Functional poly(ether-ketone-ketone) composite scaffold with enhanced cell-material interaction, anti-inflammatory and osteogenesis for facilitating osteointegration and bone regeneration

Bone defects resulting from trauma or disease remain a significant challenge in clinical practice, often requiring prolonged treatment. Poly(ether-ketone-ketone) (PEKK) is a commonly used implant material due to its excellent biocompatibility and mechanical properties, which are similar to those of...

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Main Authors: Qianwen Yang, Anbei Chen, Xin Zhang, Zhaoying Wu, Chao Zhang
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Published: Elsevier 2025-04-01
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Anbei Chen
Xin Zhang
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description Bone defects resulting from trauma or disease remain a significant challenge in clinical practice, often requiring prolonged treatment. Poly(ether-ketone-ketone) (PEKK) is a commonly used implant material due to its excellent biocompatibility and mechanical properties, which are similar to those of bone. However, its biological inertness leads to poor anti-inflammatory and osteointegration properties, significantly hindering the bone repair process. In this study, a cryogel filled - PEKK/bioglass (BG) composite scaffold (SPBC) was prepared via 3D printing to provide immunomodulatory and bone integration performance. Compared with untreated PEKK, SPBC exhibited significant enhancements in surface properties, including higher hydrophilicity and roughness. Additionally, SPBC enhanced the adsorption of fibronectin and vitronectin on the scaffold surface and regulated the maturation of cytoskeleton and adhesion plaques by increasing the phosphorylation level of FAK at Y397, thereby promoting cell adhesion and spreading. Due to the release of bioactive ions, SPBC can significantly promote the polarization of RAW264.7 cells towards M2 and the secretion of anti-inflammatory cytokines, while also enhancing the proliferation and differentiation of rat mesenchymal stem cells (rMSCs) in vitro. Furthermore, the in vivo results confirmed the enhanced anti-inflammatory properties and the integration of SPBC with the host tissue. In summary, after surface modification and cryogel filling, SPBC demonstrated excellent anti-inflammatory and bone integration abilities, presenting potential for clinical application as an orthopedic implant scaffold.
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spelling doaj-art-8201893dc1cb458ab4531511602be33a2025-02-02T05:29:12ZengElsevierMaterials Today Bio2590-00642025-04-0131101533Functional poly(ether-ketone-ketone) composite scaffold with enhanced cell-material interaction, anti-inflammatory and osteogenesis for facilitating osteointegration and bone regenerationQianwen Yang0Anbei Chen1Xin Zhang2Zhaoying Wu3Chao Zhang4School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Campus, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518107, ChinaSchool of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Campus, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518107, ChinaSchool of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Campus, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518107, ChinaCorresponding author.; School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Campus, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518107, ChinaCorresponding author.; School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Campus, Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518107, ChinaBone defects resulting from trauma or disease remain a significant challenge in clinical practice, often requiring prolonged treatment. Poly(ether-ketone-ketone) (PEKK) is a commonly used implant material due to its excellent biocompatibility and mechanical properties, which are similar to those of bone. However, its biological inertness leads to poor anti-inflammatory and osteointegration properties, significantly hindering the bone repair process. In this study, a cryogel filled - PEKK/bioglass (BG) composite scaffold (SPBC) was prepared via 3D printing to provide immunomodulatory and bone integration performance. Compared with untreated PEKK, SPBC exhibited significant enhancements in surface properties, including higher hydrophilicity and roughness. Additionally, SPBC enhanced the adsorption of fibronectin and vitronectin on the scaffold surface and regulated the maturation of cytoskeleton and adhesion plaques by increasing the phosphorylation level of FAK at Y397, thereby promoting cell adhesion and spreading. Due to the release of bioactive ions, SPBC can significantly promote the polarization of RAW264.7 cells towards M2 and the secretion of anti-inflammatory cytokines, while also enhancing the proliferation and differentiation of rat mesenchymal stem cells (rMSCs) in vitro. Furthermore, the in vivo results confirmed the enhanced anti-inflammatory properties and the integration of SPBC with the host tissue. In summary, after surface modification and cryogel filling, SPBC demonstrated excellent anti-inflammatory and bone integration abilities, presenting potential for clinical application as an orthopedic implant scaffold.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590006425000912Poly(ether-ketone-ketone)Cell adhesionOsteoblastic differentiationAnti-inflammatoryOsteointegration
spellingShingle Qianwen Yang
Anbei Chen
Xin Zhang
Zhaoying Wu
Chao Zhang
Functional poly(ether-ketone-ketone) composite scaffold with enhanced cell-material interaction, anti-inflammatory and osteogenesis for facilitating osteointegration and bone regeneration
Materials Today Bio
Poly(ether-ketone-ketone)
Cell adhesion
Osteoblastic differentiation
Anti-inflammatory
Osteointegration
title Functional poly(ether-ketone-ketone) composite scaffold with enhanced cell-material interaction, anti-inflammatory and osteogenesis for facilitating osteointegration and bone regeneration
title_full Functional poly(ether-ketone-ketone) composite scaffold with enhanced cell-material interaction, anti-inflammatory and osteogenesis for facilitating osteointegration and bone regeneration
title_fullStr Functional poly(ether-ketone-ketone) composite scaffold with enhanced cell-material interaction, anti-inflammatory and osteogenesis for facilitating osteointegration and bone regeneration
title_full_unstemmed Functional poly(ether-ketone-ketone) composite scaffold with enhanced cell-material interaction, anti-inflammatory and osteogenesis for facilitating osteointegration and bone regeneration
title_short Functional poly(ether-ketone-ketone) composite scaffold with enhanced cell-material interaction, anti-inflammatory and osteogenesis for facilitating osteointegration and bone regeneration
title_sort functional poly ether ketone ketone composite scaffold with enhanced cell material interaction anti inflammatory and osteogenesis for facilitating osteointegration and bone regeneration
topic Poly(ether-ketone-ketone)
Cell adhesion
Osteoblastic differentiation
Anti-inflammatory
Osteointegration
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590006425000912
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