Effect of basic fibroblast growth factor on angiogenesis and bone regeneration in non-critical-size bone defects in rat calvaria

J Oral Sci. 2014 Mar;56(1):17-22. doi: 10.2334/josnusd.56.17.

Abstract

We used microcomputed tomography (micro-CT) to evaluate the effects of basic fibroblast growth factor (FGF-2) contained in absorbable collagen sponges on angiogenesis and bone regeneration in rat calvarial non-critical-size bone defects. Two symmetrical non-critical-size calvarial bone defects (diameter, 2.7 mm) were created in male Fisher rats. An absorbable collagen sponge with or without FGF-2 (0.1% or 0.3%) was implanted into each defect. Blood vessel volume and bone volume were calculated using software. On day 28, blood vessel volume and bone volume were significantly greater in the 0.3% and 0.1% FGF-2 groups than in the control group. FGF-2 concentration-dependently increased blood vessels and bone formation in non-critical-size bone defects in rat calvaria.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bone Regeneration*
  • Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 / physiology*
  • Male
  • Rats
  • Rats, Inbred F344
  • Skull / pathology*

Substances

  • Fibroblast Growth Factor 2