Magnesium (Mg)- and silicon (Si)-substituted hydroxyapatite (HA) scaffolds were synthesized using the sponge replica method. The influence of Mg2+ and SiO44- ion substitution on the microstructural, mechanical and biological properties of HA scaffolds was evaluated. All synthesized scaffolds exhibited porosity > 92%, with interconnected pores and pore sizes ranging between 200 and 800 mu m. X-ray diffraction analysis showed that beta-TCP was formed in the case of Mg substitution. X-ray fluorescence mapping showed a homogeneous distribution of Mg and Si ions in the respective scaffolds. Compared to the pure HA scaffold, a reduced grain size was observed in the Mg- and Si-substituted scaffolds, which greatly influenced the mechanical properties of the scaffolds. Mechanical tests revealed better performance in HA-Mg (0.44 & PLUSMN; 0.05 MPa), HA-Si (0.64 & PLUSMN; 0.02 MPa) and HA-MgSi (0.53 & PLUSMN; 0.01 MPa) samples compared to pure HA (0.2 & PLUSMN; 0.01 MPa). During biodegradability tests in Tris-HCl, slight weight loss and a substantial reduction in mechanical performances of the scaffolds were observed. Cell proliferation determined by the MTT assay using hBMSC showed that all scaffolds were biocompatible, and the HA-MgSi scaffold seemed the most effective for cell adhesion and proliferation. Furthermore, ALP activity and osteogenic marker expression analysis revealed the ability of HA-Si and HA-MgSi scaffolds to promote osteoblast differentiation.
Mechanical and Biological Properties of Magnesium- and Silicon-Substituted Hydroxyapatite Scaffolds
Kunjalukkal Padmanabhan, Sanosh
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;Nitti, Paola;Stanca, Eleonora;Rochira, Alessio;Siculella, Luisa;Madaghiele, Marta;Licciulli, Antonio;Demitri, ChristianUltimo
2021-01-01
Abstract
Magnesium (Mg)- and silicon (Si)-substituted hydroxyapatite (HA) scaffolds were synthesized using the sponge replica method. The influence of Mg2+ and SiO44- ion substitution on the microstructural, mechanical and biological properties of HA scaffolds was evaluated. All synthesized scaffolds exhibited porosity > 92%, with interconnected pores and pore sizes ranging between 200 and 800 mu m. X-ray diffraction analysis showed that beta-TCP was formed in the case of Mg substitution. X-ray fluorescence mapping showed a homogeneous distribution of Mg and Si ions in the respective scaffolds. Compared to the pure HA scaffold, a reduced grain size was observed in the Mg- and Si-substituted scaffolds, which greatly influenced the mechanical properties of the scaffolds. Mechanical tests revealed better performance in HA-Mg (0.44 & PLUSMN; 0.05 MPa), HA-Si (0.64 & PLUSMN; 0.02 MPa) and HA-MgSi (0.53 & PLUSMN; 0.01 MPa) samples compared to pure HA (0.2 & PLUSMN; 0.01 MPa). During biodegradability tests in Tris-HCl, slight weight loss and a substantial reduction in mechanical performances of the scaffolds were observed. Cell proliferation determined by the MTT assay using hBMSC showed that all scaffolds were biocompatible, and the HA-MgSi scaffold seemed the most effective for cell adhesion and proliferation. Furthermore, ALP activity and osteogenic marker expression analysis revealed the ability of HA-Si and HA-MgSi scaffolds to promote osteoblast differentiation.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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