Publication Type : Journal Article
Thematic Areas : Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine
Publisher : International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
Source : International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Volume 58, p.220 - 224 (2013)
Url : http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0141813013001608
Keywords : BOEC, chitosan, collagen, eNOS, Nanofibers, Poly (lactic acid), Wound healing
Campus : Kochi
School : Center for Nanosciences
Center : Amrita Center for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine Move, Nanosciences
Department : Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine
Verified : Yes
Year : 2013
Abstract : Abstract In this work, the attachment, viability and functionality of rat Blood Outgrowth Endothelial Cells (rBOEC) and genetically modified rBOEC (rBOEC/eNOS-GFP), which over express endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), were investigated on Poly(lactic acid) (PLA)–chitosan and PLA–chitosan–collagen nanofibrous scaffolds. Both the cell types displayed good attachment, remained viable and functional on both scaffolds. Moreover, incorporation of collagen in the scaffold helped in sustaining the rBOEC for upto one week, although collagen was not found necessary for rBOEC/eNOS-GFP. We conclude that PLA–chitosan based nanofibrous scaffolds can be a potential candidate for {BOEC} based wound healing applications.
Cite this Research Publication : B. Swarnalatha, Nair, S. L., Shalumon, K. T., Milbauer, L. C., Dr. Jayakumar Rangasamy, Dr. Bindhu Paul, Menon, K. K., Hebbel, R. P., Somani, A., and Shantikumar V. Nair, “Poly (lactic acid)–chitosan–collagen composite nanofibers as substrates for blood outgrowth endothelial cells”, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, vol. 58, pp. 220 - 224, 2013.