The Technology

The TheraCyte^™ system for encapsulating and transplanting cells is a thin membrane-based polymeric chamber, as depicted in the adjacent figure.  It is fabricated from biocompatible membranes which protect allogeneic cells from rejection by the recipient and, when implanted subcutaneously, induce the development of blood capillaries close to the membranes.  This vascularization feature provides a rich blood supply to nourish the tissues within the membranes, aids in the communication of implanted cells with the host, and assures rapid uptake of therapeutic molecules.