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In vitro synthesis of bone tissue

Reference	E13949
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Dr Richard Shelton
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors	Professor M Al-Rubeai
Institution	University of Birmingham
Department	Dentistry
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	165,776
Status	Completed
Type	Research Grant
Start date	22/01/2001
End date	21/09/2004
Duration	44 months

Abstract

A new approach to generation of bone tissue in vitro by using a novel tissue- scaffold design is proposed. Tissue formation is confined within a nanoporous matrix, and micropores within the scaffold do not become blocked as the tissue is formed, which is a major problem with current porous scaffolds. Our preliminary studies have shown that bone tissue is formed within such a matrix, and scaffolds with nano- and micro-scale porosity have been produced. To more closely approach in vivo conditions, this system will be used to co-culture endothelial cells and osteoblasts and their precursors, as interactions between these cells is crucial for control of bone formation in vivo. By studying the effects of culture conditions and scaffold design on matrix formation and apoptosis, in vitro synthesised bone formation will be optimised and its use as autograft substitute will be assessed in vivo. (Joint with grant 43/E13948.)

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Committee	Closed Committee - Engineering & Biological Systems (EBS)
Research Topics	X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority	X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative	X - not in an Initiative
Funding Scheme	X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme

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E13948 In vitro synthesis of bone tissue: bioreactor and scaffold design

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