Bioartificial endocrine device

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1994-11-28

1997-03-25

Azpuru, Carlos

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Implant or insert

424423, 5147723, A61F 202, A61K 4730

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056142056

ABSTRACT:
A device for the effective release of hormones wherein a matrix containing a hormone producing cellular moiety is encapsulated with a non-immunogenic polymeric material of poly-para-xylyene having a membrane portion with a porosity blocking passage therethrough of immunogenic agents and permitting passage therethrough of effective nutrients for said cellular moiety and the hormone produced thereby.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4696286 (1987-09-01), Cochrum
Altman, "Implantable module for glycemic regulation", EP 147939A2, Jul. 10, 1985 (Abstract only).
Lim, "Encapsulation of living tissue or active biological material for implantation", BE 80-199,986, Mar. 27,1980 (Abstract only).

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