PI3K-Aktシグナル経路を介した「皮質様」マイクロアーク酸化コーティングによるM1/M2マクロファージ分極制御によるチタンインプラントの骨結合能向上
Zijiao Zhang1,2,3, Qijia Sui1,2,3, Wenqi Fu1,2,3
1School of Stomatology, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, China.
Abstract:
Surface modification of titanium implants to enhance osseointegration plays a crucial role in the success of titanium implant therapy; however, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. This study systematically elucidates the mechanisms underlying osseointegration enhancement in titanium implants with "cortex-like" microarc oxidation (MAO) coatings through material characterization, in vivo and in vitro experiments, and bioinformatics analysis, revealing surface-modified titanium implants synergistically regulate immune response, angiogenesis, and osteogenesis during the process of osseointegration. The "cortex-like" MAO coating exhibits advantageous physicochemical properties, including hybrid micronano-morphology, superhydrophilicity, and stable phase construction. It induces an anti-inflammatory microenvironment that promotes osteogenesis by polarizing macrophages toward the M2 phenotype in vitro. The results of peri-implant bone tissue indicate that the "cortex-like" MAO coating effectively modulates M1/M2 macrophage polarization, promotes angiogenesis, and increases osseointegration in vivo. The transcriptomic analysis further reveals that osseointegration is promoted through the PI3K-Akt signal pathway, which is corroborated using immunohistochemistry assays in vivo. Collectively, these results demonstrate that the "cortex-like" MAO coating enhances osseointegration by mediating macrophage polarization through the PI3K-Akt signal pathway, representing a promising therapeutic mechanism for advancing titanium implant technology.


