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If you pair this with genetically engineered hypoimmune islet cells to avoid needing to suppress immune system you could have a viable cure. https://ir.sana.com/news-releases/news-release-details/sana-...

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Yes! You can also induce islet cells from the patient's own stem cells:

https://stemcellres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s1328...

Except, a diabetic's immune system already wants to kill those too...

True, Sana above are attempting to extend their gene engineering ("HIP") to stem cells as well

>apply the HIP technology to develop therapeutic candidates at scale, including both pluripotent stem cells and donor-derived allogeneic CAR T cells.

Yes, immunity is the big problem. You probably need to replenish the islets either way. Also, I don't think doctors would be content giving someone that isn't suppressed this without loads of research.

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