Effect of chitin/silk fibroin nanofibrous bicomponent structures on interaction with human epidermal keratinocytes

Int J Biol Macromol. 2008 May 1;42(4):324-34. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2007.12.004. Epub 2007 Dec 25.

Abstract

To fabricate a biomimetic nanostructured bicomponent scaffolds, two types of chitin/silk fibroin (SF) nanofibrous scaffolds (blend scaffolds and hybrid scaffolds) were prepared by electrospinning or simultaneous electrospinning of chitin/SF solutions. The chitin/SF bicomponent scaffolds were after-treated with water vapor, and their nanofibrous structures were almost maintained. From the cytocompatibility and cell behavior on the chitin/SF blend or hybrid nanofibrous scaffolds, the hybrid matrix with 25% chitin and 75% SF as well as the chitin/SF blend nanofibers could be a potential candidate for tissue engineering scaffolds.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry
  • Cell Adhesion
  • Chitin / chemistry*
  • Electrochemistry
  • Epidermis / metabolism
  • Fibroins / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Keratinocytes / cytology*
  • Keratinocytes / metabolism
  • Kidney / metabolism
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Silk / chemistry*
  • Tissue Engineering / methods
  • Water / chemistry
  • X-Ray Diffraction

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Silk
  • Water
  • Chitin
  • Fibroins