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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Orthopedic Research

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  • Bone tissue engineering seeks alternatives to autografts and allografts for bone defect repair.
  • Collagen type I hydrogels offer a promising scaffold for bone regeneration.
  • Tacrolimus, an immunomodulator, may enhance bone healing processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and characterize a collagen type I hydrogel loaded with varying concentrations of tacrolimus (10, 100, 1000 μg/ml).
  • To evaluate the in vitro properties of the tacrolimus-loaded hydrogel, including physical characteristics, drug release, and cell proliferation.
  • To assess the in vivo efficacy of the developed hydrogel in promoting bone healing in a rat calvarial defect model.

Main Methods:

  • Characterization of hydrogel porosity, swelling, weight loss, and drug release kinetics.
  • In vitro assessment of hydrogel biocompatibility and cell proliferation using MTT assay.
  • In vivo implantation of the hydrogel in Wistar rat calvarial defects, followed by histological analysis.

Main Results:

  • The collagen hydrogel exhibited suitable porosity (89.2 ± 12.5%), swelling, drug release, and blood compatibility.
  • In vitro studies showed that the hydrogel with 1000 μg/ml tacrolimus supported adequate cell proliferation.
  • In vivo administration demonstrated potential for enhanced bone healing in calvarial defects.

Conclusions:

  • The developed collagen type I hydrogel loaded with tacrolimus shows potential as a bone graft substitute.
  • The 1000 μg/ml tacrolimus concentration appears optimal for promoting cell proliferation in vitro.
  • Further in vivo studies are warranted to confirm the bone healing capabilities of this novel biomaterial.