Analysis of cell growth in three-dimensional scaffolds
Analysis of cell growth in three-dimensional scaffolds
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DOI:
10.1089/ten.2006.12.705
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发表时间:
2006-04-01
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Wu, BM
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作者:
Dunn, JCY;Chan, WY;Wu, BM
The in vitro growth of pre-osteoblasts in multi-layer, three-dimensional scaffolds was determined from experimental measurements and was compared to a mathematical model. Immediately following cell seeding, the initial cell density was uniform throughout the scaffold. After 10 days, the cell density increased from 2.1 x 10(5) cells/cm(3) to 1.3 x 10(7) cells/cm(3) at the fluid-scaffold interface. The increase in cell density was largely confined to the outermost 200 mu m from the fluid-scaffold interface. The cell density profile was in good agreement with a mathematical model that simulated the cell growth based on the local oxygen tension. The improved understanding derived from this mathematical model may be useful in the design of three-dimensional scaffolds that can support more uniform growth of cells.