In vivo tissue response and antibacterial efficacy of minocycline delivery system based on polymethylmethacrylate bone cement

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2018-09

Authors

Duarte-Araújo M (Author) ICBAS

Journal

Title: Journal of Biomaterials Applications

Vol. 33 No. 3

Pages: 380-391

ISSN: 0885-3282

Publisher: SAGE

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Authenticus ID: P-00P-NGA

DOI: 10.1177/0885328218795290

Abstract (EN): This study aims the in vivo biological characterization of an innovative minocycline delivery system, based on polymethylmethacrylate bone cement. Bone cements containing 1% or 2.5% (w/w) minocycline were formulated and evaluated through solid-state characterization. Biological evaluation was conducted in vivo, within a rat model, following the subcutaneous and bone tissue implantation, and tissue implantation associated with Staphylococcus aureus is challenging. The assessment of the tissue/biomaterial interaction was conducted by histologic, histomorphometric and microtomographic techniques. Minocycline addition to the composition of the polymethylmethacrylate bone cement did not modify significantly the cement properties. Drug release profile was marked by an initial burst release followed by a low-dosage sustained release. Following the subcutaneous tissue implantation, a reduced immune-inflammatory reaction was verified, with diminished cell recruitment and a thinner fibro-connective capsule formation. Minocycline-releasing cements were found to enhance the bone-to-implant contact and bone tissue formation, following the tibial implantation. Lastly, an effective antibacterial activity was mediated by the implanted cement following the tissue challenging with S. aureus. Kinetic minocycline release profile, attained with the developed polymethylmethacrylate system, modulated adequately the in vivo biological response, lessening the immune-inflammatory activation and enhancing bone tissue formation. Also, an effective in vivo antibacterial activity was established. These findings highlight the adequacy and putative application of the developed system for orthopedic applications.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 12