聚乳酸/壳聚糖纤维复合支架的制备与性能

背景:聚乳酸/壳聚糖纤维复合支架材料既可提高支架的力学性能,又可中和聚乳酸的酸性降解产物,提高生物相容性,从而满足组织工程支架的要求。目的:制备用于组织工程的聚乳酸/壳聚糖纤维复合支架。方法:采用热致相分离法制备了聚乳酸/壳聚糖纤维复合支架。测定了复合支架的微观形貌、孔隙率、压缩模量、降解特性、蛋白质吸附特性。结果与结论:复合支架具有纳米微米共存的亚微观结构。在聚乳酸纳米纤维网络中引入壳聚糖纤维,有效地增强了复合支架的压缩模量和蛋白质吸附能力,复合支架压缩模量为纯聚乳酸纳米支架的3.75倍,蛋白质吸附能力比纯聚乳酸纳米支架提高了112%。体外降解实验表明复合支架降解液的pH值随时间的下降明显变缓。提示,在聚乳酸纳米纤维网络中引入壳聚糖纤维,可有效增强支架的压缩模量,提高蛋白质吸附能力,并可有效减缓聚乳酸降解过程中pH值的下降,克服酸性产物引发的无痛性炎症问题。     

水溶性O-羟乙基壳聚糖接枝聚乳酸的制备与表征

目的制备用于组织工程的水溶性O-羟乙基壳聚糖／聚乳酸共聚物纤维复合支架。方法首先采用壳聚糖与环氧乙烷反应制备水溶性O-羟乙基壳聚糖,然后以辛酸亚锡为催化剂,水溶性O-羟乙基壳聚糖为引发剂,采用本体封管聚合法,激发D,L-丙交酯开环聚合制备水溶性O-羟乙基壳聚糖-g-聚乳酸共聚物。分别用X射线衍射、红外光谱、扫描电镜和溶解实验对产物的结构与性能进行分析表征。结果改性后的水溶性O-羟乙基壳聚糖能明显提高溶解性能,降低结晶性能和氢键间的相互作用。结论通过改性,为得到水溶性O-羟乙基壳聚糖／聚乳酸共聚物奠定了有利条件,并且此共聚物具有较好的孔隙率和网状结构,这对作为药物支架是一个很好的应用。此外,改性后的共聚物易溶于一些常用的有机溶剂中,有利于以后在组织工程中进一步应用。     

聚左旋乳酸/壳聚糖电纺丝纳米纤维支架与兔内皮祖细胞的生物相容性

背景：电纺丝技术能够使许多高分子材料制备出与细胞外基质相似的三维纳米纤维支架。聚乳酸/壳聚糖纳米纤维复合支架材料能够克服材料的不足,提高组织工程支架生物相容性。 目的：评价聚左旋乳酸/壳聚糖电纺丝纳米纤维支架与兔内皮祖细胞的生物相容性。 方法：电纺丝技术制备聚左旋乳酸,壳聚糖,聚左旋乳酸/壳聚糖的纳米纤维支架,扫描电镜观察其形貌结构。纳米纤维支架与内皮祖细胞进行复合培养后,观察细胞在不同材料上的黏附率、一氧化氮分泌,生长特征和在聚左旋乳酸/壳聚糖纳米纤维支架上的细胞表型特征。 结果与结论：聚左旋乳酸/壳聚糖纳米纤维支架比聚左旋乳酸、壳聚糖具有更合适的纤维直径,具有与细胞外基质相似的纳米纤维三维多孔结构。聚左旋乳酸/壳聚糖纳米纤维支架能够促进内皮祖细胞黏附率和细胞的一氧化氮分泌(P < 0.05,P < 0.01)。内皮祖细胞能够在聚左旋乳酸/壳聚糖复合材料膜上融合成片,保持了细胞的完整形态和分化功能,显示了内皮细胞特异性的vWF表型。提示聚左旋乳酸/壳聚糖电纺丝纳米纤维支架与兔内皮祖细胞具有良好的生物相容性。     

