Optimizing cell encapsulation condition in ECM-Collagen I hydrogels to support 3D neuronal cultures.
J Neurosci Methods
; 329: 108460, 2020 01 01.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The emergence of three-dimensional (3D) cell culture in neural tissue engineering has significantly elevated the complexity and relevance of in vitro systems. This is due in large part to the incorporation of biomaterials to impart structural dimensionality on the neuronal cultures. However, a comprehensive understanding of how key seeding parameters affect changes in cell distribution and viability remain unreported. NEWMETHOD:
In this study, we systematically evaluated permutations in seeding conditions (i.e., cell concentration and atmospheric CO2 levels) to understand how these affect key parameters in 3D culture characterization (i.e., cell health and distribution). Primary rat cortical neurons (i.e., 2â¯×â¯106, 4â¯×â¯106, and 1â¯×â¯107 cells/mL) were entrapped in collagen blended with ECM proteins (ECM-Collagen) and exposed to atmospheric CO2 (i.e., 0 vs 5% CO2) during fibrillogenesis.RESULTS:
At 14 days in vitro (DIV), cell distribution within the hydrogel was dependent on cell concentration and atmospheric CO2 during fibrillogenesis. A uniform distribution of cells was observed in cultures with 2â¯×â¯106 and 4â¯×â¯106 cells/mL in the presence of 5% CO2, while a heterogeneous distribution was observed in cultures with 1â¯×â¯107 cells/mL or in the absence of CO2. Furthermore, increased cell concentration was proportional to the rise in cell death at 14 DIV, although cells remain viable >30 DIV. COMPARISON WITH EXISTINGMETHODS:
ECM-Collagen gels have been shown to increase cell viability of neurons long-term.CONCLUSION:
In using ECM-collagen gels, we highlight the importance of optimizing seeding parameters and thorough 3D culture characterization to understand the neurophysiological responses of these 3D systems.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Córtex Cerebral
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Hidrogéis
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Colágeno Tipo I
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Matriz Extracelular
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Cultura Primária de Células
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Encapsulamento de Células
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Neurônios
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2020
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Article