Deferoxamine functionalized alginate-based collagen composite material enhances the integration of metal implant and bone interface

Poor osseointegration markedly compromises the longevity of prostheses. To enhance the stability of titanium implants, surface functionalization is a proven strategy to promote prosthesis-bone integration. This study developed a hydrogel coating capable of simultaneous osteoangiogenesis and vascularization by incorporating deferoxamine (DFO) into a sodium alginate mineralized collagen composite hydrogel. The physicochemical properties of this hydrogel were thoroughly analyzed. In vivo and in vitro experiments confirmed the hydrogel scaffold's osteogenic and angiogenic capabilities. Results indicated that sodium alginate notably enhanced the mechanical characteristics of the mineralized collagen, allowing it to fully infiltrate the interstices of the 3D-printed titanium scaffold. Furthermore, as the hydrogel degraded, collagen, calcium ion, phosphate ion, and DFO were gradually released around the scaffolds, altering the local osteogenic microenvironment and strongly inducing new bone tissue growth. These findings offer novel perspectives for the creation and utilization of functionalized bone implant materials.