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Mesenchymal stem cells derived from human exocrine pancreas express transcription factors implicated in beta-cell development.
Pancreas - 1 Jul 2008
Baertschiger Reto M, Bosco Domenico, Morel Philippe, Serre-Beinier Veronique, Berney Thierry, Buhler Leo H, Gonelle-Gispert Carmen
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OBJECTIVES: Transplantation of in vitro generated islets or insulin-producing cells represents an attractive option to overcome organ shortage. The aim of this study was to isolate, expand, and characterize cells from human exocrine pancreas and analyze their potential to differentiate into beta...
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