Stem Cells Encapsulated and Implanted Already...!

[-Artemis-]

https://www.jdrf.org.uk/news/latest...to-person-with-type-1-diabetes-for-first-time

After the recent, brilliant news, I knew the next step was the need for the cells to be encapsulated in order to protect them - I assumed this would take a long time to happen - seems I'm (very happily) wrong...


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[Bazzza]

wow...first bit of hope I've actually got excited about

 

[-Artemis-]

wow...first bit of hope I've actually got excited about

... I agree....

 

[Auckland Canary]

This is fantastic progression. I have a couple of questions though. I am assuming you would always have to have this device inside you (or wear one like a pump)? I initially thought these cells would be transplanted via injection or surgery.
Also would this device contain enough insulin to last a lifetime or would it need to be replaced? I believe the amount of insulin a non diabetic naturally produces over a lifetime is microscopic and what we inject is actually preservatives etc that gives the insulin mass. Please correct me if anyone knows differently?

 

[LucySW]

Wow!

 

[phoenix]

This blog post explains what viacyte have been doing
http://www.diabetesmine.com/2012/01/whats-up-with-diabetes-stem-cell-research-firm-viacyte.html

And this is quite a good article explaining the differences between the Harvard approachin the news a couple of weeks ago and the Viacyte approach
http://www.biosciencetechnology.com/articles/2014/10/embryonic-stem-cells-trial-diabetes