An autoimmune response by unregulated T-lymphocytes kills insulin-producing beta cells. New research with low-dose IL-2 therapy shows promise in rebalancing…
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96% of children in T1 families lack the antibodies that predict they will develop Type 1 diabetes. TrialNet provides peace…
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Tests of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on pre-diabetic mice show promise in generating beta cell growth and preventing or slowing the…
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Delivering mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) during islet transplantation more than doubled islet function, enhanced islet survival and reversed rejection episodes.…
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“We’re exploring using materials that release, slowly, low amounts of drugs at the implant site for many years. Instead of…
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“The BioHub is a localized micro-environment,” said Ricordi. “It is a quantum leap in cell therapy to replace insulin-producing cells…
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"It's a lot like shrink wrapping," said Dr. Alice Tomei of the islet cell encapsulation technique she uses. This "conformal…
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The Diabetes Research Institute's "oxygen sandwich" may help Chris Fraker and his coworkers make islet cell transplantation -- and a…
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Scientists at Miami's Diabetes Research Institute, led by Dr. Camillo Ricordi, believe they are closing in on a cure.
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