RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Canavan, Neil
T1 Pancreatic Stem Cell Therapy: A Big Step Closer to Reality
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2008
FD SAGE Publications
VO 8
IS 7
SP 28
OP 28
DO 10.1177/155989770800800713
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/8/7/28.abstract
AB Results from recent in vivo studies suggest that transplanted islet cells that are derived from human embryonic stem cells can provide stable, lasting glucose control. This article discusses not only the efficacy of such an approach but also the means to sustain the transplant without suppressing the patient's immune system.