allogeneic human stem cell-derived pancreatic islet cells VX-880
A preparation of allogeneic human stem cell-derived, fully differentiated functional pancreatic islet cells, that can be used for islet cell transplantation for the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Upon infusion into the hepatic portal vein, allogeneic human stem cell-derived pancreatic islet cells VX-880 may replace and restore pancreatic islet cells, which are destroyed in patients with type 1 diabetes. These cells may restore pancreatic islet cell function, produce insulin and may regulate blood glucose levels.
| Synonym: | allogeneic human stem cell-derived beta cells VX-880 allogeneic human stem cell-derived islet cells VX-880 allogeneic stem cell-derived fully differentiated insulin-producing pancreatic islet cells VX-880 |
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| Code name: | STx 02 STx-02 STx02 VX 880 VX-880 VX880 |