Influence of titanium nanotubular surfaces, produced by anodization, on the behavior of osteogenic cells: in vitro evaluation / Influência da superfície nanotubular do titânio, produzido por anodização, no comportamento de células osteogênicas: avaliação in vitro

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate in vitro the influence of the anodized surface of Ti35Nb7Zr alloy on the behavior of osteogenic cells, for future application in biomedical implants. Material and Methods: For the development of this research, samples of commercially pure titanium (TiCp) and samples of Ti35Nb7Zr alloy were anodized, both were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and were plated afterwards with human osteoblast-like cells (MG63 line) (2 x 104). Cell adhesion, cytotoxicity test, formation of mineralization nodules and a comet assay were also performed in different periods. The bottom of the plate was used as a control, without a sample. Results: SEM analysis showed that the topography of both samples presented surfaces covered by nanotubes. Cellular morphology exhibited spreading in both samples proposing an intimate cell- material liaison. After 3 days, the Ti35Nb7Zr group exhibited greater cell viability than the TiCp group (p<0.01). Regarding calcium content, there was no statistical difference between the anodized groups, but there was a difference between the experimental groups and the control group (p<0.01). In the comet assay, the percentage of DNA in the comet tail did not exhibit any significant difference (p>0.05) among the groups in the evaluated periods. Conclusion: It was concluded that this process of anodization was efficient to form nanotubes, as well as promote a positive influence on the behavior of osteogenic cells without promoting cell damage. (AU)

Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar in vitro a influência da superfície anodizada da liga Ti35Nb7Zr no comportamento de células osteogênicas, para futura aplicação em implantes biomédicos. Material e Métodos: Para o desenvolvimento desta pesquisa, amostras de titânio comercialmente puro (TiCp) e amostras da liga Ti35Nb7Zr foram anodizadas, ambas foram caracterizadas por microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV) e posteriormente plaqueadas com células semelhantes a osteoblastos humanos (linha MG63) (2 x 104). Foram realizados em diferentes períodos a adesão celular, teste de citotoxicidade, formação de nódulos de mineralização e ensaio do cometa. O fundo da placa foi usado como controle, sem amostra. Resultados: A análise em MEV mostrou que a topografia de ambas as amostras apresentava superfícies cobertas por nanotubos. A morfologia celular exibiu espalhamento em ambas as amostras, propondo uma ligação íntima célula-material. Após 3 dias, o grupo Ti35Nb7Zr exibiu maior viabilidade celular do que o grupo TiCp (p<0.01). Em relação ao teor de cálcio, não houve diferença estatística entre os grupos anodizados, mas houve diferença entre os grupos experimentais e o grupo controle (p<0.01). No ensaio do cometa, a porcentagem de DNA na cauda do cometa não apresentou diferença significativa (p> 0.05) entre os grupos nos períodos avaliados. Conclusão:Concluiu-se que esse processo de anodização foi eficiente para formar nanotubos, além de promover uma influência positiva no comportamento das células osteogênicas sem promover dano celular. (AU)

Cold Atmospheric Plasma Jet as a Possible Adjuvant Therapy for Periodontal Disease.

Due to the limitations of traditional periodontal therapies, and reported cold atmospheric plasma anti-inflammatory/antimicrobial activities, plasma could be an adjuvant therapy to periodontitis. Porphyromonas gingivalis was grown in blood agar. Standardized suspensions were plated on blood agar and plasma-treated for planktonic growth. For biofilm, dual-species Streptococcus gordonii + P. gingivalis biofilm grew for 48 h and then was plasma-treated. XTT assay and CFU counting were performed. Cytotoxicity was accessed immediately or after 24 h. Plasma was applied for 1, 3, 5 or 7 min. In vivo: Thirty C57BI/6 mice were subject to experimental periodontitis for 11 days. Immediately after ligature removal, animals were plasma-treated for 5 min once-Group P1 (n = 10); twice (Day 11 and 13)-Group P2 (n = 10); or not treated-Group S (n = 10). Mice were euthanized on day 15. Histological and microtomography analyses were performed. Significance level was 5%. Halo diameter increased proportionally to time of exposure contrary to CFU/mL counting. Mean/SD of fibroblasts viability did not vary among the groups. Plasma was able to inhibit P. gingivalis in planktonic culture and biofilm in a cell-safe manner. Moreover, plasma treatment in vivo, for 5 min, tends to improve periodontal tissue recovery, proportionally to the number of plasma applications.

