Heterotopic bone formation ability of BCP combined with rhBMP-2 and bFGF microspheres

Abstract

Objective To investigate the heterotopic bone formation ability of biphasic ceramics phosphate (BCP) combined with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) and basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) microspheres.Methods The rabbits were divided into group A (rhBMP-2+bFGF/BCP), group B (BCP), group C (bFGF/BCP), and group D (rhBMP-2/BCP). The concentrations of bFGF and rhBMP were 5 μg and 15 μg, respectively. All the samples were 3 mm×8 mm×28 mm in size. The muscle pouches of the rabbits were implanted with the samples. The ectopic bone formation was evaluated in the following aspects: histology, osteogenic area, and blood capillary number at 4th, 8th and 12th week after operation.Results At any specified time point, the value of the heterotopic bone formation was significantly higher in group A than other groups (P< 0.05). The histological analysis showed that group A had more mesenchymal (MES) cells and fewer blood capillaries at 4th week after operation. At 8th week, the composite was degradated and diffusely distributed, and the immature new bone was found. There were low-grade mature woven bones at 12th week, and the membranous bone formation occurred.Conclusion BCP combined with rhBMP-2 and bFGF microspheres has good heterotopic bone formation ability. Key words: Biphasic ceramics phosphate; Recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2; Basic fibroblast growth factor; Microsphere; Heterotopic bone formation ability