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ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2026

Comprehensive Toxicological Evaluation of 3D-Printed Hydroxyapatite (3DPHA) for Bone Grafting Applications.

Faungchat Thammarakcharoen, Autcharaporn Srion, Waraporn Suvannapruk, Watchara Chokevivat, Wiroj Limtrakarn, Jintamai Suwanprateeb

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Article in International journal of molecular sciences, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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6 authors.

Faungchat ThammarakcharoenBiofunctional Materials and Devices Research Group, National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0001-5788-1169
Autcharaporn SrionBiofunctional Materials and Devices Research Group, National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0003-3133-8752
Waraporn SuvannaprukBiofunctional Materials and Devices Research Group, National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0001-9138-9418
Watchara ChokevivatBiofunctional Materials and Devices Research Group, National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand.ORCID 0009-0001-6149-6826
Wiroj LimtrakarnDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Thammasat University, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0003-0394-7323
Jintamai SuwanprateebBiofunctional Materials and Devices Research Group, National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0002-5555-3927

Funding

Platform Technology, the National Metal Materials Technology Center. P1951214
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Binder jet 3D printing combined with a low-temperature phase transformation process has emerged as a promising route for producing 3D-printed hydroxyapatite (3DPHA) scaffolds with controlled architecture for bone grafting applications. However, the toxicological profile of this unique binder jet-derived material has not yet been established. In this study, we conducted a comprehensive compositional and toxicological assessment of 3DPHA fabricated via the calcium sulfate transformation route. The material exhibited phase-pure hydroxyapatite (HA) with a Ca/P ratio consistent with non-stoichiometric HA and low levels of trace elemental impurities. In vitro assays revealed no cytotoxic, irritant, sensitizing, or mutagenic effects. This work provides a standardized toxicological and compositional safety validation of 3DPHA. By linking compositional purity to biological safety and demonstrating compliance with international benchmarks, this study establishes a regulatory foundation confirming that 3DPHA is chemically pure, biologically safe, and ready for clinical translation as a bone-graft material.

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Biocompatible MaterialsBone SubstitutesBone TransplantationDurapatitePrinting, Three-DimensionalTissue ScaffoldsAnimalsHumansMaterials TestingMiceBiocompatible MaterialsBone SubstitutesDurapatite3D-printed hydroxyapatitebinder-jet 3D printingbiocompatibilitybone grafttoxicology

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PMID41596285
PMCPMC12840979

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