Bioprinting a 3D liver-like device to detoxify the blood
San Diego CA (SPX) May 13, 2014 - Nanoengineers at the University of California, San Diego have developed a 3D-printed device inspired by the liver to remove dangerous toxins from the blood. The device, which is designed to be used outside the body - much like dialysis - uses nanoparticles to trap pore-forming toxins that can damage cellular membranes and are a key factor in illnesses that result from animal bites and sti ... more
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