Abstract
Scaffold plays a critical role in stem cell differentiation and tissue regeneration. Composite scaffolds composed of bacterial cellulose (BC) and collagen (Col) in different ratios (1:1, 3:1, 5:1) were fabricated in this study. The composite scaffolds exhibit a well-organized interconnected porous structure, significantly better physical stability than Col scaffold, and more water uptake up to 400%. They were also favorable with cell attachment and growth. After osteogenic induction of umbilical cord blood derived mesenchymal stem cells (UCB-MSCs) for 3 weeks, we found more up-regulated osteogenic markers (collagen type 1, osteocalcin, bone sialoprotein) and significantly elevated proteins and calcium deposition, particularly with BC/Col (5:1) scaffold. When PKH-26 pre-labelled MSC-loaded scaffolds were subcutaneously transplanted in a mouse model, they showed many PKH-26-labelled cells and positive signals of α-smooth muscle actin, for neovascularization in the BC/Col (5:1). The current work demonstrates that our BC/Col composites may be promising as a bone tissue-engineered scaffold.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 210-218 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Carbohydrate Polymers |
Volume | 219 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 Sept 1 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This work was supported by a grant of the Korea Health Technology R&D Project through the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) , funded by the Ministry of Health and Welfare ( HI17C1234 ), Republic of Korea.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2019 Elsevier Ltd
Keywords
- Bacterial cellulose (BC)
- Bone regeneration
- Collagen
- Osteogenesis
- Umbilical cord blood derived mesenchymal stem cells (UCB-MSCs)
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Polymers and Plastics
- Organic Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry