Person: ULAĞ, SONGÜL
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Publication Open Access Fabrication of gentamicin sulfate-loaded 3d-printed polyvinyl alcohol/sodium alginate/gelatin-methacryloyl hybrid scaffolds for skin tissue replacement(2023-01-01) ULAĞ, SONGÜL; ŞAHİN, ALİ; AKSU, MEHMET BURAK; GÜNDÜZ, OĞUZHAN; Izgordu M. S., Ayran M., ULAĞ S., Yildirim R., Bulut B., ŞAHİN A., Guncu M. M., AKSU M. B., GÜNDÜZ O.3D-printed scaffolds can better mimic the function of human skin, both biologically and mechanically. Within the scope of this study, the effect of the addition of different amounts (10, 15, 20 mg) of gentamicin sulfate (GS) to a 10 mL solution of natural and synthetic polymers is investigated. Sodium alginate (SA), gelatin-methacryloyl (GelMA), and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) are chosen as bioactive materials. The surface morphology and pore structures are visualized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). According to the results, it is observed that the pore sizes of all scaffolds are smaller than 270 µm, the lowest value (130 µm) is obtained in the scaffold loaded with 15 mg GS, and it also has the highest tensile strength value (12.5 ± 7.6 MPa). Similarly, it is observed that the tensile strength (9.7 ± 4.5 MPa) is high in scaffold loaded with 20 mg GS. The biocompatibility test is performed with fibroblast cells, and the results show that the scaffolds are biocompatible with cells. The antibacterial test is carried out against the S.aureous and E. coli and the results indicate that all GS-loaded scaffolds demonstrate antibacterial activity.Publication Open Access Fabrication and in vitro characterization of polycaprolactone/graphene oxide/collagen nanofibers for myocardial repair(2023-01-01) ULAĞ, SONGÜL; ŞAHİN, ALİ; DUMLUDAĞ, FATİH; GÜNDÜZ, OĞUZHAN; Karapehlivan S. S., Danisik M. N., Akdag Z., Yildiz E. N., Okoro O. V., Nie L., Shavandi A., ULAĞ S., ŞAHİN A., DUMLUDAĞ F., et al.This study is focused on fabricating tissue-engineered electrospun nanofibers that contain polycaprolactone (PCL), graphene oxide (GO), and collagen (COL) to get an alternative treatment for cardiac injuries. GO (1.5 wt%) is used to support the contraction-elongation of cardiomyocytes by improving electrical stimulation. The COL (1, 3, and 5 wt%) is the main component of the myocardial extracellular matrix have led to their frequent use in cardiac tissue engineering (CTE). The scanning electron microscope (SEM) images show the homogeneous and bead-free morphologies of the nanofibers. Adding a high amount (3% and 5%) of COL decreases the tensile strength value of 17% PCL/1.5% GO nanofiber. 3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-Diphenyltetrazolium Bromide (MTT) assay demonstrates that the COL addition increases cell viability compared to that in 17% PCL/1.5% GO nanofibers on the third day. The response of the nanofibers to alternating current (AC) signal is studied between the frequencies 40 and 105 Hz. The direct current (DC) conductivity values of the films are determined to be between 1.10−10 and 6.10−10 S m−1 at 25 °C. The AC conductivity values show frequency-dependent behavior. Among the PCL/GO-based electrospun nanofibers, 17% PCL/1.5% GO/5% COL nanofiber shows greater DC and AC conductivity than 17% PCL/1.5% GO nanofiber.