Towards a Functional Cure for Diabetes Using Stem Cell-Derived Beta Cells: Are We There Yet?

Towards a Functional Cure for Diabetes Using Stem Cell-Derived Beta Cells: Are We There Yet?

Diabetes mellitus is a pandemic metabolic disorder that results from either the autoimmune destruction or the dysfunction of insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells. A promising cure is beta cell replacement through the transplantation of islets of Langerhans. However, donor shortage hinders the wid...

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Main Authors: Stephanie Bourgeois, Toshiaki Sawatani, Annelore Van Mulders, Nico De Leu, Yves Heremans, Harry Heimberg, Miriam Cnop, Willem Staels
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Cells
Subjects:
beta cells
cell therapy
stem cells
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/1/191

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