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Growth factor genetic modification and nano-hydroxyapatite composite for repair of alveolar bone defects

Zhu Jian-hua1, Yuan Xu1, Wei Jia-jia1, Liu Ji-guang2   

  1. 1 Department of Periodontal Mucosa, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Jiamusi University, Jiamusi  154007, Heilongjiang Province, China
    2 Stomatological School of Jiamusi University, Jiamusi  154007, Heilongjiang Province, China
  • Received:2012-09-20 Revised:2012-10-16 Online:2013-05-21 Published:2013-05-21
  • Contact: Liu Ji-guang, M.D., Professor, Stomatological School of Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, Heilongjiang Province, China liujg5550@163.com
  • About author:Zhu Jian-hua, Professor, Department of Periodontal Mucosa, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Jiamusi University, Jiamusi 154007, Heilongjiang Province, China Zhu8622877@yahoo.com.cn
  • Supported by:

    the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province, No. D201016

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Studies have found that the osteoblasts can promote the formation of the alveolar bone, and platelet-derived growth factor A genetic modification effect on osteoblasts to promote alveolar bone  
formation is still unclear.
OBJECTIVE: To implant platelet-derived growth factor A recombinant plasmid and nano-hydroxyapatite composite into bone defects, and then to observe the effects on bone defect repair.
METHODS: Twenty-four New Zealand white rabbits were randomized into experimental and control groups. Bilateral mandibular defects of 10 mm×6 mm×4 mm were prepared. Platelet-derived growth factor A-transfected osteoblasts and nano-hydroxyapatite composite material was implanted into the experimental group, while nano-hydroxyapatite was implanted into the control group. Gross observation, cone beam CT, histological observation and scanning electron microscope observation were performed at postoperative 4, 8, and 12 weeks.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: At different time points after implantation, new bone formed at defect sites. Experimental group was superior to the control group in the following aspects: osteoblasts, trabecular bone, lacunae, neovascularization repair, as well as osseointegration between implant material and alveolar bone    (P < 0.05). These findings indicate that platelet-derived growth factor A transfected osteoblasts and nano-hydroxyapatite composite can generate a new material with better biocompatibility, which can accelerate the regeneration of bone tissue and promote bone defect repair.

Key words:  biomaterials, nanobimaterials, alveolar bone, mandibular defects, platelet-derived growth factor A-transfected osteoblasts, composite materials, nano-hydroxyapatite, periodontitis, provincial grants-supported paper

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