EVALUATING BIODEGRADATION RATES IN NEAT PCL- AND PCL/PLA-BASED BIOCOMPATIBLE TUBULAR SCAFFOLDS

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dc.contributor.authorOztemur, Janset
dc.contributor.authorOzdemir, Suzan
dc.contributor.authorTezcan-Unlu, Havva
dc.contributor.authorCecener, Gulsah
dc.contributor.authorSezgin, Hande
dc.contributor.authorYalcin-Enis, Ipek
dc.contributor.organizationTechnická univerzita v Liberci
dc.date.accessioned2025-04-07T07:59:17Z
dc.date.available2025-04-07T07:59:17Z
dc.description.abstractVascular grafts are synthetic tubular structures that play an important role in replacing damaged vessels in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Existing grafts, especially in small-diameter vessels, face persistent issues such as thrombosis, immune rejection, and mechanical limitations. Vascular grafts designed with an innovative perspective to overcome these deficiencies are tubular scaffolds with a biodegradable structure and a layered design that mimics the native artery structure. This study focuses on the development of biodegradable and biocompatible tubular scaffolds with randomly distributed and radially oriented fibers in different layers to replicate the native structure of artery, utilizing neat polycaprolactone (PCL) and PCL/polylactic acid (PLA) blend with 4/1 polymer blend ratio. Electrospinning technique is employed to fabricate tubular fibrous structures. The biodegradation profiles of these scaffolds are assessed at 3, 6, and 9 months, with comparative analyses conducted to explore how polymer type and orientation level influence degradation rates and the structural integrity of the materials over time. The findings reveal that scaffolds with randomly distributed fibers exhibit higher biodegradation rates compared to those with oriented fibers, particularly in the PCL/PLA blends. Specifically, the study identifies PCL_R as having the highest degradation rate at 61% weight loss by the 9th month. Importantly, while PCL is known for its slow degradation, the high molecular weight of PLA leads to a slower degradation profile in the PCL/PLA samples. These insights underscore the critical role of scaffold morphology and composition in optimizing the performance and functionality of vascular grafts, highlighting the need for scaffolds that support cellular activities while effectively degrading to facilitate tissue regeneration without toxic effects.cs
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dc.identifier.doi10.15240/tul/008/2025-1-014
dc.identifier.issn1335-0617
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.tul.cz/handle/15240/176807
dc.language.isocscs
dc.publisherTechnical University of Liberec
dc.publisher.abbreviationTUL
dc.relation.ispartofFibres and Textiles
dc.subjectPolycaprolactonecs
dc.subjectPolylactic acidcs
dc.subjectTissue engineeringcs
dc.subjectElectrospinningcs
dc.subjectBiodegradabilitycs
dc.titleEVALUATING BIODEGRADATION RATES IN NEAT PCL- AND PCL/PLA-BASED BIOCOMPATIBLE TUBULAR SCAFFOLDSen
dc.typeArticleen
local.accessopen access
local.citation.epage75
local.citation.spage72
local.facultyFaculty of Textile Engineeringen
local.fulltextyesen
local.relation.issue1
local.relation.volume32
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