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ArticlePolymers2025

Graphene Oxide-Enriched Polymer: Impact on Dental Pulp Cell Viability and Differentiation.

Magdalena Vega-Quiroz, Agustin Reyes-Maciel, Christian Andrea Lopez-Ayuso, Carlos A Jurado, Hector Guzman-Juarez, Carlos Andres Alvarez-Gayosso, Benjamin Aranda-Herrera, Abdulrahman Alshabib, Rene Garcia-Contreras

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Magdalena Vega-QuirozInterdisciplinary Research Laboratory, Nanostructures, and Biomaterials Area, Escuela Nacional de Estudios Superiores (ENES) Unidad León, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), León 37684, Guanajuato, Mexico.
Agustin Reyes-MacielInterdisciplinary Research Laboratory, Nanostructures, and Biomaterials Area, Escuela Nacional de Estudios Superiores (ENES) Unidad León, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), León 37684, Guanajuato, Mexico.
Christian Andrea Lopez-AyusoInterdisciplinary Research Laboratory, Nanostructures, and Biomaterials Area, Escuela Nacional de Estudios Superiores (ENES) Unidad León, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), León 37684, Guanajuato, Mexico.
Carlos A JuradoDivision of Operative Dentistry, Department of General Dentistry, College of Dentistry, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38103, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-7437-4855
Hector Guzman-JuarezOsforma, Los Algodones 23895, Baja California, Mexico.
Carlos Andres Alvarez-GayossoOsforma, Los Algodones 23895, Baja California, Mexico.
Benjamin Aranda-HerreraInterdisciplinary Research Laboratory, Nanostructures, and Biomaterials Area, Escuela Nacional de Estudios Superiores (ENES) Unidad León, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), León 37684, Guanajuato, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0003-4273-7548
Abdulrahman AlshabibDepartment of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-8890-8707
Rene Garcia-ContrerasInterdisciplinary Research Laboratory, Nanostructures, and Biomaterials Area, Escuela Nacional de Estudios Superiores (ENES) Unidad León, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), León 37684, Guanajuato, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0003-3504-5519

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Abstract

backgroundReconstructing maxillofacial defects is important in dentistry, so efforts are being made to develop materials that promote cell migration and repair. Graphene oxide (GO) is used to enhance the biocompatibility of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) due to its nanostructure.

objectiveto assess cytotoxicity, cell proliferation, and differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSC) in response to a conventional PMMA (PMMA) and polymer enriched with GO (PMMA+GO).

methodsExperiments were carried out with primary hDPSC subcultures. The PMMA and PMMA+GO were tested in direct and indirect contact. Cytotoxicity (1 day) and proliferation (3, 7, and 14 days) were evaluated with an MTT bioassay. The osteogenic, adipogenic, and chondrogenic aspects were determinate with alizarin red, oil red, and safranine. Mean values, standard deviation, and percentages were calculated; data were analyzed with Shapiro-Wilks normality and Student's

resultsThe cell viability of PMMA and PMMA+GO in direct contact correspond to 90.8 ± 6.2, 149.6 ± 14.5 (1 day); 99.9 ± 7.0, 95.7 ± 6.1 (3 days); 120.2 ± 14.6, 172.9 ± 16.2 (7 days); and 102.9 ± 17.3, 95.4 ± 22.8 (14 days). For indirect contact, 77.2 ± 8.4, 99 ± 21.4 (1 day); 64.8 ± 21.6, 67.0 ± 9.6 (3 days); 91.4 ± 16.5, 142 ± 18.7 (7 days); and 63 ± 15.8, 79.1 ± 3.1 (14 days). PMMA+GO samples showed enhanced adipogenic, chondrogenic, and osteogenic aspects.

conclusionsThe integration of GO into PMMA biopolymers stimulates cell proliferation and differentiation, holding great promise for future applications in the field of biomedicine.

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cell proliferationcytotoxicitygraphene oxidepolymethylmethacrylate

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