Bioactive Materials,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
6(2), P. 333 - 345
Published: Sept. 1, 2020
It
has
been
well
recognized
that
the
development
and
use
of
artificial
materials
with
high
osteogenic
ability
is
one
most
promising
means
to
replace
bone
grafting
exhibited
various
negative
effects.
The
biomimetic
features
unique
physiochemical
properties
nanomaterials
play
important
roles
in
stimulating
cellular
functions
guiding
tissue
regeneration.
But
efficacy
degree
some
promote
specific
formation
still
not
clear.
We
hereby
comparatively
studied
our
treated
multi-walled
carbon
nanotubes
(MCNTs)
main
inorganic
mineral
component
natural
bone,
nano-hydroxyapatite
(nHA)
same
system,
tried
tell
related
mechanism.
In
vitro
culture
human
adipose-derived
mesenchymal
stem
cells
(HASCs)
on
MCNTs
nHA
demonstrated
although
there
was
no
significant
difference
cell
adhesion
amount
between
nHA,
attachment
strength
proliferation
were
better.
Most
importantly,
could
induce
differentiation
HASCs
better
than
possible
mechanism
which
found
be
activate
Notch
involved
signaling
pathways
by
concentrating
more
proteins,
including
bone-inducing
ones.
Moreover,
ectopic
vivo
while
not,
might
because
stimulate
inducible
tissues
form
inductive
proteins
ones
secreted
from
M2
macrophages.
Therefore,
effective
for
accelerating
even
nHA.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
23(16), P. 9206 - 9206
Published: Aug. 16, 2022
Skeletal-related
disorders
such
as
arthritis,
bone
cancer,
osteosarcoma,
and
osteoarthritis
are
among
the
most
common
reasons
for
mortality
in
humans
at
present.
Nanostructured
scaffolds
have
been
discovered
to
be
more
efficient
regeneration
than
macro/micro-sized
because
they
sufficiently
permit
cell
adhesion,
proliferation,
chemical
transformation.
Nanofibrous
mimicking
artificial
extracellular
matrices
provide
a
natural
environment
tissue
owing
their
large
surface
area,
high
porosity,
appreciable
drug
loading
capacity.
Here,
we
review
recent
progress
possible
future
prospective
electrospun
nanofibrous
engineering.
Electrospun
demonstrated
promising
potential
using
variety
of
nanomaterials.
This
focused
on
crucial
role
biological
applications,
including
drug/growth
factor
delivery
regeneration.
Natural
synthetic
polymeric
extensively
inspected
regenerate
tissue.
We
mainly
significant
impact
composite
adhesion
function,
different
composites
organic/inorganic
nanoparticles
with
nanofiber
scaffolds.
analysis
provides
an
overview
scaffold-based
strategies;
however,
same
concepts
can
applied
other
organ
tactics.
Environmental Quality Management,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
34(3)
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
ABSTRACT
Carbon
nanotubes
(CNTs)
have
been
considered
as
the
prototypical
nanomaterials,
propelling
them
to
forefront
of
nanoscience
and
nanotechnology.
offer
potential
therapeutic
uses
in
drug
transport,
diagnostics,
biosensing,
tissue
engineering.
Fluorescence
imaging
across
NIR‐II
range
with
increased
penetration
into
tissues
spatial
precision
has
shown
significant
promise
recent
years
an
effective
approach,
harnessing
intrinsic
band‐gap
luminescence
semiconducting
CNTs.
They
can
penetrate
through
membranes,
delivering
medicines,
vaccinations,
nucleic
acids
previously
inaccessible
destinations.
Thus,
development
innovative
delivery
methods
CNTs
improve
pharmacological
properties
many
types
medication.
Furthermore,
simplicity
which
may
be
surface
functionalized
led
their
application
gene
vectors
for
illnesses
such
cancer.
These
include
plasmid
DNA,
miRNA,
siRNA.
CNTs,
among
other
carbon
are
inherently
strong
electrical
conductors,
making
great
candidates
interfacing
electrically
excitable
conducting
brain
interface
investigations.
CNT‐based
hydrogels
commonly
utilized
wound
healing
antimicrobial
purposes.
antimicrobial,
antibacterial,
adhesive,
antioxidant,
mechanical
capabilities,
all
aids
healing.
In
field
biomedicine,
being
hailed
promising
prospects
both
diagnostic
treatment.
When
it
comes
medication
distribution,
help
overcome
some
drawbacks
“free”
drugs
by
helping
formulate
less
water‐soluble
medications
better,
enabling
targeted
delivery,
even
facilitating
co‐delivery
more
than
one
combination
therapy.
