Additions and corrections

Encapsulation of functional cells by sol–gel silica: actual progress and perspectives for cell therapy

Giovanna Carturan, Roberto Dal Toso, Sara Boninsegna and Renzo Dal Monte

J. Mater. Chem., 2004, 14, 2087 (DOI: 10.1039/b401450b). Amendment published 22nd July 2004.

The correct name for the first author of this article is Giovanni Carturan NOT Giovanna Carturan.

The Royal Society of Chemistry apologises for these errors and any consequent inconvenience to authors and readers.