Method and device for culturing cells.

摘要

A method for culturing cells includes introducing cells within an extracapillary space defined by a shell (12) and a plurality of hollow semi-permeable fibers (22) extending therethrough. The semi-permeable fibers are spaced from each other a distance substantially similar to a distance that tissue capillaries are spaced from each other in in vivo living tissue. Media is passed through the hollow fibers and cell growth having a density substantially equal to that of in vivo living tissue is observed.