The three-dimensional structure and
the surface wettability of
tissue engineering scaffolds are the crucial factors in the process
of tissue regeneration. In this study, biodegradable poly(ester-ether-urethane)ureas
(PEEUUs) were synthesized by employing polycaprolactone diol (PCL
diol) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) with the settled molar ratios
100:0, 85:15, 65:35, and 50:50 as the primary monomer. Then, the synthesized
PEEUUs were processed into a three-dimensional microporous spongy
scaffold (3DMSS) through the thermally induced phase separation technology.
The results showed that the content of PEG in the primary monomer
has a significant impact on the microstructure, porosity, wettability,
water absorption, biodegradability rate, and mechanical properties
of the microporous spongy scaffold (MSS). Cell experiments in vitro
proved that the addition of PEG in the molecular chain of PEEUUs significantly
improves the ability of cell adhesion and proliferation of 3DMSS.
All the results demonstrated the better cell migration effect of 3DMSS
with PEG in injured tissue defect repair, indicating their great potential
for facilitating rapid reconstruction of a specific tissue in clinic.
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