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β-Biomaterials: Biomaterial Approaches for the Protection of Transplanted Beta Islets

Description:

Islet transplantation is a therapy in which insulin-producing beta (β) islet cells are infusedinto the liver via the portal vein to restore glycemic control. This therapy is beneficial for patients suffering from chronic pancreatitis or type I diabetes. However, islet transplantation is not widely implemented due to the instant blood-mediated...

Subject:

Biomedical engineering

Creator:

Burke, Jacqueline Alexis

Owner:

Scholarly Digital Publishing

Language:

en

Date Uploaded:

06/22/2022

Date Created:

2022-01-01

Resource Type:

Dissertation

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http://dissertations.umi.com/northwestern:15918 and etdadmin_upload_878166