Three Strikes and You're Cured

Science Translational Medicine
Anita S Chong, Graeme I Bell

Abstract

New research shows that in a mouse model of type 1 diabetes, it may be possible to abrogate autoimmunity and then exploit the ability of pancreatic β cells to regenerate, thereby restoring blood glucose regulation.

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Citations

Jun 27, 2017·PloS One·Jung Hyun JoJeong Youp Park

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