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We have utilized a noninvasive technique for measuring the partial pressure of oxygen (pO2) in alginate microcapsules implanted intraperitoneally (i.p,) in healthy non-human primates (NHPs). Average pO2 is important for determining if a transplant site and capsules with certain passive Semipermeable hydrogels formed with a biocompatible alginate solution and Ba(2+) ions protect encapsulated cells and tissues from a foreign immune system. For the viability and metabolic activity of the encapsulated materials, a sufficient oxygen supply inside the capsules is necessary. Quantitative
Cancer stem-like cells (CSCs) are rare subpopulations of cancer cells. The development of three-dimensional tissues abundant in CSCs is important to both the understanding and establishment of novel therapeutics targeting them. Here, we describe the fabrication of multicellular tumor spheroids
Biofilm associated microbial resistance is a major concern in oral health and hygiene. Nano-antimicrobials (NAMs) having natural antibiotic replacers e.g. nisin are the possible solution to treat oral infections. In this study, we have developed pH responsive, mucoadhesive protein-polysaccharide
OBJECTIVE
Alginate-encapsulated human islet cell grafts have not been able to correct diabetes in humans, whereas free grafts have. This study examined in immunodeficient mice whether alginate-encapsulated graft function was inferior to that of free grafts of the same size and
Many conventional dressings are painful when removed, and may be detrimental to healing. In a pilot study ten consecutive abscesses, requiring incision and drainage, were packed with a calcium alginate dressing: this was well tolerated, its removal causing minimal pain. No adverse effects were
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the effect of acid etching of retropreps on seal of different retrofill materials.
METHODS
In the study, 80 freshly extracted lower molar teeth were used. They were examined under 3.5× magnifying glass to rull out fractures. They were cleaned and stored in distilled water
The efficacy of detecting toxigenic Pasteurella multocida from nasal swabs of slaughtered and live pigs was assessed. The isolation of toxigenic P multocida from nasal cavities of slaughtered bacon pigs from two herds with atrophic rhinitis was reduced by immersion in the hot water tank by 25 per
The purpose of the present study was to determine the facial anatomical landmarks, in order of accuracy, closest to the midline of the face, as well as oral cavity midline, and to specify which intraoral anatomical landmarks are closer to the dental Alginate-polylysine (PLL) capsules are commonly applied for immunoprotection of endocrine tissues. Alginate is composed of mannuronic acid (M) and guluronic acid (G). Different types of alginate have different ratios of G to M, but little is known of the influence of these differences on
Alginate remains the most popular polymer used for cell encapsulation, yet its biocompatibility is inconsistent. Two commercially available alginates were compared, one with 71% guluronate (HiG), and the other with 44% (IntG). Both alginates were purified, and their purities were verified. After 2
In this study, benefiting from the sensitive molecular conformation transversion in azobenzene, a new strategy for fabricating alginate gels with the abilities of splicing and photo-responsive mechanical adjustment is reported. Firstly, a 4,4'-azobis(benzoylhydrazide) (Azo-hydrazide) linker was used
The possibility of transplantation of immuno-isolated viable pancreatic islets is a promising alternative for treatment diabetic patients. To establish the value of the artificial prosthesis made from settled with viable pancreatic islets microcapsulated using sodium alginate and poly-L-lisine, the
Cell-based therapies to treat loss-of-function hormonal disorders such as diabetes and Parkinson's disease are routinely coupled with encapsulation strategies, but an understanding of when and why grafts fail in vivo is lacking. Consequently, investigators cannot clearly define the key factors that