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lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
8
pubmed:dateCreated
2005-12-5
pubmed:abstractText
Transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-beta1) is of great relevance to cartilage development and regeneration. A delivery system for controlled release of growth factors such as TGF-beta1 may be therapeutic for cartilage repair. We have encapsulated TGF-beta1 into poly(DL-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) microspheres, and subsequently incorporated the microspheres into biodegradable hydrogels. The hydrogels are poly(ethylene glycol) based, and the degradation rate of the hydrogels is controlled by the non-toxic cross-linking reagent, genipin. Release kinetics of TGF-beta1 were assessed using ELISA and the bioactivity of the released TGF-beta1 was evaluated using a mink lung cell growth inhibition assay. The controlled release of TGF-beta1 encapsulated within microspheres embedded in scaffolds is better controlled when compared to delivery from microspheres alone. ELISA results indicated that TGF-beta1 was released over 21 days from the delivery system, and the burst release was decreased when the microspheres were embedded in the hydrogels. The concentration of TGF-beta1 released from the gels can be controlled by both the mass of microspheres embedded in the gel, and by the concentration of genipin. Additionally, the scaffold permits containment and conformation of the spheres to the defect shape. Based on these in vitro observations, we predict that we can develop a microsphere-loaded hydrogel for controlled release of TGF-beta1 to a cartilage wound site.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Mar
pubmed:issn
0142-9612
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
27
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
1579-85
pubmed:dateRevised
2010-11-18
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed-meshheading:16140372-Absorbable Implants, pubmed-meshheading:16140372-Animals, pubmed-meshheading:16140372-Biocompatible Materials, pubmed-meshheading:16140372-Cartilage, Articular, pubmed-meshheading:16140372-Cells, Cultured, pubmed-meshheading:16140372-Delayed-Action Preparations, pubmed-meshheading:16140372-Drug Delivery Systems, pubmed-meshheading:16140372-Hydrogels, pubmed-meshheading:16140372-Iridoid Glycosides, pubmed-meshheading:16140372-Iridoids, pubmed-meshheading:16140372-Lung, pubmed-meshheading:16140372-Microscopy, Electron, Scanning, pubmed-meshheading:16140372-Microspheres, pubmed-meshheading:16140372-Mink, pubmed-meshheading:16140372-Pyrans, pubmed-meshheading:16140372-Tissue Engineering, pubmed-meshheading:16140372-Transforming Growth Factor beta, pubmed-meshheading:16140372-Transforming Growth Factor beta1
pubmed:year
2006
pubmed:articleTitle
Controlled release of bioactive TGF-beta 1 from microspheres embedded within biodegradable hydrogels.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 200 Lothrop Street, BST 1555W, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article