Engineered cartilage tissue from biodegradable Poly(ε-caprolactone) scaffold and human umbilical cord derived mesenchymal stem cells

Authors

  • Phuc Dang-Ngoc Nguyen Stem Cell Institute, University of Science, VNUHCM, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Ngoc Bich Vu Stem Cell Institute, University of Science, VNUHCM, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Laboratory of Stem Cell Research and Application, University of Science, VNUHCM, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4447-9212
  • Ha Thi-Ngan Le Stem Cell Institute, University of Science, VNUHCM, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Laboratory of Stem Cell Research and Application, University of Science, VNUHCM, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Thuy Thi-Thanh Dao Stem Cell Institute, University of Science, VNUHCM, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Laboratory of Stem Cell Research and Application, University of Science, VNUHCM, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Long Xuan Gia Institute of Applied Mechanics and Informatics - Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Viet Nam
  • Phuc Van Pham Stem Cell Institute, University of Science, VNUHCM, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Laboratory of Stem Cell Research and Application, University of Science, VNUHCM, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Science, VNUHCM, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7254-0717

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15419/bmrat.v5i02.414

Keywords:

3D scaffold, Chondrocytes, Human umbilical cord, Mesenchymal stem cells, Poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL)

Abstract

Introduction: Cartilage injury is the most common injury among orthopedic diseases. The predominant treatment for this condition is cartilage transplantation. Therefore, production of cartilage for treatment is an important strategy in regenerative medicine of cartilage to provide surgeons with an additional option for treatment of cartilage defects. This study aimed to produce in vitro engineered cartilage tissue by culturing and differentiating umbilical cord derived mesenchymal stem cells on biodegradable Poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) scaffold.

Methods: Human umbilical cord derived mesenchymal stem cells (UCMSCs) were isolated and expanded according to previous published protocols. UCMSCs were labeled with CD90 APC‑conjugated monoclonal antibody (CD90-APC) and then seeded onto porous PCL scaffolds. Cell adhesion and proliferation on PCL scaffolds were evaluated based on the strength/signal of APC, MTT assays, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The chondrogenic differentiation of UCMSCs on scaffolds was detected by Alcian Blue and Safranin O staining.

Results: The results showed that UCMSCs successfully adhered, proliferated and differentiated into chondroblasts and chondrocytes on PCL scaffolds. The chondrocyte scaffolds were positive for some markers of cartilage, as indicated by Alcian Blue and Safranin O staining.

Conclusion: In conclusion, this study showed successful production of cartilage tissues from UCMSCs on PCL scaffolds.

Author Biography

  • Ngoc Bich Vu, Stem Cell Institute, University of Science, VNUHCM, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Laboratory of Stem Cell Research and Application, University of Science, VNUHCM, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    ngocvu@sci.edu.vn

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Published

2018-02-26

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Engineered cartilage tissue from biodegradable Poly(ε-caprolactone) scaffold and human umbilical cord derived mesenchymal stem cells. (2018). Biomedical Research and Therapy, 5(02), 2000-2012. https://doi.org/10.15419/bmrat.v5i02.414

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