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Encapsulated pig islet diagram
Diagram of pig islet cells encapsulated within a seaweed-based alginate coating. Living Cell Technologies (LCT) encapsulates the islet cells to protect them from the transplant recipient’s immune system. The coating is semi-permeable – it allows small molecules, such as nutrients and insulin, to diffuse in and out but is a physical barrier to larger molecules, such as antibodies.
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Published: 25 October 2011,Updated: 25 October 2011Size: 30.28 KB
