Immobilization of heparan sulfate on electrospun meshes to support embryonic stem cell culture and differentiation

  • Kate A. Meade
  • , Kathryn J. White
  • , Claire E. Pickford
  • , Rebecca J. Holley
  • , Andrew Marson
  • , Donna Tillotson
  • , Toin H. Van Kuppevelt
  • , Jason D. Whittle
  • , Anthony J. Day
  • , Catherine L R Merry

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    Abstract

    Background: Glycosaminoglycans influence stem cell fate but their combination with biomaterials remains to be optimized. Results: GAG bound to scaffolds presented essential sulfation epitopes and proved biologically active. Conclusion: Use of plasma polymerized allylamine proved effective in functionalizing a fibrous extracellular matrix mimic. Significance: The biomaterial has broad applicability to stem cell culture and has potential future applications in regenerative medicine. © 2013 by The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Inc.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)5530-5538
    Number of pages8
    JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
    Volume288
    Issue number8
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2012

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