Cell behaviour and mechanical characterisation of enzymatically cross-linked gelatin

  • E. Broderick
  • , Y. Rotchev
  • , M. Griffin
  • , A. Pandit

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Abstract

The mechanical properties of microbial transglutaminase (mTGase) crosslinked gelatin and the effect of mTGase and mTGase crosslinked gelatin on the cell growth were investigated. In the study, 3T3 fibroblasts were grown in DMEM and were treated with mTGase at different concentrations. The gelatin treated with mTGase showed improved gel strength after 24 hours in rheological and compression testing. The crosslinked gels with improved mechanical strength support cell growth, which may be applied in soft tissue repair.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTransactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress
Pages1199
Number of pages1
Publication statusPublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes
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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