Abstract
The aim of this study was to develop and characterize composite materials based on collagen, hydroxyapatite and eugenol acetate as new filler biomaterial for the reconstruction of the tissue damage arising after the resection in case of bone cancer. Composite gels consisting of collagen and hydroxyapatite in different proportions (Coll:HAp-100:0; 70:30; 40:60-w/w) and 0.5% eugenol acetate were lyophilized and spongious fillers were obtained. The fillers were characterized by water absorption, enzymatic degradation and examined by optical and scanning electron microscopy, EDS, FT-IR spectroscopy while eugenol acetate release from the compositions was also studied. The results showed that the filler with optimal composition (Coll-HAp-40:60 w/w) completely degrade over about 48 hours, the release capacity being longer during the 144 hours. The complex results obtained from physical-chemical, morphological and eugenol acetate release profile evaluation for the designed composite materials based on collagen and hydroxyapatite testify these formulations as drug delivery systems with potential applications as fillers in orthopaedic field in bone cancer.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Farmacia |
Volume | 68 |
Issue number | 2 |
Pages (from-to) | 313-321 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISSN | 0014-8237 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 17 Feb 2020 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Bone cancer
- Collagen
- Eugenol acetate
- Fillers
- Hydroxyapatite