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A two-sided nanofiber membrane that controls immune response to help heal gum disease in diabetes

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Abstract

The novel dual-functional bilayer nanofibrous membrane, Pn@Janus TPP, significantly enhanced alveolar bone regeneration in a diabetic rat periodontitis model.

  • Periodontitis and diabetes mellitus are linked by a bidirectional relationship that creates a microenvironment marked by inflammation and oxidative stress.
  • Conventional GTR membranes often perform poorly in diabetic conditions due to their rigid structure.
  • The Pn@Janus TPP membrane features a dense barrier layer to block soft tissue infiltration and a porous layer functionalized with polyethylene glycol and nano-hydroxyapatite to improve hydrophilicity and promote bone growth.
  • Tea polyphenol-functionalized graphene oxide incorporated into the membrane provides a strong ability to scavenge reactive oxygen species, addressing oxidative stress in diabetic periodontitis.
  • In vitro tests showed that the membrane promoted the adhesion and differentiation of bone marrow stem cells while effectively reducing oxidative stress.
  • The therapeutic effects in vivo were linked to the suppression of specific inflammatory signaling pathways.

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The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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