Publications by authors named "Lucas Esnaola"
Adv Healthc Mater
October 2020
Article Synopsis
- - Current cell encapsulation methods use semipermeable membranes to isolate transplanted cells, but they struggle with supplying enough oxygen and nutrients for long-term cell survival.
- - A study investigates improving blood vessel formation in 3D-printed cell encapsulation devices using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in both rats and nonhuman primates.
- - Results show that MSCs enhance blood vessel growth early on in rats, while PRP and MSCs together lead to better vascularization in nonhuman primates, suggesting their combined effects could optimize cell encapsulation platforms.
