Abstract
Platelet-derived growth factor-BB (PDGF-BB) releasing porous chondroitin-4-sulfate (CS)-chitosan sponge was designed with an aim of controlling growth factor delivery in order to improve bone formation. Porous CS-chitosan sponge was fabricated by freeze drying and crosslinking aqueous CS-chitosan solution. PDGF-BB was incorporated into the CS-chitosan sponge by soaking CS-chitosan sponge into the PDGF-BB solution. CS-chitosan sponge retained a porous structure with a 150-200-μm pore diameter that was suitable for cellular migration and osteoid ingrowth. Release rate of PDGF-BB could be controlled by varying the composition of CS in the sponge or initial loading content of PDGF-BB. CS-chitosan sponge induced increased osteoblast migration and proliferation as compared with chitosan sponge alone. Furthermore, the release of PDGF-BB from CS-chitosan sponge significantly enhanced osteoblast proliferation. These results suggest that PDGF-BB-releasing CS-chitosan sponge may be beneficial to enhance bone cell adaptation and regenerative potential when applied in wound sites. Copyright (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 385-394 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Controlled Release |
Volume | 67 |
Issue number | 2-3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 3 Jul 2000 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This work was supported by the grant of the Ministry of Science and Technology, #98-N1-02-01-A-13, South Korea.
Keywords
- Bone regeneration
- Chondroitin sulfate-chitosan sponge
- Controlled release
- Platelet-derived growth factor-BB