Fenton-like Reaction Inspired "·OH Catalyzed" Osteogenic Process for the Treatment of Osteoporosis

Adv Healthc Mater. 2024 Feb 21:e2304091. doi: 10.1002/adhm.202304091. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

Inspired by the Fenton-like reaction, this work combines copper peroxide (CP) nanoparticles with black phosphorus (BP) nanosheets to form a hydroxyl radical (·OH)-centered "catalytic" osteogenic system. CP-produced ·OH interacts with BP to rapidly produce a large amount of phosphate ions, thus accelerating self-mineralization and promoting bone formation. In turn, BP not only exerts anti-inflammatory effects, thereby providing a favorable microenvironment for bone formation, but also offsets the potential toxicity of CP induced by reactive oxygen species (ROS). Together with copper ions (Cu2+ ), phosphate ions are also released as a byproduct of this process, which can contribute to the comprehensive promotion of osteogenesis.

Keywords: anti-inflammation; black phosphorus nanosheets; copper peroxide nanoparticles; osteogenic effect; osteoporosis.