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Published on: August 22, 2016
Environmental Response Temporal Release Injectable Hydrogel for Controlled Growth Factor Release to Enhance
Piaopiao Qiu1, Yongliang Ouyang2, Shuai Liu3
1Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Tooth Restoration and Regeneration & Tongji Research Institute of Stomatology & Department of Dental Implantation, Shanghai Tongji Stomatological Hospital and Dental School, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072, China.
A new injectable hydrogel (HTF@HA) effectively regenerates periodontal bone defects by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress. This biomaterial promotes bone and vessel formation, offering a promising solution for periodontal regeneration.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Regenerative Medicine
- Periodontology
Background:
- Periodontal bone defects present a significant clinical challenge due to inflammatory microenvironments, oxidative stress, and bone resorption.
- Existing biomaterials often struggle to simultaneously address immune dysregulation, oxidative damage, and bone loss.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an injectable multifunctional hydrogel (HTF@HA) capable of environmental responsiveness and controlled release of bioactive factors for periodontal bone regeneration.
- To evaluate the anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, and osteogenic potential of HTF@HA in vitro and in vivo.
Main Methods:
- Design of a dynamic borate ester cross-linked hydrogel (HTF@HA) with responsive degradation and factor release.
- In vitro assessment of biocompatibility, antioxidant capacity, anti-inflammatory effects, and enhancement of periodontal ligament stem cell osteogenesis and angiogenesis.
- In vivo evaluation of bone and vessel regeneration in animal models, comparing different dosages of bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2).
Main Results:
- HTF@HA demonstrated rapid degradation under acidic/oxidative conditions, releasing anti-inflammatory and antioxidative components, and promoting M2 macrophage polarization.
- The hydrogel facilitated sustained release of concentrated growth factors (CGF) and low-dose BMP-2, supporting osteogenesis and angiogenesis.
- In vitro studies showed enhanced osteogenesis and angiogenesis under inflammatory conditions. Animal studies confirmed significant new bone and vessel formation, with low-dose BMP-2 achieving comparable results to high-dose BMP-2.
Conclusions:
- The injectable HTF@HA hydrogel exhibits synergistic anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and regenerative properties.
- This multifunctional biomaterial shows significant potential for treating inflammation-associated periodontal bone defects.
- HTF@HA offers a promising therapeutic strategy for enhancing periodontal regeneration.
