Abstract
To improve the biocompatibility of bacterial cellulose hydrogel (BCHG), different extracellular matrices (ECMs; collagen, elastin, and hyaluronan) and growth factors (B-FGF, H-EGF, and KGF) were immobilized onto macroporous BCHG. The microstructure of BCHG had inter-connective channels that were well-integrated with the alginate gel. The alginate gel formed a semi-penetrate hydrogel that allowed the ECM and growth factor to diffuse under physiological conditions. The H-EGF and collagen-modified BCHG supported the growth of human skin fibroblast. The improved BCHG was biocompatible and exhibited desirable skin substitute characteristics that could be used as a deliver vehicle for therapeutic compounds during wound healing.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 508-518 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2011 |
Keywords
- bacterial cellulose
- biocompatibility
- biodegradability
- extracellular matrix
- growth factor
- hydrogel
- wound healing
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Bioengineering
- Materials Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics
- Biomaterials