作者: Clara R. Correia , Liliana S. Moreira-Teixeira , Lorenzo Moroni , Rui L. Reis , Clemens A. van Blitterswijk
DOI: 10.1089/TEN.TEC.2010.0467
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摘要: Scaffolds derived from natural polysaccharides are very promising in tissue engineering applications and regenerative medicine, as they resemble glycosaminoglycans the extracellular matrix (ECM). In this study, we have prepared freeze-dried composite scaffolds of chitosan (CHT) hyaluronic acid (HA) different weight ratios containing either no HA (control) or 1%, 5%, 10% HA. We hypothesized that could enhance structural biological properties CHT scaffolds. To test hypothesis, physicochemical CHT/HA were evaluated. Scanning electron microscopy micrographs, mechanical properties, swelling tests, enzymatic degradation, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) chemical maps performed. ability to support chondrocyte adhesion proliferation, live–dead MTT assays Results showed noncytotoxic promote cell adhesion. ECM formation was further evaluated with safranin-O alcian blue staining methods, glycosaminoglycan DNA quantifications The incorporation enhanced cartilage production. CHT/5HA had a better pore network configuration exhibited formation. On basis our results, believe matrixes potential use repair.