Abstract: The present invention relates to a biopolymer composition for encapsulating cells, containing alginate, at least one glycosaminoglycan compound, preferably chondroitin sulfate, and at least one component of the extracellular matrix, preferably laminin, and to the process for producing the biopolymer composition. Also disclosed are a method for promoting cytoprotection using this composition, and the use of this composition for preparing a medicament useful in cell transplantation.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 15, 2011
Publication date:
April 24, 2014
Applicant:
CELLPROTECT BIOTECNOLOGIA LTDA-ME
Inventors:
Ana Carolina Vale Campos Lisbôa, Gisella Grazioli, Ana Lúcia Campanha Rodrigues, Leticia Labriola, Mari Cleide Sogayar, Thiago Rennó Dos Mares Guia
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