Characterization of Optimized TiO2 Nanotubes Morphology for Medical Implants: Biological Activity and Corrosion Resistance.

BACKGROUND: Nanostructured surface modifications of Ti-based biomaterials are moving up from a highly-promising to a successfully-implemented approach to developing safe and reliable implants. METHODS: The study's main objective is to help consolidate the knowledge and identify the more suitable experimental strategies related to TiO2 nanotubes-modified surfaces. In this sense, it proposes the thorough investigation of two optimized nanotubes morphologies in terms of their biological activity (cell cytotoxicity, alkaline phosphatase activity, alizarin red mineralization test, and cellular adhesion) and their electrochemical behavior in simulated body fluid (SBF) electrolyte. Layers of small-short and large-long nanotubes were prepared and investigated in their amorphous and crystallized states and compared to non-anodized samples. RESULTS: Results show that much more than the surface area development associated with the nanotubes' growth; it is the heat treatment-induced change from amorphous to crystalline anatase-rutile structures that ensure enhanced biological activity coupled to high corrosion resistance. CONCLUSION: Compared to both non-anodized and amorphous nanotubes layers, the crystallized nano-structures' outstanding bioactivity was related to the remarkable increase in their hydrophilic behavior, while the enhanced electrochemical stability was ascribed to the thickening of the dense rutile barrier layer at the Ti surface beneath the nanotubes.

Total protein level reduction of odontopathogens biofilms by Rosmarinus officinalis L. (rosemary) extract: an analysis on Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans / Redução do nível de proteína total de biofilmes de odontopatógenos por extrato de Rosmarinus officinalis L. (alecrim): uma análise sobre Candida albicans e Streptococcus mutans

Objective: The resistance of fungi and bacteria to the available antimicrobials has increased and the development of alternative products to control them has become a very requirement. The use of plant products could be a viable option due to the efficacy, viability, and availability they present. Thereby, this study evaluated the effect of R. officinalis L. extract on C. albicans and S. mutans biofilms, by the total protein level analysis presented by the microorganisms. Material and Methods: For this purpose, monomicrobial biofilms were formed for 48 h and exposed to the R. officinalis L. extract for 5 min. Then, total protein quantification was performed by Lowry method. Results: The analysis showed significant total protein reduction of the biofilms after exposure to the plant extract, with 39 ± 11%, for C. albicans, and 32 ± 11%, for S. mutans. Conclusion: R. officinalis L. extract decreased the total protein level in both biofilms. Thus, C. albicans and S. mutans protein composition could be a target for action of antimicrobial agents. (AU)

Objetivo: A resistência de fungos e bactérias aos antimicrobianos disponíveis tem se elevado e o desenvolvimento de produtos alternativos para controlar micróbios tem se tornado uma necessidade real. A utilização de produtos de origem vegetal poderia ser uma opção viável, devido à eficácia, viabilidade e disponibilidade que apresentam. Sendo assim, este estudo avaliou o efeito do extrato de R. officinalis L. (alecrim) sobre biofilmes de C. albicans and S. mutans, analisando o nível de proteína total apresentada pelos micro-organismos. Material e Métodos: Para tanto, biofilmes monomicrobianos foram formados por 48 h e expostos ao extrato de R. officinalis L. por 5 min. Então, a quantificação de proteína total foi realizada por método de Lowry. Resultados: A análise demonstrou reduções significativas de proteína total de cada biofilme após exposição ao extrato, sendo 39 ± 11% no biofilme de C. albicans e 32 ± 11%, no caso de S. mutans. Conclusão: O extrato de R. officinalis L. diminuiu o nível de proteína total em ambos os biofilmes. Com isso, a composição proteica de C. albicans e S. mutans poderia ser um alvo para ação de agentes antimicrobianos. (AU)

