Cell adhesion and proliferation onto chitosan-based membranes treated by plasma surface modification.
Surface properties play a vital role in the functioning of a biomaterial. Cellular adherence and growth onto biomaterials can be enhanced in biomaterial modifications of their surface. In this work, the cell behavior on chitosan membranes modified by argon and nitrogen-plasma treatments was investigated. Characterization of the membranes was performed using atomic force microscopy, contact angle measurements, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Cytotoxicity assessment and direct contact assay were carried out for untreated and treated chitosan membranes using L929 fibroblast-like cells. Cell morphology and cell viability were assessed to evaluate the cell attachment and proliferation. Changes in terms of roughness, surface chemistry, and hydrophilicity/hydrophobic balance of chitosan-modified membranes were observed. Regarding cell studies, the findings revealed that the extracts of all membranes do not induce cytotoxic effects. Moreover, the in vitro assays evidenced an improvement of the L929 adhesion and attachment when compared to untreated chitosan membranes. Overall, the data obtained clearly demonstrated that plasma treatments constitute an effective way of improving the biocompatibility of chitosan membranes towards to their use in biomedical applications.
3B's Research Group - Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Department of Polymer Engineering, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine - AvePark, Zona Industrial da Gandra - Caldas das Taipas 4806-909, Guimarães, Portugal.
Sandra M
SM
Luna
Simone S
SS
Silva
Manuela E
ME
Gomes
João F
JF
Mano
Rui L
RL
Reis
D000818:Animals; D001128:Argon / Q000737:chemistry; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000378:metabolism; D002448:Cell Adhesion; D002460:Cell Line; D049109:Cell Proliferation; D002470:Cell Survival; D048271:Chitosan / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000378:metabolism; D005347:Fibroblasts / Q000166:cytology*; D057927:Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions; D008422:Materials Testing; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D051379:Mice; D009584:Nitrogen / Q000737:chemistry; D013499:Surface Properties
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D001128:Argon; D048271:Chitosan; D009584:Nitrogen