MINI REVIEW article

Front. Mater., 07 September 2022

Sec. Biomaterials and Bio-Inspired Materials

Volume 9 - 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmats.2022.990931

Biomaterial-based strategy for bone tumor therapy and bone defect regeneration: An innovative application option

  • 1. Department of Medical Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China

  • 2. Department of Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China

  • 3. Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory on Molecular and Chemical Genetic, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China

Abstract

Bone tumors are deadly and incurable diseases that invade large areas of bone, resulting in bone defects. Traditional therapies combining surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation have reached their limit of efficacy, motivating efforts to develop new therapeutic methods. Fortunately, the development of biomaterials provides innovative options for bone tumor treatment. Suitable biomaterials are capable of simultaneously providing tumor therapy and promoting bone regeneration. This review summarizes recent progress in the effort to achieve new strategies for bone tumor treatment using biomaterials, focusing on the innovative scaffold design. It also discusses the development of nanocarrier-based drug delivery systems and hyperthermia therapy for bone tumor treatment. In the future, biomaterial-based strategies are likely to become the most effective and reliable options for treating bone tumors, and they have the potential to greatly improve the prognosis and quality of life for patients.

Introduction

Epidemiology and clinical background of bone tumor

Bone tumors can be broadly divided into primary bone tumors (sarcomas) and secondary bone tumors (metastases). Primary bone tumors are uncommon (comprising approximately only 0.2% of malignant tumors) in all age groups (). These tumors are heterogeneous, including osteosarcomas, chondrosarcomas, and Ewing sarcomas, which are mostly diagnosed in childhood and adolescence (). Approximately 30% of patients with primary bone tumors die within 5 years due to poor response to treatment. Metastatic bone tumors are frequent complications of many cancers at a later stage, with a high incidence in breast and prostate cancer in particular. Bone metastasis has a 5-year survival rate of only 10% as a result of poor prognosis (). Due to their high degree of malignancy and complexity, strong invasiveness, and considerable mortality, bone tumors bring great suffering to patients.

Treatment strategies for bone tumor

In the clinic, conventional therapies for bone tumors mainly include surgical interventions, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. Unfortunately, surgical resection often fails to completely eradicate micrometastases, which is likely to result in postoperative recurrence and metastasis (). In some cases, bone defects caused by surgery are the main cause of physical disability. Sometimes, attempts are made to eliminate tumors exclusively with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. However, drug resistance and strong side effects can appear during chemotherapy. Additionally, some bone tumors such as osteosarcoma are not sensitive to radiotherapy and are inclined to chemotherapy resistance (). Considering the challenges in bone tumor treatment and the clinical need for new approaches, in the last few years, researchers have focused on creating innovative biomaterials with the ability to elicit specific cell behaviors that are needed for both tumor therapy and bone tissue regeneration ().

Emergence and development of materials for bone repair

In the first attempt of its kind, an American surgeon tried to implant calcium phosphates to repair damaged bone in the early 20th century (). Implants designed to repair bone defects have since evolved, with some offering different levels of structural support and some stimulating bone regeneration using osteoinductive materials (). Various materials have been developed over the years, and bone-tissue engineering eventually arose as an independent scientific field in the 1990s (). Bone-tissue engineering has witnessed the rise of some emerging fields, including biomaterial science, developmental and molecular science, and nanotechnology. In the past decade, research in these fields has inspired innovation in new biomaterials, scaffold design, fabrication techniques, and applications. Herein, we review the history of materials for bone repair and provide more details on osteosarcoma treatment, as this field has been dynamically developing due to urgent clinical needs. The timeline of major milestones in the progress of material development for bone repair and osteosarcoma treatment is illustrated in Figure 1.

FIGURE 1

A new strategy for bone tumor therapy and bone regeneration

The two main challenges in bone tumor therapy are eliminating tumor cells and facilitating bone regeneration (; ). Some new therapies have shown strong potential, particularly the biomaterial-based strategy (including targeted drug delivery and hyperthermia therapy), which has demonstrated high anticancer effects (). More importantly, biomaterial scaffolds can provide an ideal in vivo environment for cells to grow, proliferate, and differentiate, and they can also leverage the synergistic effect of bioactive molecules for bone tissue repair (; ). Thus, the biomaterial-based strategy is an innovative option that is capable of simultaneously achieving bone tumor therapy and promoting bone regeneration.

In this review, we summarize the recent progress in the development of biomaterials for bone tumor therapy and bone defect regeneration. We describe biomaterial scaffolds created for simultaneous bone tumor therapy and bone regeneration, focusing on innovative scaffold design. Finally, we also discuss nanocarrier-based drug delivery systems and hyperthermia therapy for bone tumor treatment.

