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How can stem cells have the potential to cure diseases such as diabetes, cancer or other things like parkinsons?
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Ongoing research: Hi. Stem cells don't yet express unique tissue identifying signature proteins, so rejection is not a problem. If you can get a stem cell to differentiate and produce insulin (diabetes), become dopaminergic neurons (Parkinson's), etc, you could give a patient the cells their body lacks without have to use immunosuppressive drugs. It'll be cool when we have that capability!
Answered 9/29/2016
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