Geron announces issuance of US patent for production of insulin secreting cells from human embryonic stem cells
Earlier this year, Geron presented data showing the differentiation of hESCs to produce cells that secrete insulin and glucagon and express genetic markers consistent with human islet cells. Working in collaboration with researchers at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Geron scientists have also shown that these cells generate detectable human insulin upon glucose challenge when transplanted into animals and that such transplants can extend the lifespan of diabetic animals.
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