| abstract |
The present invention provides highly porous, biocompatible and biostable scaffolds for improving overall cell engraftment. These scaffolds can provide mechanical protection to implanted cells, afford retrievability from a patient, and allow for both intra-device vascularization and a means to spatially distribute the cells within the device. The scaffold surface may be modified with one or more different adhesion proteins and optionally other biological factors for enhanced cell adherence and viability. |