Influence of chronic alcoholism and estrogen deficiency on the immunohistochemical expression of regulatory proteins of the bone resorption process in the periodontium of Wistar rats.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate possible changes in immunohistochemical expression of proteins regulating the bone resorption process in the periodontium of rats subjected to alcoholism and/or estrogen deficiency. The investigated proteins were receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa ß ligand (RANKL), a protein that stimulates bone resorption, and osteoprotegerin (OPG), a protein that inhibits bone resorption. At the molecular level, decreased OPG expression and/or increased RANKL expression are consistent with a greater predisposition to bone resorption. DESIGN: Wistar female rats were divided into ovariectomized (ovx) and non-ovariectomized (sham) groups, and subdivided into ad libitum diet (free diet), alcoholic diet (20% solution), and isocaloric diet (diet with a similar amount of calories as compared with groups ingesting an alcoholic diet). The alveolar bone crest and adjacent tissues were evaluated by immunohistochemical analyses for detection of OPG and RANKL. RESULTS: A significant decrease in OPG expression and a significant increase in RANKL expression were observed in ovariectomized animals which received alcohol as compared with non-ovariectomized animals which received isocaloric diet (experimental control). When estrogen deficiency was evaluated independently of the diet type, a significant decrease in OPG expression and a significant increase in RANKL expression were observed in ovariectomized animals as compared with non-ovariectomized animals. CONCLUSIONS: Estrogen deficiency associated with alcoholic diet, as well as estrogen deficiency (analyzed independently of diet type), decreased the immunostaining for OPG and increased the immunostaining for RANKL in the periodontium of rats.

Terapias alternativas para o tratamento da estomatite por prótese total: modelo experimental in vivo em ratos / Alternative therapies for denture stomatitis treatment: in vivo experimental model in rats

A estomatite por prótese (EP) é uma condição multifatorial que acomete frequentemente usuários de prótese total e geralmente é relacionada com Candida albicans. Devido aos efeitos tóxicos da terapia antifúngica, novas terapias para EP são necessárias. Objetivos: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a eficácia do extrato aquoso de Buchenavia tomentosa e bicarbonato de sódio frente a C. albicans em um modelo de EP em ratos. Material e Métodos: Um aparelho de resina acrílica simulando a base da prótese total foi fixado cobrindo o palato de 48 ratos machos seguido por indução da candidose. Os ratos foram divididos em 4 grupos (n=12): controle, bicarbonato de sódio, B. tomentosa e nistatina (controle positivo). Cada grupo foi subdividido de acordo com o período de tratamento; 24 horas (n=6) e 48 horas (n=6). Os animais foram sacrificados e os aparelhos foram removidos para contagem de C. albicans e análise por microscopia eletrônica de varredura. Resultados: Após 24 horas de tratamento, observou-se redução significativa da contagem de C. albicans tanto B. tomentosa quanto nistatina (nistatina x controle, p<0,01; B. tomentosa x controle, p=0,03). Os resultados foram confirmados pela análise histológica. Conclusão: Tanto o extrato aquoso de B. tomentosa e o bicarbonato de sódio foram capazes de reduzir significativamente as contagens de C. albicans em modelo experimental de EP (AU)

Background: Denture stomatitis (DS) is a multifactorial condition that commonly affects denture users and is mainly caused by Candida albicans. Due to the toxic effects of antifungal therapy, new therapies for DS are claimed. Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of aqueous extract of Buchenavia tomentosa and sodium bicarbonate against C. albicans in a model of DS in rats. Material and Methods: An acrylic resin device simulating a denture base was fixed covering the palate of forty-eight male rats followed by candidiasis induction. Rats were divided into 4 groups (n = 12): Control, sodium bicarbonate, B. tomentosa and nystatin (positive control). Each group was subdivided according to the period of treatment; 24 h (n = 6) and 48 h (n = 6). Animals were sacrificed and had their devices removed for C. albicans counts and SEM analysis. The palate mucosa was removed and processed for histopathologic analysis. Results: After 24 h of treatment, both B. tomentosa and nystatin groups reduced significantly C. albicans counts when compared to control (nystatin x control, p < 0.01; B. tomentosa x control, p = 0.03). The results were confirmed by the histologic analysis. Conclusion: Both the aqueous extract of B. tomentosa and sodium bicarbonate was able to significantly decrease C. albicans counts in an experimental model of DS (AU)

