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  • Biomaterials Science
  • Tissue Engineering
  • Polymer Chemistry

Background:

  • Methylcellulose (MC) hydrogels offer potential for cell sheet engineering due to their thermoresponsive properties.
  • Developing stable MC-based hydrogels requires understanding the influence of polymer concentration, molecular weight, and salt additives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the thermoresponsive behavior of Methylcellulose (MC) for creating MC-based hydrogel systems.
  • To determine the optimal conditions for stable MC hydrogel formation and evaluate their efficacy in supporting adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) for cell sheet engineering.

Main Methods:

  • Solution-gel analyses using differential scanning calorimetry and rheology.
  • Swelling, degradation, and cell culture experiments were conducted.
  • Optimization of MC concentration, molecular weight, and salt (0.5× PBS) composition for hydrogel stability.

Main Results:

  • Stable MC hydrogels (12-16% MC, 15,000 MW) were formed in 0.5× PBS at temperatures ≥32 °C.
  • Adhesion and proliferation of adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) were significantly enhanced by adding bovine collagen type I to the MC hydrogel surface at 37 °C.
  • A confluent monolayer of ASCs formed, detaching as an intact cell sheet upon cooling to room temperature.

Conclusions:

  • Optimized methylcellulose hydrogels provide a promising platform for cell sheet engineering.
  • The addition of collagen is crucial for supporting stem cell adhesion and growth on these thermoresponsive hydrogels.
  • Spontaneous detachment of intact cell sheets facilitates applications in regenerative medicine and tissue construction.