壳聚糖增强型左旋聚乳酸与嗅鞘细胞的生物相容性

背景：既往研究表明壳聚糖和左旋聚乳酸制备的复合支架与一些细胞有着良好的生物相容性。 目的：观察壳聚糖增强型左旋聚乳酸支架与大鼠嗅鞘细胞的生物相容性。 方法：将出生1-3 d SD大鼠的嗅鞘细胞接种于壳聚糖增强型左旋聚乳酸膜上作为实验组,设置嗅鞘细胞与多聚赖氨酸联合培养为对照组,培养1,3,5,7 d进行细胞增殖力检测和免疫荧光抗体标记检测。 结果与结论：嗅鞘细胞可在壳聚糖增强型左旋聚乳酸膜上存活,细胞毒性评级为Ⅰ级。实验组细胞形态呈圆形和椭圆形,突起少,细胞聚集成团;接种1 d后,可见部分细胞团的外围细胞伸出短小突起,并渐向外周散开;接种第3天,见聚集成团的细胞扩散开来,大部分细胞生成突起,呈双极或三极,以双极为主;接种第5天,细胞突起明显伸长,形态仍以双极细胞和三极细胞为主,并可见扁圆细胞和不规则三角形细胞;接种第7天,细胞密度增加,突起伸展。对照组细胞形态与实验组具有类似特征。两组嗅鞘细胞数量、细胞周长和细胞面积差异无显著性意义(P > 0.05)。表明壳聚糖增强型左旋聚乳酸支架与嗅鞘细胞具有良好的生物相容性。     

仿生活性人工软骨的体外构建及其异位成软骨分化实验研究

应用先进快速成形技术(RP)制备32枚粒度均匀(尺寸均为4mm×4mm×4mm)的聚乳酸-聚羟乙酸(PLGA)人工载体,该载体经I型胶原表面修饰后均分为A、B两组。A组载体复合人骨形态发生蛋白-2基因转染(rAAV-hBM P-2)的兔骨髓基质细胞(M SC s,2×104个细胞/枚);B组每枚载体复合等量、同代次、未基因转染M SC s。体外培养第5 d,从两组各取12枚细胞-载体复合物植入裸鼠皮下,术后30 d取材观察。结果发现rAAV-hBM P-2转染的M SC s成功表达目的基因。RP制备的PLGA载体具有良好的空间结构,大孔及材料表面微孔孔径分别为300μm和3~5μm。体外培养3~5 d,两组载体均复合生长着大量种子细胞。皮下埋植30 d,A组植入物形成较为典型的软骨细胞及基质,II型胶原蛋白表达阳性;同期B组植入物无软骨组织形成。A组聚酯材料面积百分率显著低于B组(P<0.01)。结果表明RP结合载体材料表面修饰,能制备出兼具理想孔隙结构和良好生物相容性的组织工程支架载体,该载体高效复合rAAV-hBM P-2转染的M SC s为组织工程软骨构建创造有利条件。     

