Diabetes Mellitus and Regenerative Medicine: New Possibilities for the Regeneration of β Cells and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Journal Title: Annals of Cytology and Pathology - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Diabetes mellitus is a very common disease that affects a large number of people in the world and whose treatment is very expensive, also due to its complications. Diabetes is associated with many complications and among them the formation of diabetic foot ulcers is a serious problem. Regenerative medicine, defined as a field that can repair, regenerate or replace cells or tissue, can have a very important role in the treatment of this pathology. Over the years, new protocols to reconstruct β cells to produce insulin have been tried out, solving the problem that characterizes the disease. The diabetic foot ulcer is a very serious complication that is usually localized on pressure points and it can lead to the need to amputate the limb.
Authors and Affiliations
Daniele Nicola, Franceschilli Silvia, Fraticelli Fulvia, Zinno Francesco
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