Black Mn-containing layered double hydroxide coated magnesium alloy for osteosarcoma therapy, bacteria killing, and bone regeneration

Osteosarcoma (OS) tissue resection with distinctive bactericidal activity, followed by regeneration of bone defects, is a highly demanded clinical treatment. Biodegradable Mg-based implants with desirable osteopromotive and superior mechanical properties to polymers and ceramics are promising new platforms for treating bone-related diseases. Integration of biodegradation control, osteosarcoma destruction, anti-bacteria, and bone defect regeneration abilities on Mg-based implants by applying biosafe and facile strategy is a promising and challenging topic. Here, a black Mn-containing layered double hydroxide (LDH) nanosheet-modified Mg-based implants was developed. Benefiting from the distinctive capabilities of the constructed black LDH film, including near-infrared optical absorption and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation in a tumor-specific microenvironment, the tumor cells and tissue could be effectively eliminated. Concomitant bacteria could be killed by localized hyperthermia. Furthermore, the enhanced corrosion resistance and synergistic biofunctions of Mn and Mg ions of the constructed black LDH-modified Mg implants significantly facilitated cell adhesion, spreading and proliferation and osteogenic differentiation in vitro, and accelerated bone regeneration in vivo. This work offers a new platform and feasible strategy for OS therapeutics and bone defect regeneration, which broadens the biomedical application of Mg-based alloys.

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This study developed a black Mn-containing layered double hydroxide (LDH) nanosheet-modified Mg-based implant with the ability to generate near-infrared optical absorption and reactive oxygen species (ROS) in a tumor-specific microenvironment, effectively eliminating tumor cells and tissues and killing bacteria through localized hyperthermia. The enhanced corrosion resistance and synergistic biofunctions of Mn and Mg ions significantly facilitated cell adhesion, spreading, proliferation, osteogenic differentiation, and bone regeneration.