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. 2014 Jan 20;9(1):e84287. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0084287

Figure 7. Tuning the inner capsule microenvironment with a collagen gel matrix and microcarriers.

Figure 7

(A–B) HTBs in CSA/CMC capsules with a collagen type-I gel after one week of static culture. (A) H&E histology. (B) Phase contrast image. (C–E) SMCs co-encapsulated with gelatin coated dextran (Cytodex-3) microcarriers in HA capsules. (C) 60 min after encapsulation. (D) Day 14 of culture. (E) Calcein-AM stained fluorescence images on day 14 (green  =  live cells, red  =  microcarriers).