Generation of Transplantable Beta Cells for Patient-Specific Cell Therapy

Islet cell transplantation offers a potential cure for type 1 diabetes, but it is challenged by insufficient donor tissue and side effects of current immunosuppressive drugs. Therefore, alternative sources of insulin-producing cells and isletfriendly immunosuppression are required to increase the ef...

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Main Authors: Xiaojie Wang, Daniel L. Metzger, Mark Meloche, Jianqiang Hao, Ziliang Ao, Garth L. Warnock
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:International Journal of Endocrinology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/414812
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