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ArticleNPJ biofilms and microbiomes2025

Microanatomy related biocidal activity at cellular resolution and bone reconstruction potential of PEG EGaIn nanocapsules.

Kevin H Mwangi, Yue Qu, Peilun Hu, Toshitatsu Nagayasu, Jia-Feng Liu, Xiumei Wang

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Kevin H MwangiState Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China. mkw19@mails.tsinghua.edu.cn.
Yue QuSchool of Life science, Center of Biology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
Peilun HuState Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
Toshitatsu NagayasuState Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
Jia-Feng LiuCenter for Infection Biology, School of Basic Medical Science, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
Xiumei WangState Key Laboratory of New Ceramics and Fine Processing, Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China. wxm@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn.

Funding

Key R&D Program in Shandong Province 2019JZZY011106National Key R&D Program of China 2023YFC2412300
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Critical bone defects, exacerbated by infections, pose significant challenges to bone healing and homeostasis, necessitating the development of dual-functional biomimetics that combine anti-infective and reparative capabilities. The EGaIn holds promise across various disciplines, though its interactions with microbial cells require further elucidation. This investigation evaluates the antimicrobial efficacy of PEG-EGaIn nanocapsules against a spectrum of bacterial, employing electron microscopy. Constructs containing 1.5% PEG-EGaIn hinder biofilm-producing bacteria, while 3% concentrations amplify the biocidal effect. Furthermore, the nanocapsules promoted osteogenic differentiation rBMSCs, evidenced by enhanced mineralization and upregulation of key osteogenic genes. In addressing large bone defects, PEG-EGaIn-Col-Ap-lamellar and ethanolic-mediated Col-Ap-lamellar constructs serve as potential solutions for bone resorption mitigation and osteo-angiogenesis. Bone-remodeling were validated through μ-CT and histomorphometry confirming no evidence of chronic inflammation or fibrosis. In this study, PEG-EGaIn nanocapsules emerge as potent biocide and bone repair, underscoring their potential in combating antibiotic resistance and enhancing bone healing.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsBone and BonesBone RegenerationNanocapsulesPolyethylene GlycolsAnimalsBacteriaBiofilmsCell DifferentiationHumansMesenchymal Stem CellsOsteogenesisAnti-Bacterial AgentsNanocapsulesPolyethylene Glycols

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