复合骨碎补总黄酮的丝素蛋白/壳聚糖支架在兔关节软骨损伤中的应用研究

目的 以丝素蛋白/壳聚糖支架为载体将骨碎补总黄酮应用于兔软骨损伤局部,观察修复效果,为临床提供实验数据。方法 制备丝素蛋白/壳聚糖支架、骨碎补总黄酮缓释微球与负载骨碎补总黄酮缓释微球的丝素蛋白/壳聚糖支架,扫描电子显微镜下观察支架形貌,同时检测该支架的体外缓释能力。24只新西兰大白兔随机分3组,利用电钻在股骨滑车部位构建直径3.5 mm、深1.5 mm的软骨损伤模型,空白组软骨缺损处不植入任何材料,对照组植入单纯的丝素蛋白/壳聚糖支架,实验组植入负载骨碎补总黄酮缓释微球的丝素蛋白/壳聚糖支架,术后12周、24周行标本大体与组织学观察,RT-PCR检测修复组织Sox-9、II型胶原与聚集蛋白聚糖mRNA的表达量,Western blot检测软骨缺损部位II型胶原蛋白表达,分析软骨修复效果。结果 丝素蛋白/壳聚糖支架具有良好的三维孔隙结构,孔洞之间相互联通;制备的载药微球表面较光滑,为较规则的圆球形;载药微球均匀分散于丝素蛋白/壳聚糖支架基质中。丝素蛋白/壳聚糖支架可在体外持续稳定地释放骨碎补总黄酮,实验组软骨损伤修复效果优于对照组,对应的ICRS评分与Wakitani组织学评分高于对照组...     

聚乳酸/壳聚糖纳米纤维/纳米羟基磷灰石支架与兔软骨细胞的相容性

背景：传统的支架材料存在疏水性强,材料表面缺乏细胞表面受体特异结合的生物活性分子,材料的酸性降解产物易引发无菌性炎性反应等不足。根据仿生原理及软骨真实结构和构成来选择和制备组织工程软骨支架能够获得理想效果。 目的：制备聚乳酸/壳聚糖纳米纤维/纳米羟基磷灰石支架,评价其与兔膝关节软骨细胞的生物相容性,探讨其应用于关节软骨组织工程的可行性。 方法：采用二次相分离技术制备聚乳酸/壳聚糖纳米纤维/纳米羟基磷灰石复合支架,将第3代新西兰兔软骨细胞接种至复合支架材料上复合培养,倒置相差显微镜下观察细胞生长情况。细胞-支架复合物在24孔板中培养5 d以后,将其植入裸鼠皮下8周。 结果与结论：聚乳酸/壳聚糖纳米纤维/纳米羟基磷灰石支架材料经化学合成后,具有合适的三维多孔结构,孔隙率为90%,孔径300~450 μm;植入裸鼠皮下8周后Ⅱ型胶原免疫组织化学染色和甲苯胺蓝染色显示细胞-支架复合物中的软骨细胞可以像天然软骨一样分泌黏多糖和Ⅱ型胶原。提示生物材料聚乳酸/壳聚糖纳米纤维/纳米羟基磷灰石对于兔软骨细胞有良好的生物相容性,可作为生物组织工程支架。     

压应变作用下组织工程软骨的构建

在压应变作用下构建组织工程化软骨。以大鼠的骨髓间充质干细胞（BMSCs）为种子细胞，以壳聚糖海绵为支架材料，利用压应变加载装置对细胞．壳聚糖海绵支架材料的复合物进行体外动态加载，7d后植人大鼠背部皮下，免疫组织化学染色检测Ⅱ型胶原蛋白的分泌，甲苯胺蓝染色检测酸性糖胺多糖的分泌；利用材料试验机对组织块进行生物力学性能检测，从弹性模量方面对比工程化软骨与正常软骨的差异。在大小为1％、频率为1Hz的压应变条件下，构建的组织工程化软骨经体内移植后，分泌软骨基质Ⅱ型胶原及酸性糖胺多糖，其弹性模量较植人前显著增强。在压应变作用下，细胞复合壳聚糖支架材料可以形成初级的组织工程化软骨。     

