Gellan gum: a multifunctional tool to modulate cell microenvironment

Cell encapsulation is an alternative to the use of immunosuppressant drugs after cell transplantation. It shields cells from the host immune system, allowing the diffusion of nutrients and oxygen1. The alginate - poly-L-lysine â alginate system is the most well-studied method2, but biocompatibility...

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Main Author: Vieira, Sílvia (author)
Other Authors: da Silva Morais, Alain (author), Reis, R. L. (author), Oliveira, J. M. (author)
Format: conferenceObject
Language:eng
Published: 2017
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1822/52044
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt:1822/52044