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Review Article

A preliminary study on the morphological and release properties of hydroxyapatite–alendronate composite materials

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Pages 395-405 | Received 11 Nov 2010, Accepted 28 Mar 2011, Published online: 08 Jul 2011
 

Abstract

Inhibition of osteoclasts by bisphosphonate is one strategy to be explored in order to avoid a revision surgery. The purpose of this preliminary work is to synthesize hydroxyapatite–alendronate (HA–ALN) composites as carrier for ALN that could improve its site specific activity. HA–ALN composites were prepared by the co-precipitation method. Process parameters such as HA:ALN w/w ratio (1:1, 5:1 and 10:1) and HA incubation times (6, 24, 48 and 72 h) were evaluated. Morphological, physical–chemical characterization and biocompatibility tests were performed. TEM and SEM analyses confirmed ALN precipitation as fine network onto HA. The results of physical–chemical characterization confirmed the presence of ALN in the composites and its interaction with HA. ALN content resulted between 60% and 80% in the HA:ALN 5:1 and 10:1 ratios composites. ALN release reached 80% from HA–ALN 10:1 composites. Biological tests revealed that complexation with HA increased ALN biocompatibility by three times. These preliminary results demonstrated that HA–ALN composites could be considered a carrier to control ALN release.

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