Ability of magnesium implants to remodel the osteoporotic immune microenvironment in a murine femoral fracture model
摘要
Osteoporotic fractures often exhibit delayed healing and repair difficulties in which the bone immune microenvironment may play a critical role, but direct evidence remains elusive. Recently, magnesium (Mg)-based alloys have emerged as promising biodegradable materials capable of promoting fracture healing. Herein, we performed internal fixation of high-purity Mg implants for osteoporotic fractures and used single-cell studies to investigate and elucidate the cellular heterogeneity and dynamic changes that occurred during osteoporotic fracture repair. We observed an early increase in immature neutrophil numbers, together with anti-inflammatory changes in lymphocytes and macrophages. A cluster of macrophages exhibited pro-angiogenic capabilities activated via the TRPM7/S100A4 pathway. These findings provide new theoretical insights into the biological effects of Mg-based materials on the healing of osteoporotic fractures.
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