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ArticleClinical orthopaedics and related research2011

Vancomycin containing PLLA/β-TCP controls MRSA in vitro.

Berna Kankilic, Erdal Bayramli, Emine Kilic, Sezin Dağdeviren, Feza Korkusuz

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Article in Clinical orthopaedics and related research, 2011. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Berna KankilicDepartment of Biotechnology, Middle East Technical University, Medical Center, 100 Yil, Ankara 06531, Turkey.
Erdal Bayramli
Emine Kilic
Sezin Dağdeviren
Feza Korkusuz
Middle East Technical University · TRHacettepe University · TR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundOsteomyelitis caused by Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) often requires surgery and prolonged systemic antibiotic treatment. Local antibiotic delivery systems of bioceramics or polymers have been developed to treat osteomyelitis. A disadvantage of biodegradable polymers is the initial burst of antibiotics into the environment; one advantage of bioceramics is its osteoconductivity. We therefore developed a vancomycin-containing poly-l-lactic acid/β-tricalcium phosphate (PLLA/β-TCP) composite to control antibiotic release and stimulate bone formation. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES: We (1) characterized these composites, (2) assessed vancomycin release in inhibitory doses, and (3) determined whether they would permit cell adhesion, proliferation, and mineralization in vitro.

methodsWe molded 250 vancomycin-containing (VC) and 125 vancomycin-free (VUC) composites using PLLA, β-TCP, and chloroform. One hundred twenty-five VC composites were further dip-coated with PLLA (CVC) to delay antibiotic release. Composites were characterized according to their pore structure, size, volume, density, and surface area. Vancomycin release and bioactivity were determined. Adhesion, proliferation, and mineralization were assessed for two and three replicates on Days 3 and 7 with mesenchymal stem (MSC) and Saos type 2 cells.

resultsPore size, volume, apparent density, and surface area of the CVC were 3.5 ± 1.9 μm, 0.005 ± 0.002 cm(3)/g, 1.18 g/cm(3) and 3.68 m(2)/g, respectively. CVC released 1.71 ± 0.13 mg (63.1%) and 2.49 ± 0.64 mg (91.9%) of its vancomycin on Day 1 and Week 6, respectively. MSC and Saos type 2 cells attached and proliferated on composites on Days 3 and 7.

conclusionsVancomycin-containing PLLA/β-TCP composites release antibiotics in inhibitory doses after dip coating and appeared biocompatible based on adhesion, proliferation, and mineralization. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Vancomycin-containing PLLA/β-TCP composites may be useful for controlling MRSA but will require in vivo confirmation.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsBiocompatible MaterialsBone SubstitutesCalcium PhosphatesCell AdhesionCell Line, TumorCell SurvivalDrug CarriersDrug Delivery SystemsHumansLactic AcidMesenchymal Stem CellsMethicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureusMicrobial Sensitivity TestsOsteosarcomaPolyestersAnti-Bacterial Agentsbeta-tricalcium phosphateBiocompatible MaterialsBone SubstitutesCalcium PhosphatesDrug CarriersLactic AcidPolyesterspoly(lactide)PolymersVancomycin

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PMID21918801
PMCPMC3183185
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