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Hydroxyapatite Scaffold and Bioactive Factor Combination as a Tool to Improve Osteogenesis, In Vitro and In Vivo

Debora Lo Furno¹, Ivana R Romano¹, Vincenzo Russo¹

¹Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences (BIOMETEC), University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 97, 95123 Catania, Italy.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences

|August 14, 2025

Summary

Novel hydroxyapatite scaffolds functionalized with a bone matrix-mimicking peptide (SC1) significantly enhance osteogenic differentiation of stem cells in vitro and in vivo, offering a promising solution for bone defect regeneration.

Keywords:

female BALB/c mice human adipose-derived stem cells hydroxyapatite scaffolds osteogenic differentiation phage display regenerative medicine

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Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Regenerative Medicine
Tissue Engineering

Background:

Mesenchymal stem cells are crucial for regenerative medicine.
Biomaterials are investigated for their ability to induce stem cell differentiation.
Hydroxyapatite scaffolds are commonly used in bone tissue engineering.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the osteoinductive potential of hydroxyapatite scaffolds functionalized with a phage-displayed peptide (SC1).
To compare the efficacy of SC1-functionalized scaffolds with non-functionalized hydroxyapatite (HA) scaffolds.
To assess the peptide's similarity to bone matrix proteins, specifically osteonectin (SPARC).

Main Methods:

Phage display biopanning was used to select the SC1 peptide.
SC1 peptide was used to functionalize hydroxyapatite scaffolds.
In vitro studies involved seeding human adipose-derived stem cells (hASCs) onto scaffolds.
In vivo studies involved subcutaneous implantation of cell-free scaffolds in mice.
Osteogenic differentiation was assessed using Alizarin Red staining and immunoexpression of osterix and osteonectin.

Main Results:

SC1-functionalized scaffolds demonstrated satisfactory biocompatibility with hASCs.
SC1 scaffolds significantly enhanced hASC osteogenic differentiation compared to HA scaffolds (100% increase in Alizarin Red staining).
Increased expression of osterix (up to 60%) and osteonectin (up to 50%) was observed in vitro at 14 days.
In vivo, SC1 scaffolds promoted osteogenic differentiation of resident cells, with increased osterix (30%) and osteonectin (35%) immunoexpression at 2 weeks.

Conclusions:

SC1-functionalized hydroxyapatite scaffolds exhibit significant osteoinductive properties.
The SC1 peptide, a mimotope of osteonectin, effectively promotes osteogenic differentiation.
These SC1 scaffolds show potential for treating critical-sized bone defects.