Cell morphology, proliferation and collagen synthesis of human fibroblasts cultured on sepiolite-collagen complexes

J Biomed Mater Res. 1988 Apr;22(4):257-70. doi: 10.1002/jbm.820220402.

Abstract

The growth and morphology as well as collagen biosynthesis of human fibroblasts obtained and cultured on sepiolite-collagen complexes have been studied. No differences on cell morphology and growth properties nor collagen synthesis were observed when compared with standard culture substrates. The type I/type III ratio of biosynthesized collagen by fibroblasts cultured on sepiolite-collagen complexes was about 5-6 with no difference when compared to control conditions. This normal behavior was also observed for the type I/type III procollagens. According to these studies the sepiolite-collagen complexes do not modify the studied features of the fibroblasts.

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Cell Division
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Collagen / biosynthesis
  • Collagen / classification
  • Fibroblasts / cytology*
  • Fibroblasts / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Kinetics
  • Magnesium Silicates*
  • Minerals

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Magnesium Silicates
  • Minerals
  • Collagen
  • magnesium trisilicate