Objective: To examine the biocompatibility of polylactic/glycolic acid (PLGA) and Schwann cells.
Method: Schwann cells were harvested from rat brachial and sciatic nerves. Schwann cells were cultured with PLGA, observed by phase-contrast microscopy and electron microscopy.
Result: Schwann cells could attach and proliferate on the surface of the PLGA.
Conclusion: The PLGA has good cellular biocompatibility. It can be used as biomaterial for tissue engineering.
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