Engineering Confined and Prevascularized Sites for Islet Transplantation
Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: In Brief Liver intraportal transplantation of pancreatic islets has limitations. Other alternative anatomical implantations are disappointing due to low vascularization. Islet implantation in subcutaneous, and as described in this issue of Transplantation, hepatic pre-existing vascular bed supply show satisfactory results. The liver is preferable since has better insulin exposure through portal circulation. Future studies using this new implantation site should include the use of allogeneic islets and immunosuppression.
Source: Transplantation
Author: Alice A. Tomei
Institution: University of Miami
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2804263919