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  • Stem Cell Biology
  • Regenerative Medicine

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  • Stem cell encapsulation offers potential for tissue repair in diseases like spinal cord injury (SCI).
  • Biocompatible microcapsules can control stem cell fate in situ for tissue regeneration.
  • Neural stem cells (NSCs) and dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) are promising candidates for neural repair.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel microfluidic device for reproducible stem cell encapsulation.
  • To evaluate the viability and differentiation capacity of encapsulated NSCs and DPSCs.
  • To assess the efficacy of encapsulated stem cells in an organotypic SCI model.

Main Methods:

  • A customized microfluidic device was engineered for creating alginate-collagen microcapsules.
  • Neural stem cells (NSCs) and dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) were encapsulated.
  • Encapsulated cells were cultured for up to 21 days and assessed for viability, multipotency, and neuronal differentiation markers.
  • Cell-laden microcapsules were transplanted into an organotypic SCI model and evaluated over 10 days.

Main Results:

  • The microfluidic device produced monodisperse, alginate-collagen microcapsules containing NSCs and DPSCs.
  • Both cell types exhibited high survival rates (up to 21 days in culture) and retained multipotency and neuronal differentiation capabilities.
  • Transplanted microcapsules successfully retained stem cells at the implantation site in the SCI model.
  • Implanted cells survived for 10 days and showed commitment to a neural lineage.

Conclusions:

  • The developed microfluidic device offers an efficient and aseptic method for encapsulating stem cells in alginate-collagen microcapsules.
  • Encapsulated stem cells maintain viability and neural differentiation potential, making them suitable for regenerative medicine strategies.
  • This technique provides a valuable tool for studying stem cell behavior in 3D environments and for potential therapeutic applications in SCI and other conditions.