Effectiveness of Bilayer Scaffold Containing Chitosan/Gelatin/Diclofenac and Bovine Hydroxyapatite on Cartilage/Subchondral Regeneration in Rabbit Joint Defect Models

Andhi Suyatno, Wa O. Nurfinti, Chika P.A. Kusuma, Yusuf A. Pratama, Chrismawan Ardianto, Samirah Samirah Samirah, Erreza Rahadiansyah, Junaidi Khotib, Aniek S. Budiatin

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Abstract

Subchondral defects are often caused by trauma involving cartilage damage, leading to subsequent damage to the underlying bone, specifically the subchondral region. Bilayer scaffolds made from biomaterials, such as bovine hydroxyapatite, possess biocompatible and biodegradable properties that mimic the natural environmental conditions of target tissues so that they can support the formation of new tissues. On the other side, diclofenac as an anti-inflammatory drug potentiates to inhibit the inflammatory excess regarding the damage. This study aims to study the effectiveness of diclofenac scaffold to rabbit joint defect model. The scaffold was implanted in the rabbit femoral trochlear bone hole, which had a diameter of 5 mm and a depth of 4 mm. After 28 days of intervention, the animals were examined using macroscopic evaluation, hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, and immunohistochemistry (IHC) for type I collagen and type II collagen. Subsequently, the cartilage was evaluated using the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS) scoring system. The macroscopic ICRS scores were significantly higher (p<0.05) in the bilayer scaffold implantation group compared to the monolayer scaffold and control groups. Histological ICRS scores were also significantly higher (p<0.05) in the bilayer scaffold group compared to the control group. Type II collagen expression was higher (p<0.05) in the bilayer scaffold group compared to the monolayer scaffold and control groups, although type I collagen expression was lower in comparison. In conclusion, this research suggests that the diclofenac-loaded bilayer scaffold effectively enhances cartilage and subchondral bone regeneration.

Original languageEnglish
Article number6987676
JournalAdvances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Volume2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

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