定制型聚羟基乙酸/聚乳酸支架与犬骨髓基质细胞的体外复合培养

背景：聚羟基乙酸、聚乳酸均属于脂肪族聚酯,是一种具有一定机械强度和良好成型性能的生物可降解材料,在体内无毒,不聚积,且有良好的生物相容性。 目的：应用CAD、CAM、快速成型和激光扫描技术等组成的数字医学系统制作聚羟基乙酸/聚乳酸三维仿真的下颌支髁突形态模型,并检测其细胞生物相容性。 方法：通过CT扫描获得犬头颅骨影像信息,以CAD和CAM实现下颌骨髁突形态的三维重建影像,快速成型技术获得下颌骨髁突的树脂阳模。阴阳模转换获得相应石膏阴模,聚羟基乙酸/聚乳酸在阴模内成型。抽取犬髂骨骨髓获得骨髓基质细胞,与定制型聚羟基乙酸/聚乳酸支架在体外复合培养,检测支架材料的生物相容性。 结果与结论：定制型聚羟基乙酸/聚乳酸支架和影像原型比较,当测试点误差小于1.0 mm时,复合率大于95%。通过CAD、CAM、快速成型技术、预压成型技术和激光扫描技术等组成的数字医学系统可实现颅颌面下颌骨髁突形态结构聚羟基乙酸/聚乳酸生物材料的三维仿真。体外复合培养结果表明,定制型聚羟基乙酸/聚乳酸支架和骨髓基质细胞具有良好的生物相容性。     

优化磷酸三钙/聚磷酸钙纤维/聚乳酸软骨组织工程支架材料的配比

背景：前期实验显示,聚乳酸存在刚度差,降解缓慢,降解后期降解液明显偏于酸性,易在细胞培养时引起无菌性炎症反应等缺点。 目的：在前期工作的基础上,优化聚乳酸支架材料实验方案和配比。 方法：自制聚磷酸钙纤维和β-磷酸三钙为添加材料,聚左旋乳酸为基体材料,采用溶媒浇铸/粒子滤取技术与气体发泡相结合制备配比20/30/50磷酸三钙/聚磷酸钙纤维/聚乳酸软骨组织工程支架复合材料。 结果与结论：①磷酸三钙/聚磷酸钙纤维/聚乳酸支架材料具有三维、连通、微孔网状结构,孔隙率在70%~95%。②孔隙率相近时,该支架材料的压缩模量比纯聚乳酸支架的压缩模量有了明显提高。③支架材料的降解率可通过加入聚磷酸钙纤维和支架的孔隙率加以调控。④β-磷酸三钙的加入使降解液pH值保持在6.0~7.0之间,避免了酸性降解产物引起的无菌性炎症反应。说明磷酸三钙/聚磷酸钙纤维/聚乳酸支架材料的物理力学性能和降解性能基本满足软骨组织工程的要求。     

Three-dimensional macroporous calcium phosphate bioceramics with nested chitosan sponges for load-bearing bone implants

Three-dimensional macroporous calcium phosphate bioceramics embedded with porous chitosan sponges were synthesized to produce composite scaffolds with high mechanical strength and a large surface/volume ratio for load-bearing bone repairing and substitutes. The macroporous calcium phosphate bioceramics with pore diameters of 300 microm to 600 microm were developed using a porogen burnout technique, and the chitosan sponges were formed inside the pores of the bioceramics by first introducing chiosan solution into the pores followed by a freeze-drying process. Our scanning electron microscopy results showed that the pore size of chitosan sponges formed inside the macroporous structure of bioceramics was approximately 100 microm, a structure favorable for bone tissue in-growth. The compressive modulus and yield stress of the composite scaffolds were both greatly improved in comparison with that of HA/beta-TCP scaffolds. The simulated body fluid (SBF) and cell culture experiments were conducted to assess the bioactivity and biocompatibility of the scaffolds. In the SBF tests, a layer of randomly oriented needle-like apatite crystals formed on the scaffold surface after sample immersion in SBF, which suggested that the composite material has good bioactivity. The cell culture experiments showed that MG63 osteoblast cells attached to the composite scaffolds, proliferated on the scaffold surface, and migrated onto the pore walls, indicating good cell biocompatibility of the scaffold. The cell differentiation on the composite scaffolds was evaluated by alkaline phosphatase (ALP) assay. Compared with the control in tissue culture dishes, the cells had almost the same ALP activity on the composite scaffolds during the first 11 days of culture.     

