This invention relates to a method for inducing the differentiation of cells. In particular, this invention relates to methods that induce cells to differentiate into a pancreatic lineage, or into a pancreatic hormone-producing cell, or into a b-cell lineage. This invention also provides methods and compositions for utilizing such cells in the therapeutic treatment of diabetes.
本发明涉及一种诱导细胞分化的方法。特别是,本发明涉及诱导细胞分化为胰腺系、胰腺激素分泌细胞或 b
细胞系的方法。本发明还提供了利用这种细胞治疗糖尿病的方法和组合物。