Engineering the next generation of cell-based therapeutics
Cell-based therapeutics are an emerging modality with the potential to treat many currently
intractable diseases through uniquely powerful modes of action. Despite notable recent …
intractable diseases through uniquely powerful modes of action. Despite notable recent …
Developments in stem cell-derived islet replacement therapy for treating type 1 diabetes
The generation of islet-like endocrine clusters from human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs)
has the potential to provide an unlimited source of insulin-producing β cells for the treatment …
has the potential to provide an unlimited source of insulin-producing β cells for the treatment …
Single-nucleus multi-omics of human stem cell-derived islets identifies deficiencies in lineage specification
Insulin-producing β cells created from human pluripotent stem cells have potential as a
therapy for insulin-dependent diabetes, but human pluripotent stem cell-derived islets (SC …
therapy for insulin-dependent diabetes, but human pluripotent stem cell-derived islets (SC …
[HTML][HTML] Solid implantable devices for sustained drug delivery
Implantable drug delivery systems (IDDS) are an attractive alternative to conventional drug
administration routes. Oral and injectable drug administration are the most common routes …
administration routes. Oral and injectable drug administration are the most common routes …
[HTML][HTML] Biomaterials to enhance stem cell transplantation
The successful transplantation of stem cells has the potential to transform regenerative
medicine approaches and open promising avenues to repair, replace, and regenerate …
medicine approaches and open promising avenues to repair, replace, and regenerate …
[HTML][HTML] Medical devices, smart drug delivery, wearables and technology for the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of metabolic disorders which affect how the body uses
glucose impacting approximately 9% of the population worldwide. This review covers the …
glucose impacting approximately 9% of the population worldwide. This review covers the …
[HTML][HTML] Cell maturation: Hallmarks, triggers, and manipulation
JR Alvarez-Dominguez, DA Melton - Cell, 2022 - cell.com
How cells become specialized, or" mature," is important for cell and developmental biology.
While maturity is usually deemed a terminal fate, it may be more helpful to consider …
While maturity is usually deemed a terminal fate, it may be more helpful to consider …
Harnessing cellular therapeutics for type 1 diabetes mellitus: progress, challenges, and the road ahead
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a growing global health concern that affects
approximately 8.5 million individuals worldwide. T1DM is characterized by an autoimmune …
approximately 8.5 million individuals worldwide. T1DM is characterized by an autoimmune …
A century-long journey from the discovery of insulin to the implantation of stem cell–derived islets
A Ramzy, PJ Belmonte, MJS Braam, S Ida… - Endocrine …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
For the past century, insulin injections have saved millions of lives, but glycemic instability is
still a persistent challenge for people with diabetes, leading to tremendous morbidity and …
still a persistent challenge for people with diabetes, leading to tremendous morbidity and …
A wireless, battery-free device enables oxygen generation and immune protection of therapeutic xenotransplants in vivo
The immune isolation of cells within devices has the potential to enable long-term protein
replacement and functional cures for a range of diseases, without requiring immune …
replacement and functional cures for a range of diseases, without requiring immune …