Casein microparticles filled with cellulase to enzymatically degrade nanocellulose for cell growth
Biomaterials Science, vol. 13, pp. 2435–2443
Abstract
For tissue engineering, nanocellulose-based three-dimensional hydrogel structures hold potential as biocompatible support materials for biomimetic scaffolds to regenerate damaged tissues. One challenge of this material is that nanocellulose does not degrade in the human body. Therefore, different carriers are needed to locally deliver cellulase in a controlled manner to degrade the scaffold at the same time the cells grow and proliferate. To achieve this, we developed casein microparticles (CMPs) as delivery vehicles as they are non-toxic and have high porosity with a stable structure at physiological pH values. The porosity of the CMPs was first tested by diffusion experiments with fluorescently labelled dextrans of different sizes as model molecules, demonstrating inward diffusion of dextrans up to 500 kDa. The CMPs continuously release active cellulase, resulting in the degradation of the nanocellulose hydrogel over a time of 21 days, supporting 3D cell growth.
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Céline Bastard Aachen DWI - Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials Institute for Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry Institute of Applied Medical Engineering Department of Advanced Materials for Biomedicine
DWI – Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials · Universitätsklinikum Aachen · RWTH Aachen University
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DWI – Leibniz-Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstr. 50, 52074 Aachen, Germany
Institute for Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 1-2, 52074 Aachen, Germany
Institute of Applied Medical Engineering (AME), Department of Advanced Materials for Biomedicine (AMB), University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Center for Biohybrid Medical Systems (CMBS), Forckenbeckstr. 55, 52074 Aachen, Germany
DWI - Leibniz-Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstr. 50, 52074 Aachen, Germany
Institute for Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 1-2, 52074 Aachen, Germany. delaporte@dwi.rwth-aachen.de
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Chair of Soft Matter Process Engineering (AVT.SMP), RWTH Aachen University, Forckenbeckstr. 51, 52074 Aachen, Germany
Chair of Soft Matter Process Engineering (AVT.SMP), RWTH Aachen University, Forckenbeckstr. 51, 52074 Aachen, Germany. ronald.gebhardt@avt.rwth-aachen.de
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Affiliation as printed
Chair of Soft Matter Process Engineering (AVT.SMP), RWTH Aachen University, Forckenbeckstr. 51, 52074 Aachen, Germany
Chair of Soft Matter Process Engineering (AVT.SMP), RWTH Aachen University, Forckenbeckstr. 51, 52074 Aachen, Germany. ronald.gebhardt@avt.rwth-aachen.de
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Affiliation as printed
Chair of Soft Matter Process Engineering (AVT.SMP), RWTH Aachen University, Forckenbeckstr. 51, 52074 Aachen, Germany
Chair of Soft Matter Process Engineering (AVT.SMP), RWTH Aachen University, Forckenbeckstr. 51, 52074 Aachen, Germany. ronald.gebhardt@avt.rwth-aachen.de
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Yonca Kittel Aachen DWI - Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials Institute for Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry
DWI – Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials · RWTH Aachen University
Affiliation as printed
DWI – Leibniz-Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstr. 50, 52074 Aachen, Germany
Institute for Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 1-2, 52074 Aachen, Germany
DWI - Leibniz-Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstr. 50, 52074 Aachen, Germany
Institute for Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 1-2, 52074 Aachen, Germany. delaporte@dwi.rwth-aachen.de
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Laura De Laporte corresponding Aachen DWI - Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials Institute for Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry Institute of Applied Medical Engineering Department of Advanced Materials for Biomedicine
DWI – Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials · Universitätsklinikum Aachen · RWTH Aachen University
Affiliation as printed
DWI – Leibniz-Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstr. 50, 52074 Aachen, Germany
Institute for Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 1-2, 52074 Aachen, Germany
Institute of Applied Medical Engineering (AME), Department of Advanced Materials for Biomedicine (AMB), University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Center for Biohybrid Medical Systems (CMBS), Forckenbeckstr. 55, 52074 Aachen, Germany
DWI - Leibniz-Institute for Interactive Materials, Forckenbeckstr. 50, 52074 Aachen, Germany
Institute for Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 1-2, 52074 Aachen, Germany. delaporte@dwi.rwth-aachen.de
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Affiliation as printed
Chair of Soft Matter Process Engineering (AVT.SMP), RWTH Aachen University, Forckenbeckstr. 51, 52074 Aachen, Germany
Chair of Soft Matter Process Engineering (AVT.SMP), RWTH Aachen University, Forckenbeckstr. 51, 52074 Aachen, Germany. ronald.gebhardt@avt.rwth-aachen.de
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