Fig. 4

Measuring the survival rate of CD144⁺ ECs using MTT assay (A-B). Cells were exposed to different concentrations of Mel for 4 days (A; n = 6). Data revealed the lack of statistically significant differences in terms of cell viability compared to the non-treated control group (p > 0.05). The viability of CD144⁺ ECs was also calculated after being plated on Alg + Fib hydrogel after 4 days (B; n = 6). Data indicated an increase in cell viability compared to the cells plated on the plastic surface (p < 0.05). Student t-test. ***p < 0.001