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Research Article

Comparative diffusivity measurements for alginate-based atomized and inkjet-bioprinted artificial cells using fluorescence microscopy

Maryam Mobed-MiremadiDepartment of Biomedical, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Davidson College of Engineering, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Behrokh AsiDepartment of Biomedical, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Davidson College of Engineering, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, USA
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Jaino ParasserilDepartment of Biomedical, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Davidson College of Engineering, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, USA
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Emily WongDepartment of Biomedical, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Davidson College of Engineering, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, USA
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Man TatDepartment of Biomedical, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Davidson College of Engineering, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, USA
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Yiming ShanDepartment of Biomedical, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Davidson College of Engineering, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, USA
Pages 196-201 | Received 26 Jun 2012, Accepted 24 Jul 2012, Published online: 19 Sep 2012

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