Hisao Haniu
Shinshu University, Japan
Posters-Accepted Abstracts: J Nanomed Nanotechnol
Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) have been reported as both a useful and hazardous biomaterial. In the present study, we examined the relationship between MWCNTs and MC3T3-E1mouse preosteoblast cell line proliferation. MWCNTs were dispersedinthree separate dispersants: FBS, gelatin, and CMC. Cell viabilitywasthen measured under various culture conditions and cell morphology was analyzed.We observed proliferation inhibition under specific conditions only, such as when MC3T3-E1 not cultured incalcification medium wasexposed to MWCNTs dispersed ingelatin. However, MWCNTs dispersed in FBS or CMC did not adversely affect cell proliferation and was seen to significantly promote it under certain conditions. Furthermore, cell proliferation increased with all dispersants when the cells were cultured in calcification medium. Our results demonstratethat MWCNTs are generally of benefit as a biomaterial for bone substitution.
Email: hhaniu@shinshu-u.ac.jp