Polysaccharide Hydrogels Support the Long-Term Viability of Encapsulated Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Their Ability to Secrete Immunomodulatory Factors

<div>Mechanical properties of the particles. Compressive properties of alginate (a) and Si-HPMC (b) particles were investigated by subjecting them to a 30% compression for 30 seconds. The force (<i>μ</i>N) and displacement (%) were recorded, and Young’s modulus was determined. Alginate and Si-HPMC particles of 1 mm diameter were selected for this study.</div>

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Figure 3: Polysaccharide Hydrogels Support the Long-Term Viability of Encapsulated Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Their Ability to Secrete Immunomodulatory Factors 

Figure 3 | Polysaccharide Hydrogels Support the Long-Term Viability of Encapsulated Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Their Ability to Secrete Immunomodulatory Factors 