Encapsulation of living cells with polymeric systems

Microencapsulation of cells producing recombinant proteins or hormones leads to immunoprotection and immobilization in culture or in vivo. We are investigating three different strategies for the production of calcium cross‐linked alginate beads of a small size with immobilized and immunoprotected ma...

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Published in:Macromolecular symposia. 2004-03, Vol.210 (1), p.493-499
Main Authors: Schwinger, Christian, Klemenz, Albrecht, Busse, Karsten, Kressler, Jörg
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
alginate
Alginates
Beads
biocompatibility
Crosslinking
microencapsulation
Nozzles
Recombinant
Scanning acoustic microscopy
Surface properties
Viscosity
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Summary:Microencapsulation of cells producing recombinant proteins or hormones leads to immunoprotection and immobilization in culture or in vivo. We are investigating three different strategies for the production of calcium cross‐linked alginate beads of a small size with immobilized and immunoprotected mammalian cells: a) the AirJet technology (coaxial gas flow extrusion), b) the vibrating nozzle technology, and c) the JetCutter technology. A alginate/poly‐L‐lysine/alginate complexation was used as the polymeric system. All three methods may be used for production of homogeneous beads with a diameter of approximately 350 μm. While the vibrating nozzle technique was limited to an alginate viscosity of 0.2 Pa·s or less, the AirJet and JetCutter technology were less sensitive to higher viscosities. High frequency Scanning Acoustic Microscopy is used for mechanical characterization of the microspheres as well as for investigation of surface properties.
ISSN:1022-1360
1521-3900
DOI:10.1002/masy.200450655