The in vitro differentiation of rat neural stem cells into an insulin-expressing phenotype.

Mature beta-cells and nerve cells share many functional similarities despite originating from different embryonic germ layers. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential of neural stem cells (NSCs), isolated from foetal rat brain, as a starting material from which to generate functionall...

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Main Authors: Burns, C, Minger, S, Hall, S, Milne, H, Ramracheya, R, Evans, N, Persaud, S, Jones, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2005