ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(5), P. 3255 - 3267
Published: April 29, 2024
Osteoporosis
is
a
metabolic
disease
characterized
by
bone
density
and
trabecular
loss.
Bone
loss
may
affect
dental
implant
osseointegration
in
patients
with
osteoporosis.
To
promote
osteoporotic
patients,
we
further
used
nonthermal
atmospheric
plasma
(NTAP)
treatment
device
previously
developed
our
research
group.
After
the
titanium
(Ti)
placed
into
device,
working
gas
flow
electrode
switches
are
turned
on,
completed
30
s.
Previous
studies
showed
that
this
NTAP
can
remove
carbon
contamination
from
surface,
increase
hydroxyl
groups,
improve
its
wettability
to
normal
conditions.
In
study,
demonstrated
tremendous
osteogenic
enhancement
effect
of
NTAP-Ti
conditions
rats
for
first
time.
Compared
Ti,
proliferative
potential
marrow
mesenchymal
stem
cells
on
increased
180%
at
1
day
(P
=
0.004),
while
their
differentiation
149%
14
days
<
0.001).
addition,
results
indicated
significantly
improved
vivo.
volume
fraction
(BV/TV)
number
(Tb.N)
values
rats,
respectively,
18%
0.001)
25%
0.007)
6
weeks
separation
(Tb.Sp)
value
decreased
26%
0.02)
weeks.
conclusion,
study
proved
novel
irradiation
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: March 28, 2025
The
management
of
bone
defects,
particularly
in
aging
populations,
remains
a
major
clinical
challenge.
immune
microenvironment
plays
an
important
role
the
repair
defects
and
favorable
environment
can
effectively
promote
defects.
However,
is
closely
associated
with
chronic
low-grade
systemic
inflammation,
which
adversely
affects
healing.
Persistent
inflammation
critically
regulates
through
all
stages.
This
review
explores
potential
3D-printed
bioceramic
scaffolds
defect
repair,
focusing
on
their
capacity
to
modulate
counteract
effects
aging.
not
only
provide
structural
support
for
regeneration
but
also
serve
as
effective
carriers
anti-osteoporosis
drugs,
offering
novel
therapeutic
strategy
treating
osteoporotic
By
regulating
improving
response,
may
significantly
enhance
context
age-related
degeneration.
approach
underscores
advanced
biomaterials
addressing
dual
challenges
dysregulation,
promising
avenues
development
treatments
elderly.
We
hope
concepts
discussed
this
could
offer
strategies
suggest
future
optimization
scaffolds.
Small Methods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 30, 2025
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
is
the
most
prevalent
degenerative
joint
disorder,
characterized
by
progressive
degradation,
pain,
and
diminished
mobility,
all
of
which
collectively
impair
patients'
quality
life
escalate
healthcare
expenditures.
Current
treatment
options
are
often
inadequate
due
to
limited
efficacy,
adverse
side
effects,
temporary
symptom
relief,
underscoring
urgent
need
for
more
effective
therapeutic
strategies.
Recent
advancements
in
nanomaterials
nanomedicines
offer
promising
solutions
improving
drug
bioavailability,
reducing
effects
providing
targeted
benefits.
This
review
critically
examines
pathogenesis
OA,
highlights
limitations
existing
treatments,
explores
latest
innovations
intelligent
design
OA
therapy,
with
an
emphasis
on
their
engineered
properties,
mechanisms,
translational
potential
clinical
application.
By
compiling
recent
findings,
this
work
aims
inspire
further
exploration
innovation
nanomedicine,
ultimately
advancing
development
personalized
therapies.
Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 847 - 847
Published: April 2, 2025
Introduction:
Osteoporosis
(OP)
is
a
prevalent
condition
marked
by
reduced
bone
density
and
heightened
risk
of
fractures.
Current
treatments
often
have
side
effects,
underscoring
the
need
for
safer
alternatives.
Recent
research
highlights
significant
role
gut
microbiota
their
metabolites
in
maintaining
health.
Notably,
bacterial
outer
membrane
vesicles
(OMVs)
emerged
as
promising
platform
due
to
nanoscale
sizes,
low
toxicity,
drug-loading
capabilities,
excellent
biocompatibility.
