Generation of Insulin-Producing Cells from Canine Adipose Tissue-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells

The potential of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to differentiate into nonmesodermal cells such as pancreatic beta cells has been reported. New cell-based therapy using MSCs for diabetes mellitus is anticipated as an alternative treatment option to insulin injection or islet transplantation in both hu...

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Main Authors: Takahiro Teshima, Keiji Okamoto, Kazuho Dairaku, Tomokazu Nagashima, Masaki Michishita, Ryohei Suzuki, Hirotaka Matsumoto, Hidekazu Koyama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:Stem Cells International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/8841865