Stem Cells as a Tool to Improve Outcomes of Islet Transplantation

The publication of the promising results of the Edmonton protocol in 2000 generated optimism for islet transplantation as a potential cure for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Unfortunately, follow-up data revealed that less than 10% of patients achieved long-term insulin independence. More recent data fro...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Emily Sims, Carmella Evans-Molina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Transplantation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/736491