This paper deals with the characterizations made during the development of a nano-HAp loaded chitosan scaffold, obtained by the freeze-drying technique combined with a novel in situ crystal growth method. The nano-composites were characterized by a highly porous and interconnected structure. The XRD patterns and calculated domain sizes of the HAp nano-crystals nucleated on the chitosan scaffolds are very similar to the ones recorded for deproteinated bone apatite. Both osteoblasts (MG63) and mesenchimal cells (hMSC) were showing good proliferation and adhesion onto the scaffolds. The presence of extensive filopodia and excellent spreading in and around the interconnected porous structure, indicated a strong cellular adhesion and growth. Moreover a good hMSC osteogenic differentiation has been verified. The observations related to well-developed structure morphology, physicochemical properties and high cytocompatibility suggest that the obtained chitosan-nHA porous scaffolds are potential candidate materials for bone regeneration.

Fabrication, characterization and cell cultures on a novel composite chitosan-nano-hydroxyapatite scaffold

Palazzo B.
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Nitti P.;
2011-01-01

Abstract

This paper deals with the characterizations made during the development of a nano-HAp loaded chitosan scaffold, obtained by the freeze-drying technique combined with a novel in situ crystal growth method. The nano-composites were characterized by a highly porous and interconnected structure. The XRD patterns and calculated domain sizes of the HAp nano-crystals nucleated on the chitosan scaffolds are very similar to the ones recorded for deproteinated bone apatite. Both osteoblasts (MG63) and mesenchimal cells (hMSC) were showing good proliferation and adhesion onto the scaffolds. The presence of extensive filopodia and excellent spreading in and around the interconnected porous structure, indicated a strong cellular adhesion and growth. Moreover a good hMSC osteogenic differentiation has been verified. The observations related to well-developed structure morphology, physicochemical properties and high cytocompatibility suggest that the obtained chitosan-nHA porous scaffolds are potential candidate materials for bone regeneration.
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