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  • Tissue Engineering
  • Regenerative Medicine

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  • Scaffolds are crucial for cell attachment, proliferation, and differentiation in tissue engineering.
  • Poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL)/graphene scaffolds enhance human adipose-derived stem cell (hADSC) proliferation.
  • Optimal scaffold design depends on materials, manufacturing, biodegradability, and biocompatibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the in vitro and in vivo characteristics of 3D printed PCL/graphene scaffolds.
  • To evaluate the potential of these scaffolds for bone tissue regeneration.
  • To assess the effect of micro electrical stimulation on scaffold performance.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of 3D printed PCL/graphene scaffolds.
  • In vitro evaluation of morphological, biological, and immune response characteristics.
  • In vivo study using a rat calvaria critical size defect model, with and without micro electrical stimulation (10 μA).
  • Assessment of connective and new bone tissue formation, and analysis of ALP, RANK, RANKL, and OPG levels.

Main Results:

  • The PCL/graphene scaffolds exhibited acceptable short-term immune responses, indicating potential for in vivo applications.
  • Micro electrical stimulation, when applied to the PCL/graphene scaffolds, appeared to increase cell migration and influx.
  • Enhanced new tissue formation, organized tissue deposition, and bone remodeling were observed in the defect sites treated with scaffolds and electrical stimulation.

Conclusions:

  • 3D printed PCL/graphene scaffolds are biocompatible and suitable for bone tissue engineering.
  • The combination of graphene scaffolds and micro electrical stimulation significantly promotes bone regeneration and remodeling.
  • These findings highlight the potential of this approach for treating critical size bone defects.