The aim of this study was to synthesize, characterize, and evaluate degradation and biocompatibility of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) + hydroxyapatite/β-tricalcium phosphate (PLGA+HA/βTCP) scaffolds incorporating simvastatin (SIM) to verify if this biomaterial might be promising for bone tissue engineering. Samples were obtained by the solvent evaporation technique. Biphasic ceramic particles (70% HA, 30% βTCP) were added to PLGA in a ratio of 1:1. Samples with SIM received 1% (m/m) of this medication. Scaffolds were synthesized in a cylindric shape and sterilized by ethylene oxide. For degradation analysis, samples were immersed in phosphate-buffered saline at 37°C under constant stirring for 7, 14, 21, and 28 days. Nondegraded samples were taken as reference. Mass variation, scanning electron microscopy, porosity analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, and thermogravimetry were performed to evaluate physico-chemical properties. Wettability and cytotoxicity tests were conducted to evaluate the biocompatibility. Microscopic images revealed the presence of macro-, meso-, and micropores in the polymer structure with HA/βTCP particles homogeneously dispersed. Chemical and thermal analyses presented similar results for both PLGA+HA/βTCP and PLGA+HA/βTCP+SIM. The incorporation of simvastatin improved the hydrophilicity of scaffolds. Additionally, PLGA+HA/βTCP and PLGA+HA/βTCP+SIM scaffolds were biocompatible for osteoblasts and mesenchymal stem cells. In summary, PLGA+HA/βTCP scaffolds incorporating simvastatin presented adequate structural, chemical, thermal, and biological properties for bone tissue engineering.
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July 22 2020
PLGA+HA/βTCP Scaffold Incorporating Simvastatin: A Promising Biomaterial for Bone Tissue Engineering
Mariane Beatriz Sordi, DDS, MSc;
Mariane Beatriz Sordi, DDS, MSc
1Center for Research on Dental Implants, Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
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Ariadne Cristiane Cabral da Cruz, DDS, MSc, PhD;
Ariadne Cristiane Cabral da Cruz, DDS, MSc, PhD
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2Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
* Corresponding author, e-mail: ariadnecruz@hotmail.com
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Águedo Aragones, DDS, MSc, PhD;
Águedo Aragones, DDS, MSc, PhD
3Ceramic & Composite Materials Research Laboratories, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
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Mabel Mariela Rodríguez Cordeiro, DDS, MSc, PhD;
Mabel Mariela Rodríguez Cordeiro, DDS, MSc, PhD
4Department of Morphological Sciences, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
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Ricardo de Souza Magini, DDS, MSc, PhD
Ricardo de Souza Magini, DDS, MSc, PhD
2Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
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J Oral Implantol (2021) 47 (2): 93–101.
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Mariane Beatriz Sordi, Ariadne Cristiane Cabral da Cruz, Águedo Aragones, Mabel Mariela Rodríguez Cordeiro, Ricardo de Souza Magini; PLGA+HA/βTCP Scaffold Incorporating Simvastatin: A Promising Biomaterial for Bone Tissue Engineering. J Oral Implantol 1 April 2021; 47 (2): 93–101. doi: https://doi.org/10.1563/aaid-joi-D-19-00148
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