Efetividade de scaffolds de poli (butileno adipato-cotereftalato)/ nanohidroxiapatita obtidos por eletrofiação para aplicação biomédica: avaliação in vitro / Effectivenes of novel scaffolds poly (butylene adipate-coterephthalate) / nanohydroxyapatite obtained by electrospinning for biomedical application: In vitro evaluation

A necessidade da fabricação de novos biomateriais que possam, além de mimetizar o tecido ósseo, fornecer resistências mecânicas favoráveis próximas às do tecido ósseo natural têm despertado interesse de pesquisadores com o objetivo de melhorar a qualidade de vida de pessoas que sofreram algum tipo de lesão. Scaffolds de nanofibras poliméricas fabricados por eletrofiação apresentam características tridimensionais (3D) e poros interconectados que permitem a colonização de toda a superfície 3D por células com a consequente formação de tecidos. O scaffold de poli(butileno adipato-co-tereftalato) (PBAT) mostra-se um biomaterial promissor para regeneração óssea, porém tem sido pouco explorado até a data. Embora do uso da HA seja consagrado para uso biomédico, sua utilização em polímeros ainda é pouco estudada, principalmente em associação ao PBAT. Desta forma, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a efetividade in vitro de scaffolds poliméricos (PBAT) com incorporação de nanopartículas de HA (nHAp) em diferentes concentrações, produzidos por eletrofiação, por meio da bioatividade celular e expressão gênica de osteoblast-like MG63. Células (MG63) foram cultivadas sobre scaffolds de PBAT; PBAT/3%nHAp e PBAT/5% nHAp e sem a presença dos mesmos (controle) e avaliadas pelos testes qualitativo (MEV) e quantitativo de adesão e proliferação celular (1 e 7 dias e aos 1, 3, 7, 14 e 21 dias, respectivamente), citotoxicidade celular (1, 3 e 7 dias), corante vermelho de alizarina e formação de mineralização (14 dias)e análise da expressão de genes relacionados à osteogênese por qRT-PCR aos 7, 14 e 21 dias de cultura celular. Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente por variância (ANOVA) e Tukey (p<0,05). Os scaffolds de PBAT e PBAT/nHAp não apresentaram efeito citotóxico e sua arquitetura tridimensional influenciou positivamente na adesão e proliferação celular, formação de matriz mineralizada bem como em alguns períodos na expressão dos genes ALP, Col I, Runx2, OC e OPN em ..

The need for the manufacture of new biomaterials that may, in addition to mimic to bone tissue, providing favorable mechanical strength close to natural bone have aroused the interest of researchers in order to improve the quality of life of people who have suffered some kind of injury. Scaffolds polymer nanofibers fabricated by electrospinning have three dimensional features (3D) and interconnected pores that allow the colonization of the entire 3D surface of cells with the consequent formation of tissue. Poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PABT) scaffold showed to be a promising biomaterial for bone regeneration, however, has been underexplored todate. Although the use of HA is consecrated to biomedical use, their use in polymers is not well known, especially in association with PBAT. The aim of this study was evaluating in vitro effectiveness of polymeric (PABT) scaffolds with incorporated HA(nHAp) nanoparticles, obtained by electrospinning, through cellular bioactivity and osteoblast-like MG63 gene expression. MG63 cells were grown on PABT; PABT/3%nHAp and PABT/5%nHAp scaffolds and without their presence (control), and evaluated by qualitative (MEV) and quantitative tests of cell adhesion andproliferation (1 and 7 days and at 1, 3, 7, 14 and 21 days, respectively), cell cytotoxicity (1, 3 and 7 days), alizarin red dye and mineralization formation (14 days) and expression of genes related to osteogenesis by qRT-PCR to 7, 14 and 21 days of cell culture. Data were statistically analyzed by variance (ANOVA) and Tukey test (p<0.05). The PBAT and PBAT/nHAp scaffolds showed no cytotoxic effect and its three-dimensional architecture influenced positively in the cell adhesion and proliferation, mineralized matrix formation as well as in some periods the expression of genes ALP, Col I, Runx2, OC and OPN in relation the control group. The osteoconductive and osteoinductive effect of nHAp promoted better cellular response in scaffolds of PABT/nHAp independent.

