Macroencapsulation Device with Anti-inflammatory Membrane Modification Enhances Long-Term Viability and Function of Transplanted β CellsClick to copy article linkArticle link copied!
- MinJi ParkMinJi ParkDepartment of Bioengineering and Nano-Bioengineering, College of Life Sciences and Bioengineering, Incheon National University, Incheon 22012, Republic of KoreaMore by MinJi Park
- Hyun LeeHyun LeeResearch Institute of Intelligent Manufacturing & Materials Technology, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Incheon 21999, Republic of KoreaMore by Hyun Lee
- Yerim JangYerim JangBrain Science Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of KoreaKU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of KoreaMore by Yerim Jang
- Min Ji KimMin Ji KimDepartment of Bioengineering and Nano-Bioengineering, College of Life Sciences and Bioengineering, Incheon National University, Incheon 22012, Republic of KoreaMore by Min Ji Kim
- Younghak ChoYounghak ChoBrain Science Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of KoreaMore by Younghak Cho
- Sophie S. LiuSophie S. LiuDepartment of Chemical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto ON M5S 3E5, CanadaMore by Sophie S. Liu
- JungEun LeeJungEun LeeDepartment of Bioengineering and Nano-Bioengineering, College of Life Sciences and Bioengineering, Incheon National University, Incheon 22012, Republic of KoreaMore by JungEun Lee
- Surim ShimSurim ShimDepartment of Bioengineering and Nano-Bioengineering, College of Life Sciences and Bioengineering, Incheon National University, Incheon 22012, Republic of KoreaMore by Surim Shim
- Hyun-Do Jung*Hyun-Do Jung*Email: [email protected]Division of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of KoreaMore by Hyun-Do Jung
- Hyejeong Seong*Hyejeong Seong*Email: [email protected]Brain Science Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of KoreaDivision of Bio-Medical Science and Technology, KIST School, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), Seoul 02792, Republic of KoreaMore by Hyejeong Seong
- Kisuk Yang*Kisuk Yang*Email: [email protected]Department of Bioengineering and Nano-Bioengineering, College of Life Sciences and Bioengineering, Incheon National University, Incheon 22012, Republic of KoreaDivision of Bioengineering, College of Life Sciences and Bioengineering, Incheon National University, Incheon 22012, Republic of KoreaResearch Center for Bio Materials & Process Development, Incheon National University, Incheon 22012, Republic of KoreaMore by Kisuk Yang
Abstract

Treating type 1 diabetes (T1D) through β-cell macroencapsulation is a promising long-term solution, but it faces challenges such as immune-mediated fibrosis on the capsule surface, which impairs cell functionality and compromises longevity and effectiveness. This study presents an approach for including an anti-inflammatory molecule on the macroencapsulation device (MED) using initiated chemical vapor deposition for the surface modification of poly(tetrafluoroethylene) (PTFE) membranes. The surface-modified MEDs significantly reduced fibrosis, improved β-cell viability and functionality, and promoted M2 macrophage polarization, which is associated with anti-inflammatory effects. This MED displayed improved glycemic control in a streptozotocin-induced diabetic mouse model for 45 days. The findings underscore the potential of surface-modified MEDs for improving T1D management by mitigating inflammation and enhancing the therapeutic efficacy of β-cell encapsulation.
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