scholarly journals A Non-Cytotoxic Resin for Micro-Stereolithography for Cell Cultures of HUVECs

Micromachines ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Max Männel ◽  
Carolin Fischer ◽  
Julian Thiele
Keyword(s):  
Cell Culture ◽  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Umbilical Vein ◽  
Polymer Materials ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Glycol Diacrylate ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
The Impact

Three-dimensional (3D) printing of microfluidic devices continuously replaces conventional fabrication methods. A versatile tool for achieving microscopic feature sizes and short process times is micro-stereolithography (µSL). However, common resins for µSL lack biocompatibility and are cytotoxic. This work focuses on developing new photo-curable resins as a basis for µSL fabrication of polymer materials and surfaces for cell culture. Different acrylate- and methacrylate-based compositions are screened for material characteristics including wettability, surface roughness, and swelling behavior. For further understanding, the impact of photo-absorber and photo-initiator on the cytotoxicity of 3D-printed substrates is studied. Cell culture experiments with human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) in standard polystyrene vessels are compared to 3D-printed parts made from our library of homemade resins. Among these, after optimizing material composition and post-processing, we identify selected mixtures of poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) and poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ethyl methacrylate (PEGMEMA) as most suitable to allow for fabricating cell culture platforms that retain both the viability and proliferation of HUVECs. Next, our PEGDA/PEGMEMA resins will be further optimized regarding minimal feature size and cell adhesion to fabricate microscopic (microfluidic) cell culture platforms, e.g., for studying vascularization of HUVECs in vitro.

In Vitro and in Vivo Performance of Porcine Islets Encapsulated in Interfacially Photopolymerized Poly(Ethylene Glycol) Diacrylate Membranes

1999 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 293-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory M. Cruise ◽  
Orion D. Hegre ◽  
Francis V. Lamberti ◽  
Steven R. Hager ◽  
Ron Hill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Glycol Diacrylate ◽  
Porcine Islets ◽  
Poly Ethylene

scholarly journals Hydrogel co-networks of gelatine methacrylate and poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate sustain 3D functional in vitro models of intestinal mucosa

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 025008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Vila ◽  
Núria Torras ◽  
Albert G Castaño ◽  
María García-Díaz ◽  
Jordi Comelles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Intestinal Mucosa ◽  
In Vitro Models ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Glycol Diacrylate ◽  
Poly Ethylene

scholarly journals A GelMA-PEGDA-nHA Composite Hydrogel for Bone Tissue Engineering

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 3735
Author(s):  
Yihu Wang ◽  
Xiaofeng Cao ◽  
Ming Ma ◽  
Weipeng Lu ◽  
Bing Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Repair ◽  
Composite Hydrogel ◽  
Hydroxyl Group ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Hydrogel Scaffold ◽  
Glycol Diacrylate ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
The Stability

A new gelatin methacrylamine (GelMA)-poly (ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA)-nano hydroxyapatite (nHA) composite hydrogel scaffold was developed using UV photo-crosslinking technology. The Ca2+ from nHA can form a [HO]Ca2+ [OH] bridging structure with the hydroxyl group in GelMA, thereby enhancing the stability. Compared with GelMA-PEGDA hydrogel, the addition of nHA can control the mechanical properties of the composite hydrogel and reduce the degradation rate. In vitro cell culture showed that osteoblast can adhere and proliferate on the surface of the hydrogel, indicating that the GelMA-PEGDA-nHA hydrogel had good cell viability and biocompatibility. Furthermore, GelMA-PEGDA-nHA has excellent injectability and rapid prototyping properties and is a promising 3D printed bone repair scaffold material.

scholarly journals Gel Polymer Electrolytes Based on Cross-Linked Poly(ethylene glycol) Diacrylate for Calcium-Ion Conduction

ACS Omega ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saeid Biria ◽  
Shreyas Pathreeker ◽  
Francielli S. Genier ◽  
Fu-Hao Chen ◽  
Hansheng Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Polymer Electrolytes ◽  
Calcium Ion ◽  
Gel Polymer Electrolytes ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Ion Conduction ◽  
Glycol Diacrylate ◽  
Poly Ethylene

scholarly journals Tailoring Atomoxetine Release Rate from DLP 3D-Printed Tablets Using Artificial Neural Networks: Influence of Tablet Thickness and Drug Loading

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
Gordana Stanojević ◽  
Djordje Medarević ◽  
Ivana Adamov ◽  
Nikola Pešić ◽  
Jovana Kovačević ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Release Rate ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Prolonged Release ◽  
Cylindrical Shape ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
3D Printed ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Poly Ethylene

Various three-dimensional printing (3DP) technologies have been investigated so far in relation to their potential to produce customizable medicines and medical devices. The aim of this study was to examine the possibility of tailoring drug release rates from immediate to prolonged release by varying the tablet thickness and the drug loading, as well as to develop artificial neural network (ANN) predictive models for atomoxetine (ATH) release rate from DLP 3D-printed tablets. Photoreactive mixtures were comprised of poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) and poly(ethylene glycol) 400 in a constant ratio of 3:1, water, photoinitiator and ATH as a model drug whose content was varied from 5% to 20% (w/w). Designed 3D models of cylindrical shape tablets were of constant diameter, but different thickness. A series of tablets with doses ranging from 2.06 mg to 37.48 mg, exhibiting immediate- and modified-release profiles were successfully fabricated, confirming the potential of this technology in manufacturing dosage forms on demand, with the possibility to adjust the dose and release behavior by varying drug loading and dimensions of tablets. DSC (differential scanning calorimetry), XRPD (X-ray powder diffraction) and microscopic analysis showed that ATH remained in a crystalline form in tablets, while FTIR spectroscopy confirmed that no interactions occurred between ATH and polymers.

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