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    Area of Science:

    • Biomaterials Science
    • Regenerative Medicine
    • Nanotechnology

    Background:

    • Bone regeneration for nonunion defects remains a significant clinical challenge.
    • Current strategies often require osteoinductive factors, limiting their application.
    • Collagen-based hydrogels show potential but require enhancement for bone healing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate collagen-based hydrogels incorporating two-dimensional nanosilicates for enhanced bone regeneration.
    • To investigate the effects of nanosilicates on the mechanical properties and osteogenic potential of hydrogels.
    • To assess the efficacy of these nanocomposite hydrogels in promoting bone healing in a growth-factor-free environment.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of collagen-based hydrogels with varying concentrations of two-dimensional nanosilicates.
    • Characterization of hydrogel mechanical properties, including compressive modulus and pore size.
    • In vitro assessment of osteogenic differentiation using alkaline phosphatase activity and mineralized matrix formation assays.
    • Evaluation of cell-material interactions and biocompatibility.

    Main Results:

    • The addition of nanosilicates significantly increased the compressive modulus (4-fold) and pore size of collagen hydrogels.
    • Nanocomposite hydrogels demonstrated enhanced osteogenic activity in vitro, with a 3-fold increase in alkaline phosphatase activity.
    • A 4-fold increase in mineralized matrix formation was observed in the presence of nanosilicates.
    • The developed hydrogels supported osteogenesis without the need for exogenous osteoinductive factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Two-dimensional nanosilicates effectively enhance the mechanical properties and osteoconductivity of collagen-based hydrogels.
    • These nanocomposite hydrogels represent a promising, growth-factor-free strategy for regenerating bone in nonunion defects.
    • The findings highlight the potential of nanosilicates in developing advanced biomaterials for bone tissue engineering.