Nikola Stokovic1,2, Natalia Ivanjko1,2, Marina Milesevic1,2, Ivona Matic Jelic1,2, Kristian Bakic1,2, Viktorija Rumenovic1,2, Hermann Oppermann3, Larry Shimp4, T Kuber Sampath5, Marko Pecina6, Slobodan Vukicevic7,8. 1. Laboratory for Mineralized Tissues, Center for Translational and Clinical Research, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia. 2. Scientific Center of Excellence for Reproductive and Regenerative Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia. 3. Genera Research, Kalinovica, Rakov Potok, Croatia. 4. CaP Biomaterials, East Troy, WI, USA. 5. perForm Biologics Inc., Holliston, MA, USA. 6. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia. 7. Laboratory for Mineralized Tissues, Center for Translational and Clinical Research, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia. slobodan.vukicevic@mef.hr. 8. Scientific Center of Excellence for Reproductive and Regenerative Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia. slobodan.vukicevic@mef.hr.
Abstract
PURPOSE: We have recently developed an autologous bone graft substitute (ABGS) containing recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein 6 (rhBMP6) in autologous blood coagulum (ABC) that induces new bone formation in vivo. In order to improve biomechanical properties of the implant, compression resistant matrix (CRM) consisting of synthetic ceramics in the form of macroporous cylinders was added to the ABGS and we evaluated the biomechanical properties and the quantity and quality of bone formation following subcutaneous implantation in rats. METHODS: ABGS implants containing rhBMP6 in ABC with cylindrical ceramic blocks were implanted subcutaneously (n = 6 per time point) in the axillary region of Sprague-Dawley rats and removed at specified time points (7, 14, 21, 35, and 50 days). The quantity and quality of newly formed bone were analyzed by microCT, histology, and histomorphometric analyses. Biomechanical properties of ABGS formulations were determined by employing the cut test. RESULTS: MicroCT analyses revealed that ABGS implants induced formation of new bone within ceramic blocks. Histological analysis revealed that on day seven following implantation, the endochondral ossification occupied the peripheral part of implants. On days 14 and 21, newly formed bone was present both around the ceramic block and through the pores inside the block. On both days 35 and 50, cortical bone encircled the ceramic block while inside the block, bone covered the ceramic surface surrounding the pores. Within the osseous circles, there were few trabeculae and bone marrow containing adipocytes. ABGS containing cylindrical ceramic blocks were more rigid and had significantly increased stiffness compared with implants containing ceramic particles as CRM. CONCLUSION: We demonstrated that macroporous ceramic blocks in a form of cylinders are promising CRMs with good handling and enhanced biomechanical properties, supporting bone formation with ABGS containing rhBMP6 within autologous blood coagulum. Hence, ABGS containing ceramic blocks should be tested in preclinical models including diaphyseal segmental defects and non-unions in larger animals.
PURPOSE: We have recently developed an autologous bone graft substitute (ABGS) containing recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein 6 (rhBMP6) in autologous blood coagulum (ABC) that induces new bone formation in vivo. In order to improve biomechanical properties of the implant, compression resistant matrix (CRM) consisting of synthetic ceramics in the form of macroporous cylinders was added to the ABGS and we evaluated the biomechanical properties and the quantity and quality of bone formation following subcutaneous implantation in rats. METHODS: ABGS implants containing rhBMP6 in ABC with cylindrical ceramic blocks were implanted subcutaneously (n = 6 per time point) in the axillary region of Sprague-Dawley rats and removed at specified time points (7, 14, 21, 35, and 50 days). The quantity and quality of newly formed bone were analyzed by microCT, histology, and histomorphometric analyses. Biomechanical properties of ABGS formulations were determined by employing the cut test. RESULTS: MicroCT analyses revealed that ABGS implants induced formation of new bone within ceramic blocks. Histological analysis revealed that on day seven following implantation, the endochondral ossification occupied the peripheral part of implants. On days 14 and 21, newly formed bone was present both around the ceramic block and through the pores inside the block. On both days 35 and 50, cortical bone encircled the ceramic block while inside the block, bone covered the ceramic surface surrounding the pores. Within the osseous circles, there were few trabeculae and bone marrow containing adipocytes. ABGS containing cylindrical ceramic blocks were more rigid and had significantly increased stiffness compared with implants containing ceramic particles as CRM. CONCLUSION: We demonstrated that macroporous ceramic blocks in a form of cylinders are promising CRMs with good handling and enhanced biomechanical properties, supporting bone formation with ABGS containing rhBMP6 within autologous blood coagulum. Hence, ABGS containing ceramic blocks should be tested in preclinical models including diaphyseal segmental defects and non-unions in larger animals.
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Autologous blood coagulum; Autologous bone graft substitute; BMP carrier; BMP6; Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs); Macroporous blocks; Synthetic ceramics
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