Encapsulation of pancreatic islets allows for transplantion in the absence of
immunosuppression. The technology is based on the principle that transplanted tissue is …

The aim of encapsulation of pancreatic islets is to transplant in the absence of
immunosuppression. It is based on the principle that transplanted tissue is protected from …

Transplantation of encapsulated living cells is a promising approach for the treatment of a
wide variety of diseases. Large‐scale application of the technique, however, is hampered by …

The flow properties of liquid calcium alginate injections were investigated for application in
endovascular embolization. Alginate shear properties were assessed with a rheometer and …

Alginate/aminopropyl-silicate/alginate (Alg/AS/Alg) membrane was prepared on Ca-alginate
gel beads by a sol–gel process. The membrane has≡ Si–O–Si≡ bonds as well as …

Alginate‐polylysine (PLL) capsules are commonly applied for immunoisolation of living cells
for the treatment of a wide variety of diseases. Large‐scale application of the technique …

The rat is commonly used to evaluate physiological responses of subcutaneous tissue to
implanted devices. In vivo longevity of various devices and the biocompatibility of …

Of many obstacles involved in developing a bioartificial pancreas, which consists of
encapsulated and physically immunoprotected islets, for long-term implantation in insulin …

Biomaterials such as applied in microcapsules may have harmful effects on encapsulated
cells. Up to now, there are no adequate assays available for testing the function and viability …

Routine tissue processing is usually associated with histological artifacts as a consequence
of shrinkage and distortion during dehydration required for embedding. With hydrated …