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This study introduces microstructured alginate scaffolds for neuron culture, enhancing cell adhesion and network formation without additives. These novel scaffolds show promise for neuroregeneration and organoid research.

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  • Tissue Engineering
  • Neuroscience

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  • Alginate (Alg) is a common biopolymer for scaffold engineering and bioinks.
  • Alginate lacks intrinsic cell-binding sites, requiring functionalization for cellular adhesion.
  • Current 3D bioprinting methods for cell-laden alginate inks face challenges with disinfection and cell viability due to shear stress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop bioactive additive-free, microstructured alginate (M-Alg) scaffolds for neuron culture.
  • To create scaffolds with interconnected channels and textured surfaces using ZnO microparticles as sacrificial templates.
  • To evaluate neuron adhesion, growth, and network formation on M-Alg scaffolds compared to pristine alginate.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of microstructured alginate scaffolds (M-Alg) using tetrapod-shaped ZnO (t-ZnO) microparticles as templates.
  • Removal of t-ZnO particles to create porous, microstructured scaffolds.
  • Culture of neurons on M-Alg scaffolds and pristine alginate (P-Alg) scaffolds.
  • Assessment of cell adhesion, neurite outgrowth, and neural activity.

Main Results:

  • Neurons showed significantly improved adhesion and growth on M-Alg scaffolds compared to P-Alg scaffolds.
  • Extensive neurite outgrowth and spontaneous neural activity were observed on M-Alg scaffolds.
  • The M-Alg scaffolds facilitated the maturation of neuronal networks.

Conclusions:

  • Microstructured alginate scaffolds (M-Alg) offer enhanced neuron adhesion and network formation without requiring bioactive additives.
  • The use of sacrificial ZnO microparticles is an effective method for creating porous, textured alginate scaffolds.
  • These additive-free, neuron-affine M-Alg scaffolds are promising for neuroregenerative medicine and organoid research.