Graphdiyne-modified TiO2 nanofibers with osteoinductive and enhanced photocatalytic antibacterial activities to prevent implant infection

Nat Commun. 2020 Sep 8;11(1):4465. doi: 10.1038/s41467-020-18267-1.

Abstract

Titanium implants have been widely used in bone tissue engineering for decades. However, orthopedic implant-associated infections increase the risk of implant failure and even lead to amputation in severe cases. Although TiO2 has photocatalytic activity to produce reactive oxygen species (ROS), the recombination of generated electrons and holes limits its antibacterial ability. Here, we describe a graphdiyne (GDY) composite TiO2 nanofiber that combats implant infections through enhanced photocatalysis and prolonged antibacterial ability. In addition, GDY-modified TiO2 nanofibers exert superior biocompatibility and osteoinductive abilities for cell adhesion and differentiation, thus contributing to the bone tissue regeneration process in drug-resistant bacteria-induced implant infection.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • 3T3 Cells
  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemistry*
  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry
  • Bone Regeneration
  • Cell Survival
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Female
  • Graphite*
  • Materials Testing
  • Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects
  • Mice
  • Nanocomposites / chemistry
  • Nanofibers / chemistry*
  • Osteogenesis
  • Photochemical Processes
  • Prostheses and Implants*
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / prevention & control*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / prevention & control
  • Titanium*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Biocompatible Materials
  • graphdiyne
  • titanium dioxide
  • Graphite
  • Titanium