基于丝素/胶原/羟基磷灰石仿生骨材料的多维结构及其性能

目的 体外构建丝素蛋白（silk fibroin,SF）、I型胶原(type I collagen,Col-I)和羟基磷灰石(hydroxyapatite, HA)共混体系制备二维复合膜和三维仿生支架,研究其理化性质和生物相容性,探讨其在组织工程支架材料中应用的可行性。方法 通过在细胞培养小室底部共混SF/Col-I/HA以及低温3D打印结合真空冷冻干燥法制备二维复合膜及三维支架。通过机械性能测试、电子显微镜和Micro-CT检测材料的理化性质,检测细胞的增殖评估其生物相容性。结果 通过共混和低温3D打印获得稳定的二维复合膜及三维多孔结构支架;力学性能具有较好的一致性,孔径、吸水率、孔隙率和弹性模量均符合构建组织工程骨的要求;支架为网格状的白色立方体,内部孔隙连通性较好; HA均匀分布在复合膜中,细胞黏附在复合膜上,呈扁平状;细胞分布在支架孔壁周围,呈梭形状,生长及增殖良好。结论 利用SF/Col-I/HA共混体系成功制备复合膜及三维支架,具有较好的孔连通性与孔结构,有利于细胞和组织的生长以及营养输送,其理化性能以及生物相容性符合骨组织工程生物材料的要求。     

羟基丁酸-羟基辛酸聚合物-胶原骨软骨支架的制备及应用

背景：关节软骨修复的关键是软骨和软骨下骨的整体修复,然而目前尚缺乏理想的一体化支架。 目的：制备聚羟基丁酸-羟基辛酸-胶原一体化支架,并分析其基本生物学特性。 方法：以聚羟基丁酸-羟基辛酸、Ⅰ型胶原为材料,通过溶剂浇铸-颗粒沥滤法制备聚羟基丁酸-羟基辛酸-胶原一体化支架,观察支架超微结构,支架孔径及孔与孔的连通情况;液体置换法测定支架孔隙率。将乳兔骨髓间充质干细胞接种于聚羟基丁酸-羟基辛酸-胶原一体化支架上,扫描电镜观察细胞在支架上的黏附状态,MTT法测定细胞在支架上的生长曲线。 结果与结论：一体化支架呈疏松多孔结构,软骨层孔径80-100 μm,骨层孔径200-220 μm,孔隙率(80.0±2.3)%。骨髓间充质干细胞在支架上黏附状态良好,增殖迅速。说明聚羟基丁酸-羟基辛酸-胶原骨软骨一体化支架具备适宜的孔隙结构和良好的生物亲和性。     

Preparation and characterization of nano-hydroxyapatite/chitosan composite scaffolds

A novel nano-hydroxyapatite (HA)/chitosan composite scaffold with high porosity was developed. The nano-HA particles were made in situ through a chemical method and dispersed well on the porous scaffold. They bound to the chitosan scaffolds very well. This method prevents the migration of nano-HA particles into surrounding tissues to a certain extent. The morphologies, components, and biocompatibility of the composite scaffolds were investigated. Scanning electron microscopy, porosity measurement, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy were used to analyze the physical and chemical properties of the composite scaffolds. The biocompatibility was assessed by examining the proliferation and morphology of MC 3T3-E1 cells seeded on the scaffolds. The composite scaffolds showed better biocompatibility than pure chitosan scaffolds. The results suggest that the newly developed nano-HA/chitosan composite scaffolds may serve as a good three-dimensional substrate for cell attachment and migration in bone tissue engineering.     

