HOMOLOGOUS GULURONIC ACID ALGINATE COATING COMPOSITION FOR IN-VIVO APPLICATION AND IMPLATATION AND METHOD OF USING SAME

摘要

Homoloqous Guluronic Acid Alginate Coating Composition for In-Vivo Application and Implantation and Method of Using Same Disclosed is a transplantation or implantation composition which provokes a reduced immune response comprising material encapsulated within a physical semipermeable barrier. At least the outermost layer of the barrier contains alginate comprised substantially of .alpha.l-guluronic acid with minor amounts .beta.-D-mannuronic acid. The methods of making such a composition and use of the same are also disclosed.