New Cell Transplant Therapy Restores Insulin Production in Patient with Type 1 Diabetes
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- Scientists have successfully transplanted gene-edited insulin-producing cells into a man with type 1 diabetes, enabling him to produce some of his own insulin without the need for immunosuppressants.
- This breakthrough in cell transplant therapy represents a significant advancement in diabetes treatment, potentially improving the quality of life for patients with type 1 diabetes and reducing their reliance on external insulin sources.
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