Cell viability studies of boundary lubricant enhanced poly-vinyl alcohol hydrogels

Robin D. Ramos, Allen Osehani, Michelle M. Blum

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Abstract

In the development of high performance hydrogels for orthopedic application, research can yield the appropriate application of the scaffolds based on their cell viability properties. The purpose of these experiments is to determine whether novel boundary lubricant tribologically enhanced the poly-vinyl alcohol hydrogels are best suited for use as a tissue-engineering scaffold or implant. Preliminary experiments will be conducted using L929 fibroblast cells to test and streamline cell-seeding protocol. After the seeded hydrogels undergo cell viability studies, the data will determine their use as a tissue-engineering scaffold or implant. If the hydrogels produce significant cell viability then the experiments will be conducted using cartilage chondrocytes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2015 41st Annual Northeast Biomedical Engineering Conference, NEBEC 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479983605
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2 2015
Event2015 41st Annual Northeast Biomedical Engineering Conference, NEBEC 2015 - Troy, United States
Duration: Apr 17 2015Apr 19 2015

Publication series

Name2015 41st Annual Northeast Biomedical Engineering Conference, NEBEC 2015

Other

Other2015 41st Annual Northeast Biomedical Engineering Conference, NEBEC 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityTroy
Period4/17/154/19/15

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Cancer Research
  • Cell Biology
  • Molecular Medicine
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Control and Systems Engineering

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