Martin Catherine Ann, Radhakrishnan Subathra, Nagarajan Sakthivel, Muthukoori Shanthini, Dueñas J M Meseguer, Gómez Ribelles José Luis, Lakshmi Baddrireddi Subhadra, E A K Nivethaa, Gómez-Tejedor José Antonio, Reddy Mettu Srinivas, Sellathamby Shanmugaapriya, Rela Mohamed, Subbaraya Narayana Kalkura
Crystal Growth Centre, Anna University Chennai India
National Foundation for Liver Research, Global Hospitals & Health City Chennai India.
RSC Adv. 2019 May 8;9(25):14452-14464. doi: 10.1039/c8ra09688k. eCollection 2019 May 7.
Neural tissue engineering aims at producing a simulated environment using a matrix that is suitable to grow specialized neurons/glial cells pertaining to CNS/PNS which replace damaged or lost tissues. The primary goal of this study is to design a compatible scaffold that supports the development of neural-lineage cells which aids in neural regeneration. The fabricated, freeze-dried scaffolds consisted of biocompatible, natural and synthetic polymers: gelatin and polyvinyl pyrrolidone. Physiochemical characterization was carried out using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) imaging. The 3D construct retains good swelling proficiency and holds the integrated structure that supports cell adhesion and proliferation. The composite of PVP-gelatin is blended in such a way that it matches the mechanical strength of the brain tissue. The cytocompatibility analysis shows that the scaffolds are compatible and permissible for the growth of both stem cells as well as differentiated neurons. A change in the ratios of the scaffold components resulted in varied sizes of pores giving diverse surface morphology, greatly influencing the properties of the neurons. However, there is no change in stem cell properties. Different types of neurons are characterized by the type of gene associated with the neurotransmitter secreted by them. The change in the neuron properties could be attributed to neuroplasticity. The plasticity of the neurons was analyzed using quantitative gene expression studies. It has been observed that the gelatin-rich construct supports the prolonged proliferation of stem cells and multiple neurons along with their plasticity.
神经组织工程旨在利用一种基质构建一个模拟环境,该基质适合培养中枢神经系统/外周神经系统中特定的神经元/神经胶质细胞,以替代受损或缺失的组织。本研究的主要目标是设计一种兼容的支架,以支持神经谱系细胞的发育,从而有助于神经再生。制备的冻干支架由生物相容性的天然和合成聚合物组成:明胶和聚乙烯吡咯烷酮。使用傅里叶变换红外光谱(FT-IR)和扫描电子显微镜(SEM)成像进行了物理化学表征。这种三维结构保留了良好的溶胀能力,并保持了支持细胞黏附和增殖的整体结构。聚乙烯吡咯烷酮-明胶复合材料的混合方式使其与脑组织的机械强度相匹配。细胞相容性分析表明,该支架对于干细胞和分化神经元的生长都是兼容且允许的。支架成分比例的变化导致了不同大小的孔隙,从而产生了多样的表面形态,极大地影响了神经元的特性。然而,干细胞的特性没有变化。不同类型的神经元由与其分泌的神经递质相关的基因类型所表征。神经元特性的变化可能归因于神经可塑性。使用定量基因表达研究分析了神经元的可塑性。据观察,富含明胶的构建体支持干细胞和多种神经元的长期增殖及其可塑性。