Methods:
In
this
study,
we
developed
delivery
system
using
OMVs
derived
from
Pseudomonas
mirabilis
(PM).
By
anchoring
bone-targeting
peptides
PM-OMVs
membrane,
equipped
these
deliver
endogenous
miRNAs
microenvironment
effectively.
Results
Discussion:
The
bone-targeted
(PM-OMVs-BT)
demonstrated
exceptional
abilities
exhibited
favorable
safety
profile
vivo.
Additionally,
LGG-OMVs-BT
were
successfully
internalized
marrow
stromal
cells
(BMSCs)
without
cytotoxicity,
effectively
promoting
osteogenic
differentiation
mineralization.
conclusion,
our
study
indicates
that
PM-OMVs-BT
could
offer
safe
effective
treatment
option
OP.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 7, 2025
Abstract
As
an
enticing
bone
anabolic
target,
short‐term
inhibition
of
Schnurri‐3
(SHN3)
resulted
in
high‐bone
mass
due
to
augmented
osteoblast
activity.
However,
no
studies
are
conducted
identify
natural
products
targeting
SHN3
inhibition.
Herein,
a
screening
strategy
for
the
discovery
marine
compounds
that
facilitate
differentiation
by
silencing
is
presented.
One
leading
quinolinone
alkaloid,
viridicatol
(VDC),
isolated
from
deep‐sea‐derived
fungus,
vigorously
promotes
osteogenic
via
Wnt/SHN3
signaling
pathway
osteoblasts,
thereby
preventing
osteoporosis
while
enhancing
bone‐fracture
healing
mouse
model.
Subsequently,
SDSSD
(Ser,
Asp,
Ser,
Asp)
further
employed
engineer
bone‐targeting
nanovesicles
(BT‐NVs)
optimal
delivery
VDC
which
mitigates
loss
observed
severe
osteogenesis
imperfecta
Hence,
these
results
initially
uncover
promising
product,
VDC,
treatment
and
highlighting
its
translational
potential
clinical
applications.
Advanced Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 8, 2025
Abstract
The
etiology
of
osteoporosis
is
rooted
in
the
disruption
intricate
equilibrium
between
bone
formation
and
resorption
processes.
Nevertheless,
conventional
anti‐osteoporotic
medications
hormonal
therapeutic
regimens
currently
employed
clinical
practice
are
associated
with
a
multitude
adverse
effects,
thereby
constraining
their
overall
efficacy
potential.
Recently,
nanomaterials
have
emerged
as
promising
alternative
due
to
minimal
side
efficient
drug
delivery,
ability
enhance
formation,
aiding
restoring
balance.
This
review
delves
into
fundamental
principles
remodeling
microenvironment,
well
current
treatment
approaches
for
osteoporosis.
It
subsequently
explores
research
status
nanomaterial‐based
delivery
systems
treatment,
encompassing
inorganic
nanomaterials,
organic
cell‐mimicking
carriers
exosomes
mimics
emerging
therapies
targeting
microenvironment.
Finally,
discusses
potential
nanomedicine
treating
outlines
future
trajectory
this
burgeoning
field.
aim
provide
comprehensive
reference
application
strategies
therapy,
fostering
further
advancements
innovations
critical
area
medical
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 9, 2025
Abstract
Osteoporosis
is
characterized
by
an
imbalance
between
osteoblasts
and
osteoclasts
coupling
excessive
oxidative
stress
in
the
bone
microenvironment
that
impairs
defect
healing
increases
risk
of
non‐union.
In
this
study,
injectable
gypsogenin
(GN)‐based
organic–inorganic
composite
hydrogel
(CCT/nHA@GN)
developed
to
treat
osteoporotic
defects.
The
made
grafting
sodium
citrate
(SC)
nano‐hydroxyapatite
(nHA)/GN
nanoparticles
onto
carboxymethylated
chitosan
(CMCS).
GN
a
natural
small‐molecule
saponin,
which
shows
biocompatibility
anti‐oxidant
properties.
resulting
well‐defined
porous
structure,
favorable
degradability,
controlled
drug‐release
properties,
suitable
rheological
characteristics.
