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3D Magnetic Stem Cell Aggregation and Bioreactor Maturation for Cartilage Regeneration
JoVE Journal
Bioengineering
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JoVE Journal Bioengineering
3D Magnetic Stem Cell Aggregation and Bioreactor Maturation for Cartilage Regeneration
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09:46 min

April 27, 2017

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Chapters

  • 00:05Title
  • 01:05Magnetic Device Construction and Stem Cell Labeling
  • 02:45Magnetic Cell Seeding
  • 04:59Chondrocytes Differentiation
  • 07:24Results: Representative Cartilage Regeneration Analyses
  • 08:28Conclusion

Summary

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Chondrogenesis from stem cells requires fine tuning the culture conditions. Here, we present a magnetic approach for condensing cells, an essential step to initiate chondrogenesis. In addition, we show that dynamic maturation in a bioreactor applies mechanical stimulation to the cellular constructs and enhances cartilaginous extracellular matrix production.

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