Effect of gelatin cryogel on proliferation and synthetic activity of fibroblasts in excision wound model
We prepared an experimental sample of gelatin based cryogel membrane with pore size of 50-150 μm. Confocal microscopy and LDH assay showed that the cryogel macroporous structure promotes migration and proliferation of human skin fibroblasts within the matrix in vitro. To assess in vivo effect of the cryogel an excision wound model in rats was tested The cryogel significantly increases the number of fibroblasts as well as the density and order of produced collagen fibers in the dermis to day 7 of the wound healing process. The results suggest the stimulating effect of the gelatin cryogel on fibroblasts activity and demonstrate its potential for skin regeneration