Abstract
For reconstruction and regeneration of hard tissues, scaffold biomaterials with large size pores and high porosity are important, in addition to their roles as supporting frames. To develop a new biodegradable scaffold biomaterial, CO 3Ap, which has crystallinity and a chemical composition similar to bone, was synthesized at pH 7.4 and 60°C. Then, the CO 3Ap was mixed with a neutralized collagen gel and the CO 3Ap-collagen mixtures with different kinds of CO 3Ap contents and porosity were lyophilized into sponges. Scanning electron micrography (SEM) observation of CO 3Ap-collagen sponges showed favorable pores for cell invasion. Approximately 50–300 μm size pores appeared to continue through the bulk. Higher magnification of the sponge showed a better adhesion between CO 3Ap crystals and collagen. X-ray high-resolution microtomography revealed a clear image of the 3D structure of the sponges. The porosity of 0, 70 and 90%(w/w) CO 3Ap-collagen sponges was 79.2±2.8%, 72.6±2.4% and 48.9±6.1%, respectively. The 70%(w/w) CO 3Ap-collagen sponge appeared to be the most favorable biomaterial from the viewpoint of natural bone properties. Mouse osteoblast MC3T3-E1 cells were cultured in αMEM with 10% FCS for 2 weeks. Hematoxylin–eosin staining confirmed osteoblast cells invaded well into the CO 3Ap-collagen sponge. These sponges are expected to be used as hard tissue scaffold biomaterials for therapeutic uses.
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