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Graphene Foam as a Three-Dimensional Platform for Myotube Growth
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering
  • Eric Krueger, Boise State University
  • A. Nicole Chang, Boise State University
  • Dale Brown, Boise State University
  • Josh Eixenberger, Boise State University
  • Raquel Brown, Boise State University
  • Sepideh Rastegar, Boise State University
  • Katie M. Yocham, Boise State University
  • Kurtis D. Cantley, Boise State University
  • David Estrada, Boise State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-8-2016
Abstract

This study demonstrates the growth and differentiation of C2C12 myoblasts into functional myotubes on three-dimensional graphene foam bioscaffolds. Specifically, we establish both bare and laminin-coated graphene foam as a biocompatible platform for muscle cells and identify that electrical coupling stimulates cell activity. Cell differentiation and functionality is determined by the expression of myotube heavy chain protein and Ca2+ fluorescence, respectively. Further, our data show that the application of a pulsed electrical stimulus to the graphene foam initiates myotube contraction and subsequent localized substrate movement of over 100 μm. These findings will further the development of advanced three-dimensional graphene platforms for therapeutic applications and tissue engineering.

Citation Information
Eric Krueger, A. Nicole Chang, Dale Brown, Josh Eixenberger, et al.. "Graphene Foam as a Three-Dimensional Platform for Myotube Growth" ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering (2016)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/david_estrada/86/