Abstract
(Figure Presented) The separate encapsulation of nanoparticles (NPs) and pancreatic islets in an alginate capsule-in-capsule (CIC) structure prevents the nanoparticles being toxic to the cells while housing a high payload of nanoparticles for imaging purposes (see picture). The CIC-encapsulated islets showed an improved insulin secretion over cells encapsulated in single capsules and their transplantation into diabetic mice restored normal glycemia.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2317-2321 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1 2011 |
Keywords
- Capsules
- Cell delivery
- Imaging agents
- Insulin
- Nanostructures
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)