Increasing levels of insulin secretion in bioartificial pancreas technology: co-encapsulation of beta cells and nanoparticles containing GLP-1 in alginate hydrogels
Joana Crisóstomo, Francisca Araújo, Pedro L. Granja, Cristina C. Barrias, Bruno Sarmento, Raquel Seiça
Topics & Concepts
Self-healing hydrogelsPLGANanoparticleCell encapsulationChemistryZeta potentialInsulinBiophysicsPharmacologyMaterials scienceNanotechnologyMedicineInternal medicinePolymer chemistryBiologyPancreatic function and diabetesDiabetes Management and ResearchDiabetes Treatment and Management