Abstract
Tissue engineering requires growth factors, cells and a scaffold to permit effective tissue regeneration. This study aimed to develop a scaffold with a focus on immobilizing growth factors within gelatin. We focused on the extracellular matrix and developed a heparin-conjugated gelatin (Hep-gela). Conjugation was confirmed using the alcian blue assay and X-ray diffraction patterns. The mechanical strength and stability of the Hep-gela gel in protease solution were improved compared with collagen gel. Hep-gela was able to immobilize vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) even in the presence of albumin, with an efficiency of 54.2%. Immobilized VEGF promoted proliferation of human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Hep-gela-immobilized VEGF maintained its native biological activity. In summary, Hep-gela has the potential to become an effective material in the field of regenerative medicine.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 562-567 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering |
| Volume | 115 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - May 1 2013 |
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- Bioengineering
- Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
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Heparin-conjugated gelatin as a growth factor immobilization scaffold. / Nakamura, Shintaro; Kubo, Takafumi; Ijima, Hiroyuki.
In: Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, Vol. 115, No. 5, 01.05.2013, p. 562-567.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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