Comparison of the properties of collagen–chitosan scaffolds after γ-ray irradiation and carbodiimide cross-linking

The property of collagen–chitosan porous scaffold varies according to cross-linking density and scaffold composition. This study was designed to compare the properties of collagen–chitosan porous scaffolds cross-linked with γ-irradiation and carbodiimide (CAR) for the first time. Eleven sets of collagen–chitosan scaffolds containing different concentrations of chitosan at a 5% increasing gradient were fabricated. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was performed to confirm the success of cross-linking in the scaffolds. The scaffold morphology was evaluated under scanning electron microscope (SEM). SEM revealed that chitosan was an indispensable material for the fabrication of γ-ray irradiation scaffold. The microstructure of γ-ray irradiation scaffold was less stable than those of alternative scaffolds. Based upon swelling ratio, porosity factor, and collagenase degradation, γ-ray irradiation scaffold was less stable than CAR and 25% proportion of chitosan scaffolds. Mechanical property determines the orientation in γ-irradiation and CAR scaffold. In vitro degradation test indicated that γ-irradiation and CAR cross-linking can elevate the scaffold biocompatibility. Compared with γ-ray irradiation, CAR cross-linked scaffold containing 25% chitosan can more significantly enhance the bio-stability and biocompatibility of collagen–chitosan scaffolds. CAR cross-linked scaffold may be the best choice for future tissue engineering.     

胶原/生物活性玻璃/壳聚糖增强型复合支架

背景：生物活性玻璃/胶原复合材料具有优良的成骨活性和的生物学性能,然而其在人体环境中易降解而导致支架溃散、力学性能下降。 目的：构建具有良好力学性能、抗降解性能和骨修复特性的胶原/生物活性玻璃/壳聚糖增强型复合支架。 方法：以壳聚糖作为分散剂,将生物活性玻璃粉体预先在壳聚糖溶液中均匀分散,然后与胶原溶液混合,结合冷冻干燥法制备多孔胶原/生物活性玻璃/壳聚糖增强型复合骨修复支架。采用傅里叶变换红外光谱仪、场发射扫描电子显微镜、X射线衍射仪、动态生物力学试验机等对复合支架的结构和性能进行表征。 结果与结论：由于壳聚糖和生物活性玻璃粉体在微酸性环境下的电荷吸引,使在壳聚糖中预分散的生物活性玻璃颗粒在复合支架中分散更均匀;壳聚糖的引入大量增加了机体中的羟基和氨基,使分子间的相互作用增强,显著提高了材料的抗压模量和强度;壳聚糖和胶原在分子尺度的混合,使胶原分子被壳聚糖包裹,降低了胶原酶对胶原分子的酶切能力,显著提高了复合支架的抗胶原酶解性;壳聚糖分子使生物活性玻璃颗粒更均匀的包裹在大分子基相中,减少了生物活性玻璃颗粒的团聚和暴露,导致复合支架在模拟体液中的矿化活性略微降低。中国组织工程研究杂志出版内容重点：生物材料;骨生物材料; 口腔生物材料; 纳米材料; 缓释材料; 材料相容性;组织工程全文链接：     

京尼平交联3D打印胶原/壳聚糖支架的表征北大核心

背景:胶原/壳聚糖支架需交联才能达到相应力学性能,有研究表示调节交联剂浓度可以在一定范围内调控支架的理化性能。目的:探究京尼平浓度对胶原/壳聚糖支架理化性能的影响,制备理化性能可调节的组织工程支架。方法:将胶原和壳聚糖粉末分别溶于弱酸后混合均匀,作为打印墨水,利用生物3D打印机低温打印胶原支架与胶原/壳聚糖支架,经冻干、中和处理后分别以1,3,5 mmol/L的京尼平进行交联。检测各组支架的表观结构稳定性、抗拉能力、溶胀性能、降解性能与生物相容性。结果与结论:①将支架在PBS中浸泡3 d后,对比未交联的冻干支架,交联后胶原支架表面维持规则的孔结构,但是支架出现明显变形;交联后胶原/壳聚糖支架表面结构规则,仅1 mmol/L京尼平交联的胶原/壳聚糖支架存在轻微变形。②随着京尼平浓度的增加,各组支架的力学性能增加,并且对应交联浓度下的胶原/壳聚糖支架力学性能好于胶原支架。③随着京尼平浓度的增加,胶原支架的溶胀率下降,胶原/壳聚糖支架的溶胀率无明显变化。④浸泡于胶原酶溶液中后,不同浓度京尼平交联的胶原支架在1 h内被完全降解,胶原/壳聚糖支架的降解速率随京尼平浓度的增加而降低,均呈现先快速后平缓的趋势。⑤将骨髓间充质干细胞接种于各组交联支架3 d后,1,3 mmol/L京尼平交联的胶原/壳聚糖支架(或胶原支架)上的细胞数量明显多于5 mmol/L京尼平交联的胶原/壳聚糖支架(P<0.05)。⑥结果表明,京尼平可在一定范围调节胶原/壳聚糖支架理化性能,其中3 mmol/L京尼平交联的胶原/壳聚糖支架具有较好的力学性能、抗酶解能力与生物相容性。     

