Source: The Independent
Posted: October 20, 2006
Summary:
Scientists have come a step closer to a cure for diabetes with a study showing that it is possible to create the insulin-producing tissue of the pancreas from human embryonic stem cells in order to control blood sugar levels. The aim of the research is to be able to culture embryonic stem cells so that they can be grown into the desired tissue for repairing damaged organs such as the heart, brain or pancreas.
Scientists at Novocell, Inc., a biotechnology company in the field of stem cell research, have developed a method of converting human embryonic stem cells to the endoderm tissue of the pancreas, the part of the endocrine organ which is necessary for the formation of insulin-producing cells.
Commentary: This study seems to be important progress toward effective stem cell treatments for Type 1 diabetes.
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