In general, immunoisolation is the process of protecting implanted material such as biopolymers, cells, or drug release carriers from an
immune reaction
An immune response is a reaction which occurs within an organism for the purpose of defending against foreign invaders. These invaders include a wide variety of different microorganisms including viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which could ...
. The most prominent means of accomplishing this is through the use of
cell encapsulation.
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Immunology
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