Cell Encapsulation Technology and Therapeutics

Encapsulated cells offer enormous potential for the treatment of human disease. The "artificial barriers" which protect living cells from th e hostile immunological environment of the recipient is an important c omponent in transplantation of human and animal tissue. Cell Encapsula tion Technology and Therapeutics features in-depth reviews of all majo r cell encapsulation systems, as well as underlying engineering princi ples and mass transfer theory. The book includes detailed descriptions of chemical properties of encapsulation materials, purification, bioc ompatibility issues and experimental protocols. The broad application spectrum of cell encapsulation is highlighted with chapters on topics ranging from artificial organs, such as pancreas, parathyroid, liver a nd kidney, to central nervous system applications, hemophelia, growth hormone, lysosomal storage disease, the encapsulation of embryos and p lant cells, as well as advanced cell culture in bioreactors.