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PMID: 23359588 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) (PHBHHx) is a biocompatible and bioresorbable copolymer that has generated research interest as a bone scaffold material. However, its brittleness and degradation characteristics can be improved upon. We hypothesized that blending with medical-grade polycaprolactone (PCL) can improve degradation and mechanical characteristics. Here, we report the development of solvent-blended PHBHHx/PCL for application as a potential biomaterial for tissue engineering. Enhanced yield strength, yield strain and Young's modulus occurred at 30/70 blend when compared with PHBHHx and PCL. Polarized light microscopy demonstrated PHBHHx and PCL to exist as morphologically and optically distinct phases and, together with thermal analyses, revealed immiscibility. Hydrophilicity improved with the addition of PCL. Accelerated hydrolytic studies suggested predictable behavior of PHBHHx/PCL. Notably, 30/70 blend exhibited similar degradation behavior to PCL in terms of changes in crystallinity, molecular weight, morphology, and mass loss. Finally, human fetal mesenchymal stem cells (hfMSCs) were evaluated on PHBHHx/PCL using live/dead assay and results suggested encouraging hfMSC adhesion and proliferative capacity, with near-confluence occurring in PHBHHx and 30/70 blend after 5 days. Taken together, these are encouraging results for the further development of PHBHHx/PCL as a potential biomaterial for tissue engineering. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Biomed Mater Res Part B: Appl Biomater, 2013. |
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Jing Lim; Mark Seow Khoon Chong; Erin Yiling Teo; Guo-Qiang Chen; Jerry K Y Chan; Swee-Hin Teoh |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2013-1-29 |
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Title: Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials Volume: - ISSN: 1552-4981 ISO Abbreviation: J. Biomed. Mater. Res. Part B Appl. Biomater. Publication Date: 2013 Jan |
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Created Date: 2013-1-29 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101234238 Medline TA: J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater Country: - |
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Copyright © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. |
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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Centre for Biomedical Materials and Technology (BIOMAT), National University of Singapore, Singapore 117576, Singapore; Division of Bioengineering, School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637459, Singapore. |
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