Research Article

Induction by TNF- of IL-6 and IL-8 in Cystic Fibrosis Bronchial IB3-1 Epithelial Cells Encapsulated in Alginate Microbeads

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Bright field (a,b) and dark field (c) stereophotomicrographs of empty (a) and IB3-1 containing (b,c) alginate microbeads. Microbeads were produced by the monojet air-driven device. Alginate microbeads were prepared using the experimental parameters reported in Table 1 (batch #15a, b, c).
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