Human Stem Cell Derived Insulin Producing Beta Cell (IMAGE)

Harvard University

Human Stem Cell Derived Insulin Producing Beta Cell

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This is an image of human stem cell-derived beta cells that have formed islet like clusters in a mouse. Cells were transplanted to the kidney capsule and photo was taken two weeks later by which time the beta cells are making insulin and have cured the diabetes in the mouse.

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Douglas Melton

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