Efetividade de scaffolds de poli (butileno adipato-cotereftalato)/ nanohidroxiapatita obtidos por eletrofiação para aplicação biomédica: avaliação in vitro / Effectivenes of novel scaffolds poly (butylene adipate-coterephthalate) / nanohydroxyapatite obtained by electrospinning for biomedical application: In vitro evaluation

A necessidade da fabricação de novos biomateriais que possam, além de mimetizar o tecido ósseo, fornecer resistências mecânicas favoráveis próximas às do tecido ósseo natural têm despertado interesse de pesquisadores com o objetivo de melhorar a qualidade de vida de pessoas que sofreram algum tipo de lesão. Scaffolds de nanofibras poliméricas fabricados por eletrofiação apresentam características tridimensionais (3D) e poros interconectados que permitem a colonização de toda a superfície 3D por células com a consequente formação de tecidos. O scaffold de poli(butileno adipato-co-tereftalato) (PBAT) mostra-se um biomaterial promissor para regeneração óssea, porém tem sido pouco explorado até a data. Embora do uso da HA seja consagrado para uso biomédico, sua utilização em polímeros ainda é pouco estudada, principalmente em associação ao PBAT. Desta forma, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a efetividade in vitro de scaffolds poliméricos (PBAT) com incorporação de nanopartículas de HA (nHAp) em diferentes concentrações, produzidos por eletrofiação, por meio da bioatividade celular e expressão gênica de osteoblast-like MG63. Células (MG63) foram cultivadas sobre scaffolds de PBAT; PBAT/3%nHAp e PBAT/5% nHAp e sem a presença dos mesmos (controle) e avaliadas pelos testes qualitativo (MEV) e quantitativo de adesão e proliferação celular (1 e 7 dias e aos 1, 3, 7, 14 e 21 dias, respectivamente), citotoxicidade celular (1, 3 e 7 dias), corante vermelho de alizarina e formação de mineralização (14 dias)e análise da expressão de genes relacionados à osteogênese por qRT-PCR aos 7, 14 e 21 dias de cultura celular. Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente por variância (ANOVA) e Tukey (p<0,05). Os scaffolds de PBAT e PBAT/nHAp não apresentaram efeito citotóxico e sua arquitetura tridimensional influenciou positivamente na adesão e proliferação celular, formação de matriz mineralizada bem como em alguns períodos na expressão dos genes ALP, Col I, Runx2, OC e OPN em...

The need for the manufacture of new biomaterials that may, in addition to mimic to bone tissue, providing favorable mechanical strength close to natural bone have aroused the interest of researchers in order to improve the quality of life of people who have suffered some kind of injury. Scaffolds polymer nanofibers fabricated by electrospinning have three dimensional features (3D) and interconnected pores that allow the colonization of the entire 3D surface of cells with the consequent formation of tissue. Poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PABT) scaffold showed to be a promising biomaterial for bone regeneration, however, has been underexplored todate. Although the use of HA is consecrated to biomedical use, their use in polymers is not well known, especially in association with PBAT. The aim of this study was evaluating in vitro effectiveness of polymeric (PABT) scaffolds with incorporated HA(nHAp) nanoparticles, obtained by electrospinning, through cellular bioactivity and osteoblast-like MG63 gene expression. MG63 cells were grown on PABT; PABT/3%nHAp and PABT/5%nHAp scaffolds and without their presence (control), and evaluated by qualitative (MEV) and quantitative tests of cell adhesion andproliferation (1 and 7 days and at 1, 3, 7, 14 and 21 days, respectively), cell cytotoxicity (1, 3 and 7 days), alizarin red dye and mineralization formation (14 days) and expression of genes related to osteogenesis by qRT-PCR to 7, 14 and 21 days of cell culture. Data were statistically analyzed by variance (ANOVA) and Tukey test (p<0.05). The PBAT and PBAT/nHAp scaffolds showed no cytotoxic effect and its three-dimensional architecture influenced positively in the cell adhesion and proliferation, mineralized matrix formation as well as in some periods the expression of genes ALP, Col I, Runx2, OC and OPN in relation the control group. The osteoconductive and osteoinductive effect of nHAp promoted better cellular response in scaffolds of PABT/nHAp independent.