Review
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World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol. Feb 15, 2012; 3(1): 19-26
Published online Feb 15, 2012. doi: 10.4291/wjgp.v3.i1.19
Table 1 List of materials for encapsulated islets
MaterialsShapes of capsuleDonor source and recipientResults
Alginate[36]MicrocapsulePorcine and bovine to ratAchieving normoglycemia for 9 mo
Polysulphone[41]MacrocapsulePorcine to ratNormoglycemia over 1 mo
Polyvinyl alcoho[8]MacrocapsuleRat to mouseNormoglycemia for 30 d
Low molecular weight dextran sulfate[47]MicrocapsuleIn vitro assayInhibition of complement