Pores Created by Laser Surface Modification of Poly(vinylalcohol)-Collagen with Glycosaminoglycan Scaffold for Cell Culture in Tissue Engineering

A PVA-GAG-COL composite scaffold is fabricated by polyvinyl alcohol (PVA),glycosaminoglycan (GAG) and collagen (COL).Laser surface modification technology is used to make holes on the surface of the sc...     

Three-dimensional nanohydroxyapatite/chitosan scaffolds as potential tissue engineered periodontal tissue

The development of suitable three-dimensional scaffold for the maintenance of cellular viability and differentiation is critical for applications in periodontal tissue engineering. In this work, different ratios of porous nanohydroxyapatite/chitosan (HA/chitosan) scaffolds are prepared through a freeze-drying process. These scaffolds are evaluated in vitro by the analysis of microscopic structure, porosity, and cytocompatibility. The expression of type I collagen and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity are detected with real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Human periodontal ligament cells (HPLCs) transfected with enhanced green fluorescence protein (EGFP) are seeded onto the scaffolds, and then these scaffolds are implanted subcutaneously into athymic mice. The results indicated that the porosity and pore diameter of the HA/chitosan scaffolds are lower than those of pure chitosan scaffold. The HA/chitosan scaffold containing 1% HA exhibited better cytocompatibility than the pure chitosan scaffold. The expression of type I collagen and ALP are up-regulated in 1% HA/chitosan scaffold. After implanted in vivo, EGFP-transfected HPLCs not only proliferate but also recruit surrounding tissue to grow in the scaffold. The degradation of the scaffold significantly decreased in the presence of HA. This study demonstrated the potential of HA/ chitosan scaffold as a good substrate candidate in periodontal tissue engineering.     

The effect of type II collagen coating of chitosan fibrous scaffolds on mesenchymal stem cell adhesion and chondrogenesis

The biocompatibility of chitosan and its similarity to glycosaminoglycans (GAG) make it attractive for cartilage tissue engineering. We have previously reported improved chondrogenesis but limited cell adhesion on chitosan scaffolds. Our objectives were to produce chitosan scaffolds coated with different densities of type II collagen and to evaluate the effect of this coating on mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) adhesion and chondrogenesis.Chitosan fibrous scaffolds were obtained by a wet spinning method and coated with type II collagen at two different densities. A polyglycolic acid mesh served as a reference group. The scaffolds were characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and type II collagen content. Constructs were analyzed after MSCs seeding via live/dead assay, weight and DNA evaluations, SEM, and TEM. Constructs were cultured in chondrogenic medium for 21 days prior to quantitative analysis (weight, DNA, and GAG), SEM, TEM, histology, immunohistochemistry, and quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction. The cell attachment and distribution after seeding correlated with the density of type II collagen. The cell number, the matrix production, and the expression of genes specific for chondrogenesis were improved after culture in collagen coated chitosan constructs.These findings encourage the use of type II collagen for coating chitosan scaffolds to improve MSCs adhesion and chondrogenesis, and confirm the importance of biomimetic scaffolds for tissue engineering.