Innovations in bio-engineering and cell-based approaches to address immunological challenges in islet transplantation

Innovations in bio-engineering and cell-based approaches to address immunological challenges in islet transplantation

Human allogeneic pancreatic islet transplantation is a life-changing treatment for patients with severe Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) who suffer from hypoglycemia unawareness and high risk of severe hypoglycemia. However, intensive immunosuppression is required to prevent immune rejection of the graft, that...

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Main Authors: Beatrice Xuan Ho, Adrian Kee Keong Teo, Natasha Hui Jin Ng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
Subjects:
stem cells
regenerative medicine
diabetes
islet cells
beta cells
islet transplantation
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1375177/full

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https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1375177/full

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