Hardystonite improves biocompatibility and strength of electrospun polycaprolactone nanofibers over hydroxyapatite: A comparative study

The aim of this study was to compare physico-chemical and biological properties of hydroxyapatite (HA) and hardystonite (HS) based composite scaffolds. Hardystonite (Ca2ZnSi2O7) powders were synthesized by a sol–gel method while polycaprolactone–hardystonite (PCL–HS) and polycaprolactone–hydroxyapat...

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Published in:Materials Science & Engineering C 2013-07, Vol.33 (5), p.2926-2936
Main Authors: Jaiswal, Amit K., Chhabra, Hemlata, Kadam, Sachin S., Londhe, Kishore, Soni, Vivek P., Bellare, Jayesh R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biocompatible Materials
Cell proliferation
Cellular infiltration
Durapatite - chemistry
Electrospinning
Hardystonite
Hydroxyapatite
Mineralization
Nanofibers - chemistry
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Summary:The aim of this study was to compare physico-chemical and biological properties of hydroxyapatite (HA) and hardystonite (HS) based composite scaffolds. Hardystonite (Ca2ZnSi2O7) powders were synthesized by a sol–gel method while polycaprolactone–hardystonite (PCL–HS) and polycaprolactone–hydroxyapatite (PCL–HA) were fabricated in nanofibrous form by electrospinning. The physico-chemical and biological properties such as tensile strength, cell proliferation, cell infiltration and alkaline phosphatase activity were determined on both kinds of scaffolds. We found that PCL–HS scaffolds had better mechanical strength compared to PCL–HA scaffolds. Addition of HA and HS particles to PCL did not show any inhibitory effect on blood biocompatibility of scaffolds when assessed by hemolysis assay. The in vitro cellular behavior was evaluated by growing murine adipose-tissue-derived stem cells (mE-ASCs) over the scaffolds. Enhanced cell proliferation and improved cellular infiltrations on PCL–HS scaffolds were observed when compared to HA containing scaffolds. PCL–HS scaffolds exhibited a significant increase in alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and better mineralization of the matrix in comparison to PCL–HA scaffolds. These results clearly demonstrate the stimulatory role of Zn and Si present in HS based composite scaffolds, suggesting their potential application for bone tissue engineering. •The osteogenic potential of PCL–HA and PCL–HS scaffolds was compared.•PCL–HS scaffolds showed better mechanical strength as compared to PCL–HA scaffolds.•Enhanced cell proliferation and infiltration were observed on PCL–HS scaffolds.•mE-ASCs showed better ALP activity and matrix mineralization on PCL–HS scaffolds.
ISSN:0928-4931
1873-0191
DOI:10.1016/j.msec.2013.03.020