Fully synthetic, tunable poly(α-amino acids) as the base of bioinks curable by visible light.
Biomed Mater
; 19(3)2024 Apr 26.
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in En
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| ID: mdl-38626774
ABSTRACT
Bioinks play a crucial role in tissue engineering, influencing mechanical and chemical properties of the printed scaffold as well as the behavior of encapsulated cells. Recently, there has been a shift from animal origin materials to their synthetic alternatives. In this context, we present here bioinks based on fully synthetic and biodegradable poly(α,L-amino acids) (PolyAA) as an alternative to animal-based gelatin methacrylate (Gel-Ma) bioinks. Additionally, we first reported the possibility of the visible light photoinitiated incorporation of the bifunctional cell adhesive RGD peptide into the PolyAA hydrogel matrix. The obtained hydrogels are shown to be cytocompatible, and their mechanical properties closely resemble those of gelatin methacrylate-based scaffolds. Moreover, combining the unique properties of PolyAA-based bioinks, the photocrosslinking strategy, and the use of droplet-based printing allows the printing of constructs with high shape fidelity and structural integrity from low-viscosity bioinks without using any sacrificial components. Overall, presented PolyAA-based materials are a promising and versatile toolbox that extends the range of bioinks for droplet bioprinting.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Biocompatible Materials
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Hydrogels
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Tissue Engineering
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Tissue Scaffolds
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Gelatin
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Amino Acids
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Light
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Biomed Mater
Journal subject:
ENGENHARIA BIOMEDICA
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Czech Republic
Country of publication:
United kingdom