In a demonstration of the expanded use of stem cells in novel ways, researchers at the City of Hope Medical Research Center in Duarte, California, have developed a treatment approach that may effectively cure Type 1 diabetes. In this study, researchers utilized stem cells to both initiate regeneration of pancreatic β cells as well moderate the immune system to prevent the destruction of the pancreas.
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Researchers Advance Use of Stem Cell Treatments to Develop Potential Cure for Type 1 Diabetes
Posted by hunter@stemsave.com on Jun 4, 2012 7:35:14 PM
Topics: stemsaveblog, Type-1 Diabetes, bank dental stem cells, pancreas, pancreatic β cells, bank stem cells, City Hope Medical Research Center