Role of scaffolds

When treating bone defects caused by tumor resection, the design of biomaterials must simultaneously meet the requirements of bone repair and tumor suppression. Therefore, biomaterial selection and structural design are critical (). The purpose of a biomaterial scaffold is not to simply replace the missing bone tissue but also to create a biomimetic microenvironment for the growth of cells and tissues by mimicking the natural extracellular matrix. The scaffold must inherit the biomaterial’s advantageous properties, such as excellent biocompatibility, adequate mechanical strength, biodegradation, and cell adhesion and transportation ().

Types of scaffolds

Biomaterials used in scaffolds can be divided into polymers, bioceramics, carbon containing materials, metals, and hydrogels (). Table 1 shows bioactive scaffolds fabricated for bone tumor treatment and bone regeneration.

TABLE 1

BiomaterialIn vitro modelIn vivo modelEffect(s)TypeReferences
Fe-CaSiO3 composite scaffoldsHuman osteosarcoma cells (Saos-2)Femoral defect models in rabbitsSynergistic photothermal and ROS tumor therapy; the bioactive ions improve osteogenic activityPhotothermal therapy
Nb2C MXer-functionalized scaffoldsHuman osteosarcoma cells (Saos-2)Cranial defect model in SD ratsNIR effect on ablating tumor cells and the ability to promote mineralizationPhotothermal therapy
PLGA/Mg LT-RP 3D-printed scaffoldsHuman osteosarcoma cells (Saos-2)Distal femur defect rat modelPhotothermal effect to suppress tumor recurrence and the healing process by accelerating bone remodelingPhotothermal therapy
Cu-MSN-Tcp scaffolds via spin coatingHuman osteosarcoma cells (MG-63)Bone tumor cell apoptosis and necrosis by hyperthermia and gene expression of osteogenic markersPhotothermal therapy
Tricalcium phosphate scaffolds co-loaded with genistein, daidzein and glyciteinHuman osteosarcoma cells (MG-63)Distal femur defect rat modelLocalized bone tumor cell suppression and bone cell proliferationDrug delivery system
Coloaded Fe3O4 and CaO2 nanoparticle scaffoldsMNNG/HOS osteosarcoma tumor cellsCranial defects in SD ratsUseful photothermal therapy for bone tumorPhotothermal therapy
Hydrogenated black TiO2 coating with biomimetic structures deposited on a titanium implantHuman osteosarcoma cells (Saos-2)Photothermal ablation to stimulate bone tumor cell necrosis and adhesion; proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of rBMSCsPhotothermal therapy
Hydrogel containing cisplatin (DPP) and polydopamine-decorated nano-hydroxyapatiteMouse breast cancer (4T1) cells and human normal breast (MCF-10A) cellsTumor model in BALB/c miceSynergistic local hyperthermia and drugs to ablate tumors promptly; enhanced bone repairPhotothermal therapy
A composite scaffold of nano-hydroxyapatite (nHA) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO)Human osteosarcoma cells (MG-63)Rat calvaria defect modelPhotothermal effect on killing tumor cells and enhancing bone regeneration in rBMSCsPhotothermal therapy
Distributing Fe3O4 nanoparticles inside PMMA cement scaffoldsTibial plateau bone tumor in rabbitsSuperior bone tumor ablation upon exposure to an AMF and mechanical support for bone repairMagnetothermal therapy
Bioactive chitosan (CS) matrix incorporating Fe3O4 nanoparticles and GdPO4 nanorodsMC3T3-E1, RAW264.7 and MDA-MB-231 (breast cancer bone metastasis tumor cells)Calvarial-defect models in rats and implantation in nude micePhotothermal ablation to eradicate postoperative residual tumors; nanorod to promote angiogenesis; and osteogenesis for bone defect healingPhotothermal therapy
SrFe12O19-modified bioglass (BG)/chitosan (CS) scaffoldsHuman osteosarcoma cells (MG-63)Calvarial-defect models in ratsMagnetothermal therapy in MG-63 bone tumors; scaffolds to enhance bone regenerationPhotothermal therapy
CuFeSe2-functionalized BG scaffoldsHuman osteosarcoma cells (Saos-2)Femoral defect models in rabbitsMetal elements in BG to endow BG with both photothermal effect and bone regeneration abilityPhotothermal therapy

Examples of biomaterial scaffolds used in bone tumor therapy and bone regeneration.

