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An Islet Cell Transplant Without Immunosuppression Shows Promise - We Spoke with Patient #1

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Feb 23, 2026

An Islet Cell Transplant Without Immunosuppression Shows Promise - We Spoke with Patient #1

Encapsulated neonatal pig islet cells, implanted without immunosuppression in the OPF-310 trial, cut a type 1 diabetes patient’s insulin needs in half at six months, with further maturation expected.

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