Graphdiyne-modified TiO<sub>2</sub> nanofibers with osteoinductive and enhanced photocatalytic antibacterial activities to prevent implant infection.
basic_science · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 32901012.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1038/s41467-020-18267-1 and PMC identifier 7479592.
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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 TiO<sub>2</sub> 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 TiO<sub>2</sub> nanofiber that combats implant infections through enhanced photocatalysis and prolonged antibacterial ability. In addition, GDY-modified TiO<sub>2</sub> 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.
Medical subject headings
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Graphite
- Nanofibers
- Prostheses and Implants
- Prosthesis-Related Infections
- Titanium