The ideal small-diameter vascular grafts should mimic the nanostructure and mechanical properties of nature blood vessel. In this study, electrospun chitosan( CS)/poly( L-lactic-co-ε-caprolactone)( PLCL) nanofibers w...The ideal small-diameter vascular grafts should mimic the nanostructure and mechanical properties of nature blood vessel. In this study, electrospun chitosan( CS)/poly( L-lactic-co-ε-caprolactone)( PLCL) nanofibers were developed for potential small-diameter blood vessel applications. CS is a positively charged polymer which is beneficial for cell attachment and growth,while PLCL provides favorable mechanical support due to its excellent elasticity. Typical nanofibrous structure was observed in both CS/PLCL and pure PLCL scaffolds. The optimal mechanical property could be achieved when the weight ratio of CS/PLCL was 1 ∶ 2.Compared with pure PLCL scaffolds, the CS/PLCL scaffolds showed higher hydrophilicity and markedly promoted the attachment,spreading and proliferation of human umbilical vein endothelial cells( HUVECs). Hence,CS/PLCL scaffolds can be used as potential vascular grafts.展开更多
After removal of the caries or diseased teeth,the alveolar ridge will undergo absorption and atrophy.When the amount of alveolar bone is insufficient,it will cause an inability to perform effective dental implant rest...After removal of the caries or diseased teeth,the alveolar ridge will undergo absorption and atrophy.When the amount of alveolar bone is insufficient,it will cause an inability to perform effective dental implant restoration.In order to control the absorption and promote the repair and regeneration of alveolar ridge,a method of implanting guided bone regeneration(GBR)membranes at the extraction site is often used.In this study,silk fibroin(SF)and poly-L-lactide lactone(PLCL)were used to prepare bilayered guided bone regeneration membranes,and its morphology,hydrophilicity,surface roughness and mechanical properties were studied.At the same time,the drug release behaviors and cell compatibility of the bilayered membranes were studied.The results showed that SF/PLCL bi-layered membranes had good mechanical properties and surface hydrophilicity,and the drug-loaded bi-layered membranes had good cell compatibility.The bilayered membranes fabricated in this study are of potential for applying in the oral health field to promote bone regeneration.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundations of China(Nos.31771048,31570984,31271028)International Cooperation Fund of the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality,China(No.15540723400)Biomedical Textile Materials Science and Technology(111 Project),China(No.B07024)
文摘The ideal small-diameter vascular grafts should mimic the nanostructure and mechanical properties of nature blood vessel. In this study, electrospun chitosan( CS)/poly( L-lactic-co-ε-caprolactone)( PLCL) nanofibers were developed for potential small-diameter blood vessel applications. CS is a positively charged polymer which is beneficial for cell attachment and growth,while PLCL provides favorable mechanical support due to its excellent elasticity. Typical nanofibrous structure was observed in both CS/PLCL and pure PLCL scaffolds. The optimal mechanical property could be achieved when the weight ratio of CS/PLCL was 1 ∶ 2.Compared with pure PLCL scaffolds, the CS/PLCL scaffolds showed higher hydrophilicity and markedly promoted the attachment,spreading and proliferation of human umbilical vein endothelial cells( HUVECs). Hence,CS/PLCL scaffolds can be used as potential vascular grafts.
基金Natural Science Foundation for Key Program of the Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions,China(No.19KJA610004)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China(No.BK20161254)+1 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2019M651947)Mandatory Projects of Nantong Municipal Science and Technology Plan,China(No.JC2018004)
文摘After removal of the caries or diseased teeth,the alveolar ridge will undergo absorption and atrophy.When the amount of alveolar bone is insufficient,it will cause an inability to perform effective dental implant restoration.In order to control the absorption and promote the repair and regeneration of alveolar ridge,a method of implanting guided bone regeneration(GBR)membranes at the extraction site is often used.In this study,silk fibroin(SF)and poly-L-lactide lactone(PLCL)were used to prepare bilayered guided bone regeneration membranes,and its morphology,hydrophilicity,surface roughness and mechanical properties were studied.At the same time,the drug release behaviors and cell compatibility of the bilayered membranes were studied.The results showed that SF/PLCL bi-layered membranes had good mechanical properties and surface hydrophilicity,and the drug-loaded bi-layered membranes had good cell compatibility.The bilayered membranes fabricated in this study are of potential for applying in the oral health field to promote bone regeneration.
