Publication
Title
Development of PLGA-coated beta-TCP scaffolds containing VEGF for bone tissue engineering
Author
Abstract
Bone tissue engineering is sought to apply strategies for bone defects healing without limitations and short-comings of using either bone autografts or allografts and xenografts. The aim of this study was to fabricate a thin layer poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) coated beta-tricalcium phosphate (beta-TCP) scaffold with sustained release of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). PLGA coating increased compressive strength of the beta-TCP scaffolds significantly. For in vitro evaluations, canine mesenchymal stem cells (cMSCs) and canine endothelial progenitor cells (cEPCs) were isolated and characterized. Cell proliferation and attachment were demonstrated and the rate of cells proliferation on the VEGF released scaffold was significantly more than compared to the scaffolds with no VEGF loading. A significant increase in expression of COL1 and RUNX2 was indicated in the scaffolds loaded with VEGF and MSCs compared to the other groups. Consequently, PLGA coated beta-TCP scaffold with sustained and localized release of VEGF showed favourable results for bone regeneration in vitro, and this scaffold has the potential to use as a drug delivery device in the future. (C) 2016 Published by Elsevier B.V.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Materials science and engineering: part C: biomimetic materials. - Lausanne
Publication
Lausanne : 2016
ISSN
0928-4931
DOI
10.1016/J.MSEC.2016.07.011
Volume/pages
69 (2016) , p. 780-788
ISI
000383930900091
Pubmed ID
27612772
Full text (Publisher's DOI)
UAntwerpen
Publication type
Subject
Affiliation
Publications with a UAntwerp address
External links
Web of Science
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Last edited 04.03.2024
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