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ReviewBrazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologica2025

Biological responses to biomaterials: a review.

Y V R Gomes, A A Tavares, R C Barbosa, A F Tomaz, W J B Sousa, L C C Oliveira, S M L Silva, M V L Fook

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Review in Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologica, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

15 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Y V R GomesPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Engenharia de Materiais, Departamento de Engenharia de Materiais, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Campina Grande, PB, Brasil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-5841-2698
A A TavaresPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Engenharia de Materiais, Departamento de Engenharia de Materiais, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Campina Grande, PB, Brasil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1412-4787
R C BarbosaPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Engenharia de Materiais, Departamento de Engenharia de Materiais, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Campina Grande, PB, Brasil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-5251
A F TomazDepartamento de Fisioterapia, Universidade Estadual da Paraíba, Campina Grande, PB, Brasil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6305-9016
W J B SousaPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Engenharia de Materiais, Departamento de Engenharia de Materiais, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Campina Grande, PB, Brasil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3931-8265
L C C OliveiraPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Engenharia de Materiais, Departamento de Engenharia de Materiais, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Campina Grande, PB, Brasil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-8894-2243
S M L SilvaPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Engenharia de Materiais, Departamento de Engenharia de Materiais, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Campina Grande, PB, Brasil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2073-0989
M V L FookPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Engenharia de Materiais, Departamento de Engenharia de Materiais, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, Campina Grande, PB, Brasil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8566-920X

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Biomaterials stimulate diverse biological responses, including inflammation, wound healing, foreign body reactions, and fibrous encapsulation, all critical for evaluating biocompatibility and effectiveness. These responses are influenced by the material's physicochemical and biological properties, such as composition, texture, and surface characteristics. Adverse reactions, such as severe inflammation or fibrous encapsulation, can hinder tissue integration, jeopardizing patient health and increasing healthcare costs. This review aimed to summarize the current scientific evidence on biological responses to biomaterials. A systematic search was conducted through multiple databases (VHL, PubMed, SCOPUS, EMBASE, and Web of Science) including in vitro and in vivo studies that compared biomaterial interactions with the natural immune response (innate and adaptive). From the 791 articles identified, 25 met strict inclusion criteria. These studies revealed variations in immune responses and material surface characteristics, highlighting advancements made to enhance tissue integration. Bioactive materials demonstrated greater potential for tissue regeneration, while inert materials triggered moderate inflammatory reactions. This variability emphasizes the need for a personalized biomaterial selection, considering both short-term biocompatibility and long-term tissue functionality. This review underscores the importance of comprehensive evaluation to optimize biomaterial performance in clinical applications.

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Biocompatible MaterialsForeign-Body ReactionImmunity, InnateWound HealingAnimalsHumansInflammationMaterials TestingBiocompatible Materials

Identifiers

PMID40367018
PMCPMC12068782

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