The role of osmolarity adjusting agents in the regulation of encapsulated cell behavior to provide a safer and more predictable delivery of therapeutics

Transplantation of cells within alginate microspheres has been extensively studied for sustained drug delivery. However, the lack of control over cell behavior represents a major concern regarding the efficacy and the safety of the therapy. Here, we demonstrated that when formulating the biosystem,...

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Main Authors: Ainhoa Gonzalez-Pujana, Aitor Rementeria, Francisco Javier Blanco, Manoli Igartua, Jose Luis Pedraz, Edorta Santos-Vizcaino, Rosa Maria Hernandez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-01-01
Series:Drug Delivery
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10717544.2017.1391894