作者: Yan, Chaoxi ; Wang, Lei ; Ning, Eryu ; Zheng, Bin ; Ma, Tao ; Huang, Degang ; Si, Weibing ; Long, Xingchun ; Zhang, Yinchang ; Wang, Qiang ; Zhao, Jie ; Yang, Xing ; Lu, Xiao

Osseointegration is significantly impeded in osteoporotic conditions due to the elevated levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inflammation at the site of injury. To enhance bone regeneration in osteoporotic conditions, a modified polyether ether ketone (PEEK) implants was prepared, denoted as PEEK-PDA-Sr. The implants consisted of mussel adhesion layer with the conjugation of strontium (Sr) ions, which can constantly release Sr ions for up to 3 weeks. PEEK-PDA-Sr demonstrated excellent biocompatibility and effectively regulated intracellular ROS levels and macrophage differentiation. In addition, the PEEK-PDA-Sr facilitated the osteogenesis of bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs). In the ovariectomized (OVX) rat model of osteoporosis, the PEEK-PDA-Sr exhibited raised osseointegration in the femoral bone defects. The PEEK-PDA-Sr can be used as an immunoregulator with enhanced osseointegration and osteogenesis both in vivo and in vitro, which provides an available approach to treat osteoporotic bone defects.

2024-11-01·International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

Starch-related structural basis and enzymatic mechanism of the different appearances of soft rice

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作者: Xu, Jian ; Zhang, Hongcheng ; Liu, Guodong ; Fan, Peng ; Xu, Fangfu ; Li, Guangyan ; Wei, Haiyan ; Wang, Wenting

To investigate the fine starch structure characteristics and formation mechanism of high-quality appearance soft rice, two high-quality and low-quality soft rice varieties (HA-SR and LA-SR, respectively) were selected. Differences in appearance quality, fine starch structure, and activity of key enzymes involved in starch synthesis during the grain-filling stage were compared. The results showed that compared with LA-SR, HA-SR were less chalky, more transparent, had larger starch grains, a lower content of shorter chains (DP 6-24), a higher content of longer chains (DP ≥ 25), lower relative crystallinity, fewer ordered structures, more amorphous structures and larger thicknesses of semi-crystalline lamellae. In terms of amylase activity during the grain-filling stage, the AGPase and GBSS activities of HA-SR were higher, and the SBE activity of HA-SR was lower compared to LA-SR. In conclusion, higher AGPase activity can produce a higher filling rate resulting in fuller starch grain in soft rice. Fuller starch grains reduce the chalkiness of soft rice. Higher AGPase and GBSS activities and lower SBE activity can result in soft rice with more long-branched and less short-branched amylopectin. Thus, soft rice has lower relative crystallinity and less ordered structure. These structures may facilitate reduce grain chalkiness and improve grain transparency.

2024-04-01·Materials Today Bio

Incorporating strontium enriched amorphous calcium phosphate granules in collagen/collagen-magnesium-hydroxyapatite osteochondral scaffolds improves subchondral bone repair

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作者: Misciagna, Massimiliano Maraglino ; Salerno, Manuela ; Brama, Pieter A J ; Vancíková, Karin ; van Osch, Gerjo J V M ; Kops, Nicole ; van Rietbergen, Bert ; Wesdorp, Marinus A ; Locs, Janis ; Xu, Jietao ; Dolcini, Laura ; Simon, Marina ; Kok, Joeri ; Harmand, Marie-Françoise ; Labberté, Margot ; Filardo, Giuseppe ; Farrell, Eric ; Vecstaudza, Jana

Osteochondral defect repair with a collagen/collagen-magnesium-hydroxyapatite (Col/Col-Mg-HAp) scaffold has demonstrated good clinical results. However, subchondral bone repair remained suboptimal, potentially leading to damage to the regenerated overlying neocartilage. This study aimed to improve the bone repair potential of this scaffold by incorporating newly developed strontium (Sr) ion enriched amorphous calcium phosphate (Sr-ACP) granules (100-150 μm). Sr concentration of Sr-ACP was determined with ICP-MS at 2.49 ± 0.04 wt%. Then 30 wt% ACP or Sr-ACP granules were integrated into the scaffold prototypes. The ACP or Sr-ACP granules were well embedded and distributed in the collagen matrix demonstrated by micro-CT and scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive x-ray spectrometry. Good cytocompatibility of ACP/Sr-ACP granules and ACP/Sr-ACP enriched scaffolds was confirmed with in vitro cytotoxicity assays. An overall promising early tissue response and good biocompatibility of ACP and Sr-ACP enriched scaffolds were demonstrated in a subcutaneous mouse model. In a goat osteochondral defect model, significantly more bone was observed at 6 months with the treatment of Sr-ACP enriched scaffolds compared to scaffold-only, in particular in the weight-bearing femoral condyle subchondral bone defect. Overall, the incorporation of osteogenic Sr-ACP granules in Col/Col-Mg-HAp scaffolds showed to be a feasible and promising strategy to improve subchondral bone repair.

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