Publications by authors named "Dishant K Shah"
ACS Biomater Sci Eng
September 2017
Article Synopsis
- * The study utilized a peptide amphiphile (PA) nanomatrix gel for microencapsulating islets, creating a supportive environment that limits immune response and enhances islet viability.
- * Results showed that PA-encapsulated islets maintained their function and produced more insulin compared to bare islets in an inflammatory environment, indicating that this method could boost the success of islet transplantation.
Nano Converg
November 2016
Article Synopsis
- * Immunosuppressive drugs are commonly used to help the transplanted islets survive, but they come with negative side effects and uncertain long-term impacts.
- * A bioartificial pancreas offers a promising alternative by encasing islets in a protective environment that minimizes immune response while allowing necessary substances to pass through, though further research is needed for clinical application.
