Three-dimensional discontinuous entity for cell culturing

摘要

The present invention is related to methods and materials for culturing and transporting stem cells in a three-dimensional culture. The materials comprise cellulose nanofibrils in a form of three-dimensional discontinuous entities in a biocompatible hydrogel.

主权项

1. A three-dimensional discontinuous entity for culturing of cells comprising
a. an aqueous medium comprising a mixture of a first and second aqueous medium; and b. hydrogel bodies comprising cellulose nanofibrils and/or derivatives thereof suspended in the aqueous medium, the cellulose nanofibrils being obtained from plant-derived, mechanically disintegrated cellulose, wherein the cellulose nanofibrils and/or derivatives thereof are suspended in the aqueous medium, wherein the hydrogel bodies have discontinuous structures, are separate or interconnected, and have different sizes and forms.