Category: Beta Cell Development, Differentiation & Regeneration

Conversion of human acinar cells into insulin – producing cells

Reprogramming of acinar cells toward functional β-like cells would offer an abundant and autologous source of insulin-producing cells. The current literature suggeststhat manipulation of genetic factors,in combination with cytokines or small molecules targeting specific pathways and the epigenetic machinery in humans,may eventually yield functional acinar-derived β-like cells. Our preliminary datashowthat treatment of adult mice with […]