Injectable and in situ crosslinkable gelatin microribbon hydrogels for stem cell delivery and bone regeneration <i>in vivo</i>
Yaohui Tang, Xinming Tong, Bogdan Conrad, Fan Yang
Abstract
: Our results demonstrated that µRB-based scaffolds enhanced ASC survival and accelerated bone regeneration after injection into critical sized cranial defect mouse. Such injectable µRB-based scaffold can provide a versatile biomaterial for delivering various stem cell types and enhancing tissue regeneration.
Topics & Concepts
GelatinBiomedical engineeringMaterials scienceSelf-healing hydrogelsIn vivoStem cellMesenchymal stem cellRegeneration (biology)BiocompatibilityScaffoldTissue engineeringGlutaraldehydeChemistryPathologyCell biologyMedicineBiologyChromatographyPolymer chemistryBiochemistryMetallurgyBiotechnologyBone Tissue Engineering MaterialsElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications3D Printing in Biomedical Research