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    • Biomaterials Science
    • Tissue Engineering
    • Neuroscience

    Background:

    • Hydrogels are promising for cell-based therapies and bioelectrode development.
    • Tissue engineering principles can enhance neural electrode integration.
    • Poly (vinyl alcohol) functionalised with tyramine (PVA-Tyr) hydrogels support protein incorporation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore PVA-Tyr hydrogels crosslinked with gelatin and sericin as scaffolds for neural tissue.
    • To investigate the growth and function of PC12 and Schwann cell (SC) co-cultures in a 3D environment.
    • To assess the suitability of these hydrogels for neural development and interfacing.

    Main Methods:

    • Encapsulation of PC12 and SC cell lines within PVA-Tyr/gelatin/sericin hydrogels.
    • Culturing cells in both 2D and 3D environments.
    • Assessing cell differentiation, neurite outgrowth, and ECM protein production (laminin, collagen-IV).
    • Evaluating hydrogel mechanical properties (elastic modulus).

    Main Results:

    • PC12 cell differentiation was promoted in both 2D and 3D cultures.
    • SC cells produced essential neuronal support proteins: laminin and collagen-IV.
    • Neurite outgrowth was confirmed in the 3D hydrogel environment.
    • The PVA-Tyr/sericin/gelatin hydrogel exhibited mechanical properties similar to nerve tissue.

    Conclusions:

    • PVA-Tyr hydrogels, functionalized with native proteins, provide a compliant substrate for neural tissue engineering.
    • These hydrogels support the survival, differentiation, and outgrowth of neural networks in a 3D environment.
    • The developed hydrogel system shows potential for neural interfacing and cell-based therapies.