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Functional biomaterials are crucial for spinal cord injury (SCI) repair. This study biofunctionalized poly-ɛ-caprolactone surfaces with poly-L-lysine/heparin multilayers, promoting neural progenitor cell growth and neurite outgrowth via adsorbed brain-derived neurotrophic factor.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Neuroscience
  • Tissue Engineering

Background:

  • Functional scaffolds are needed for spinal cord injury (SCI) treatment, requiring biomaterials with controllable interfacial features to guide cellular behavior.
  • Poly-ɛ-caprolactone (PCL) surfaces were explored for biofunctionalization to enhance neural regeneration.
  • Existing strategies often lack integrated chemical and biological cues necessary to overcome the inhibitory environment post-SCI.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and characterize biofunctionalized poly-ɛ-caprolactone surfaces using layer-by-layer (LbL) deposition for potential SCI treatment.
  • To investigate the effect of poly-L-lysine (PLL) and heparin polyelectrolyte multilayers (PEMs) on neural progenitor cell adhesion, function, and neurite outgrowth.
  • To evaluate the combined effect of adsorbed brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and PEM surface properties on neural regeneration markers.

Main Methods:

  • Biofunctionalization of poly-ɛ-caprolactone surfaces using layer-by-layer (LbL) deposition of heparin and poly-L-lysine (PLL).
  • Material characterization to confirm multilayer structure.
  • In vitro cell culture studies with neural progenitor cells to assess adhesion, neurite outgrowth, and cellular responses.
  • Adsorption of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) onto LbL surfaces and assessment of its effects on neurite length and specific mRNA levels (TrkB-FL/TrkB-T1, growth associated protein-43).

Main Results:

  • Well-structured multilayers were confirmed on the poly-ɛ-caprolactone surfaces.
  • Significant differences in cellular response were observed, with PLL-terminating PEMs promoting neurite outgrowth.
  • Adsorbed BDNF significantly promoted neurite outgrowth and led to elevated, sustained TrkB mRNA levels compared to soluble BDNF.

Conclusions:

  • Poly-L-lysine/heparin polyelectrolyte multilayer surfaces can be effectively fabricated to promote neural progenitor cell adhesion and neurite outgrowth.
  • The integration of adsorbed BDNF onto these functionalized surfaces enhances regenerative cues, showing potential for overcoming SCI inhibitory environments.
  • These findings suggest a promising strategy for developing advanced biomaterials for spinal cord injury regeneration by combining surface engineering with neurotrophic factor delivery.