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Scaffolds Based on Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate) and Its Copolymers for Bone Tissue Engineering (Review)
A P Bonartsev1, V V Voinova2, A V Volkov3
1Associate Professor, Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Biology; Lomonosov Moscow State University, 1-12 Leninskiye Gory, Moscow, 119234, Russia.
Sovremennye Tekhnologii V Meditsine
|May 14, 2023
Summary
Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) scaffolds exhibit osteoinductive properties, promoting bone regeneration. PHB enhances mesenchymal stem cell differentiation and stimulates bone tissue repair in vivo.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Regenerative Medicine
- Polymer Chemistry
Background:
- Biodegradable polymers are crucial for tissue engineering scaffolds.
- Scaffold properties depend on material characteristics, microstructure, and loaded agents.
- Intrinsic polymer bioactivity and degradation products can influence outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review studies on the biological activity of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) and its copolymers in tissue engineering.
- To highlight the osteoinductive potential of PHB-based scaffolds.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies investigating PHB and its copolymers for scaffold fabrication.
- Analysis of in vitro and in vivo data on cellular responses and tissue regeneration.
Main Results:
- PHB and its copolymers demonstrate intrinsic osteoinductive properties.
- PHB induces osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells in vitro.
- PHB scaffolds stimulate bone regeneration in vivo models.
Conclusions:
- PHB-based scaffolds possess inherent biological activity, specifically osteoinductivity.
- PHB is a promising material for bone tissue engineering applications.
- Further research into PHB's biological mechanisms is warranted.
