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Distinctive Capillary Action by Micro-channels in Bone-like Templates can Enhance Recruitment of Cells for Restoration of Large Bony Defect

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Bone microenvironments-regulated biomaterials boost osteonecrosis therapy.

Hang Dong¹, Tongtong Zhu¹, Yirong Sun²

¹Department of Traumatic Orthopedics, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, 126 Xiantai Street, Changchun, 130033, PR China.

|December 31, 2025

Summary

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This review explores biomaterial strategies for treating osteonecrosis (bone death), focusing on enhancing bone regeneration and vascularization while controlling immune responses and bone resorption.

Keywords:

Angiogenesis Biomaterial Macrophage regulation Osteogenesis Tissue engineering

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Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Orthopedic Research
Regenerative Medicine

Background:

Osteonecrosis involves vascular damage, bone cell death, and abnormal bone remodeling, leading to joint deterioration and pain.
Current treatments like bone grafting face limitations due to autologous bone scarcity.
Advanced biomaterials offer potential for improved osteonecrosis treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review current biomaterial-based strategies for osteonecrosis treatment.
To highlight innovative approaches for vascular regeneration and osteogenesis.
To discuss biomaterial fabrication, mechanisms, and future trends in bioactive materials.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of literature on biomaterials for osteonecrosis.
Analysis of strategies enhancing vascularization, osteogenesis, and immune modulation.
Overview of biomaterial fabrication and tissue regeneration mechanisms.

Main Results:

Biomaterials can promote vascular regeneration and bone formation.
Strategies exist to suppress osteoclast activity and modulate immune responses.
Fabrication methods and bioactive material development are advancing.

Conclusions:

Biomaterial-based therapies show promise for osteonecrosis treatment.
Future research should focus on next-generation biomaterials for enhanced tissue regeneration.
Multifunctional biomaterials are key to addressing complex osteonecrosis pathology.