Optimization in osmolality and range of density of a continuous ficoll-sodium-diatrizoate gradient for isopycnic purification of isolated human islets.
INTRODUCTION: According to previous estimates from large animals and man, a minimum of approximately 5000 to 6000 engrafted islet equivalents (IEQ)/kg recipient weight is critical to establish insulin independence. Utilizing a single donor, this threshold yield of purified islets can be retrieved fr...
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| 格式: | Journal article |
| 语言: | English |
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2004
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