Cellulose-based grafts for bone regeneration

Odeta Baniukaitiene, Jolanta Liesiene, Alisa Palaveniene, Gintaras Juodzbalys, Povilas Daugela, Mindaugas Pranskunas

Abstract


In this work cellulose scaffolds with embedded hydroxyapatite particles were prepared. The results obtained in this work revealed that the morphology of composite scaffolds is suitable for bone tissue regeneration. The highly porous scaffolds comprised non-symmetrical interconnected pores. Such arrangement of the pores is essential for cellular activity, in-growth of blood vessels and formation of bone tissue. Moreover, reinforced cellulose scaffolds have demonstrated improved mechanical properties.

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