摘要:
An implantable pouch and methods for implanting cells or cellular matter in mammals, comprising reinforced porous foam and a lumen. The lumen contains an insert that may or may not be removed prior to transplantation. The lumen may be loaded with at least one cell type expressing at least one transcription factor characteristic of a mammalian pancreatic beta cell.
摘要:
Implantable, biocompatible scaffolds containing a biocompatible, porous, polymeric matrix, a biocompatible, porous, fibrous mat encapsulated by and disposed within said polymeric matrix, and a plurality of mammalian cells seeded within said tissue scaffold. The invention also is directed to methods of treating disease or structural defects in a mammal utilizing the scaffolds of the invention.