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In-vivo demonstration of the suitability of piezoelectric stimuli for bone reparation

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Resumo:The potential of piezoelectric biomaterials for bone tissue engineering is demonstrated. This work proves that the use of piezoelectric poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF), able to provide electrical stimuli upon mechanical solicitation to the growing cells, enhances bone regeneration in vivo. Poled and non-poled beta-PVDF films and randomly oriented electrospun fiber mats have been used to test their osteogenic properties in Wistar rats by analyzing new bone formation in vivo. After 4 weeks, defect implanted with poled beta-PVDF films demonstrated significantly more defect closure and bone remodeling, showing the large potential of piezoelectric biomaterials for bone repair.
Autores principais:Ribeiro, Clarisse
Outros Autores:Correia, D. M.; Rodrigues, I.; Guardão, L.; Guimarães, S.; Soares, R.; Lanceros-Méndez, S.
Assunto:Bone regeneration Piezoelectric stimuli Smart materials Tissue engineering
Ano:2017
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:acesso restrito
Instituição associada:Universidade do Minho
Idioma:inglês
Origem:RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho
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Resumo:The potential of piezoelectric biomaterials for bone tissue engineering is demonstrated. This work proves that the use of piezoelectric poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF), able to provide electrical stimuli upon mechanical solicitation to the growing cells, enhances bone regeneration in vivo. Poled and non-poled beta-PVDF films and randomly oriented electrospun fiber mats have been used to test their osteogenic properties in Wistar rats by analyzing new bone formation in vivo. After 4 weeks, defect implanted with poled beta-PVDF films demonstrated significantly more defect closure and bone remodeling, showing the large potential of piezoelectric biomaterials for bone repair.