Can β‐cells be derived from exocrine pancreas?

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A major goal of research aiming at improving islet cell replacement therapy is to find the most suitable progenitor cell type from which functional beta-cells can be generated in large numbers. Many possibilities have been raised, including beta-cells themselves, embryonic or adult stem cells and reprogramming of other cell types. Some of these progenitor types may be active or reside in a dormant state in adults...

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