In this study, Schwann cells, at a density of 1 x 105 cells/well, were cultured on regenerated silk fibroin nanofibers (305 + 84 nm) prepared using the electrospinning method. Schwann cells cultured on the silk fib...In this study, Schwann cells, at a density of 1 x 105 cells/well, were cultured on regenerated silk fibroin nanofibers (305 + 84 nm) prepared using the electrospinning method. Schwann cells cultured on the silk fibroin nanofibers appeared more ordered, their processes extended further, and they formed more extensive and complex interconnections. In addition, the silk fibroin nanofibers had no impact on the proliferation of Schwann cells or on the secretion of ciliary neurotrophic factor, brain-derived neurotrophic factor or nerve growth factor. These findings indicate that regenerated electrospun silk fibroin nanofibers can promote Schwann cell adhesion, growth and proliferation, and have excellent biocompatibility.展开更多
基金supported by the Social Development Foundation of Suzhou, No. SYS201034the Open Project Program of Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, No. KLET1005
文摘In this study, Schwann cells, at a density of 1 x 105 cells/well, were cultured on regenerated silk fibroin nanofibers (305 + 84 nm) prepared using the electrospinning method. Schwann cells cultured on the silk fibroin nanofibers appeared more ordered, their processes extended further, and they formed more extensive and complex interconnections. In addition, the silk fibroin nanofibers had no impact on the proliferation of Schwann cells or on the secretion of ciliary neurotrophic factor, brain-derived neurotrophic factor or nerve growth factor. These findings indicate that regenerated electrospun silk fibroin nanofibers can promote Schwann cell adhesion, growth and proliferation, and have excellent biocompatibility.