Papers by Keyword: Calcium Phosphate Glass

Abstract: SrO-containing calcium phosphate invert glasses, (60-x)CaO∙xSrO∙30P2O5∙7Na2O∙3TiO2 (mol%, x = 0 ~ 60), which are expected to inhibit bone resorption by osteoclast and enhance bone formation, were prepared and estimated in their ion release behavior in Tris buffer solution. The glasses gradually released ions and the dissolved amounts of ions were the smallest when the glass contained 20 mol% of SrO. Laser Raman spectra showed that the peaks of phosphate groups and TiOy polyhedral groups red-shifted with increasing the SrO content in the glasses. The red-shift is suggested to be due to decrease in bonding strength between cations and phosphate groups or TiOy polyhedral groups in the glasses. In the case of the glasses containing SrO over 20 mol%, no Raman peaks of TiOy polyhedral shifted. TiOy (y = 4 or 6) polyhedral in the glasses can coordinate with cation up to 18 mol% since they contain 3 mol% of TiO2. Sr2+ ions are supposed to preferentially coordinate with TiOy polyhedral, the formation of this structure would induce the decrease in the ion amounts released from the glasses containing 0 ~ 20 mol% of SrO.

Abstract: We developed new calcium phosphate bone substitute material, amorphous calcium polyphosphate. The new material is synthesized by a cement-like slif-setting reaction with calcium phosphate glass, basic materials and water. In this study, we prepared with CPG, Na2CO3 and NaOH solution. When they are mixed together, amorphous phase was precipitated. The precipitated amorphous phase consisted of polyphosphate chains condensed with Na ions released from Na2CO3 and NaOH. When the amorphous calcium polyphosphate dissolves, inorganic polyphosphates are released into the medium. The inorganic polyphosphates as the dissolution product inducted the calcification of the osteoblast cells. Therefore, in animal test, the new bone formation in rat calvarial defects treated with the new material was significantly higher than sham-surgery control group, especially in the initial stage. The amorphous calcium polyphosphate was biocompatible and bioresorbable and promoted the new bone formation.

Abstract: This paper reports a preliminary study on the development and characterization of a porous calcium phosphate glass-ceramic for tissue engineering application. To obtain porous glass scaffolds, a mixture of 3CaO.P2O5-SiO2-MgO glass (grain size below 20 'm) and NaCl with 200- 300 'm of particle size was taken in the volume proportion 1:1. The mixture was shaped into cylindrical samples (10 mm diameter x 10 mm thick) by using unidirectional pressing. The sintering thermal cycle was selected by means of thermal analyses (DTA/TG and dilatometry) in order to attain a high enough cohesion among the glass particles. After thermal consolidation, the salt was dissolved in water, resulting in highly porous materials. The effect of the sintering thermal cycle on the structure and microstructure characteristics of the scaffolds was investigated in this paper.

Abstract: This study examined the possibility of synthesis of biphasic calcium phosphate by sintering a mixture of hydroxyapatite and calcium phosphate glass. The effect of the concentration of calcium phosphate glass in a mixture on the proliferation and differentiation of MG-63 preosteoblast-like cells in a hydtoxyapatite scaffold was investigated. The addition of 5 wt% of calcium phosphate glass significantly improved the level of attachment, proliferation and differentiation of MG-63 cells onto the hydroxyapatite scaffolds, particularly when the surface was modified with 2% bovine serum albumin (p<0.05). Under these conditions, type I collagen was expressed and the extracellular matrix was formed by 1 week, and the ALP gene was expressed at 4 weeks.

Abstract: A numerous techniques have been applied to fabricate three-dimensional scaffolds of high porosity and surface area. And X-ray micro computed tomography can be used studying the architecture of scaffold. In this study, we fabricated three-dimensional macroporous scaffold by polymeric sponge method using calcium phosphate glass. Calcium phosphate glass slurry was prepared by dissolving the glass powder in water polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol and dimethyl formamide. Reticulated polyurethane sponges were used as a template and were coated with the prepared slurry by infiltration technique several times. Sintering at 950oC exhibited dense microstructure as well as entire elimination of organic additives. By repeating the coating and sintering process, it was possible to decrease the pore size and be thick the strut of the structure. The unique feature of the micro computed tomography is that the three dimensions computed reconstruction can be sliced along any direction to gain accurate information on the internal geometric properties and structural parameters of scaffold. Porosity, surface area per unit volume and mean thickness of strut were evaluated through imaging and computer software of scaffold scan data.

