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Isolation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells and their Cultivation on the Porous Bone Matrix
Published on: February 9, 2015
[Biocompatibility of p(3HB-co-3HH) and marrow mesenchymal stem cells]
Yu Zhao1, Ping Hu, Ying-ling Lu
1Department of Plastic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Medical Science, Hefei, Anhui, P. R. China 230022.
Objective:
To investigate the biocompatibility of p(3HB-co-3HH) and marrow mesenchymal stell cells (MSCs).
Methods:
MSCs were inoculated to p(3HB-co-3HH), and then cultured for 2-4 weeks in vitro and embedded for 2 weeks in vivo. The growth, proliferation, morphology and phenotype properties of MSCs were observed by use of phase contrast microscope, electron microscope, HE staining and staining of type I collagen.
Results:
p(3HB-co-3HH) had good compatibility. The inoculated MSCs could be well-distributed, attached well and obtain the phenotype of MSCs in p(3HB-co-3HH). After osteogenic inducer were added, MSCs differentiated to osteoblasts and secreted matrix. Type I collagen was stained positively by immunohistochemical techenique.
Conclusion:
The above results demonstrate that there is satisfactory biocompatibility between p(3HB-co-3HH) and MSCs.
Insights
Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) (p(3HB-co-3HH)) exhibits excellent biocompatibility with mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). MSCs cultured on p(3HB-co-3HH) maintain their phenotype and differentiate into osteoblasts.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Cell Biology
- Tissue Engineering
Background:
- Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are crucial for regenerative medicine.
- Biocompatible scaffolds are essential for successful MSC applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the biocompatibility of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) (p(3HB-co-3HH)) with MSCs.
- To assess MSC behavior and differentiation potential on p(3HB-co-3HH) scaffolds.
Main Methods:
- MSCs were cultured on p(3HB-co-3HH) scaffolds in vitro (2-4 weeks) and in vivo (2 weeks).
- MSC growth, proliferation, morphology, and phenotype were analyzed using microscopy and staining techniques.
- Osteogenic differentiation was induced and confirmed via matrix secretion and collagen I staining.
Main Results:
- p(3HB-co-3HH) demonstrated good compatibility with MSCs.
- MSCs showed excellent distribution, attachment, and phenotype maintenance on the scaffold.
- Osteogenic induction led to MSC differentiation into osteoblasts, evidenced by matrix secretion and positive collagen I staining.
Conclusions:
- p(3HB-co-3HH) exhibits satisfactory biocompatibility with MSCs.
- The material supports MSC proliferation, phenotype maintenance, and osteogenic differentiation.
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