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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Transplantation |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/736491 |