Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Biological characterization of experimental carbon samples.

C Delfosse1, F Monchau, A Lefevre

  • 1Faculté d'Odontologie, Groupe de Recherche sur les Biomatériaux, Faculté de médecine, place de Verdun, Lille, France. cdelfosse@univ-lille2.fr

Bulletin Du Groupement International Pour La Recherche Scientifique En Stomatologie & Odontologie
|June 6, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This study evaluated experimental carbon fibers for biomedical use. Samples A, C, and D showed potential for wound healing bandages due to low cytotoxicity and no inflammatory effects.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Axillofemoral prosthetic bypass infection with <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i>: A unique case in vascular graft infections.

IDCases·2026
Same author

[An attractive sea fan].

Journal francais d'ophtalmologie·2025
Same author

Dissecting the respective roles of microbiota and host genetics in the susceptibility of Card9<sup>-/-</sup> mice to colitis.

Microbiome·2024
Same author

[High anti-topoisomerase-1 autoantibodies levels are associated with the extension of skin fibrosis and vascular progression in patients with systemic sclerosis].

La Revue de medecine interne·2024
Same author

<i>Toxoplasma gondii</i>, a plea for a thorough investigation of its oncogenic potential.

Heliyon·2023
Same author

Experimental dataset of the impact assessment of vegetable intercropping on agroeconomic performances, pests and beneficials, and soil resources.

Data in brief·2023

Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Tissue Engineering
  • Medical Device Development

Background:

  • Carbon fibers have diverse industrial applications, including growing use in biomedicine.
  • Evaluating novel carbon materials is crucial for advancing medical treatments.
  • Understanding cytocompatibility is essential for safe and effective biomedical implants and dressings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the cytocompatibility of four experimental carbon fibers (A, B, C, D) for potential clinical applications.
  • To compare the biological properties of experimental carbon fibers against a commercial wound dressing (Actisorb® Plus J2).
  • To identify suitable candidates for wound healing bandage applications.

Main Methods:

  • Cytocompatibility testing including cell viability, inflammatory response, cell proliferation, and cell morphology.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Utilized two human cell lines: L132 (pulmonary epithelial) and HaCaT (skin keratinocytes).
  • Compared experimental samples against Actisorb® Plus J2, a marketed wound dressing.

    • Main Results:

    • Experimental samples A and D exhibited slight cytotoxicity; no samples supported cell adherence.
    • Experimental carbon fibers A, B, C, and D demonstrated no significant inflammatory effects.
    • Actisorb® Plus J2 showed both cytotoxic and inflammatory properties.

    Conclusions:

    • Experimental carbon fibers A, C, and D, possessing favorable biological properties, are candidates for wound healing bandages.
    • Further research and experimentation are necessary to validate their clinical efficacy.
    • The study highlights the potential of specific carbon fiber formulations in advanced wound care.