Regenerative medicine investigates the conversion of pancreatic ductal cells into functional islet cells, offering innovative treatments for conditions such as diabetes. Ductal cells, primarily supporting the pancreas’ exocrine functions, can differentiate into various cell types, including islet cells, under specific conditions, opening new avenues in research and therapy. The outlined protocol elaborates on the conversion process, covering ductal cell differentiation induction, and insulin-producing capacity assessment. The primary objective is to address the shortage of insulin-secreting cells for transplantation, thereby advancing diabetes treatment methodologies.

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Rat Ductal Cell–Derived Differentiation into Islet-Like Cells

  • Nazli Karimi,
  • Gülbahar Boyuk Ozcan

摘要

Regenerative medicine investigates the conversion of pancreatic ductal cells into functional islet cells, offering innovative treatments for conditions such as diabetes. Ductal cells, primarily supporting the pancreas’ exocrine functions, can differentiate into various cell types, including islet cells, under specific conditions, opening new avenues in research and therapy. The outlined protocol elaborates on the conversion process, covering ductal cell differentiation induction, and insulin-producing capacity assessment. The primary objective is to address the shortage of insulin-secreting cells for transplantation, thereby advancing diabetes treatment methodologies.