Optimizing PCL/PLGA Scaffold Biocompatibility Using Gelatin from Bovine, Porcine, and Fish Origin
Author:
Ghafouri Azar Mina1, Wiesnerova Lucie1, Dvorakova Jana1, Chocholata Petra1ORCID, Moztarzadeh Omid2ORCID, Dejmek Jiri3, Babuska Vaclav1ORCID
Affiliation:
1. Department of Medical Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, alej Svobody 76, 323 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic 2. Department of Stomatology, University Hospital Pilsen, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, alej Svobody 80, 304 60 Pilsen, Czech Republic 3. Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, alej Svobody 76, 323 00 Pilsen, Czech Republic
Abstract
This research introduces a novel approach by incorporating various types of gelatins, including bovine, porcine, and fish skin, into polycaprolactone and poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) using a solvent casting method. The films are evaluated for morphology, mechanical properties, thermal stability, biodegradability, hemocompatibility, cell adhesion, proliferation, and cytotoxicity. The results show that the incorporation of gelatins into the films alters their mechanical properties, with a decrease in tensile strength but an increase in elongation at break. This indicates that the films become more flexible with the addition of gelatin. Gelatin incorporation has a limited effect on the thermal stability of the films. The composites with the gelatin show higher biodegradability with the highest weight loss in the case of fish gelatin. The films exhibit high hemocompatibility with minimal hemolysis observed. The gelatin has a dynamic effect on cell behavior and promotes long-term cell proliferation. In addition, all composite films reveal exceptionally low levels of cytotoxicity. The combination of the evaluated parameters shows the appropriate level of biocompatibility for gelatin-based samples. These findings provide valuable insights for future studies involving gelatin incorporation in tissue engineering applications.
Subject
Polymers and Plastics,Organic Chemistry,Biomaterials,Bioengineering
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