Methods and devices for microencapsulation of cells

摘要

Devices for the microencapsulation of cells include a first chamber for containing a cell-solution suspension. A plate covers one end of the first chamber. The plate has a plurality of apertures. A second chamber is provided for receiving encapsulated cells. The second chamber is separated from the first chamber by the plate. Cells from the first chamber are encapsulated by passing through the apertures in the plate and into the second chamber when pressure is applied to the cell-solution suspension.