Closing in on Mass Production of Mature Human Beta Cells.

Kieffer, Timothy J · Cell Stem Cell · 2016

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Human pluripotent stem cell differentiation protocols based on mimicking developmental pathways are getting close to generating fully fledged pancreatic endocrine cells, including insulin-producing beta cells. However, challenges remain in identifying pathways to trigger the attainment of robust glucose responsiveness that occurs postnatally in beta cells.

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