An Mg-based alloy device manufactured via a superplastic forming process (Mg-AZ31+SPF) and coated using a hydrothermal method (Mg AZ31+SPF+HT) was investigated as a method to increase mechanical and osteointegration capability. The cell viability and osteointegrative properties of alloy-derived Mg AZ31+SPF and Mg AZ31+SPF+HT extracts were investigated regarding their effect on human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) (maintained in basal (BM) and osteogenic medium (OM)) after 7 and 14 days of treatment. The viability was analyzed through metabolic activity and double-strand DNA quantification, while the osteoinductive effects were evaluated through qRT-PCR, osteoimage, and BioPlex investigations. Finally, a preliminary liquid mass spectrometry analysis was conducted on the secretome of hMSCs. Biocompatibility analysis revealed no toxic effect on cells’ viability or proliferation during the experimental period. A modulation effect was observed on the osteoblast pre-commitment genes of hMSCs treated with Mg-AZ31+SPF+HT in OM, which was supported by mineralization nodule analysis. A preliminary mass spectrometry investigation highlighted the modulation of protein clusters involved in extracellular exosomes, Hippo, and the lipid metabolism process. In conclusion, our results revealed that the Mg AZ31+SPF+HT extracts can modulate the canonical and non-canonical osteogenic process in vitro, suggesting their possible application in bone tissue engineering.
Effect of Hydrothermal Coatings of Magnesium AZ31 Alloy on Osteogenic Differentiation of hMSCs: From Gene to Protein Analysis / Costa, V.; Raimondi, L.; Scilabra, S. D.; Pinto, M. L.; Bellavia, D.; De Luca, A.; Guglielmi, P.; Cusanno, A.; Cattini, L.; Pulsatelli, L.; Pavarini, M.; Chiesa, R.; Giavaresi, G.. - In: MATERIALS. - ISSN 1996-1944. - 18:6(2025). [10.3390/ma18061254]
Effect of Hydrothermal Coatings of Magnesium AZ31 Alloy on Osteogenic Differentiation of hMSCs: From Gene to Protein Analysis
Cusanno A.;
2025
Abstract
An Mg-based alloy device manufactured via a superplastic forming process (Mg-AZ31+SPF) and coated using a hydrothermal method (Mg AZ31+SPF+HT) was investigated as a method to increase mechanical and osteointegration capability. The cell viability and osteointegrative properties of alloy-derived Mg AZ31+SPF and Mg AZ31+SPF+HT extracts were investigated regarding their effect on human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) (maintained in basal (BM) and osteogenic medium (OM)) after 7 and 14 days of treatment. The viability was analyzed through metabolic activity and double-strand DNA quantification, while the osteoinductive effects were evaluated through qRT-PCR, osteoimage, and BioPlex investigations. Finally, a preliminary liquid mass spectrometry analysis was conducted on the secretome of hMSCs. Biocompatibility analysis revealed no toxic effect on cells’ viability or proliferation during the experimental period. A modulation effect was observed on the osteoblast pre-commitment genes of hMSCs treated with Mg-AZ31+SPF+HT in OM, which was supported by mineralization nodule analysis. A preliminary mass spectrometry investigation highlighted the modulation of protein clusters involved in extracellular exosomes, Hippo, and the lipid metabolism process. In conclusion, our results revealed that the Mg AZ31+SPF+HT extracts can modulate the canonical and non-canonical osteogenic process in vitro, suggesting their possible application in bone tissue engineering.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
