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Yihu Wang^1,2, Xiaofeng Cao¹, Ming Ma¹

¹Key Laboratory of Photochemical Conversion and Optoelectronic Materials, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.

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|August 28, 2020

Summary

A novel composite hydrogel scaffold made of gelatin methacrylamine (GelMA), poly (ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA), and nano hydroxyapatite (nHA) shows promise for bone repair. This 3D printable material enhances stability, controls mechanical properties, and supports osteoblast growth.

Keywords:

GelMA hydrogel nHA photo-crosslinking

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Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Tissue Engineering
Nanotechnology

Background:

Developing advanced scaffolds for bone regeneration is crucial.
Existing hydrogels often lack the necessary mechanical strength and controlled degradation for effective bone repair.
Incorporating nano hydroxyapatite (nHA) offers potential to improve hydrogel properties.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and characterize a novel Gelatin Methacrylamine (GelMA)-Poly (ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA)-nano hydroxyapatite (nHA) composite hydrogel.
To evaluate the composite hydrogel's suitability as a 3D printed scaffold for bone repair.
To investigate the effect of nHA on the hydrogel's stability, mechanical properties, and biocompatibility.

Main Methods:

UV photo-crosslinking technology was used to synthesize the GelMA-PEGDA-nHA composite hydrogel.
The chemical interactions between nHA and GelMA were analyzed.
Mechanical properties and degradation rates were compared between hydrogels with and without nHA.
In vitro cell culture with osteoblasts was performed to assess cell viability and proliferation.

Main Results:

The addition of nHA enhanced the composite hydrogel's stability through Ca2+ bridging with GelMA's hydroxyl groups.
nHA incorporation allowed for control over mechanical properties and reduced the degradation rate compared to GelMA-PEGDA hydrogels.
In vitro studies demonstrated excellent osteoblast adhesion, proliferation, viability, and biocompatibility on the hydrogel surface.
The GelMA-PEGDA-nHA hydrogel exhibited favorable injectability and rapid prototyping capabilities.

Conclusions:

The developed GelMA-PEGDA-nHA composite hydrogel is a stable and mechanically tunable material.
The hydrogel demonstrates excellent biocompatibility and supports osteoblast growth, making it suitable for bone tissue engineering.
Its properties, including injectability and 3D printability, position it as a promising scaffold for 3D printed bone repair applications.