Importantly,
it
reverses
differentiation
fate
marrow‐derived
mesenchymal
stem
cells
(BMSCs)
from
patients
promotes
angiogenesis
human
umbilical
vein
endothelial
(HUVECs).
Furthermore,
activates
AMPKα‐FOXO3a‐CAT/MnSOD
signaling
pathway
via
AMPKα
phosphorylation,
thereby
augmenting
antioxidant
capacity,
promoting
osteogenesis,
inhibiting
osteoclastogenesis,
ultimately
rectifying
disrupted
microenvironment.
vivo
studies
reveal
volume
total
(BV/TV)
ratio
bones
regenerated
with
CCT/nHA@GN
2.85
times
higher
than
control
group.
conclusion,
these
findings
suggest
can
be
promising
alternative
material
for
treatment
Materials Today Bio,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
32, P. 101789 - 101789
Published: April 22, 2025
Periodontitis
is
characterized
by
inflammation
and
alveolar
bone
loss,
primarily
caused
immune
cells
activated
oral
bacteria,
leading
to
an
imbalance
between
osteogenesis
resorption.
Traditional
treatments
have
limited
efficacy,
which
has
led
the
exploration
of
regulating
microenvironment
utilizing
tissue
engineering
methods
as
new
research
directions.
Our
study
demonstrates
that
macrophage
membranes,
LPS
IFN-γ,
can
effectively
neutralize
inflammatory
factors.
By
coating
poly-L-lysine
(PLL)
modified
poly
(lactic-co-glycolic
acid)
(PLGA)/β-TCP
microspheres
with
such
membrane
vesicles,
MM@PPT
regulate
intercellular
responses
inhibiting
M1
polarization
osteoclast
differentiation,
promoting
M2
polarization,
enhancing
osteogenic
differentiation
marrow
stromal
(BMSCs)
even
in
environment.
injecting
into
sites
periodontitis
induced
resorption,
it
found
they
promote
regeneration
modulating
immune-regeneration
microenvironment.
This
work
not
only
highlights
potential
but
also
provides
insights
how
these
modulate
cell
behavior
interactions.
The
findings
this
offer
novel
therapeutic
strategies
for
repair
periodontitis.
Osteology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(2), P. 14 - 14
Published: May 6, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Osteoporosis
is
a
skeletal
disorder
characterized
by
reduced
bone
mineral
density
(BMD)
and
increased
fracture
risk.
Chronic
inflammation
implicated
in
osteoporosis
pathogenesis,
with
inflammatory
mediators
promoting
resorption.
The
neutrophil-to-lymphocyte
ratio
(NLR)
platelet-to-lymphocyte
(PLR)
are
markers
of
systemic
have
emerged
as
potential
indicators
health.
This
study’s
aim
was
to
highlight
the
role
NLR
PLR
health
postmenopausal
women
affected
or
osteopenia
evaluate
possible
influence
autoimmune
disease
this
context.
Methods:
cross-sectional
study
included
124
diagnosed
at
Orthopedic
Unit
Policlinico
G.
Rodolico
Catania,
Italy.
Demographic,
clinical,
laboratory,
diagnostic
imaging
data
were
collected.
calculated
from
complete
blood
counts,
BMD
measured
using
dual-energy
X-ray
absorptiometry
(DEXA).
Statistical
analyses
correlations,
group
comparisons,
multiple
logistic
regressions.
Results:
did
not
directly
correlate
incidence.
However,
weakly
correlated
vitamin
D
levels.
Notably,
without
Hashimoto’s
thyroiditis
exhibited
higher
values
than
those
condition.
Hypertensive
had
lower
non-hypertensive
women,
while
euthyroid
hyperthyroid
hypothyroid
women.
Multiple
regression
analysis
revealed
that
age,
BMI,
CKD
stage,
levels,
NLR,
PLR,
diabetes,
diseases
significantly
predicted
femur
neck,
contributing
significantly.
Logistic
confirmed
these
predictors
for
osteopenia,
an
being
associated
likelihood
osteoporosis.
Conclusions:
While
may
independently
predict
health,
their
inclusion
multifactorial
assessment
considering
D,
comorbidities
could
enhance
management.