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ArticleAdvanced healthcare materials2026

Gentamicin-Loaded Carbonate Apatite with Dual Antibacterial and Osteogenic Functions for Combating Surgical Site Infections.

Linghao Xiao, Gabriela Laranjeira Abe, Jun-Ichi Sasaki, Haruaki Kitagawa, Ririko Tsuboi, Tomoki Kohno, Satoshi Imazato

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Linghao XiaoJoint Research Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials Science, The University of Osaka, Graduate School of Dentistry, 1-8 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0636-8635
Gabriela Laranjeira AbeJoint Research Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials Science, The University of Osaka, Graduate School of Dentistry, 1-8 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
Jun-Ichi SasakiJoint Research Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials Science, The University of Osaka, Graduate School of Dentistry, 1-8 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
Haruaki KitagawaJoint Research Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials Science, The University of Osaka, Graduate School of Dentistry, 1-8 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
Ririko TsuboiDepartment of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, 1011 N University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, 48104.
Tomoki KohnoJoint Research Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials Science, The University of Osaka, Graduate School of Dentistry, 1-8 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
Satoshi ImazatoJoint Research Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials Science, The University of Osaka, Graduate School of Dentistry, 1-8 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.

Funding

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science 24K19916
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Surgical site infections remain a critical concern in dental and orthopedic procedures. To combat surgical site infections, gentamicin-loaded carbonate apatite (GM-CAp) granules, a novel antibacterial biomimetic bone substitute is developed. GM-CAp granules rapidly release the loaded gentamicin, leading to swift suppression of bacteria and proactive prevention of infection. In vitro studies validate the bactericidal effects of GM-CAp granules against a spectrum of odontogenic bacteria. In vivo investigations confirm the effectiveness of GM-CAp in suppressing Staphylococcus aureus infection, mitigating inflammation, especially neutrophil recruitment, and stimulating bone regeneration. Transcriptomic analysis reveals that early-stage neutrophil dynamics may influence the inflammatory milieu and subsequent bone healing in the infected bone defect following CAp or GM-CAp implantation. Overall, GM-CAp granules represent a potential strategy for combating surgical site infections and increasing the success rate of bone healing in dental and orthopedic surgeries. Additionally, it is proposed that the status of early postoperative neutrophil recruitment may serve as a potential parameter for evaluating the antimicrobial efficacy of biomaterials.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsApatitesGentamicinsOsteogenesisSurgical Wound InfectionAnimalsBone RegenerationHumansMiceStaphylococcal InfectionsStaphylococcus aureusAnti-Bacterial AgentsApatitescarboapatiteGentamicinsantibacterial effectsbiomimetic bone substitutecarbonate apatitegentamicinneutrophils

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PMID41139804
PMCPMC12927543

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