Abstract: In preliminary ageing test, the cement using only calcium phosphate glass as power phase cracked with 1 day in simulated body fluid because of high dissolution rate of the cement. We added 30 wt% of either β-TCP or HA to 70 wt% calcium phosphate glass as powder phase to control the dissolution rate of the cement and performed in vitro ageing test in simulated body fluid by dynamic protocol as well as static protocol to confirm the possibility of controlling. Adding either β-TCP or HA to the cement increases the setting time and decreases the compressive strength. In dynamic assay, the pH of extract is maintained over 7. However, pH decreased to around 5 in static assay. Therefore, weight loss by static protocol continuously increased for 14 days, while weight loss by dynamic protocol almost saturated. In XRD patterns of ageing cements, CaO peaks appeared. CaO peak was maximized most lately in dynamic assay of the cement adding HA and within 7 days, the cement adding HA showed higher weight loss. It is indicated that CaO formed in surface of the cement hinder the dissolution of the cement. In addition, compressive strength increased when the CaO peak was maximized.

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cell affinity of calcium phosphate glass scaffold in the system of CaO-CaF2-P2O5-MgO-ZnO, which is already reported that promoted the bone-like tissue formation in vitro and formed new bone in Sprague-Dawley rats. We prepared calcium phosphate glass saffolds with three-dimensionally interconnected pores of 200~500 µm. Commercial HA scaffold was employed as a control in this study. Bone marrow cells were collected from the healthy human donors and cultured within the prepared scaffolds. After 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks, hMSCs/scaffold were fixed and stained with hematoxylin and eosin. hMSCs were continuously proliferated both in the experimental and control groups at every incubation period. The number of cells was higher in the experimental group than that of the control group, however, there was no significant difference (p>0.05). Extracellular matrices could be observed at the 2nd and 4th days in the experimental and control groups, respectively. The extracellular matrices were more abundant in the experimental group at all periods. The prepared calcium phosphate glass scaffolds are expected effective in bone tissue engineering.

Abstract: Resorbable calcium phosphate glasses offer interesting solutions in the biomedical field, as bone cavity fillers, drug delivery systems, biodegradable reinforcing phase in the case of composites for bone fixation devices and tissue engineering scaffolds. In this work, two different glass formulations in the systems 44.5CaO-44.5P2O5-(11-X)Na2O-XTiO2 (X=0or 5) have been elaborated. It is known that the incorporation or TiO2 into the vitreous system reduces considerably the solubility of the glasses. To study the material solubility effect on the in vivo response, glass particles of the two formulations were implanted in rabbits. Results showed that both glasses elicited a similar biological response and good biocompatibility. The percentage of new bone formation in the glasses was comparable to that obtained for the autologous bone (control) after 12 weeks of implantation. The materials showed to have an osteoconductive potential. Finally, this study showed that in spite of the solubility difference of the studied glasses, there were no significant differences in the in vivo response.

Abstract: This study evaluated periodontal repair and biomaterial reaction following implantation of a newly fabricated calcium phosphate block bone with chitosan membrane on the regeneration of 1-wall intrabony defects in the beagle dogs. The surgical control group received a flap operation only, while the experimental group I was treated with a chitosan nonwoven membrane only and the experimental group II was treated with a chitosan nonwoven membrane and a calcium phosphate block bone. The subjects were sacrificed 12 weeks after surgery and a comparative histometric analysis was done. No root resorption or ankylosis were observed in the experimental group. Mann-Whitney U test showed that the experimental group II produced statistically significant higher gain in connective tissue adhesion, new cementum regeneration and new bone formation. Based on histological results, the calcium phosphate block bone successfully functioned as a osteoconductive scaffold for invading cells of host.

Abstract: Calcium phosphate-based glasses (PG) are of interest as both scaffold and delivery materials for tissue rebuilding because of their chemical similarity to bone. Since it is essential that these materials exhibit local and systemic biocompatibility and do not adversely affect host tissues, the present study was undertaken to examine the effects of PG containing different amounts of Ca on human T lymphocytes in vitro. This was carried out by measuring the effects of extracts of the PG on the direct and mitogen-induced activation of T cells from human peripheral blood, as well as assessing CD4 and CD8, surface antigens which define T-helper and T-suppressor cells, respectively. The results showed that DNA synthesis by resting T lymphocytes was unaffected by all the PG. However, extracts of the PG containing 24 mol% of Ca caused a very marked inhibition of mitogen-induced T cell activation. This PG also reduced both the resting CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, as well as activated CD8+ cells. In contrast, high Ca-PG significantly augmented DNA synthesis by mitogen-activated T cells. These experiments show that PG containing differing levels of Ca can have pronounced and differential effects on the activation and function of T lymphocytes in vitro.