate strength for orthopedic implant materials,it is highly desirable to develop new biocompatible titanium based materials with enhanced strength.In this study,we developed a niobium pentoxide(Nb2O5)reinforced titanium composite via powder metallurgy for biomedical applications.The strength of the Nb2O5 reinforced titanium composites(Ti-Nb2O5)is significantly higher than that of pure titanium.Cell culture results revealed that the Ti-Nb2O5 composite exhibits excellent biocompatibility and cell adhesion.Human osteoblast-like cells grew and spread healthily on the surface of the Ti-Nb2O5 composite.Our study demonstrated that Nb2O5 reinforced titanium composite is a promising implant material by virtue of its high mechanical strength and excellent biocompatibility.展开更多
[目的]通过体内实验的方法对新型β型钛合金(Ti-Nb-Zr)骨折内固定材料的生物相容性进行评价。[方法](1)改良的鼠气囊模型(the air pouch model):健康成年SD大鼠24只,皮下充气造模后将钛铌铣β型钛合金(Ti-Nb-Zr)颗粒混悬液注入气囊,收...[目的]通过体内实验的方法对新型β型钛合金(Ti-Nb-Zr)骨折内固定材料的生物相容性进行评价。[方法](1)改良的鼠气囊模型(the air pouch model):健康成年SD大鼠24只,皮下充气造模后将钛铌铣β型钛合金(Ti-Nb-Zr)颗粒混悬液注入气囊,收集囊内液体采用ELISA方法测定IL-6和TNF-α,用囊壁组织学切片进行炎症细胞反应分级和囊壁厚度测量,并与传统的钛铅钒合金(Ti-6Al-4V)进行比较。(2)接骨板植入模型:将Ti-Nb-Zr做成接骨板固定在兔的胫骨上,于手术后4、8、12、24、36周分别观察接骨板周围的纤维膜形成情况和Ti-Nb-Zr-骨界面骨结合情况,并与不锈钢接骨板比较。[结果](1)Ti-6Al-4V、Ti-Nb-Zr两种颗粒注入气囊48h后都能引起TNF-α分泌量显著升高(P<0·05),两组比较,Ti-6Al-4V组明显高于Ti-Nb-Zr组(P<0·05)。两种材料均不能引起IL-6分泌的显著增加(P>0·05)。Ti-Nb-Zr组气囊囊壁厚度明显小于Ti-6Al-4V组(P<0·001)。(2)Ti-Nb-Zr接骨板周围软组织反应与不锈钢相近。植入后4周,新生骨痂开始覆盖Ti-Nb-Zr接骨板的两侧,8周时骨痂甚至部分覆盖接骨板和螺钉的表面形成"骨盖板"现象。12周时,骨与Ti-Nb-Zr接骨板的界面为直接接触,中间无软组织间隔。螺钉与骨也能形成较为牢固的钉-骨直接接触。[结论]低弹性模量Ti-Nb-Zrβ钛合金具有优良的体内组织相容性,是一种有前途的骨折内固定材料。展开更多
基金This research is financially supported by the National Health and Medical Research Council(NHMRC)through GNT1087290.
文摘The strength of titanium scaffolds with the introduction of high porosity decreases dramatically and may become inadequate for load bearing in biomedical applications.To simultaneously meet the requirements of biocompatibility,low elastic modulus and appropriate strength for orthopedic implant materials,it is highly desirable to develop new biocompatible titanium based materials with enhanced strength.In this study,we developed a niobium pentoxide(Nb2O5)reinforced titanium composite via powder metallurgy for biomedical applications.The strength of the Nb2O5 reinforced titanium composites(Ti-Nb2O5)is significantly higher than that of pure titanium.Cell culture results revealed that the Ti-Nb2O5 composite exhibits excellent biocompatibility and cell adhesion.Human osteoblast-like cells grew and spread healthily on the surface of the Ti-Nb2O5 composite.Our study demonstrated that Nb2O5 reinforced titanium composite is a promising implant material by virtue of its high mechanical strength and excellent biocompatibility.
文摘[目的]通过体内实验的方法对新型β型钛合金(Ti-Nb-Zr)骨折内固定材料的生物相容性进行评价。[方法](1)改良的鼠气囊模型(the air pouch model):健康成年SD大鼠24只,皮下充气造模后将钛铌铣β型钛合金(Ti-Nb-Zr)颗粒混悬液注入气囊,收集囊内液体采用ELISA方法测定IL-6和TNF-α,用囊壁组织学切片进行炎症细胞反应分级和囊壁厚度测量,并与传统的钛铅钒合金(Ti-6Al-4V)进行比较。(2)接骨板植入模型:将Ti-Nb-Zr做成接骨板固定在兔的胫骨上,于手术后4、8、12、24、36周分别观察接骨板周围的纤维膜形成情况和Ti-Nb-Zr-骨界面骨结合情况,并与不锈钢接骨板比较。[结果](1)Ti-6Al-4V、Ti-Nb-Zr两种颗粒注入气囊48h后都能引起TNF-α分泌量显著升高(P<0·05),两组比较,Ti-6Al-4V组明显高于Ti-Nb-Zr组(P<0·05)。两种材料均不能引起IL-6分泌的显著增加(P>0·05)。Ti-Nb-Zr组气囊囊壁厚度明显小于Ti-6Al-4V组(P<0·001)。(2)Ti-Nb-Zr接骨板周围软组织反应与不锈钢相近。植入后4周,新生骨痂开始覆盖Ti-Nb-Zr接骨板的两侧,8周时骨痂甚至部分覆盖接骨板和螺钉的表面形成"骨盖板"现象。12周时,骨与Ti-Nb-Zr接骨板的界面为直接接触,中间无软组织间隔。螺钉与骨也能形成较为牢固的钉-骨直接接触。[结论]低弹性模量Ti-Nb-Zrβ钛合金具有优良的体内组织相容性,是一种有前途的骨折内固定材料。