In vitro growth of functional islets of Langerhans

Details In vitro growth of functional islets of Langerhans In vitro growth of functional islets of Langerhans

1994-04-28

1998-11-10

Lankford, Jr., Leon B.

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Animal cell, per se ; composition thereof; process of...

435354, 435366, 435371, 435 41, 435 701, 435 703, C12N 500, C12N 502

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ABSTRACT:
The subject invention concerns new methods which make it possible, for the first time, to grow functional islet cells in in vitro cultures. The ability to grow these cells opens up important new avenues for research and therapy relating to diabetes.

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