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Adult Stem Cells Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes: Current Status and Challenge
Song Lili1, Dong Huansheng2, Cui Yueying3, Dong Xiao1*, Wang Hongjun2*
1College of Life Science, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao 266109, China; 2Department of Surgery,Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA; 3Vland Biotech Group, Qingdao 266000, China
Abstract: Adult stem cells which exist in differentiated tissues can differentiate into specific cells under certain conditions. They hold great promise in the treatment of type 1 diabetes in which damaged or non-functional beta cells need to be replaced. Adult stem cells can be obtained in large amount， and there is little immune rejection response after transplantation. This review summarizes recent progress on adult stem cells in the treatment of type 1 diabetes.
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