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ArticleJournal of functional biomaterials2024

In Vitro and In Vivo Analysis of the Mg-Ca-Zn Biodegradable Alloys.

Bogdan Istrate, Florina-Daniela Cojocaru, Mădălina-Elena Henea, Vera Balan, Eusebiu-Viorel Șindilar, Liliana Verestiuc, Corneliu Munteanu, Carmen Solcan

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Article in Journal of functional biomaterials, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Bogdan IstrateMechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics Department, Mechanical Engineering Faculty, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iasi, 700050 Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-0817-3523
Florina-Daniela CojocaruBiomedical Sciences Department, Faculty of Medical Bioengineering, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, 9-13 Kogalniceanu Street, 700454 Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-8076-6414
Mădălina-Elena HeneaSurgery Unit, Clinics Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Iasi University of Life Sciences, Ion Ionescu de la Brad, 700490 Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-0643-040X
Vera BalanBiomedical Sciences Department, Faculty of Medical Bioengineering, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, 9-13 Kogalniceanu Street, 700454 Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-5255-7586
Eusebiu-Viorel ȘindilarSurgery Unit, Clinics Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Iasi University of Life Sciences, Ion Ionescu de la Brad, 700490 Iasi, Romania.
Liliana VerestiucBiomedical Sciences Department, Faculty of Medical Bioengineering, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iasi, 9-13 Kogalniceanu Street, 700454 Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-3098-8406
Corneliu MunteanuMechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics Department, Mechanical Engineering Faculty, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iasi, 700050 Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-3878-9129
Carmen SolcanSurgery Unit, Clinics Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Iasi University of Life Sciences, Ion Ionescu de la Brad, 700490 Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-0323-0296

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Unitatea Executiva Pentru Finantarea Invatamantului Superior a Cercetarii Dezvoltarii si Inovarii PN-III-P1-1.1-TE-2021-0702
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Abstract

The objective of this work was to analyze the in vitro and in vivo tests of a novel Mg-based biodegradable alloy-Mg-0.5%Ca-with various amounts of Zn (0.5, 1, 1.5, 2.0, and 3.0 wt.%). In terms of in vitro biocompatibility, MTT and Calcein-AM cell viability assays, performed on the MG-63 cell line through the extract method, revealed that all five alloy extracts are non-cytotoxic at an extraction ratio of 0.025 g alloy per mL of cell culture medium. In the in vivo histological analysis, Mg-0.5Ca-1.5Zn demonstrated exceptional potential for stimulating bone remodeling and showed excellent biocompatibility. It was observed that Mg-0.5Ca-0.5Zn, Mg-0.5Ca-1.5Zn, and Mg-0.5Ca-3Zn displayed good biocompatibility. Furthermore, the histological examination highlighted the differentiation of periosteal cells into chondrocytes and subsequent bone tissue replacement through endochondral ossification. This process highlighted the importance of the initial implant's integrity and the role of the periosteum. In summary, Mg-0.5Ca-1.5Zn stands out as a promising candidate for bone regeneration and osseointegration, supported by both in vitro and in vivo findings.

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biocompatibilityin vitro analysisin vivo testsMg-Ca-Zn alloys

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PMCPMC11204402

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