Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Subject "Macroencapsulation"
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Towards an additive manufactured macroencapsulation device for islet cell replacement therapy
(NUI Galway, 2020-07-28)Islet encapsulation devices can induce a Foreign Body Response (FBR) and the formation of a hardened avascular fibrotic capsule. This FBR is heightened when the device features a smooth surface as fibrous tissue is unable ...