Papers by Keyword: Biocompatibility

Abstract: Investigation results of HA/TiO₂ bioceramics coating on the Ti-6Al-7Nb alloy by MAO process were presented. The voltages of 300-500 V. In the electrolyte solution contain (HA=6g/l, EDTA=3g/l, NaOH=8g/l, and KOH=1g/l) are used. The coating characteristics are identified by using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), (EDX), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and the resulted phases are identified by X-Ray diffraction (XRD), mechanical test (microhardness, and wear). The electrochemical test in the Ringer’s solution using a potentiodynamic polarization tests. The results of the tests showed the possibility of deposition of a composite nano ceramic layer was obtained from hydroxyapatite (HA) with TiO₂ were observed with increased voltage increased thickness layer and concentration of HA and decreased porosity, The identical dependencies of changes of the coating thickness with increase voltage and time. The best results were obtained in terms of hardness (368.1HV) and wear resistance equal to (4.33×10^-7) for 400V&15min. Improvement corrosion resistance equals (87.4%).

Abstract: Calcium phosphate is a natural biomineral and the major inorganic constituent of bones and teeth. Therefore, synthetic calcium phosphates that mimic the biogenic ones possess excellent biocompatibility as well as biodegradability and are promising materials for medicine. Due to their unique physiochemical properties, calcium phosphate nanoparticles (CaP NPs) are extensively exploited in nanomedicine as carriers of biomolecules, including peptides, proteins, and nucleic acids. In this regard, peptides are of particular interest as they are exceptionally selective and efficacious for the treatment of a broad range of diseases. Among various peptides for biomedical applications, cardio-specific peptides are particularly interesting since they represent a valuable alternative to conventional treatments. Moreover, they can contribute to overcome important clinical limitations, including drug resistance and non-specific biodistribution of traditional drug products. In this work, we have investigated the loading of a therapeutic mimetic peptide, which was previously shown to improve myocardial contraction and results in the restoration of cardiac function. Peptide-loaded CaP NPs were prepared by exploiting a biomineralization approach, by using a mineralizing solution containing Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺, and PO₄^3- ions. Several experimental conditions were tested by varying the reaction time, as well as the drug concentration. Colloidal stability, morphology, size, as well as drug loading were evaluated to identify the best candidate to be tested in vitro in the future.

Abstract: Polyetheretherketone is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic polymer, that so with heat treatments, it is possible to get different properties which are very important for the material performance. Heat treatment is a broadly utilized to develop the semi-crystalline polymers properties. In the present investigation, annealing of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) was carried out at temperatures above its glass transition temperature (Tg) to study its effects upon the biological conduct of the control and PEEK ternary composites. The bioactivity of the specimens was evaluated by investigating the apatite formation after immersion for different periods in a simulated body fluid (SBF). The biocompatibility of specimens was assessed by MTT assay. Additionally, the antibacterial property of the specimens versus S. aureus was observed with the optical density methods. The results manifested that the formation of hydroxyapatite was obviously observed on specimens after immersion for (7 and 14 days) in the simulated body fluid (SBF). Otherwise, the results of MTT assay recorded the PEEK specimens that excited the activity of fibroblasts, and therefore a high cytocompatibility was noticed and the specimens revealed antibacterial properties against S. aureus. So, the results of the bioactivity, biocompatibility and antibacterial tests in vitro demonstrated that the heat treatment enhanced biological behavior.

Abstract: The present paper indicates promising potential of Sodium Alginate) Alg)/Graphene oxide (Go) films in fields bone tissue engineering (TE). The Sodium Alginate (Alg)/Graphene oxide (Go) films, were fabricated via (solvent casting method). The interaction of Sodium Alginate (Alg) with Graphene oxide (Go) via hydrogen bonding was confirmed by FTIR analysis. The swelling degree of Sodium Alginate (Alg)/Graphene oxid (Go) films was also studied. Furthermore, the biocompatibility of Sodium Alginate (Alg)/Graphene oxide (Go) films disclosed its non-cytotoxic effect on the cell lines (MG-63) in-vitro test, the viability of cell lines on the films, and hence its appropriateness as potent biomaterial for tissue engineering.

Abstract: Restorative material is a class of dental materials used for direct filling and fabrication of indirect restoration. NiCr alloy is a restorative material frequently used for dental prostheses due to its properties and economic reasons. In present work beryllium free NiCrMo alloy was developed and studied for dental restoration application. The alloy have unique characteristics of resistance to oxidation and biocompatibility; the requisites for dental prostheses. NiCrMo alloy is found to possess mechanical strength and fabrication properties suitable for dental repairs. In this study the developed alloy was tested for its mechanical properties, biocompatibility and corrosion resistance. An in-vitro biocompatibility study was carried out. No signs of toxicity and no signs of cell growth inhibition, in presence of NiCrMo alloy specimen, were observed. Mechanical properties and corrosion resistance are found in the range that is suitable for dental prostheses and easy fabrication.

