Polymer composite scaffolds hold promise in bone tissue engineering due to their biocompatibility, mechanical properties, and reproducibility. Among these materials, polylactic acid (PLA), a biodegradable plastics has gained attention for its processability characteristics. However, a deeper understanding of how PLA scaffold surface properties influence cell behavior is enssential for advancing its applications. In this study, 3D-printed PLA scaffolds containing hydroxyapatite (HA) were analyzed using atomic force microscopy and nanomechanical mapping. The addition of HA significantly increased key surface properties compared to unmodified PLA scaffols. Notably, the HA-modified scaffold demonstrated Gaussian distribution of stiffness and adhesive forces, in contrast to the bimodal properties observed in the unmodified PLA scaffolds. Human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell (hADMSC) seeded on the 3D-printed PLA scaffolds blended with 10% HA (P10) exhibited strong attachment. After four weeks, osteogenic differentiation of hADMSCs was detected, with calcium deposition reaching 6.76% ± 0.12. These results suggest that specific ranges of stiffness and adhesive forces of the composite scaffold can support cell attachement, and mineralization. The study highlights that tailoring suface properties of composite scaffolds is crucial for modulating cellular interactions, thus advancing the development of effective bone replacement materials.
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