Abstract
Control led regeneration of bone or cartilage has recently begun to facilitate a host of novel clinical treatments. An osteoblast line, which we isolated is able to form new bone matrix in vivo within 2 days and exhibits a mature osteoblast phenotype both in vitro and in vivo. Using these cells, we show that cuboidal bones can be generated into a predesigned shaped-bone with high-density bone trabeculae when used in combination with a modified poly -DL-lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA)-collagen sponge. PLGA coated with collagen gel serves as a good scaffold for osteoblasts. These results indicate that mature osteoblasts, in combination with a scaffold such as PLGA-collagen sponge, show promise for use in a custom-shaped bone regeneration tool for both basic research into osteogenesis and for development of therapeutic applications.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 45-53 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Cellular Physiology |
Volume | 194 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2003 Jan 1 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physiology
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Cell Biology