Abstract
The rupture forces of porous alginate scaffolds seeded with hepatocytes or fibroblast-like cells increased during 3 d of culture and then decreased. The phenomenon was independent of the number of viable cells within the scaffolds, but dependent on protein adsorption to the alginate as well as a reduction in the degree of crosslinks of the calcium-alginate gel.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 127-129 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering |
Volume | 100 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Alginate
- Cell culture
- Scaffold
- Sponge
- Tissue engineering
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biotechnology
- Bioengineering
- Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology