Generation of insulin-secreting cells from mouse gallbladder stem cells by small molecules in vitro
Abstract Background Stem cell-derived pancreatic β-like cells hold great promise for treating diabetes. Gallbladder belongs to the extrahepatic bile duct system and possesses stem-like cells. These stem cells could be expanded in vitro and have the potential of differentiating into hepatocytes, chol...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-09-01
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Series: | Stem Cell Research & Therapy |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13287-019-1407-6 |