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Combining stem cells self-assembling-peptide scaffolds and novel bioreactors in cartilage engineering

ReferenceE20126
Principal Investigator / Supervisor Professor Dek Woolfson
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Institution University of Sussex
DepartmentBiology and Environmental Science
Funding typeResearch
Value (£) 112,528
StatusCompleted
TypeResearch Grant
Start date 19/04/2004
End date 18/08/2005
Duration16 months

Abstract

To date, attempts to repair or regenerate cartilage have met with limited success at considerable socio-economic cost. Nonetheless, the avascular nature of cartilage and the fact that it comprises just one cell type makes it an attractive target in the area of tissue engineering. We propose that by using selectively isolated and expanded human mesenchymal stem cells in combination with novel peptide-based self-assembling scaffolds within purpose-built bioreactors, it will be possible to create constructs ideally suited to cartilage formation. To achieve this, we describe a unique multidisciplinary research programme across three centres that harnesses expertise in: i) mesenchymal stem cell technology (Southampton); ii) peptide design and self-assembly and nanobiotechnology (Sussex); and iii) bioreactor design, development and tissue modelling (Bath). (Joint with grant numbers 20122 and 20124).

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Committee Closed Committee - Engineering & Biological Systems (EBS)
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