Research Article

Size-Optimized Microspace Culture Facilitates Differentiation of Mouse Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells into Osteoid-Rich Bone Constructs

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Microspace size influences growth rate and viability of OI-iPSC constructs during osteogenic differentiation. (a) Size and growth rate of iPSC constructs during osteogenic induction in different-sized microspaces at days 0, 21, 28, and 35. Asterisks indicate statistically significant difference for Elp500 and Elp900 compared to Elp400 (, ANOVA with Dunnett’s multiple comparison test). The data represent the (). (b) Representative morphological images of OI-iPSC constructs cultured in Elp400, Elp500, and Elp900 at days 21, 28, and 35 after osteogenic initiation. Scale bars: 200 μm. (c) Viability of cells in iPSC constructs before osteogenic induction (day 0) and 14 days after osteogenic commencement (day 14) was demonstrated using the Live/Dead Viability/Cytotoxicity Kit. Scale bars: 200 μm.
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