Diabetes and Cholesterol Metabolism

Pancreas Disorder and Islet Transplantation

Stem cell-derived pancreatic islet transplantation is a β-cell replacement therapy which involves transplantation of isolated islets from donor pancreas to receiver, for the treatment of insulin-deficient diabetes. Once they are transplanted, the islets start producing insulin and actively regulate blood glucose levels. It was observed that 70% of patients who received an islet cell transplant no longer needs insulin after one year and may not need it in the future. Some of the benefits of Islet Transplantation are