ZnO nanoparticle modified chitosan/borosilicate bioglass composite scaffold for inhibiting bacterial infection and promoting bone regeneration

Biomed Mater. 2022 Nov 17;17(6). doi: 10.1088/1748-605X/ac99c5.

Abstract

The treatment of implant-associated bone infection remains a significant clinical challenge. However, bone scaffolds with antimicrobial activity and osteoinductive properties can prevent these infections and improve clinical outcomes. In this study, borosilicate bioglass and chitosan composite scaffolds were prepared, and then the surface was modified with nano-zinc oxide.In vitroandin vivoexperiments showed that the chitosan/borosilicate bioglass scaffolds have good degradation and osteogenic properties, while the oxidized Zinc scaffolds have better antibacterial properties.

Keywords: ZnO nanoparticles; borosilicate bioglass; chitosan; infection; surface multifunction.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacterial Infections*
  • Bone Regeneration
  • Chitosan*
  • Humans
  • Tissue Engineering
  • Tissue Scaffolds
  • Zinc Oxide*

Substances

  • Chitosan
  • Bioglass
  • Zinc Oxide