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World J Transplant. Mar 24, 2016; 6(1): 69-90
Published online Mar 24, 2016. doi: 10.5500/wjt.v6.i1.69
Published online Mar 24, 2016. doi: 10.5500/wjt.v6.i1.69
Figure 13 Platelet micro-particles-induced angiogenesis in capsules formed around β-Air devices (n = 4).
A, B: Surface views of capsule formed around a control device (A) and PMP-releasing device (B); C, D: Histological sections of a capsule formed in close proximity with a control (C) and a PMP releasing device (D). Arrows indicate blood capillaries in the capsule. Original magnification, × 40; E: Quantitative analysis of primary mature capillaries (SMA-stained) in the capsule. PMP: Platelet micro-particles; SMS: Smooth muscle actin.
- Citation: Barkai U, Rotem A, de Vos P. Survival of encapsulated islets: More than a membrane story. World J Transplant 2016; 6(1): 69-90
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3230/full/v6/i1/69.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5500/wjt.v6.i1.69