Directed cell growth on protein-functionalized hydrogel surfaces
Directed cell growth on protein-functionalized hydrogel surfaces
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DOI:
10.1016/j.jneumeth.2007.01.024
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发表时间:
2007-05-15
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3
通讯作者:
Shain, William
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作者:
Hynd, Matthew R.;Frampton, John P.;Shain, William
Biochemical surface modification has been used to direct cell attachment and growth on a biocompatible gel surface. Acrylamide-based hydrogels were photo-polymerized in the presence of an acroyl-streptavidin monomer to create planar, functionalized surfaces capable of binding biotin-labelled proteins. Soft protein lithography (microcontact printing) of proteins was used to transfer the biotinylated extracellular matrix proteins, fibronectin and laminin, and the laminin peptide biotin-IKVAV, onto modified surfaces. As a biological assay, we plated LRM55 astroglioma and primary rat hippocampal neurons on patterned hydrogels. We found both cell types to selectively adhere to areas patterned with biotin-conjugated proteins. Fluorescence and bright-field modes of microscopy were used to assess cell attachment and cell morphology on modified surfaces. LRM55 cells were found to attach to protein-stamped regions of the hydrogel only. Neurons exhibited significant neurite extension after 72 It in vitro, and remained viable on protein-stamped areas for more than 4 weeks. Patterned neurons developed functionally active synapses, as measured by uptake of the dye FM1-43FX. Results from this study suggest that hydrogel Surfaces can be patterned with multiple proteins to direct cell growth and attachment. (C) 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.