Enhancement of chondrogenic differentiation supplemented by a novel small compound for chondrocyte-based tissue engineering.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE:Chondrocyte -based tissue engineering has been a promising option for the treatment of cartilage lesions. In previous literature, TD198946 has been shown to promote chondrogenic differentiation which could prove useful in cartilage regeneration therapies. Our study aimed to investigate the effects of TD198946 in generating engineered cartilage using dedifferentiated chondrocyte-seeded collagen scaffolds treated with TD198946. METHODS:Articular chondrocytes were isolated from mini pig knees and expanded in 2-dimensional cell culture and subsequently used in the experiments. 3-D pellets were then cultured for two weeks. Cells were also cultured in a type I collagen scaffolds for four weeks. Specimens were cultured with TD198946, BMP-2, or both in combination. Outcomes were determined

SUBMITTER: Hamamoto S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7060980 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature