Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2014, Vol. 18 ›› Issue (3): 432-439.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2014.03.017

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Development in physiological regulation and bone metabolism of magnesium

Ma Wen-hui, Zhang Ying-ze   

  1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Biomechanics in Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang 050051, Hebei Province, China
  • Online:2014-01-15 Published:2014-01-15
  • About author:Ma Wen-hui, Studying for doctorate, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Key Laboratory of Orthopedic Biomechanics in Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang 050051, Hebei Province, China
  • Supported by:

    the Major Project of Hebei Science and Technology Bureau, No. 12966116d

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: As a lightweight metal with mechanical properties similar to natural bone, a natural ionic presence with significant functional roles in biological systems, and in vivo degradation via corrosion in the electrolytic environment of the body, magnesium (Mg)-based implants have the potential to serve as biocompatible, osteoconductive, degradable implants for load-bearing applications. On the other hand, Mg, as a critical mediator of cellular growth and activities regulation, is the second most abundant intracellular cation where it plays an important role in enzyme function and trans-membrane ion transport.
OBJECTIVE: To retrospectively summarize the application progress, physiological role and mechanism of Mg, and to review its regulation of bone metabolism.
METHODS: Papers addressing application, physiological and bone metabolism regulation of Mg published in core periodicals were reviewed. Studies in which Mg were used as an assistance materials, or articles regarding cell physiology in which Mg were not the main research object were excluded. Literatures concerning the regulation of bone turnover by Mg were given special attention.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Mg alloys are cytocompatible materials with adjustable mechanical and corrosion properties and show their potential as biodegradable implant materials. Moreover, Mg is abundantly distributed among the body and essential for maintaining physiological function of the cells. Mg deficiency has been associated with a number of clinical disorders including osteoporosis. But it remains to be determined what specific biochemical process is activated by Mg 2+ to regulate cellular activity and bone turnover. Further investigations of the precise mechanism are valuable to the clinical application of Mg.


中国组织工程研究杂志出版内容重点:生物材料;骨生物材料; 口腔生物材料; 纳米材料; 缓释材料; 材料相容性;组织工程


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Key words: biocompatible materials, magnesium, corrosion, review

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