Characterization of 3d (65:35) poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) incorporated with fibrin and atelocollagen scaffolds using scanning electron microscopy, porosity and swelling tests

• Main Authors: Mohamed Amin, Muhammad Azri Ifwat, Md Ali @ Tahir, Aisyah Hanani, Azhim, Azran, Mohamed Sideek, Mohamed Arshad, Sha'ban, Munirah
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: TERMIS 2018
• Subjects: TA164 Bioengineering
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/70473/1/70473_CHARACTERIZATION%20OF%203D_new.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/70473/
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Scaffolds play a role as a temporary framework and an extracellular matrix substitute for cultured cells. They provide cells growth substrate and promote mechanical integrity for the newly formed tissues. Previous studies indicated that there were many limitations when natural or synthetic scaffol...