Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2015, Vol. 19 ›› Issue (34): 5480-5484.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2015.34.014

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Biocompatibility of poly-L-lactic acid, a new synthetic material for skin burn

Deng Li-huan   

  1. Department of Burn Surgery, Third People’s Hospital of Huizhou, Huizhou 516002, Guangdong Province, China
  • Online:2015-08-20 Published:2015-08-20
  • About author:Deng Li-huan, Master, Department of Burn Surgery, Third People’s Hospital of Huizhou, Huizhou 516002, Guangdong Province, China

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Recent studies have shown that poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) polymer has good biocompatibility and can be directly involved in human metabolism without any side effects, which is a polymer material that can be used as bioscaffolds.

OBJECTIVE: To explore the biocompatibility of PLLA.

METHODS: The moisture absorption rate of collagen composite and PLLA was detected. Cell morphology observation was carried to detect the growth state of C3H10T1/2 cells that grew in normal HDMEM medium, HDMEM medium+dimethyl sulfoxide, HDMEM medium+collagen composite extract, HDMEM medium+PLLA extract for 72 hours. MTT kit was used to detect the relative proliferation rate of the C3H10T1/2 cell lines that grew in the above-mentioned media and the toxicity evaluations were based on the material toxicity criteria. Hemolysis degree was measured in rabbit blood samples containing normal saline, distilled water, PLLA extract and collagen composite extract. The allergic reaction and pyrogen reaction in rabbits were observed through injection of normal saline, distilled water, PLLA extract and collagen composite extract via the ear vein. Collagen composite and PLLA were respectively implanted subcutaneously into the rabbits, and after 4 weeks, the levels of interleukin-10 and interleukin 23 in serum were detected.

RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The moisture absorption rates per unit area and per unit mass of collagen composite material were lower than those of PLLA synthetic materials (P < 0.05). C3H10T1/2 cells grew well in the PLLA extract, with a higher relative growth rate and lower cytotoxicity (grade I). Compared with the collagen composite materials, the PLLA synthetic materials had a lower hemolysis ratio and less inflammatory reactions (P < 0.05); and there were no allergic reaction and pyrogen reaction. These findings indicate that the PLLA scaffold materials for burned skin have good absorbing fluid performance and biocompatibility.

中国组织工程研究杂志出版内容重点:组织构建;骨细胞;软骨细胞;细胞培养;成纤维细胞;血管内皮细胞;骨质疏松组织工程

Key words: Collagen, Materials Testing, Biocompatible Materials

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