ROS, reactive oxygen species; Nb2C, 2D niobium carbide; SD, Sprague–Dawle; NIR, near-infrared; PLGA, poly(lactide-co-glycolide); LT-PR, low temperature rapid prototyping; 3D, three-dimension; MSN, mesoporous silica nanosphere; Tcp, tricalcium phosphate; rBMSCs, rat bone marrow stem cells; PMMA, polymethylmethacrylate; AMF, alternating magnetic field.

Polymers

Polymeric materials have strong potential for application in bone tumor therapy due to their good biocompatibility and design flexibility. According to their origin, polymers can be simply classified into two groups, namely natural polymers and synthetic polymers ().

Natural polymers used for bone tissue regeneration mainly include collagen, gelatin, chitosan, and alginate (; ). They are similar to the components in the native extracellular matrix, ensuring superior biocompatibility and minute immunogenicity. One potential advantage of natural polymers is that they often contain functional molecules, which is advantageous for cellular adhesion (). However, natural polymers also face many disadvantages. In some cases, pathogenic impurities may exist, which can trigger immunogenic reactions. Other disadvantages include low mechanical strength, poor elastic properties, and less control over degradability, which could limit their use in load-bearing applications ().

Synthetic polymers such as polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and poly (lactic-coglycolic acid) (PLGA) have been investigated for bone tumor applications (; ). Unlike natural polymers, synthetic polymers can be fabricated to meet desired mechanical characteristics and geometric properties. However, poor biocompatibility and unsatisfactory hydrophilicity limit clinical applications of synthetic polymers. Furthermore, synthetic polymers produce undesirable degradation products and create a local acidic environment, which can have cytotoxic effects and cause inflammatory responses ().

Bioceramics

Calcium phosphate ceramics, including hydroxyapatite (HA), β-tricalcium phosphate, and bioactive glass (BG), are commonly used for orthopedic applications, as calcium phosphate is abundant in native human bone (; ; ; H. ). Hydroxyapatite is present in natural bone as an inorganic component of bone matrix. It has excellent biocompatibility and osteoinduction properties, so it has been widely used in bone defect repair materials and has also been considered as a promising carrier for drug delivery to sites of bone disease (; ). Hydroxyapatite could allow strong integration with host tissue, further promoting new bone formation in vivo and selectively and efficiently killing tumor cells in vitro to achieve the purpose of bone tumor therapy (). The design of bioceramics not only greatly expands bone tumor therapeutic strategies but also represents a new direction for bioceramics science. However, the drawback of brittleness could limit the utility of bioceramics in load-bearing support. Additionally, it is difficult to tune the resorption rate of bioceramics, resulting in a decline of mechanical properties ().

Metals

Generally, an ideal metallic material possesses excellent biocompatibility and high mechanical performance, and it releases non-toxic ions. As typical representatives, magnesium (Mg), titanium, and their alloys are suitable for clinical applications (). However, poor corrosion resistance could induce tissue reactions and raise the risk of loosening. The higher elastic modulus of metals relative to natural bone can also result in bone resorption and therapeutic failure. In addition, poor biodegradability may lead to further impairment of tissue ingrowth (). However, surface modification has been applied to improve bioactivity in traditional biomaterials. It enhances metallic corrosion resistance and promotes osteoblast attachment through coating, showing superior osteogenesis and integration ability ().

Carbon and other nanoparticles

It is well known that scaffolds have been significantly improved using nanobiological materials (). Nanomaterials, including polymeric nanoparticles, carbon-based nanomaterials, and metallic nanoparticles, have been designed to permit local drug delivery in bone tumor therapies. They also have excellent photothermal conversion ability and high adsorption ability, so they could serve as photothermal agents ().

Carbon-based materials are potentially useful nanomaterials for bone tumor treatment. Most studied carbon materials for therapeutics are graphene, graphene oxide (GO), and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) (; ). Both GO and rGO are generated through graphene conversion (). Graphene has exceptional mechanical properties, favorable osteoinductivity, and a large surface area. It can provide active sites that support cell differentiation, growth, and proliferation. However, the cytotoxicity of graphene and its derivatives has always been problematic ().

With the development of biomaterial science, inorganic nanoparticles have also made their way into therapeutics through the use of nanotechnology (). Metal nanoparticles such as Fe and Cu, which have been incorporated into scaffolds, have shown potential in promoting the proliferation and differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in animal models (; ; ).

Hydrogels

Hydrogels possess good biocompatibility, biodegradability, injectability, and the ability to load growth factors, meaning they have the potential to repair bone defects (). Some new injectable hydrogels prepared through chemical reactions have been applied to bone tumor treatment. They not only effectively ablate bone tumor cells via photothermal effects but also support the attachment, proliferation, and osteogenic differentiation of bone MSCs. In addition, they can be used for more accurate targeted delivery of anticancer drugs and fixation of bone defect tissue (; ). Although hydrogels are still in development, the prospect of multifunctional hydrogel-based materials has been strongly demonstrated in anticancer treatment and bone repair.

