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Transdifferentiation of Adult Cell Types to ?-cells: Therapeutic Potential for Type 1 Diabetes

2012
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Given the prevalence of type I diabetes and the insufficient treatments currently available, research concerning new therapies is crucial. The most promising and exciting therapy is transdifferentiation. That is, the heritable change of one cell identity into another. Three modes of transdifferentiation are discussed to regenerate beta-cells, including liver cells to beta-cells, pancreatic exocrine cells to beta-cells and alpha-cells to beta-cells. While further research is required before transdifferentiation can evolve safely, the pre-clinical research discussed here is a vital first step in pursuing this promising therapy for diabetes.

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