The Use of Biomaterials in Islet Transplantation
Pancreatic islet transplantation is a therapeutic option to replace destroyed β cells in autoimmune diabetes. Islets are transplanted into the liver via the portal vein; however, inflammation, the required immunosuppression, and lack of vasculature decrease early islet viability and function. Theref...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Current Science Inc.
2011
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3167046/ |