Composite Based on Biomineralized Oxidized Bacterial Cellulose with Strontium Apatite for Bone Regeneration

Rejections of commercial bone implants have driven research in the biomaterials field to develop more biocompatible and less cytotoxic alternatives. This study aims to create composites based on oxidized bacterial cellulose (OBC) and strontium apatite (SrAp). These composites were produced through a...

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Main Authors: Ana Lorena de Brito Soares, Erika Patrícia Chagas Gomes Luz, Igor Iuco Castro-Silva, Rodolpho Ramilton de Castro Monteiro, Fábia Karine Andrade, Rodrigo Silveira Vieira
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
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author Ana Lorena de Brito Soares
Erika Patrícia Chagas Gomes Luz
Igor Iuco Castro-Silva
Rodolpho Ramilton de Castro Monteiro
Fábia Karine Andrade
Rodrigo Silveira Vieira
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Igor Iuco Castro-Silva
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description Rejections of commercial bone implants have driven research in the biomaterials field to develop more biocompatible and less cytotoxic alternatives. This study aims to create composites based on oxidized bacterial cellulose (OBC) and strontium apatite (SrAp). These composites were produced through a biomimetic method using a simulated body fluid modified with strontium ions to enhance bioactivity and stabilize apatite within the biomaterial. The incorporation of SrAp into OBC membranes was confirmed by infrared spectroscopy and indicated by the appearance of a peak corresponding to phosphate group elongation (850 cm<sup>−1</sup>). Quantification of strontium content by atomic absorption spectrometry revealed a concentration of 3359 ± 727 mg·g<sup>−1</sup> of Sr adsorbed onto the material surface after 7 days, beyond which no significant increase was observed. Scanning electron microscopy verified biomineralization through structural modifications, and X-ray diffraction showed that despite new peak appearances, the biomineralized membranes retained crystallinity similar to pure samples. The composite also demonstrated high cell viability for mouse osteoblasts and fibroblasts and a low mortality rate in brine shrimp Artemia (approximately 12.94 ± 4.77%). These findings suggest that these membranes have great potential for application in bone tissue engineering.
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spelling doaj-art-f43511b95fea4035b2edc677474aba9e2025-08-20T01:49:01ZengMDPI AGPolysaccharides2673-41762025-03-01612310.3390/polysaccharides6010023Composite Based on Biomineralized Oxidized Bacterial Cellulose with Strontium Apatite for Bone RegenerationAna Lorena de Brito Soares0Erika Patrícia Chagas Gomes Luz1Igor Iuco Castro-Silva2Rodolpho Ramilton de Castro Monteiro3Fábia Karine Andrade4Rodrigo Silveira Vieira5Department of Chemical Engineering, Block 709, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Fortaleza 60455-760, CE, BrazilDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Block 709, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Fortaleza 60455-760, CE, BrazilDental School, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Sobral 62010-820, CE, BrazilDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Block 709, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Fortaleza 60455-760, CE, BrazilDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Block 709, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Fortaleza 60455-760, CE, BrazilDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Block 709, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Fortaleza 60455-760, CE, BrazilRejections of commercial bone implants have driven research in the biomaterials field to develop more biocompatible and less cytotoxic alternatives. This study aims to create composites based on oxidized bacterial cellulose (OBC) and strontium apatite (SrAp). These composites were produced through a biomimetic method using a simulated body fluid modified with strontium ions to enhance bioactivity and stabilize apatite within the biomaterial. The incorporation of SrAp into OBC membranes was confirmed by infrared spectroscopy and indicated by the appearance of a peak corresponding to phosphate group elongation (850 cm<sup>−1</sup>). Quantification of strontium content by atomic absorption spectrometry revealed a concentration of 3359 ± 727 mg·g<sup>−1</sup> of Sr adsorbed onto the material surface after 7 days, beyond which no significant increase was observed. Scanning electron microscopy verified biomineralization through structural modifications, and X-ray diffraction showed that despite new peak appearances, the biomineralized membranes retained crystallinity similar to pure samples. The composite also demonstrated high cell viability for mouse osteoblasts and fibroblasts and a low mortality rate in brine shrimp Artemia (approximately 12.94 ± 4.77%). These findings suggest that these membranes have great potential for application in bone tissue engineering.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4176/6/1/23oxidized bacterial cellulosebiomaterialstrontium apatite
spellingShingle Ana Lorena de Brito Soares
Erika Patrícia Chagas Gomes Luz
Igor Iuco Castro-Silva
Rodolpho Ramilton de Castro Monteiro
Fábia Karine Andrade
Rodrigo Silveira Vieira
Composite Based on Biomineralized Oxidized Bacterial Cellulose with Strontium Apatite for Bone Regeneration
Polysaccharides
oxidized bacterial cellulose
biomaterial
strontium apatite
title Composite Based on Biomineralized Oxidized Bacterial Cellulose with Strontium Apatite for Bone Regeneration
title_full Composite Based on Biomineralized Oxidized Bacterial Cellulose with Strontium Apatite for Bone Regeneration
title_fullStr Composite Based on Biomineralized Oxidized Bacterial Cellulose with Strontium Apatite for Bone Regeneration
title_full_unstemmed Composite Based on Biomineralized Oxidized Bacterial Cellulose with Strontium Apatite for Bone Regeneration
title_short Composite Based on Biomineralized Oxidized Bacterial Cellulose with Strontium Apatite for Bone Regeneration
title_sort composite based on biomineralized oxidized bacterial cellulose with strontium apatite for bone regeneration
topic oxidized bacterial cellulose
biomaterial
strontium apatite
url https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4176/6/1/23
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