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Three-Dimensional In Vitro Biomimetic Model of Neuroblastoma Using Collagen-Based Scaffolds
Published on: July 9, 2021
Peptide-Based Scaffold for Nitric Oxide Induced Differentiation of Neuroblastoma Cells
Hilal Ahmad Pal1, Anamika Singh2, Parvaiz A Sheikh2
1Department of Chemistry, Centre for Nanoscience, and Centre for Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, UP, 208016, India.
Abstract:
Nitric oxide is a gaseous messenger involved in neuronal differentiation, development and synaptogenesis, in addition to many other physiological functions. Therefore, it is imperative to maintain an optimal nitric oxide concentration to ensure its biochemical function. A sustained nitric oxide releasing scaffold, which supports neuronal cell differentiation, as determined by morphometric analysis of neurite outgrowth, is described. Moreover, the effect of nitric oxide on the neuroblastoma cell line was also confirmed by immunofluorescent analysis of neuronal nuclear protein (NeuN), specific neuronal marker and neurofilament (NF) protein, which revealed a significant increase in their expression levels, in comparison with undifferentiated cells.
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