The signalling response is determined by the cell's reaction to different biochemical and biophysical inputs such as stiffness, topological, and structural alignment. The surface patterns at the nano-scale can be an influential factor in cell signalling behaviour. It is important to understand the cellular response to the biophysical cues for biomedical applications. Biomaterials have an important role in regenerative tissue engineering. In this study, we have fabricated electrospun polycaprolactone (PCL) and PCL-Aloe vera (PCL-AV) nanofibrous matrix and studied its effect on the human tenon fibroblast (HTF) cellular and morphological changes. The electrospun fibers were characterized using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Brunaur, Emette and Teller (BET) analysis for their morphology, composition, topography, surface area and porosity. The results revealed fiber size, roughness and porosity has been altered by addition of AV. The HTF cell viability, proliferation and expression of focal adhesion proteins, such as FAK, Ezrin, Vasp and Cofilin on the PCL-AV fiber matrix were examined. The results showed a change in cellular morphology and a significant change in the cofilin phosphorylation on PCL-AV nanofiber. The influence of Aloe vera composition on the nano-dimension of the PCL has made a significant impact on the cellular morphology at both gene and protein levels. This observation suggests that AV composition in the nanofiber can significantly influence the HTF cellular adhesions.
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