Encapsulation of Protein Microfiber Networks Supporting Pancreatic Islets

A method was developed to produce and incorporate a network of discrete, genipin-crosslinked gelatin microfibers around a pancreatic islet within a barium alginate microcapsule. This technique allows for the encapsulation of a porous fibrous matrix without the geometrical restrictions required for c...

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Main Author: STEELE, JOSEPH ALLAN MCKINNON
Other Authors: Queen's University (Kingston, Ont.). Theses (Queen's University (Kingston, Ont.))
Language:en
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Published: 2011
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1974/6667