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Review
. 2024 Aug 5;15(8):219.
doi: 10.3390/jfb15080219.

Cuttlefish-Bone-Derived Biomaterials in Regenerative Medicine, Dentistry, and Tissue Engineering: A Systematic Review

Rihab Adel Al-Rawe  1   2 , Hasan M Al-Rammahi  3 , Arief Cahyanto  4   5 , Azman Ma'amor  6 , Yih Miin Liew  7 , Prema Sukumaran  8 , Wan Nurazreena Wan Hassan  1
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Review

Cuttlefish-Bone-Derived Biomaterials in Regenerative Medicine, Dentistry, and Tissue Engineering: A Systematic Review

Rihab Adel Al-Rawe et al. J Funct Biomater. .

Abstract

Background: Marine ecosystems, covering 70% of Earth's surface, hold immense biodiversity and potential for biomaterials. Cuttlefish bone (CB) and marine resources have gained attention as eco-friendly biomaterials.

Objectives: We aim to comprehensively study biomedical applications of CB-derived materials. By evaluating both in vivo and in vitro investigations, the review seeks to uncover the diverse potential of CB in the biomedical field.

Methods: A comprehensive search of electronic databases yielded 51 articles from 2408 studies. These studies encompassed in vivo animal studies and in vitro investigations.

Results: In vivo studies employed for bone repair, dorsal subcutaneous defects, thermal wound healing, muscle injections, and avian blood testing. In vitro studies focused on HAp synthesis, scaffold development, dental material enhancement, and antimicrobial properties. Risk of bias assessments revealed varying degrees of methodological quality in both animal and in vitro studies, underscoring the need for standardised reporting and rigorous study design in future research.

Conclusions: This review fills a gap in the literature by providing a comprehensive overview of the applications of CB-derived materials in the biomedical field. Additionally, it offers valuable insights for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers interested in sustainable and effective biomaterials for diverse medical purposes, advancing the fields of regenerative medicine and dentistry.

Keywords: biomedical; bone regeneration; cuttlebone; regenerative medicine; tissue engineering.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) flowchart of the included studies.
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Taxonomy of the included studies.
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The risk of bias assessment using SYRCLE’s tool.
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The risk of bias assessment using the QUIN tool.
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