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ArticleJournal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials2024

Biodegradable electrospun poly(L-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone)/polyethylene glycol/bioactive glass composite scaffold for bone tissue engineering.

Joyce R de Souza, Lais M Cardoso, Priscila T A de Toledo, Maedeh Rahimnejad, Letícia T Kito, Gilmar P Thim, Tiago M B Campos, Alexandre L S Borges, Marco C Bottino

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Article in Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers.

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14 citing papers in PubMed.

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  4. Application of PLCL as a biodegradable polymer in biomedical engineering.Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine · 2026
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  14. Biofabrication - Revolutionizing the future of regenerative periodontics.Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Joyce R de SouzaDepartment of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-3444-4895
Lais M CardosoDepartment of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Institute of Science and Technology of São José dos Campos, São Paulo State University (UNESP), São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil.
Priscila T A de ToledoDepartment of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
Maedeh RahimnejadDepartment of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-2958-1115
Letícia T KitoDepartment of Materials Manufacture and Automation, Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA), São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil.
Gilmar P ThimDepartment of Materials Manufacture and Automation, Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA), São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil.
Tiago M B CamposDepartment of Prosthodontics and Periodontology, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, SP, Brazil.
Alexandre L S BorgesDepartment of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Institute of Science and Technology of São José dos Campos, São Paulo State University (UNESP), São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil.
Marco C BottinoDepartment of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-8740-2464

Funding

Personalized Strategies for Periodontal Tissue Regeneration - A Converged Biofabrication ApproachR01DE031476 · NIDCR · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · PI Marco C Bottino · 2022 to 2026
$2.6M
National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research R01DE031476NIDCR NIH HHS R01 DE031476
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The field of tissue engineering has witnessed significant advancements in recent years, driven by the pursuit of innovative solutions to address the challenges of bone regeneration. In this study, we developed an electrospun composite scaffold for bone tissue engineering. The composite scaffold is made of a blend of poly(L-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone) (PLCL) and polyethylene glycol (PEG), with the incorporation of calcined and lyophilized silicate-chlorinated bioactive glass (BG) particles. Our investigation involved a comprehensive characterization of the scaffold's physical, chemical, and mechanical properties, alongside an evaluation of its biological efficacy employing alveolar bone-derived mesenchymal stem cells. The incorporation of PEG and BG resulted in elevated swelling ratios, consequently enhancing hydrophilicity. Thermal gravimetric analysis confirmed the efficient incorporation of BG, with the scaffolds demonstrating thermal stability up to 250°C. Mechanical testing revealed enhanced tensile strength and Young's modulus in the presence of BG; however, the elongation at break decreased. Cell viability assays demonstrated improved cytocompatibility, especially in the PLCL/PEG+BG group. Alizarin red staining indicated enhanced osteoinductive potential, and fluorescence analysis confirmed increased cell adhesion in the PLCL/PEG+BG group. Our findings suggest that the PLCL/PEG/BG composite scaffold holds promise as an advanced biomaterial for bone tissue engineering.

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Mesenchymal Stem CellsPolyestersPolyethylene GlycolsTissue EngineeringTissue ScaffoldsGlassHumansMaterials Testinglactide-caprolactone copolymerPolyestersPolyethylene Glycolsbioactive glassbiopolymersbone regenerationelectrospinningscaffoldstissue engineering

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PMCPMC11288622

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