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Bone & Joint Research
Vol. 6, Issue 4 | Pages 208 - 215
1 Apr 2017
A comparative study of tissue-engineered constructs from Acropora and Porites coral in a large animal bone defect model
Decambron A Manassero M Bensidhoum M Lecuelle B Logeart-Avramoglou D Petite H Viateau V
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Objectives

To compare the therapeutic potential of tissue-engineered constructs (TECs) combining mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and coral granules from either Acropora or Porites to repair large bone defects.

Materials and Methods

Bone marrow-derived, autologous MSCs were seeded on Acropora or Porites coral granules in a perfusion bioreactor. Acropora-TECs (n = 7), Porites-TECs (n = 6) and bone autografts (n = 2) were then implanted into 25 mm long metatarsal diaphyseal defects in sheep. Bimonthly radiographic follow-up was completed until killing four months post-operatively. Explants were subsequently processed for microCT and histology to assess bone formation and coral bioresorption. Statistical analyses comprised Mann-Whitney, t-test and Kruskal–Wallis tests. Data were expressed as mean and standard deviation.

Bone & Joint Research
Vol. 1, Issue 7 | Pages 145 - 151
1 Jul 2012
Osteoinduction by combining bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)-2 with a bioactive novel nanocomposite
Sharma A Meyer F Hyvonen M Best SM Cameron RE Rushton N
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There is increasing application of bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) owing to their role in promoting fracture healing and bone fusion. However, an optimal delivery system has yet to be identified. The aims of this study were to synthesise bioactive BMP-2, combine it with a novel α-tricalcium phosphate/poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) (α-TCP/PLGA) nanocomposite and study its release from the composite.

Methods

BMP-2 was synthesised using an Escherichia coli expression system and purified. In vitro bioactivity was confirmed using C2C12 cells and an alkaline phosphatase assay. The modified solution-evaporation method was used to fabricate α-TCP/PLGA nanocomposite and this was characterised using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. Functionalisation of α-TCP/PLGA nanocomposite by adsorption of BMP-2 was performed and release of BMP-2 was characterised using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).

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