Harnessing the pancreatic stem cell

• Published in: Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America Vol. 39; no. 4; p. 763
• Main Authors: Taylor-Fishwick, David A, Pittenger, Gary L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.12.2010
• Subjects: Animals; Cell Differentiation - physiology; Embryonic Development - physiology; Embryonic Stem Cells - physiology; Female; Humans; Insulin-Secreting Cells - cytology; Insulin-Secreting Cells - physiology; Models, Biological; Pancreas - embryology; Pancreas - growth & development; Pancreas - physiology; Pregnancy; Regenerative Medicine - methods; Regenerative Medicine - trends

Building on the elaborate research studies that have helped map out key decision points in the process of pancreas development, reprogramming of pluripotent embryonic stem cells or induced pluripotent stem cells offers the possibility of overcoming restrictions on tissue supply associated with trans...