Abstract: Self-organized TiO₂ nanotubes were generated on the surface of the designed alloy Ti-4.7Mo-4.5Fe (TMF55) by electrochemical anodization process to investigate the effect of nanostructured on the biocompatibility. The biocompatibility of the designed alloys showed very promising results compared to those of Ti-6Al-4V ELI alloy, especially for the untreated and nanostructured surfaces of the specimens with diameter size less than 35 nm. By increasing the diameter of nanotube, the biocompatibility is decreased. The most convenient compatible alloy was in favor of TMF8 alloy, making this V-free low-cost alloy is a promising candidate for replacing the commercial Ti-6Al-4V ELI alloy in biomedical applications. Keywords: Self-organized TiO₂ nanotubes, biocompatibility, Titanium alloys, Cell Counting Kit-8, WST-8 assay.

Abstract: One of the requirements of endodontic material is to have good biocompatibility of pulp tissue that has direct contact with the material, to promote the process of tissue repair. Reversible pulpitis needs direct pulp capping treatment with medicament materials i.e. RMGIC (Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Cement) and MTA (Mineral Trioxide Aggregate) which are used as the gold standard for direct pulp capping treatment. Both of the materials have several disadvantages including the necrotic tissue in the area has direct contact with the pulp so that it affects the successful treatment results. Nowadays, the new materials are being developed which are expected to improve the existing material deficiencies. In this study, fibroin was extracted from Bombyx mori L. cocoon. This study aimed to examine the biocompatibility of fibroin as a new pulp capping material with RMGIC (Fuji II LC, GC, Japan) and MTA (Rootdent, Technodent, Russia). An experimental study was conducted using extracted human primary dental pulp cells in vitro through orthodontic treatment. A methyl thiazole tetrazolium (MTT) assay was employed to test biocompatibility using ELISA Reader 590 nm wavelengths for 24, 48, and 72 h, respectively. The findings showed that the biocompatibility of fibroin had the highest value of all. In conclusion, fibroin biocompatibility toward MTA and RMGIC as pulp capping materials can be aligned, however, there were no significant differences.

Abstract: Hyaluronic acid (HA)-based hydrogels are widely used in biomedical applications due to their excellent biocompatibility and enzymatic degradability. In this paper a photo-crosslinking double-network hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel dressing was proposed. Hyaluronic acid can be UV-crosslinked by modification with methacrylic anhydride (HA-MA) and disulfide-crosslinked by modification with 3,3'-dithiobis (propionylhydrazide) (DTP) (HA-SH). The mixings of these two materials at different ratios were produced. All the samples can be quickly gelled at 365 nm for 10 s. The rheological tests show that the storage modulus (G') of the double network (HA-SH/HA-MA) hydrogel is increased with the increase of HA-SH content. The HA-SH/HA-MA hydrogel has porous structure, high swelling ratio and Controlled degradation rate. In vitro degradation tests show that the ratio of HA-SH/HA-MA ratio was 9:1 (S9M1) in 100 U/ml hyaluronidase (Hase) degraded by 89.91±2.26% at 11d. The cytocompatibility of HA-SH/HA-MA hydrogels was proved by Live/Dead stainings and CCK-8 assays in the human dermis fibroblasts (HDF) cells test. All these results highlight the biological potential of the HA-SH/HA-MA hydrogels for DFU intervention.

Abstract: Suitable scaffolds for tissue engineering should promote several features that enable regeneration of the damaged tissue in vivo. In general, nanoto microfibrous meshes resemble extracellular matrix and support cell adhesion; three dimensional scaffolds, together with interconnected pores, promote cell migration into the volume of the scaffolds. Furthermore, the scaffold should be biodegradable with no harmful byproducts and easy to produce. Centrifugal spinning is an alternative method, to widely used electrospinning method, to produce 3D scaffolds suitable for use in tissue engineering. In this study, we tested different molecular weights and solvent systems of poly-ε-caprolactone (PCL) that were produced by the centrifugal spinning method. The produced scaffolds were characterized and seeded with Saos2 osteosarcoma cell line to verify their biocompatibility. We concluded from the results that group 4 scaffold, produced from a mixture of two molecular weights of PCL dissolved in acetic acid/formic acid, supported cell adhesion, proliferation and metabolic activity the most out of all the tested scaffolds. The other PCL scaffolds were prepared either from one type of molecular weight of PCL or chloroform was solely used to produce the scaffolds.

Abstract: Hydrophilicity of apatite cement was increased after O₃ gas treatment on apatite cement (AC) powder. It results on the improvement of the handling and mechanical properties of set AC. Behavior of osteoblastic cells to O₃-treated set AC was evaluated including initial cell attachment, morphology of the attached cells and proliferation using rat bone marrow cell (RBM). Cells’ response to the set AC was the same regardless of O₃ treatment. The cells well attached and spread with filopodial extensions even over the O₃-treated set AC specimens. The rates of cell proliferation on set AC were also the same regardless of O₃ treatment. The result indicated O₃ treatment of AC powder would not affect to the osteoblast cell response of set AC.