As part of a larger study, we have compared our P3D Scaffolds to slices of bone. Here, we found that there is no significant difference in cell viability after 28 days between slices of bone and the P3D Scaffolds, as it appears on the graph in the upper left corner. Furthermore, it is clear that the variance within the test-groups is much lower in the P3D Scaffolds than bone slices.

The SEM images show osteoblast produced collagen on a P3D Scaffold (to the right) and a bone slice (to the left).

Combined with the scaffolds’ physical resemblance with bone in terms of calcium phosphate content, porosity and stiffness, the P3D Scaffolds are an obvious alternative to traditional cell culturing and hydrogel-based 3D cell culture systems.