Stem cell-derived β cells go in monkeys.

Grapin-Botton, Anne; Ludwig, Barbara · Cell Stem Cell · 2022

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Du et al. transplanted β cells derived from pluripotent stem cells in diabetic monkeys for the first time, as an intermediate stage toward clinical translation. They observed benefits unfolding over months but also observed immune rejection of the grafts by 5-6 months.

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