Table 1.
Summary of samples prepared at different conditions.
| Test | GelMA concentration (w/v) | TG content |
|---|---|---|
| Rheology, swelling, ratio | 10, 8, and 6% | –, + |
| Metabolic, activity, lap shear | 10% | –, + |
| Compression, push out, degradation | 10, 8, 7, and 6 % | –, + |
Note for the degradation studies, the total GelMA concentration included 1% w/v fluorescently labeled GelMA. Additionally, 7% GelMA was tested with transglutaminase only, as it was selected to match the stiffness of 8% GelMA without transglutaminase (as later described).