%0 Journal Article %A Lu-Chen Yeh‚ Jui-Ming Yeh %D 2013 %J International Journal of Biotechnology and Bioengineering %B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology %I Open Science Index 84, 2013 %T Preparation of POMA Nanofibers by Electrospinning and Its Applications in Tissue Engineering %U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/9996794 %V 84 %X In this manuscript, we produced neat electrospun poly(o-methoxyaniline) (POMA) fibers and utilized it for applying the growth of neural stem cells. The transparency and morphology of as-prepared POMA fibers was characterized by UV-visible spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy, respectively. It was found to have no adverse effects on the long-term proliferation of the neural stem cells (NSCs), retained the ability to self-renew, and exhibit multipotentiality. Results of immunofluorescence staining studies confirmed that POMA electrospun fibers could provide a great environment for NSCs and enhance its differentiation. %P 1143 - 1147