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Insulin Production by Human Embryonic Stem Cells
1 Aug 2001
Abstract excerpt
Type 1 diabetes generally results from autoimmune destruction of pancreatic islet beta-cells, with consequent absolute insulin deficiency and complete dependence on exogenous insulin treatment. The relative paucity of donations for pancreas or islet allograft transplantation has prompted the search for alternative sources for beta-cell replacement therapy. In the current study, we used pluripotent...
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