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Poly (lactic acid)–chitosan–collagen composite nanofibers as substrates for blood outgrowth endothelial cells

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.

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