Method of producing human beta cell lines

摘要

The invention provides a method of regenerating pancreas function in an individual by transplantation of an effective amount of functional pancreatic cells derived from embryonic pancreatic cells not older than 10 weeks of development. Also provided is the method of producing functional animal pancreatic cell, more precisely an immortalized human beta cell line. The invention also provides a method of treatment of diabetics. Also are provided pancreatic beta cells as a medicament to treat diabetics.