In Vitro Assessment of the Neuro-Compatibility of Fe-20Mn as a Potential Bioresorbable Material for Craniofacial Surgery

Background and Objectives: Spring-assisted surgery is a popular option for the treatment of non-syndromic craniosynostosis. The main drawback of this procedure is the need for a second surgery for spring removal, which could be avoided if a distractor material could be metabolised over time. Iron-Manganese alloys (FeMn) have a good trade-off between degradation rate and strength; however, their biocompatibility is still debated. Materials and Methods: In this study, the neuro-compatibility of Fe-20Mn (wt.%) was assessed using standard assays. PC-12 cells were exposed to Fe-20Mn (wt.%) and stainless steel via indirect contact. To examine the cytotoxicity, a Cell Tox Green assay was carried out after 1, 2, and 3 days of incubation. Following differentiation, a neurite morphological examination after 1 and 7 days of incubation time was carried out. The degradation response in modified Hank's solution at 1, 3, and 7 days was investigated, too. Results: The cytotoxicity assay showed a higher toxicity of Fe-20Mn than stainless steel at earlier time points; however, at the latest time point, no differences were found. Neurite morphology was similar for cells exposed to Fe-20Mn and stainless steel. Conclusions: In conclusion, the Fe-20Mn alloy shows promising neuro-compatibility. Future studies will focus on in vivo studies to confirm the cellular response to Fe-20Mn.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:60

Enthalten in:

Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) - 60(2024), 3 vom: 07. März

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Ajami, Sara [VerfasserIn]
Kraaneveld, Charlotte [VerfasserIn]
Koudstaal, Maarten [VerfasserIn]
Dunaway, David [VerfasserIn]
Jeelani, Noor Ul Owase [VerfasserIn]
Schievano, Silvia [VerfasserIn]
Bregoli, Chiara [VerfasserIn]
Fiocchi, Jacopo [VerfasserIn]
Biffi, Carlo Alberto [VerfasserIn]
Tuissi, Ausonio [VerfasserIn]
Borghi, Alessandro [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

12597-68-1
Alloys
Biocompatibility
Bioresorbable metals
Cell viability
Cytotoxicity
Fe-20Mn alloys
Journal Article
Stainless Steel

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Date Completed 29.03.2024

Date Revised 30.03.2024

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.3390/medicina60030440

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM37030702X