05th Jul 2008
Scientists explore stem cells, other strategies to improve success of transplants (Wisconsin State Journal)
If stem cells could be reliably coaxed into islet cells, the insulin-producing cells found in pancreases, a limitless supply of the cells could free hundreds of thousands of diabetics from insulin shots. “We’re not there yet but significant progress is being made,” said Dr. Jon Odorico, an islet-cell transplant specialist at UW Hospital. “I’d like to say it’s not as long as 10 years down the …
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If stem cells could be reliably coaxed into islet cells, the insulin-producing cells found in pancreases, a limitless supply of the cells could free hundreds of thousands of diabetics from insulin shots. “We’re not there yet but significant progress is being made,” said Dr. Jon Odorico, an islet-cell transplant specialist at UW Hospital. “I’d like to say it’s not as long as 10 years down the …
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