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3D Spheroid Encapsulation with a Novel Functional Methacryl Glycol Chitosan Thermogel for Biomedical Applications
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이영주 (충남대학교)

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허강무 (충남대학교)

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이영주 (충남대학교), 이유빈 (국가독성과학연구소), 강선웅 (국가독성과학연구소), 허강무 (충남대학교)

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Methacrylated glycol chitosan (MGC) thermogels exhibit a reversible sol–gel transition in response to temperature changes and can be further stabilized through UV-induced photo-crosslinking, forming a dual-crosslinking system. This unique property enables the formation of mechanically robust hydrogels, making MGC thermogels suitable extracellular matrix (ECM)-mimicking scaffolds for chondrocyte culture. In this study, chondrocyte spheroid culture was conducted within MGC thermogels and compared with a single-cell culture control. Chondrocyte spheroids encapsulated in MGC thermogels demonstrated significantly higher cell viability and proliferation, along with enhanced extracellular matrix production, compared to single-cell cultures. These findings indicate that MGC thermogels provide a favorable microenvironment for chondrocyte spheroid culture and highlight their potential as a versatile platform for cartilage regeneration strategies.
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3PS-106
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2026-04-10  08:30 - 10:00