Tackling Cell Transplantation Anoikis: An Injectable, Shape Memory Cryogel Microcarrier Platform Material for Stem Cell and Neuronal Cell Growth

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Abstract

Highly macroporous semisynthetic cryogel microcarriers can be synthesized for culturing stem cells and neuronal type cells. Growth factors loaded to heparin-containing microcarriers show near zero-order release kinetics and cell-loaded microcarriers can be injected through a fine gauge cannula without negative effect on the cells. These carriers can be applied for cell transplantation applications.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5047-5053
Number of pages7
JournalSmall
Volume11
Issue number38
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2015
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

PubMed 26237446
ORCID /0000-0003-0189-3448/work/161890449

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Keywords

  • adherent matrix, biomaterials, cryogels, heparin, microcarriers, neurotrophin, shape memory, star-PEG