Initial Characterization of a Fibroblast-loaded Porous Elastin Film Reconstituted by a Novel Crosslinker, Dode-DSP

摘要

A reconstituted porous elastin film prepared by a novel cross-linker, Dode-DSP, was examined for its feasibility as a biocompatible and elastic cellular scaffold. Although the mechanical properties of the film alone drastically deteriorated in physical conditions due to degradation, loading of fibroblasts retarded the deterioration in terms of distensibility and E value (Young's modulus).