A novel use for capillary channel fibers: enhanced engineered tissue systems

Capillary channel fibers (CCF) were selected for use in tissue engineering systems, due to their fluid wicking and cell guiding abilities. A study was conducted, comparing cell adhesion to CCF and mesh to traditional systems with fibers of round cross sectional area. A series of biochemical assays was conducted; the results indicated enhanced cellular attachment to the CCF based systems. Ongoing studies are being conducted to determine the rate of liquid diffusion within CCF reinforced tissue engineered composite systems.