Enhancing regenerative capacity of biomaterials: Seed cells and growth factors

To engineer the ideal biomaterial scaffold, osteoinductive bioactive components, such as growth factors and progenitor cells, should be successfully recruited for bone regeneration (). The essential stem cell sources provide higher proliferative ability and allow the differentiation of various cell types from a single cell (). MSCs, endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are included in bone progenitor cells. MSCs are currently more suitable for tissue repair since they can differentiate into bone and connective tissues (). The incorporation of growth factors into biomaterial scaffolds can promote cell growth and differentiation for the normal healing response. Growth factors for improving osteogenesis and angiogenesis include vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF), fibroblast growth factors (FGFs), and bone morphogenic proteins (BMPs) (; ).

Fabrication of Scaffolds-3D printing technology

The development and application of 3D printing technology represents a huge opportunity for bone-tissue engineering. Over the years, this technology has quickly evolved into advanced methods suitable for the fabrication of novel, geometrically intricate, biomimetic biomaterial scaffolds (). Moreover, 3D printing technology can be used to design and manufacture living tissue-like structures with properties similar to those of natural bone tissue (). Additionally, computer-assisted design technologies can be used to generate 3D models that fully resemble native tissue to better mimic cellular interactions and processes (; ). Overall, 3D printing is regarded as a revolutionary and powerful tool that has been successfully employed in medicine, especially in the field of tissue engineering. However, it still faces great challenges, and solving these challenges will require multidisciplinary collaboration on the creation of advanced techniques for analysis and quantification.

Nanocarrier-based drug delivery systems and hyperthermia therapy

As one of the widely investigated applications for nanotechnology, nanocarrier-based drug delivery systems offer promise for the treatment of cancers (). Nanomaterials can be used as carriers to encapsulate chemotherapeutic agents to prolong drug circulation time and protect them from rapid clearance (). Targeting the delivery of drugs to the bone could achieve a high local concentration, enhance therapeutic efficiency, and reduce systemic toxicity (; ). The successful exploration of drug delivery systems will provide new methods for ideal bone tumor therapy, which encourages the development of targeted therapies. Nanocarriers developed for bone tumor mainly include liposomes, polymeric nanoparticles, metallic nanoparticles, carbon-based nanomaterials, and calcium phosphate carriers (). Table 2 summarizes the application of antineoplastic drugs and nanocarriers in osteosarcoma drug delivery systems.

TABLE 2

Nanoparticle typeDrug carrierChemotherapeutic drugsReferences
Polymeric nanoparticlesCoupling of Methotrexate with PGA nanoparticlesMethotrexate
Polymeric nanoparticlesKeratin nanoparticles functionalized by Chlorin-e6Paclitaxel
Polymeric nanoparticlesPLGA nanoparticlesSalinomycin
Polymeric nanoparticlesPoly (ester amide)Apatinib
Polymeric nanoparticlesPoloxamers modified with trimethyl chitosanMethotrexate
Polymeric micellesHA-octadecanoic acid (contains alendronate)Curcumin
Polymeric micellesBone-targeting micelles (contains d-aspartic acid octapeptide)Doxorubicin
Polymeric micellesMicelles with RGD-modifiedDoxorubicin
PEG-block-poly (trimethylene carbonate) copolymer
Polymeric nanogelsHA-based nanogelsCisplatin and Doxorubicin
Metallic nanoparticlesFe3O4-based nanoparticlesGemcitabine
Mesoporous silica nanoparticlesPEI-modified and iron oxide-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticlesDoxorubicin
Carbon nanomaterials(TRA/GO nano-complexes)Trastuzumab
Calcium phosphates nanoparticlesBisphosphonate modified HANPsJQ1
LiposomesCOS modified liposomesDoxorubicin
LiposomesPEGylated liposomesGemcitabine and Clofazimine
LiposomesPEGylated liposomes coated with gold nanoshellsBetulinic acid
LiposomesLiposomes modified with alendronic acid and LMWHDoxorubicin

Drug delivery systems developed for the treatment of osteosarcoma.

PGA, poly glycerol adipate; PLGA, poly lactideco-glycolic acid; HA, hyaluronic acid; RGD, arginine-glycine-aspartic peptide acid; PEI, polyethyleneimine; HANPs, hydroxyapatite nanoparticles; TRA, trastuzumab; GO, graphene oxide; JQ1, a small-molecule bromodomain inhibitor; COS, chitooligosaccharides; PEG, polyethylene glycol; LMWH, low molecular weight heparin.

