Elastin methacrylated is a methacrylated elastin polymer designed as a photocrosslinkable hydrogel precursor for 3D bioprinting, cell culture, and tissue engineering. It promotes immune cell recruitment and supports angiogenesis and collagen deposition when formed into hydrogels and cured under blue light.
- Photocrosslinkable hydrogel precursor suitable for 3D bioprinting and cell culture.
- Promotes recruitment of innate immune cells and supports angiogenesis and tissue regeneration.
- Forms fibrous hydrogels with tunable mechanical properties at higher concentrations.
- Compatible with blue-light photoinitiators and curing at 365-405 nm.
- Can be sterilized by 0.22 μm filtration; avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
- Stable as a powder at -20°C; store solutions cold and minimize room temperature exposure.