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A Multi-Parametric Islet Perifusion System within a Microfluidic Perifusion Device
Published on: January 26, 2010
The future of open- and closed-loop insulin delivery systems
Terry G Farmer1, Thomas F Edgar, Nicholas A Peppas
1Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station C0400, Austin, TX 78712-0231, USA.
Abstract:
We have analysed several aspects of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, including the glucose metabolic system, diabetes complications, and previous and ongoing research aimed at controlling glucose in diabetic patients. An expert review of various models and control algorithms developed for the glucose homeostasis system is presented, along with an analysis of research towards the development of a polymeric insulin infusion system. Recommendations for future directions in creating a true closed-loop glucose control system are presented, including the development of multivariable models and control systems to more accurately describe and control the multi-metabolite, multi-hormonal system, as well as in-vivo assessments of implicit closed-loop control systems.
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