Studies on hyperthermia therapy, such as biomaterials with good photothermal and magnetothermal properties, have demonstrated encouraging outcomes in bone tumor treatment. Photothermal therapy (PTT) employs near-infrared (NIR) laser photoabsorbers to convert light energy into heat energy to ablate cancer cells (; ). Photothermal agents could be used as NIR absorbents and enhancers to increase the efficiency of localized light-based heating (). To date, various types of photothermal agents using biomaterials, such as metal nanomaterials, carbon-based nanoparticles, and biomaterial scaffolds, have been designed and developed for bone tumor treatment (). Photodynamic therapy (PDT) can also selectively induce the death of tumor cells, which is based on the localized generation of oxidative stress, preserving normal tissues (). It has been proved that giant cell tumors, chondrosarcoma, and osteosarcoma are susceptible to in vitro PDT (). Magnetic hyperthermia (MHT) is a non-invasive method for bone tumor ablation, and it is based on heat generation by magnetic materials (). MHT could achieve localized tumor heating and induces the apoptosis/necrosis of cells by the transformation of electromagnetic energy under an alternating magnetic field ().

Conclusion and prospects

With the development of material science, biomaterials have attracted increasing attention due to their specific biological properties, excellent tumor specificity, and high drug-loading capacity. One of the major advantages of biomaterials is how precisely they can be controlled with specific structures according to individual defect conditions. Biomaterial scaffolds largely mimic native tissue, with excellent biosafety and minimal biological immune reactions due to the combination of biomaterials and bioactive components, allowing them to be used safely in patients. In recent decades, researchers have attempted to design functional biomaterials for simultaneously killing bone tumor cells and repairing bone defects induced by surgical resection. In addition, multifunctional biomaterial designs enabling bone regeneration, chemotherapy drug delivery, and the anticancer effects of hyperthermia therapy have been constructed. Thus, supplementary or alternative methods based on biomaterials are expected to become integrated bone tumor therapy strategies (Figure 2).

FIGURE 2

Although many studies have shown that hyperthermia could effectively result in irreversible cell death and tumor destruction by generating high temperatures, it is difficult to avoid damage to normal tissue and other side effects, such as local immune-inflammatory response. Recently, more efficient drug delivery systems incorporating bioactive substances (antibiotics or antineoplastic drugs) have been designed through biomaterial modification, allowing drugs to be released in situ (). However, the precise control of drug distribution in space and time is a challenge still faced by drug delivery systems, so further studies are needed. Last but not least, it should be kept in mind that multiple functions of biomaterials are based on animal model studies. We believe that through the interdisciplinary collaboration of experts in the fields of clinical medicine, material science, and nanotechnology, more detailed studies and comprehensive explorations can successfully identify treatments with higher efficiency to aid in the fight against bone tumors.

This review summarizes the very latest developments in the biomaterial-based strategy for bone tumor treatment, with a focus on innovative scaffold design. It also discusses nanomaterials that can help deliver drugs or provide hyperthermia therapy to kill bone tumor cells. In the future, the biomaterial-based strategy may offer unprecedented opportunities for clinical bone tumor therapy and bone regeneration while reducing treatment periods and ultimately improving the prognosis of patients.

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Author contributions

YZ reviewed the literature, and wrote the manuscript. YW and XQ wrote and revised the manuscript. TL and YW assisted in drawing. MW designed and revised the manuscript. All authors contributed to the article and approved the submitted version.

Funding

This work was supported by Grants from the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province (No. LH2019H039), and the Haiyan Foundation of Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital (No. JJZD2020-09).

Acknowledgments

We thank LetPub (www.letpub.com) for its linguistic assistance during the preparation of this manuscript.

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bone tumor, biomaterial, bone regeneration, drug delivery, hyperthermia therapy

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Zhang Y, Wu Y, Qiao X, Lin T, Wang Y and Wang M (2022) Biomaterial-based strategy for bone tumor therapy and bone defect regeneration: An innovative application option. Front. Mater. 9:990931. doi: 10.3389/fmats.2022.990931

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11 July 2022

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17 August 2022

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07 September 2022

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9 - 2022

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Lia Rimondini, University of Eastern Piedmont, Italy

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Ksenia Menshikh, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Italy

Francesco Baino, Politecnico di Torino, Italy

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*Correspondence: Meng Wang,

† These authors have contributed equally to this work

This article was submitted to Biomaterials and Bio-Inspired Materials, a section of the journal Frontiers in Materials

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