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Developing biocompatible scaffolds that mimic the native islet microenvironment could substantially improve transplantation outcomes. This study aimed to create and evaluate decellularized (DCL) matrices from porcine organs as potential platforms for islet transplantation. Porcine lung and pancreatic tissues were decellularized using four different protocols combining detergents (Triton X-100, SDS and SDC) with optimized incubation times. The resulting matrices were characterized through DNA quantification and histological staining (H&amp;E and Van Gieson). Islet viability was assessed in vitro using Live\/Dead staining after 3 and 7 days of culture on the matrices. In vivo biocompatibility was evaluated by implanting matrices into rat omentum or peritoneum, with histological analysis at 1-, 4-, and 8 weeks post-transplantation. Protocols 3 (for lung tissue) and 4 (for pancreas tissue) demonstrated optimal decellularization efficiency with residual DNA levels below 8%, while preserving the collagen and elastin networks. In vitro, islets cultured on decellularized lung matrix had maintained 95% viability by day 7, significantly higher than the controls (60%) and pancreatic matrix (83%). The omentum showed superior performance as an implantation site, exhibiting minimal inflammation and fibrosis compared to the peritoneum sites throughout the 8-week study period. These findings establish DCL as a promising scaffold for islet transplantation due to its superior preservation of ECM components and excellent support of islet viability. 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