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3D sample preparation for orthopaedic tissue engineering bioreactors.

Sarah H Cartmell1, Sarah Rathbone, Gemma Jones

  • 1School of Materials, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.

Methods in Molecular Biology (Clifton, N.J.)
|November 3, 2010
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This study details methods for preparing 3D tissue samples for various bioreactors, including the Rotatory Synthecon Bioreactor, for orthopaedic tissue engineering applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Tissue Engineering
  • Bioreactor Technology

Background:

  • Orthopaedic tissue engineering utilizes various bioreactors for culturing engineered constructs.
  • Bioreactor design and culture methods range from simple to complex.
  • Sample preparation is critical and varies by bioreactor system.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present established methodologies for preparing 3D samples for specific bioreactor systems.
  • To provide practical guidance for in vitro culture of bone and ligament tissue.

Main Methods:

  • Describes sample preparation techniques for the Rotatory Synthecon Bioreactor (Cellon).
  • Details methods for a plate shaker system.
  • Outlines procedures for a perfusion system and a Bose Electroforce Systems Biodynamic Instrument.

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Main Results:

  • Provides data on successful 3D sample preparation for diverse bioreactor setups.
  • Demonstrates effective methodologies for in vitro bone and ligament tissue culture.

Conclusions:

  • Established protocols ensure successful 3D sample preparation for orthopaedic tissue engineering.
  • These methods support robust in vitro culture of bone and ligament constructs across multiple bioreactor platforms.