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. 2017 Feb 1:71:678-684.
doi: 10.1016/j.msec.2016.10.069. Epub 2016 Oct 26.

Cell-laden 3D bioprinting hydrogel matrix depending on different compositions for soft tissue engineering: Characterization and evaluation

Jisun Park  1 , Sang Jin Lee  2 , Solchan Chung  3 , Jun Hee Lee  2 , Wan Doo Kim  2 , Jae Young Lee  4 , Su A Park  5
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Cell-laden 3D bioprinting hydrogel matrix depending on different compositions for soft tissue engineering: Characterization and evaluation

Jisun Park et al. Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl. .

Abstract

Cell-printing techniques that can construct three-dimensional (3D) structures with biocompatible materials and cells are of great interest for various biomedical applications, such as tissue engineering and drug-screening studies. For successful cell-printing with cells, bioinks are critical for both the processability of printing and the viability of printed cells. However, the influence of composition on 3D bio-printing with cells has not been well explored. In this study, we investigated different compositions of alginate bioinks by varying the concentrations of high molecular weight alginate (High Alg) and low molecular weight alginate (Low Alg). Bioinks of 3wt% alginate containing High Alg alone or a 1:2 (Low Alg:High Alg) composite allowed for the construction of 3D scaffolds with good processability and shapes. Cell-printing with fibroblasts and in vitro culture studies revealed good viability and growth of the printed cells after up to 7days of culture. Bioinks prepared with High and Low Alg at a 2:1 ratio exhibited better cell growth compared with those of other compositions. This study progresses the design and applications of alginate-based bioinks for cell-printing platforms in soft tissue engineering.

Keywords: Alginate; Bioinks; Biomaterials; Cell printing; Tissue engineering.

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