Does scaffold architecture influence oxygen gradients in cartilaginous tissue engineered constructs?

J. Malda*, T. Woodfield, F. Van Der Vloodt, F. Kooy, D. E. Martens, J. Tramper, C. A. Van Blitterswijk, J. Riesle

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Abstract

The oxygen gradients in cartilaginous tissue engineering constructs were evaluated. Spatial distributions of cells within constructs were determined from DAPI stained histological sections using image analysis. The scaffolds were produced using either a compression molding (CM)/salt leaching or 3D fiber deposition (3DF) techniques. The results show that 3DF constructs contain significantly more cartilaginous tissue and cells in the center.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress
Number of pages1
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2004
EventTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress - Sydney, Australia
Duration: 17 May 200421 May 2004

Publication series

NameTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress

Conference

ConferenceTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CitySydney
Period17/05/0421/05/04

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