Topic: cryogel microcarriers

Every three seconds, someone suffers a stroke, a major contributor to global mortality and disability. Stroke survivors often face limited treatment options and significant disabilities. Stem cell therapy holds promise for brain regeneration and functional recovery, yet it's hindered by poor graft survival post-transplantation due to the hostile stroke environment. Our goal is to enhance graft survival and regenerative potential through cell acclimatization using sublethal hypoxic preconditioning or functionalized, compressible cryogel microcarriers. A protocol for obtaining injectable cryogel