New method for encapsulating single cells within tunable microgels could boost efficacy of cell-based therapies
Monday, October 31, 2016 - 12:01
in Biology & Nature
Alginate hydrogels - which are derived from the polysaccharide found in brown seaweed - have emerged as an effective material for manipulating cells and tissues due to their biocompatibility and the ability to tune their mechanical and biochemical properties to match physiological conditions found inside the body.