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Sensitivity of the amide I band to matrix manipulation in bone: a Raman micro-spectroscopy and spatially offset Raman
Rafay Ahmed1, Mustafa Unal2,3, Rekha Gautam4,5,6
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1215 21st Ave. S., Suite 4200, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.
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|August 21, 2023
Summary
Spatially offset Raman spectroscopy (SORS) detects autoclaving-induced changes in bone
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Biophysics
- Spectroscopy
Background:
- Bone's fracture resistance depends on its hierarchical structure, including collagen fibrils.
- Raman spectroscopy (RS) can analyze bone's constituents and protein secondary structure.
- Autoclaving (AC) alters bone's organic matrix, impacting its mechanical properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate Raman spectroscopy's ability to detect structural changes in bone proteins after autoclaving.
- To compare the efficacy of micro-Raman spectroscopy (μRS) and spatially offset RS (SORS) in detecting these changes.
Main Methods:
- Human cortical bone samples were sequentially autoclaved at 100°C and 120°C.
- Raman spectra were acquired using both μRS and a custom SORS instrument.
- Changes in collagen I's helical structure were assessed via amide I band sub-peak ratios.
Main Results:
- Autoclaving significantly decreased amide I sub-peak ratios, indicating altered collagen helical structure.
- SORS demonstrated higher sensitivity than μRS in detecting these autoclaving-related changes.
- SORS could detect changes through up to 2 mm of overlying tissue mimic.
Conclusions:
- SORS is a more sensitive technique than μRS for detecting thermal and pressure-induced alterations in bone's organic matrix.
- SORS shows potential for non-invasive assessment of bone quality, with limitations in detecting changes through thicker overlying tissues.
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