rhBMP-2-Conjugated Three-Dimensional-Printed Poly(L-lactide) Scaffold is an Effective Bone Substitute
10.1007/s13770-022-00506-9
- Author:
Yu Ri HONG
1
;
Tae-Ho KIM
;
Kyeong-Hyeon PARK
;
Jumi KANG
;
Kyueui LEE
;
Eui Kyun PARK
;
Tae-Geon KWON
;
Jeong Ok LIM
;
Chang-Wug OH
Author Information
1. Joint Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Bio-Medical Research Institute, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu 41940, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:ORIGINAL ARTICLE
- From:
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
2023;20(1):69-81
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND:Bone growth factors, particularly bone morphogenic protein-2 (BMP-2), are required for effective treatment of significant bone loss. Despite the extensive development of bone substitutes, much remains to be desired for wider application in clinical settings. The currently available bone substitutes cannot sustain prolonged BMP-2 release and are inconvenient to use. In this study, we developed a ready-to-use bone substitute by sequential conjugation of BMP to a three-dimensional (3D) poly(L-lactide) (PLLA) scaffold using novel molecular adhesive materials that reduced the operation time and sustained prolonged BMP release.
METHODS:A 3D PLLA scaffold was printed and BMP-2 was conjugated with alginate-catechol and collagen. PLLA scaffolds were conjugated with different concentrations of BMP-2 and evaluated for bone regeneration in vitro and in vivo using a mouse calvarial model. The BMP-2 release kinetics were analyzed using ELISA. Histological analysis and microCT image analysis were performed to evaluate new bone formation.
RESULTS:The 3D structure of the PLLA scaffold had a pore size of 400 lm and grid thickness of 187–230 lm. BMP-2 was released in an initial burst, followed by a sustained release for 14 days. Released BMP-2 maintained osteoinductivity in vitro and in vivo. Micro-computed tomography and histological findings demonstrate that the PLLA scaffold conjugated with 2 lg/ml of BMP-2 induced optimal bone regeneration.
CONCLUSION:The 3D-printed PLLA scaffold conjugated with BMP-2 enhanced bone regeneration, demonstrating its potential as a novel bone substitute.
