Biomimetic composite scaffolds based mineralization of hydroxyapatite on electrospun calcium-containing poly(vinyl alcohol) nanofibers.
Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl
; 33(7): 4369-76, 2013 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
Nanocomposite materials consisting of polymer matrix and inorganic salts in the form of nanocrystals of hydroxyapatite (HA) are regarded as superior candidates for bone treatment. A biomimetic nanocomposite scaffold with HA formation on the electrospun poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) nanofibrous structure by employing a Ca-P alternate soaking method was developed in this work. The calcium-containing PVA nanofibers were prepared by adding calcium nitrate to the starting solution prior to electrospinning, and then mineralized by Ca-P treatment in incubation solution. With this rapid and effective procedure, a continuous biomimetic crystalline HA layer could be formed successfully without the need of a prior chemical modification of the substrate surface under very mild reaction conditions. Moreover, the HA formed with a relatively accelerated growth had a carbonated and poor crystalline structure, resembling biological apatite in the bone mineral. The introduction of calcium ions in nanofibers by electrospinning was a favorable approach to induce the deposition of calcium phosphate and improve the distribution, nucleation, and growth of crystalline HA layer on nanofibrous scaffolds. Bioactivity tests revealed that these mineralized PVA/HA composite scaffolds improved the biocompatibility. The porous polymer/HA composite scaffolds produced in the present study might have potential applications in bone tissue engineering.
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Assunto principal:
Durapatita
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Engenharia Tecidual
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Materiais Biomiméticos
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Nanocompostos
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Alicerces Teciduais
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Nanofibras
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Minerais
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Humans
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En
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Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl
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2013
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Article