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Encapsulated pig islets

Microscope image of pig islet cells encapsulated in alginate

Microscope image of pig islet cells encapsulated within a seaweed-based alginate coating. Living Cell Technologies (LCT) is transplanting encapsulated islets into patients with type 1 diabetes. The coating protects the islets from the transplant recipient’s immune system.

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Published:25 October 2011Size: 12.83 KB