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Journal of Bionic Engineering ›› 2024, Vol. 21 ›› Issue (3): 1412-1426.doi: 10.1007/s42235-024-00495-6

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Magnesium-reinforced Electrospun Synthetic-polymer Nanofibers Designed for Promoting Tissue Growth

Muheeb Rafiq1; Anjum Hamid Rather1; Rumysa Saleem Khan1; Taha Umair Wani1,2,3; Haseeb A. Khan4; Abdullah S. Alhomida4; Faheem A. Sheikh1   

  1. 1 Nanostructured and Biomimetic Lab, Department of Nanotechnology, University of Kashmir Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190006, India
    2 Non-Clinical Evaluation Center, Biomedical Research Institute, Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do 54907, South Korea
    3 College of Pharmacy and Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, South Korea
    4 Research Chair for Biomedical Applications of Nanomaterials, Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
  • Online:2024-05-20 Published:2024-06-08
  • Contact: Faheem A. Sheikh E-mail:faheemnt@uok.edu.in
  • About author:Muheeb Rafiq1; Anjum Hamid Rather1; Rumysa Saleem Khan1; Taha Umair Wani1,2,3; Haseeb A. Khan4; Abdullah S. Alhomida4; Faheem A. Sheikh1

Abstract: The creation of 3D nanofibers offering desirable functions for bone regeneration is developed due to the latest improvisations
to the electrospinning technique. Synthetic polymers are among the best choices for medical usage due to their lower
costs, high tensile properties, and ease of spinnability compared to natural polymers. In this communication, we report a
series of interventions to polymers modified with Mg-based fillers for ideal tissue engineering applications. The literature
survey indicated that these filler materials (e.g., nano-sized particles) enhanced biocompatibility, antibacterial activity,
tensile strength, and anti-corrosive properties. This review discusses electrospinning parameters, properties, and applications
of the poly(ε-caprolactone), poly(lactic acid), poly(3-hydroxybutyric acid-co-3-hydroxy valeric acid), polyurethane,
and poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) nanofibers when modified with Mg-based fillers. This report encourages researchers to use
synthetic polymers with Mg as fillers and validate them for tissue engineering applications.

Key words: Bone regeneration · Magnesium · Nanofibers · Tissue engineering