Preparation of Chitosan-based Injectable Hydrogels and Its Application in 3D Cell CultureYongsan Li 1, Yaling Zhang 2, Yen Wei 1, Lei Tao 1
1The Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Phosphorus Chemistry & Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, 2Institute of Chemical Materials, China Academy of Engineering Physics
Here we describe a facile preparation of chitosan-based injectable hydrogels using dynamic imine chemistry. Methods to adjust the hydrogel’s mechanical strength and its application in 3D cell culture are presented.
