Alginate dependent changes of physical properties in 3D bioprinted cell-laden porous scaffolds affect cell viability and cell morphology.
Biomed Mater
; 14(6): 065009, 2019 09 25.
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| ID: mdl-31426033
ABSTRACT
Three-dimensional (3D) cell-laden scaffolds are becoming more prevalent in bone tissue repair and regeneration. However, the influence of physical scaffold properties on cell behavior is still unclear. In this study, we fabricated four different alginate concentration (0.8, 1.3, 1.8 and 2.3%alg) composite cell-laden porous scaffolds using a 3D bioprinting technique. The aim was to investigate the changes of physical properties affected by the alginate concentration and the influences on cell behavior. The study showed that the different alginate concentration scaffolds had uniform macropores (500-600 µm) with compressive moduli ranging from 1.5 kPa (0.8%alg) to 14.2 kPa (2.3%alg). Long-term structural integrity of the printed scaffolds was achieved when cultured in cell culture media, but not when cultured in phosphate buffered saline (PBS). Scaffold structure, swelling behavior, and compressive moduli decreased with culturing time and higher alginate concentration lead to more stable physical scaffold properties. Meanwhile, human mesenchymal stem cell (hMSCs) laden non-printed and bioprinted composite scaffolds were fabricated. Bioprinting did not affect cell viability, but alginate concentration had a significant influence on cell viability and cell morphology. Lower alginate concentration scaffolds (0.8%alg) showed higher cell viability (84% ± 0.7% versus 68% ± 1.3%) compared to higher alginate concentration scaffolds (2.3%alg) at day 14. Live cell image in the 0.8%alg scaffolds demonstrated the formation of a 3D interconnected cellular network, while cells in the 1.8 and 2.3%alg scaffolds formed spheroids. In conclusion, this study broadens the design space for alginate-based bioinks for 3D bioprinting. Higher alginate concentration preserved better scaffold fidelity and mechanical properties. Better cell viability and cell spreading morphology was achieved in lower alginate concentration scaffolds, which is relevant for potential applications in bone tissue engineering.
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Sobrevivência Celular
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Hidrogéis
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Engenharia Tecidual
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Alginatos
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Alicerces Teciduais
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Células-Tronco Mesenquimais
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Impressão Tridimensional
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Biomed Mater
Assunto da revista:
ENGENHARIA BIOMEDICA
Ano de publicação:
2019
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