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Natural Affinity Driven Modification by Silicene to Construct a “Thermal Switch” for Tumorous Bone Loss

Tumorous bone defects present significant challenges for surgical bio‐reconstruction due to the dual pathological conditions of residual tumor presence and extensive bone loss following excision surgery. To address this challenge,… Click to show full abstract

Tumorous bone defects present significant challenges for surgical bio‐reconstruction due to the dual pathological conditions of residual tumor presence and extensive bone loss following excision surgery. To address this challenge, a “thermal switch” smart bone scaffold based on the silicene nanosheet‐modified decalcified bone matrix (SNS@DBM) is developed by leveraging the natural affinity between collagen and silicene, which is elucidated by molecular dynamics simulations. Benefitting from its exceptional photothermal ability, biodegradability, and bioactivity, the SNS@DBM “thermal switch” provides an integrated postoperative sequential thermotherapy for tumorous bone loss by exerting three levels of photothermal stimulation (i.e., strong, moderate, and nonstimulation). During the different phases of postoperative bioconstruction, the SNS@DBM scaffold realizes simultaneous residual tumor ablation, tumor recurrence prevention, and bone tissue regeneration. These biological effects are verified in the tumor‐bearing nude mice of patient‐derived tissue xenografts and critical cranium defect rats. Mechanism research prompts moderate heat stimulus generated by and coordinating with SNSs can upregulate osteogenic genes, promote macrophages M2 polarization, and intensify angiogenesis of H‐type vessels. This study introduces a versatile approach to the management of tumorous bone defects.

Keywords: bone; bone loss; tumorous bone; thermal switch

Journal Title: Advanced Science
Year Published: 2024

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