Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2019, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (7): 716-720.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2019.07.023

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Effect of Calcium Silicate Incorporation on Collagen-chitosan Scaffold

LI Baoyin1,2, BAN Shuofeng1, DAI Huanyan1, DUAN Congcong1, XU Hongwei1, HAN Bing1*   

  1. 1. Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China;
    2. Key Laboratory of Tooth Development and Bone Remodeling of Jilin Province, Changchun 130021, China.
  • Received:2018-11-06 Online:2019-07-25 Published:2019-07-24

Abstract: Objective: To explore the effect of calcium silicate incorporation on collagen-chitosan scaffold. Methods: The scaffolds with 0%, 1%, 2%, 5%, and 8% (w/v) calcium silicate were prepared by freeze-drying method. The physicochemical properties of the scaffolds were tested by scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and universal testing machine. The changes of biological properties were detected by simulating mineralization and cell culture in vitro. Results: With the increase of calcium silicate, the compressive elastic modulus and degradation rate of the scaffolds increased while the porosity decreased gradually compared to the control group (0% calcium silicate, P<0.05). The experimental group could promote the proliferation of osteoblasts and the expression of ALP (P<0.05). Moreover, varying amount of HA crystals were deposited in different experimental groups, while no HA crystal was deposited in the control group. Conclusion: Appropriate amount of calcium silicate can enhance the physicochemical properties of collagen-chitosan scaffold and promote osteogenesis and mineralization in vitro suggesting a potential scaffold for bone tissue engineering.

Key words: calcium silicate, collagen, chitosan , tissue engineering