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US5427940A

Engineered cells producing insulin in response to glucose

University of Texas System

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the application of genetic engineering to provide artificial β cells, i.e. cells which can secrete insulin in response to glucose. This is achieved preferably through the introduction of one or more genes selected from the insulin gene, glucokinase gene, and …

University
University of Texas System
Assignee
Board Of Regents, The University Of Texas System
Inventor
Christopher B. Newgard
Priority date
June 03, 1991
Filing date
January 13, 1992
Grant date
June 27, 1995
Publication date
June 27, 1995
Language
en
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