Abstract
In this study, tubular hydrogel structures were constructed via electrodeposition using alginate gels. Electrolysis of water in alginate solutions with calcium carbonate particles induced gel aggregation around Pt wire electrodes, forming tubular alginate gel structures. The simple method is a promising approach for construction of multi-layer tubular hydrogel structures for tissue engineering.
Copyright © 2012. Published by Elsevier B.V.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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3T3 Cells
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Alginates / chemistry*
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Animals
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Blood Vessels / cytology*
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Calcium Carbonate / chemistry
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Electroplating
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Glucuronic Acid / chemistry
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Hexuronic Acids / chemistry
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Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells / cytology
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Humans
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Hydrogels / chemistry
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Mice
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Models, Biological
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Tissue Engineering / methods*
Substances
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Alginates
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Hexuronic Acids
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Hydrogels
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Glucuronic Acid
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Calcium Carbonate