Bioactive Porous Composite Implant Guides Mesenchymal Stem Cell Differentiation and Migration to Accelerate Bone Reconstruction

Overview

Journal Int J Nanomedicine

Publisher Dove Medical Press

Specialty Biotechnology

Date 2024 Nov 25

PMID 39583325

Authors

Sheng Wang

Demeng Xia

Wenxue Dou

Aimin Chen

Shuogui Xu

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Abstract

Background: Delayed healing and non-healing of bone defects pose significant challenges in clinical practice, with metal materials increasingly recognized for their significance in addressing these issues. Among these materials, Strontium (Sr) and Zinc (Zn) have emerged as promising agents for promoting bone repair. Building upon this insight, this research evaluates the impact of a porous Sr@Zn@SiO nanocomposite implant on bone regeneration, aiming to advance the field of bone repair.

Methods: The preparation of the Sr@Zn@SiO composite implant involves various techniques such as roasting, centrifugation, and washing. The material's composition is examined, and its microstructure and element distribution are analyzed using TEM and elemental scanning technology. In vitro experiments entail the isolation and characterization of BMSCs followed by safety assessments of the implant material, evaluation of cell migration capabilities, and relevant proliferation markers. Mechanistically, this study delves into key targets associated with significant changes in the osteogenic process. In vivo experiments involve establishing a rat femur bone defect model, followed by assessment of the osteogenic potential of Sr@Zn@SiO using Micro-CT imaging and tissue section staining.

Results: Through in vivo and in vitro investigations, we validate the osteogenic efficacy of the Sr@Zn@SiO composite implant. In vitro analyses demonstrate that porous Sr@Zn@SiO nanocomposite materials upregulate BMP-2 expression, leading to the activation of Smad1/5/9 phosphorylation and subsequent activation of downstream osteogenic genes, culminating in BMSCs osteogenic differentiation and bone proliferation. And the migration of BMSCs is closely related to the high expression of CXCL12/CXCR4, which will also provide the conditions for osteogenesis. In vivo, the osteogenic ability of Sr@Zn@SiO was also confirmed in rats.

Conclusion: In our research, the porous Sr@Zn@SiO composite implant displays prominent osteogenic effect and promotes the migration and differentiation of BMSCs to promote bone defect healing. This bioactive implant has surgical application potential in the future.

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