Influence of Calcium Ions on Cell Survival and Proliferation in the Context of an Alginate Hydrogel
Joint Authors
Schreyer, D. J.
Chen, X. B.
Cao, N.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Engineering Sciences and Information Technology
Abstract EN
One goal of biofabrication is to incorporate living cells into artificial scaffolds in order to repair damaged tissues or organs.
Although there are many studies on various biofabrication techniques, the maintenance of cell viability during the biofabrication process and cell proliferation after the process is still a challenging issue.
Construction of scaffolds using hydrogels composed of natural materials can avoid exposure of cells to harsh chemicals or temperature extremes but can still entail exposure to non-physiological conditions, causing cell damage or even death.
This paper presents an experimental investigation into the influence on Schwann cell survival and proliferation of calcium used for ionic crosslinking of alginate hydrogel during the biofabrication process.
The experimental results obtained show the viability and proliferation capacity of cells, either suspended in cell culture medium or encapsulated in hydrogel, and vary with the calcium concentration and the time period of cells exposed to the calcium environment.
The experimental results also show the alginate concentration and cell density, that have profound influence on cell survival and proliferation, and solution viscosity as well.
This study suggests the incorporation of living cells in calcium-crosslinked hydrogel in the biofabrication process can be regulated for controlled cell survival and proliferation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Cao, N.& Chen, X. B.& Schreyer, D. J.. 2012. Influence of Calcium Ions on Cell Survival and Proliferation in the Context of an Alginate Hydrogel. ISRN Chemical Engineering،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Cao, N.…[et al.]. Influence of Calcium Ions on Cell Survival and Proliferation in the Context of an Alginate Hydrogel. ISRN Chemical Engineering No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Cao, N.& Chen, X. B.& Schreyer, D. J.. Influence of Calcium Ions on Cell Survival and Proliferation in the Context of an Alginate Hydrogel. ISRN Chemical Engineering. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-477889
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-477889