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150 The Endocrine System<br />

hormones they produce. At present islet cell transplantation<br />

requires subsequent lifelong IMMUNO-<br />

SUPPRESSIVE THERAPY to prevent rejection <strong>of</strong> the<br />

transplanted cells. Though still experimental, islet<br />

cell transplantation holds considerable promise as<br />

a long-term or permanent treatment for type 1<br />

diabetes.<br />

See also ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION.

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