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    Enhanced Osteoconductive Properties of Quince Seed Hydrocolloid-Based Composite Scaffolds Enriched With Bioactive Glass for Bone Tissue Engineering
    (Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, 2025) Arslan Yıldız, Ahu; Zheng, Kai; Boccaccini, Aldo Roberto; Arslan Yildiz, Ahu; 03.01. Department of Bioengineering; 03. Faculty of Engineering; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology
    Bioactive composite scaffolds enhance osteoconduction and mineralization, offering potential for bone regeneration. In this study, polysaccharide-based Quince Seed Hydrocolloid (QSH) was combined with Gelatin (Gel), mesoporous bioactive glass nanoparticles (MBGNs), and 45S5 bioactive glass (BG) to fabricate osteoconductive scaffolds. QSH/Gel/BG and QSH/Gel/MBGN composites were characterized for chemical composition, mechanical behavior, and in vitro bioactivity. FTIR and SEM-elemental mapping confirmed homogeneous bioactive glass incorporation. BET analysis revealed a >3-fold increase in surface area for MBGN-containing scaffolds compared to BG and pristine QSH/Gel samples, attributed to the nanoscale mesoporous structure of MBGNs. Swelling tests showed a hydrophilic nature in all scaffolds, with MBGN composites exhibiting the highest swelling ratio (2094 +/- 571%), nearly twice that of BG composites (1105 +/- 56%). Compression tests indicated similar elastic moduli for MBGN and BG containing scaffolds (2330 and 2140 Pa). Human osteosarcoma cell cultures (28 days) demonstrated high viability (>70%) and osteoconductive response in all composites. Alizarin Red staining and SEM mapping revealed greater mineral accumulation in MBGN-containing scaffolds (Ca/P: 2.53). Overall, both composites supported a 3D osteoconductive microenvironment, while MBGN scaffolds exhibited superior long-term cell viability and mineralization potential, emphasizing their suitability for bone tissue engineering applications.
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    Peptide-Functionalized Hydrocolloid Bioink for 3D Bioprinting in Dental Tissue Engineering
    (Elsevier, 2025) Arslan Yıldız, Ahu; Yildirim-Semerci, Ozum; Altan, Zeynep; Arslan-Yildiz, Ahu; 01. Izmir Institute of Technology; 03. Faculty of Engineering; 03.01. Department of Bioengineering
    Developing biomimetic peptide-based biomaterials has utmost importance to enhance mineralization offering an innovative approach for dental tissue regeneration. This study comprises development and characterization of a novel peptide-based hybrid bioink for dental tissue engineering applications by integrating P11-4 peptide and Gelatin (Gel) into glucuronoxylan-based quince seed hydrocolloid (QSH). Combining polysaccharide and peptide-based hydrogels enhanced cell adhesion and mineralization. Morphological analysis showed that P11-4 increased porosity, while rheological tests confirmed that QSH/Gel/P11-4 bioink has tunable viscosity, which is suitable for 3D bioprinting. Optimized bioprinting parameters were determined to be 25G nozzle diameter, 10 mm/s speed of movement, 0.1 mm layer height, and pressure values of 9.0 and 7.0 psi for QSH/Gel and QSH/ Gel/P11-4, respectively. Moreover, the addition of P11-4 significantly increased protein adsorption without affecting swelling capacity. 3D cell culture studies were conducted using SaOS-2 (human osteosarcoma) cells, then biocompatibility, high cell viability, favored adhesion, and proliferation were confirmed by Live/Dead and MTT assays. Alizarin Red Staining (ARS) and EDX analysis verified that P11-4 promoted mineral deposition by increasing Calcium (Ca2+) accumulation in QSH/Gel/P11-4 scaffolds, suggesting that developed bioink can mimic native ECM microenvironment for dental tissue. Overall, the developed hybrid bioink shows superior printability and bioactivity, which makes it a promising material for 3D bioprinting applications in dental tissue engineering.