Immobilization of BMP-2-derived peptides on 3D-printed porous scaffolds for enhanced osteogenesis

Biomed Mater. 2019 Nov 15;15(1):015002. doi: 10.1088/1748-605X/ab4c78.

Abstract

Three-dimensional (3D) printing technologies open up new perspectives for customizing the external shape and internal architecture of bone scaffolds. In this study, an oligopeptide (SSVPT, Ser-Ser-Val-Pro-Thr) derived from bone morphogenetic protein 2 was conjugated with a dopamine coating on a 3D-printed poly(lactic acid) (PLA) scaffold to enhance osteogenesis. Cell experiments in vitro showed that the scaffold was highly osteoconductive to the adhesion and proliferation of rat marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). In addition, RT-PCR analysis showed that the scaffold was able to promote the expression of osteogenesis-related genes, such as alkaline phosphatase (ALP), runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2), osteocalcin (OCN) and osteopontin (OPN). Images of the micro-CT 3D reconstruction from the rat cranial bone defect model showed that bone regeneration patterns occurred from one side edge towards the center of the area implanted with the prepared biomimetic peptide hydrogels, demonstrating significantly accelerated bone regeneration. This work will provide a basis to explore the application potential of bioactive scaffolds further.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkaline Phosphatase / metabolism
  • Amino Acid Sequence
  • Animals
  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry
  • Biomimetic Materials / administration & dosage
  • Biomimetic Materials / chemistry
  • Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2 / chemistry
  • Bone Regeneration / drug effects
  • Bone Regeneration / genetics
  • Bone Regeneration / physiology
  • Gene Expression
  • Immobilized Proteins / administration & dosage
  • Immobilized Proteins / chemistry
  • Materials Testing
  • Mesenchymal Stem Cells / cytology
  • Mesenchymal Stem Cells / physiology
  • Mice
  • Oligopeptides / administration & dosage*
  • Oligopeptides / chemistry
  • Osteogenesis / drug effects*
  • Osteogenesis / genetics
  • Osteogenesis / physiology*
  • Polyesters / chemistry
  • Porosity
  • Printing, Three-Dimensional
  • Rats
  • Rats, Sprague-Dawley
  • Tissue Engineering
  • Tissue Scaffolds / chemistry*

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2
  • Immobilized Proteins
  • Oligopeptides
  • Polyesters
  • poly(lactide)
  • Alkaline Phosphatase