Research advancement of the stem cells of the bone marrow interstitial substance differentiating into islet cells / 介入放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Type I diabetes mellitus (T_1DM) is a chronic metabolic disease liable to teenagers all over the world. Its mechanism is due to the attack of auto-immune system on the body's own islet cells leading to hyperglycemia with great damages to the body. The implantation of islet cells is an effective way of curing T_1DM. The authors reviewed in detail the research advancement of islet cell source from stem cells of the bone marrow interstitial substance.