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Measuring Changes in Electrical Impedance During Cell-Mediated Mineralization.


ABSTRACT: Background: The fundamental electrical properties of bone have been attributed to the organic collagen and the inorganic mineral component; however, contributions of individual components within bone tissue toward the measured electrical properties are not known. In our study, we investigated the electrical properties of cell-mediated mineral deposition process and compared our results with cell-free mineralization. Materials and Methods: Saos-2 cells encapsulated within gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) hydrogels were chemically stimulated in osteogenic medium for a period of 4 weeks. The morphology, composition, and mechanical properties of the mineralized constructs were characterized using bright-field imaging, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FITR), nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), micro-CT, immunostaining, and mechanical compression tests. In parallel, a custom-made device was used to measure the electrical impedance of mineralized constructs. All results were compared with cell-free GelMA hydrogels mineralized through the simulated body fluid approach. Results: Results demonstrate a decrease in the electrical impedance of deposited mineral in both cell-mineralized and cell-free mineralized samples. Conclusions: This study establishes a model system to investigate in vivo and in vitro mineralization processes.

SUBMITTER: Ramos R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8370274 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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