Thin-layer hydroxyapatite deposition on a nanofiber surface stimulates mesenchymal stem cell proliferation and their differentiation into osteoblasts

J Biomed Biotechnol. 2012:2012:428503. doi: 10.1155/2012/428503. Epub 2012 Jan 29.

Abstract

Pulsed laser deposition was proved as a suitable method for hydroxyapatite (HA) coating of coaxial poly-ɛ-caprolactone/polyvinylalcohol (PCL/PVA) nanofibers. The fibrous morphology of PCL/PVA nanofibers was preserved, if the nanofiber scaffold was coated with thin layers of HA (200 nm and 400 nm). Increasing thickness of HA, however, resulted in a gradual loss of fibrous character. In addition, biomechanical properties were improved after HA deposition on PCL/PVA nanofibers as the value of Young's moduli of elasticity significantly increased. Clearly, thin-layer hydroxyapatite deposition on a nanofiber surface stimulated mesenchymal stem cell viability and their differentiation into osteoblasts. The optimal depth of HA was 800 nm.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Differentiation* / drug effects
  • Cell Proliferation* / drug effects
  • Durapatite / chemistry
  • Durapatite / pharmacology
  • Mesenchymal Stem Cells / cytology*
  • Nanofibers / chemistry*
  • Osteoblasts / cytology*
  • Polyesters / chemistry
  • Polyvinyl Alcohol / chemistry
  • Swine

Substances

  • Polyesters
  • polycaprolactone
  • Polyvinyl Alcohol
  • Durapatite