Research Article

Macro-Capsule Fabrication via 3D Printing for Mesenchymal Stem Cell Encapsulation

Volume: 35 Number: 2 July 3, 2023
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Macro-Capsule Fabrication via 3D Printing for Mesenchymal Stem Cell Encapsulation

Abstract

Purpose: Cell transplantation is a widely used method to induce cell-mediated immune reactions inside the body. However, possible immune responses to the transplanted cells decrease the efficiency of applied cell therapy. This issue can be addressed by the transplantation of cells via 3D-printed polymeric capsules which encapsulate cells and protect them from immune system attacks. Cell-loaded capsules (macro or micro) have emerged as potential carriers for more efficacious cellular therapies. In this study, 3D-printed porous capsules were prepared from biodegradable and biocompatible polyester “polycaprolactone (PCL)” and this macro-capsule was evaluated as a carrier for its cell encapsulation effectiveness. Method: The macro-capsule was designed to have dimensions of 2x5x10 mm and drawn in Autodesk Fusion 360 program. PCL was utilized for its 3D bio-printing via Axolotl Bioprinter Dual Print Head System. Leakage on the closed form of the macro-capsule was visually controlled by surface electron microscopy (SEM). Permeability of the macro-capsule was tested with trypan blue dye and human serum albumin (HSA) protein. Sterilization of the obtained macro-capsule was achieved via UV light and the cytotoxicity of the polycaprolactone capsule was tested for 24 and 72 hour incubation time periods. Results: The semi-permeable macro-capsule was successfully obtained as closed and hollow form. Its porous structure was demonstrated using trypan blue dye. To evaluate the porosity of the macrocapsule, human serum albumin (HSA) protein release was performed from the macrocapsule. It has been shown that 98% of HSA was released from the macrocapsule within 24 hours. The polycaprolactone (PCL) macrocapsule was sterilized using UV light and was reported to show no in vitro cytotoxicity. In addition, it was shown that the cells in the macro-capsule consumed at least 10% glucose from the outside medium during 12 days of incubation, compared to 2D cell culture conditions, and were able to release at least 8% of the lactic acid molecules outside. Conclusion: In conclusion, reproducible fabrication of polymer macro-capsule, high viability of encapsulated cells inside, and their metabolic assessment results have obviously indicated the potential of these capsules as effective carriers for living cells with transplantation-dependent cellular therapies.

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Supporting Institution

TUBITAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey)

Project Number

118C082

Thanks

Authors would like to thank to ACIBADEM LABCELL, the Humanitarian aid service in Turkey, for the generous donation of cryoprecipitate in the prepared macro-capsules.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Engineering

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 3, 2023

Submission Date

May 10, 2022

Acceptance Date

March 27, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 35 Number: 2

APA
Karaca, M. A., Dilek Kançağı, D., Özbek, U., Ovalı, E., & Gok, O. (2023). Macro-Capsule Fabrication via 3D Printing for Mesenchymal Stem Cell Encapsulation. International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Pure Sciences, 35(2), 157-163. https://doi.org/10.7240/jeps.1115083
AMA
1.Karaca MA, Dilek Kançağı D, Özbek U, Ovalı E, Gok O. Macro-Capsule Fabrication via 3D Printing for Mesenchymal Stem Cell Encapsulation. JEPS. 2023;35(2):157-163. doi:10.7240/jeps.1115083
Chicago
Karaca, Mehmet Ali, Derya Dilek Kançağı, Uğur Özbek, Ercüment Ovalı, and Ozgul Gok. 2023. “Macro-Capsule Fabrication via 3D Printing for Mesenchymal Stem Cell Encapsulation”. International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Pure Sciences 35 (2): 157-63. https://doi.org/10.7240/jeps.1115083.
EndNote
Karaca MA, Dilek Kançağı D, Özbek U, Ovalı E, Gok O (July 1, 2023) Macro-Capsule Fabrication via 3D Printing for Mesenchymal Stem Cell Encapsulation. International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Pure Sciences 35 2 157–163.
IEEE
[1]M. A. Karaca, D. Dilek Kançağı, U. Özbek, E. Ovalı, and O. Gok, “Macro-Capsule Fabrication via 3D Printing for Mesenchymal Stem Cell Encapsulation”, JEPS, vol. 35, no. 2, pp. 157–163, July 2023, doi: 10.7240/jeps.1115083.
ISNAD
Karaca, Mehmet Ali - Dilek Kançağı, Derya - Özbek, Uğur - Ovalı, Ercüment - Gok, Ozgul. “Macro-Capsule Fabrication via 3D Printing for Mesenchymal Stem Cell Encapsulation”. International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Pure Sciences 35/2 (July 1, 2023): 157-163. https://doi.org/10.7240/jeps.1115083.
JAMA
1.Karaca MA, Dilek Kançağı D, Özbek U, Ovalı E, Gok O. Macro-Capsule Fabrication via 3D Printing for Mesenchymal Stem Cell Encapsulation. JEPS. 2023;35:157–163.
MLA
Karaca, Mehmet Ali, et al. “Macro-Capsule Fabrication via 3D Printing for Mesenchymal Stem Cell Encapsulation”. International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Pure Sciences, vol. 35, no. 2, July 2023, pp. 157-63, doi:10.7240/jeps.1115083.
Vancouver
1.Mehmet Ali Karaca, Derya Dilek Kançağı, Uğur Özbek, Ercüment Ovalı, Ozgul Gok. Macro-Capsule Fabrication via 3D Printing for Mesenchymal Stem Cell Encapsulation. JEPS. 2023 Jul. 1;35(2):157-63. doi:10.7240/jeps.1115083