The effect of different coatings on bone response and degradation behavior of porous magnesium-strontium devices in segmental defect regeneration.

Regeneration of long-bone segmental defects remains a challenge for orthopedic surgery. Current treatment options often require several revision procedures to maintain acceptable alignment and achieve osseous healing. A novel hollow tubular system utilizing magnesium-strontium (Mg-Sr) alloy with autogenous morselized bone filled inside to repair segmental defects was developed.

Favorable modulation of osteoblast cellular activity on Zr-modified Co-Cr-Mo alloy: The significant impact of zirconium on cell-substrate interactions.

Cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloys exhibit good mechanical properties (yield strength: ~530 MPa, ultimate tensile strength: ~1114 MPa, elongation-to-failure: ~47.3%, and modulus: ~227 GPa) and corrosion resistance. In recent years, from the perspective of osseointegration, they are considered to be lower in rank in comparison to the widely used titanium alloys.

Interplay of topographical and biochemical cues in regulating osteoblast cellular activity in BMP-2 eluting three-dimensional cellular titanium alloy mesh structures.

The objective of this study is to elucidate the elution response of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP-2) in tuning cellular functions on 3D-printed titanium alloy mesh scaffolds subjected to microarc/plasma electrolytic oxidation process. The microtopographical cues enabled strong interaction with BMP-2 protein, which led to controlled release. Furthermore, the interaction of BMP-2 with the surface microtopographical cue regulated osteoblast cellular activity by contributing to the early phase differentiation and mineralization of osteoblasts.

Biodegradable hydrogel-based biomaterials with high absorbent properties for non-adherent wound dressing.

Dressing materials involve conventional gauzes and modern materials such as hydrogels and foam-based biomaterials. Although the choice of dressing material depends on the type of wound, a dressing material is expected to be non-cytotoxic. Additionally, moist dressing is considered appropriate to accelerate epithelialisation, while dry dressing may cause tissue damage during removal.

Interplay between cellular activity and three-dimensional scaffold-cell constructs with different foam structure processed by electron beam melting.

The cellular activity, biological response, and consequent integration of scaffold-cell construct in the physiological system are governed by the ability of cells to adhere, proliferate, and biomineralize. In this regard, we combine cellular biology and materials science and engineering to fundamentally elucidate the interplay between cellular activity and interconnected three-dimensional foamed architecture obtained by a novel process of electron beam melting and computational tools. Furthermore, the organization of key proteins, notably, actin, vinclulin, and fibronectin, involved in cellular activity and biological functions and relationship with the structure was explored.