Currently,
two
attaching
substance
delivered
exterior
sidewalls
or
encapsulating
within
interior
cavities
investigated
medicinal
chemicals
using
This
article
discusses
most
developments
use
including
single‐walled
(SWCNTs)
well
multi‐walled
(MWCNTs),
multipurpose
nanoprobes
biomedical
applications.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
12(12), P. 2858 - 2858
Published: Nov. 29, 2020
In
this
article,
recent
advances
in
the
development,
preparation,
biocompatibility
and
mechanical
properties
of
polyetheretherketone
(PEEK)
its
composites
for
hard
soft
tissue
engineering
are
reviewed.
PEEK
has
been
widely
employed
fabricating
spinal
fusions
due
to
radiolucency,
chemical
stability
superior
sterilization
resistance
at
high
temperatures.
can
also
be
tailored
into
patient-specific
implants
treating
orbital
craniofacial
defects
combination
with
additive
manufacturing
process.
However,
is
bioinert,
lacking
osseointegration
after
implantation.
Accordingly,
several
approaches
including
surface
roughening,
thin
film
coating
technology,
addition
bioactive
hydroxyapatite
(HA)
micro-/nanofillers
have
adopted
improve
performance.
The
elastic
modulus
3.7-4.0
GPa,
being
considerably
lower
than
that
human
cortical
bone
ranging
from
7-30
GPa.
Thus,
not
stiff
enough
sustain
applied
stress
load-bearing
orthopedic
implants.
Therefore,
HA
micro-/nanofillers,
continuous
discontinuous
carbon
fibers
incorporated
enhancing
stiffness
applications.
Among
these,
more
effective
providing
additional
capabilities.
particular,
tensile
composite
30wt%
short
resemble
those
bone.
Hydrophobic
shows
no
degradation
behavior,
thus
hampering
use
making
porous
scaffolds.
blended
hydrophilic
polymers
such
as
polyglycolic
acid
polyvinyl
alcohol
produce
biodegradable
scaffolds
ACS Applied Bio Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
4(4), P. 2886 - 2906
Published: March 9, 2021
Gelatin
based
hydrogels
are
often
incorporated
with
supporting
materials
such
as
chitosan,
poly(vinyl
alcohol),
alginate,
carbon
nanotubes,
and
hyaluronic
acid.
These
hybrid
specifically
of
interest
in
diversified
nanomedicine
fields
they
exhibit
unique
physicochemical
properties,
antimicrobial
activity,
biodegradability,
biocompatibility.
The
applications
include
drug
delivery,
wound
healing,
cell
culture,
tissue
engineering.
This
paper
reviews
the
various
up-to-date
methods
to
fabricate
gelatin-based
hydrogels,
including
UV
photo-cross-linking,
electrospinning,
3D
bioprinting.
also
includes
physical,
chemical,
mechanical,
biocompatibility
characterization
studies
several
gelatin
discusses
their
relevance
applications.
Challenges
associated
fabrication
for
nanotechnology
implementation,
development,
critically
discussed,
some
future
recommendations
provided.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
22(7), P. 3504 - 3504
Published: March 28, 2021
Porous
biodegradable
scaffolds
provide
a
physical
substrate
for
cells
allowing
them
to
attach,
proliferate
and
guide
the
formation
of
new
tissues.
A
variety
techniques
have
been
developed
fabricate
tissue
engineering
(TE)
scaffolds,
among
most
relevant
is
thermally-induced
phase
separation
(TIPS).
This
technique
has
widely
used
in
recent
years
three-dimensional
(3D)
TE
scaffolds.
Low
production
cost,
simple
experimental
procedure
easy
processability
together
with
capability
produce
highly
porous
controllable
architecture
justify
popularity
TIPS.
paper
provides
general
overview
TIPS
methodology
applied
preparation
3D
The
advances
fabrication
through
this
technique,
terms
technology
material
selection,
reviewed.
In
addition,
how
properties
can
be
effectively
modified
serve
as
ideal
substrates
specific
target
specifically
addressed.
Additionally,
examples
are
offered
respect
changes
parameters,
combination
other
innovations
polymer
or
filler
selection.
Journal of Functional Biomaterials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 1 - 1
Published: Dec. 21, 2021
Bone
tissue
engineering
strategies
attempt
to
regenerate
bone
lost
due
injury
or
disease.
Three-dimensional
(3D)
scaffolds
maintain
structural
integrity
and
provide
support,
while
improving
regeneration
through
amplified
cellular
responses
between
implanted
materials
native
tissues.
Through
this,
that
show
great
osteoinductive
abilities
as
well
desirable
mechanical
properties
have
been
studied.
Recently,
scaffolding
for
engineered
bone-like
tissues
evolved
with
the
use
of
conductive
increased
scaffold
bioactivity.
These
make
several
characteristics
shown
be
useful
in
applications
combine
them
hope
improved
stimulation
(i.e.,
electrical).
With
addition
materials,
these
bioactive
synthetic
substitutes
could
result
outcomes
by
reducing
current
factors
limiting
effectiveness
existing
materials.
This
review
seeks
overview
challenges
associated
state
engineering,
need
produce
new
grafting
substitutes,
promising
future
present
towards
alleviating
issues
repair
regeneration.