Porous β-TCP as a Carrier for Tissue Engineering, 2nd Report

Abstract

Porous β-TCP was evaluated as a carrier for tissue engineering. Bone grafting material OSferion, consisted by β-TCP of 75% porosity, showed good property as carrier. The object of this study is to investigate the potential of β-TCP combined with growth factors which are bFGF and TGFβ. β-TCP and bFGF or TGFβ composites were prepared and release rate of growth factorsd was observed. Rat’s MSC was caltured on β-TCP and β-TCP/growth factor composites and evaluated by SEM and ALP assay.