Transplanted Islet Cells (IMAGE)

University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Transplanted Islet Cells

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3-D microscopy image showing pancreatic islets transplanted under the skin with a network support of blood vessels (green). Vlahos and his team were able to use this method to restore normal blood sugar levels within 21 days.

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Sefton Lab.

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