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    • Biomaterials Science
    • Tissue Engineering
    • Microfluidics

    Background:

    • Current 3D cell culture methods often use non-biodegradable materials, limiting applications and cell viability.
    • Developing biodegradable scaffolds is crucial for advanced tissue engineering and in vitro models.
    • Stop-flow lithography (SFL) offers precise control over microgel fabrication.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To synthesize biodegradable cell-laden microgels using SFL.
    • To replace non-biodegradable poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) with a biocompatible alternative.
    • To establish sterile cell encapsulation techniques for 3D co-culture models.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized stop-flow lithography (SFL) for microgel synthesis.
    • Employed dextran-2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (dex-HEMA) as a biodegradable hydrogel precursor.
    • Developed and validated a sterile cell encapsulation protocol.
    • Assessed cell viability, growth, and microgel biodegradation rates.
    • Encapsulated Caco-2 and HT-29 cell lines.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully synthesized biodegradable cell-laden microgels with high spatial resolution.
    • Demonstrated biocompatibility and biodegradability of the dex-HEMA microgel matrix.
    • Validated sterile cell encapsulation, showing good cell growth and viability.
    • Achieved organized microgel structures through self-assembly.
    • Created distinct microgel types for encapsulating specific cell lines.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel SFL approach enables the production of biodegradable, cell-laden microgels.
    • Dextran-based microgels offer a promising alternative to traditional non-biodegradable materials in tissue engineering.
    • The developed method supports the creation of sophisticated 3D co-culture models for enhanced in vitro studies.
    • This advancement facilitates the replication of native tissue complexity for biomedical research.