Table 2.
Component | Cells+alginate | PFC emulsion | Cells+alginate+PFC |
---|---|---|---|
Tissue | 0.023 | 0 | 0.023 |
Alginate | 0.02 | 0 | 0.02 |
PFC | 0 | 0.36 | 0.36 |
Soybean oil | 0 | 0.12 | 0.12 |
Water | 0.957 | 0.52 | 0.477 |
Capsules contained 2.4 × 107 cells/mL when cells were encapsulated; PFC emulsion contained 70% (w/v) PFC.
PFC, perfluorocarbon.