Nanofibrous poly(lactic acid)/hydroxyapatite composite scaffolds for guided tissue regeneration

Macromol Biosci. 2008 Apr 9;8(4):328-38. doi: 10.1002/mabi.200700107.

Abstract

The production of nanofibrous PLA/HA composite scaffolds is described. The morphological, mechanical, surface, and thermal properties of the composites were extensively investigated. The results show that the mixture of PLA and HA formed smooth nanofibers without lumps. The incorporation of HA increased the mechanical strength of the nanofibers and changed the morphology, increasing the mean fiber diameter and pore size. Surface and internal properties confirmed that HA was homogeneously distributed inside the nanofibers and oriented towards their surface. The nanofiber composites allowed the adhesion and proliferation of pre-osteoblasts for up to 3 weeks.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • 3T3 Cells
  • Animals
  • Biomimetics*
  • Biotechnology / methods*
  • Cell Culture Techniques / instrumentation*
  • Cell Culture Techniques / methods
  • Durapatite / chemistry*
  • Mice
  • Models, Biological
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Osteoblasts / cytology*
  • Osteoblasts / metabolism*
  • Regeneration*
  • Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared
  • Stress, Mechanical
  • Tissue Engineering / methods*
  • X-Ray Diffraction

Substances

  • Durapatite