Fol. Biol. 2012, 58, 98-105

https://doi.org/10.14712/fb2012058030098

Activation of the Jak/Stat Signalling Pathway by Leukaemia Inhibitory Factor Stimulates Trans-differentiation of Human Non-Endocrine Pancreatic Cells into Insulin-Producing Cells

T. Koblas, Ivan Leontovyč, K. Zacharovová, Z. Berková, J. Kříž, P. Girman, František Saudek

Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic

Received November 2011
Accepted December 2011

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