From the historical record
The archived notice records an oral presentation from CeeD about a preliminary investigation of whether confinement affected the survival of pancreatic islets in a laboratory model. This was a research question relevant to encapsulation because limited space and transport inside a device can change the conditions around the cells.
Research context
The notice records a preliminary presentation. The research bibliography provides published context on islet survival and oxygen availability.
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