In vivo osseointegration and erosion of nacre screws in an animal model

Kün‐Darbois, Jean‐Daniel; Libouban, Hélène; Camprasse, Georges; Camprasse, Serge; Chappard, Daniel

doi:10.1002/jbm.b.34743

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“…The use of resorbable devices for osteosynthesis is an emerging area of focus. Nacre was shown to support bone apposition without triggering an inflammatory response [ 82 ]. It was also observed that giant cells and osteoclasts were present in bone grafted with nacre [ 83 ].…”

Section: Applicationsmentioning

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Pearl Powder—An Emerging Material for Biomedical Applications: A Review

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Pearl powder is a well-known traditional Chinese medicine for a variety of indications from beauty care to healthcare. While used for over a thousand years, there has yet to be an in-depth understanding and review in this area. The use of pearl powder is particularly growing in the biomedical area with various benefits reported due to the active ingredients within the pearl matrix itself. In this review, we focus on the emerging biomedical applications of pearl powder, touching on applications of pearl powder in wound healing, bone repairing, treatment of skin conditions, and other health indications.

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Section: Applicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Pearl Powder—An Emerging Material for Biomedical Applications: A Review

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“…Nacre is a promising biomaterial in maxillofacial surgery [166]. Nacre has been proposed as a resorbable and osteoconductive material favouring bone apposition without triggering an inflammatory reaction [166], and it is biocompatible, non-toxic and biodegradable [131,156,166].…”

Section: Pharmacological Activity and Pharmaceutical Applicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Use of Shells of Marine Molluscs in Spanish Ethnomedicine: A Historical Approach and Present and Future Perspectives

González,

Vallejo

2023

Pharmaceuticals

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Since ancient times, the shells of marine molluscs have been used as a therapeutic and/or prophylactic resource. In Spain, they were part of practical guides for doctors or pharmacists until the 19th century. In general, seashells were prepared by dissolving in vinegar and were part of plasters or powders used as toothpaste, or to treat dyspepsia, heartburn and leprosy. Thus, the nacre or mother-of-pearl of various molluscs was regularly used in the Royal Colleges of Surgery and in hospitals during the times of the Cortes of Cadiz, as a medicine in galenic preparations based on powders. In contemporary Spanish ethnomedicine, seashells, with a high symbolic value, have been used as an amulet to prevent cracks in the breasts and promote their development during lactation, to avoid teething pain in young children, to eliminate stains on the face or to cure erysipelas. But, as in other countries, products derived from seashells have also been empirically applied. The two resources used traditionally have been the cuttlebone, the internal shell of cuttlefish and the nacre obtained from the external shells of some species. Cuttlebone, dried and pulverised, has been applied externally to cure corneal leukoma and in dental hygiene. In the case of nacre, a distinction must be made between chemical and physical remedies. Certain seashells, macerated in lemon juice, were used in coastal areas to remove spots on the face during postpartum. However, the most common practice in Spain mainland was to dissolve mother-of-pearl buttons in lemon juice (or vinegar). The substance thus obtained has been used to treat different dermatological conditions of the face (chloasma, acne), as well as to eliminate freckles. For the extraction of foreign bodies in the eyes, a very widespread traditional remedy has been to introduce small mother-of-pearl buttons under the lid. These popular remedies and practices are compared with those collected in classic works of medicine throughout history, and data on the pharmacological activity and pharmaceutical applications of the products used are provided. The use of cuttlebone powders is supported by different works on anti-inflammatory, immune-modulatory and/or wound healing properties. Nacre powder has been used in traditional medicines to treat palpitations, convulsions or epilepsy. As sedation and a tranquilisation agent, nacre is an interesting source for further drug development. Likewise, nacre is a biomaterial for orthopaedic and other tissue bioengineering applications. This article is a historical, cultural and anthropological view that can open new epistemological paths in marine-derived product research.

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“…[70] Nacre is biocompatible, non-toxic, biodegradable, osteogenic, and osteoconductive. [29,71,72] Nacre enhances tissue growth and bone tissue bonding. It also has excellent mechanical properties, such as Young modulus (30-40 GPa) and resistance to failure (185)(186)(187)(188)(189)(190)(191)(192)(193)(194)(195)(196)(197)(198)(199)(200), that are similar to those of human bones (20 GPa and 140 MPa, respectively).…”

Section: Bioceramicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Natural Biomaterials from Biodiversity for Healthcare Applications

Insuasti-Cruz

Suárez-Jaramillo

Mena

et al. 2021

Adv Healthcare Materials

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Natural biomaterials originating during the growth cycles of all living organisms have been used for many applications. They span from bioinert to bioactive materials including bioinspired ones. As they exhibit an increasing degree of sophistication, natural biomaterials have proven suitable to address the needs of the healthcare sector. Here the different natural healthcare biomaterials, their biodiversity sources, properties, and promising healthcare applications are reviewed. The variability of their properties as a result of considered species and their habitat is also discussed. Finally, some limitations of natural biomaterials are discussed and possible future developments are provided as more natural biomaterials are yet to be discovered and studied.

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In vivo osseointegration and erosion of nacre screws in an animal model

Cited by 5 publications

References 35 publications

Pearl Powder—An Emerging Material for Biomedical Applications: A Review

Pearl Powder—An Emerging Material for Biomedical Applications: A Review

The Use of Shells of Marine Molluscs in Spanish Ethnomedicine: A Historical Approach and Present and Future Perspectives

Natural Biomaterials from Biodiversity for Healthcare Applications

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