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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Tissue Engineering
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Decalcified bone matrix (DBM) is a porous, biodegradable material ideal for bone regeneration due to its osteogenic and immunomodulatory properties.
  • DBM lacks inherent antimicrobial properties, necessitating functionalization for treating infected bone defects.
  • Developing antibacterial bone scaffolds is crucial for enhancing treatment outcomes and preventing infection spread.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To create a dual-functional bone regeneration scaffold (Qx-D) with both antibacterial and osteogenic capabilities.
  • To functionalize decalcified bone matrix (DBM) with a macromolecular quaternary ammonium salt (QPEI) via Schiff base reaction.
  • To evaluate the antibacterial, osteogenic, and in vivo anti-infection performance of the developed scaffolds.

Main Methods:

  • Decalcified bone matrix (DBM) was modified with a macromolecular quaternary ammonium salt (QPEI) using Schiff base chemistry.
  • A series of Qx-D scaffolds with varying QPEI feeding ratios were synthesized.
  • Characterization included morphology, chemical properties, in vitro antibacterial and biocompatibility assays, osteogenic property evaluation, and in vivo anti-infection studies.

Main Results:

  • All synthesized Qx-D scaffolds demonstrated significant antibacterial properties.
  • Increasing QPEI concentration slightly reduced cell viability, but Q10-D maintained good biocompatibility.
  • Q10-D effectively promoted the recovery of infected bone defects in an animal model.

Conclusions:

  • The Qx-D scaffolds possess notable antibacterial activity and good biocompatibility.
  • Q10-D represents a promising candidate for the treatment of infected bone defects.
  • This Schiff base reaction approach offers a viable strategy for enhancing the antibacterial properties of naturally derived bone materials.