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First Human Trials Scheduled for Diabetes Vaccine
First Human Trials Scheduled for Diabetes Vaccine -- Posted by Gumbo on 12-14-04 05:20
First Human Trials Scheduled for Diabetes Vaccine
Researchers in England are set to test a new vaccine that they hope will
cure Type 1 Diabetes. The vaccine will be tested on 72 diabetics this
spring, marking the first time it will be tested on humans.
The vaccine is designed to prevent the destruction of the cells that produce
insulin inside the pancreas. Type 1 Diabetes, also called Juvenile Onset
Diabetes, usually starts in people under the age of 40.
Thus far, the new vaccine has been successful in tests with mice but this is
the first time human beings are being given these injections.
'We have come a long way in terms of managing the condition,' said Georgia
Slack of Diabetes UK. 'Now we are seeing new approaches in research emerge
which are improving the chances of providing a cure. There is no doubt that
any breakthroughs would have a huge impact on the treatment of people with
diabetes.'
Researchers are hopeful that these tests can lead to a vaccine that will be
able to prevent the disease as well as treat those who already have it. 'If
it proves to be very safe, we would think about using it in people who are
at high risk of developing Type 1 diabetes,' said Dr. Colin Dayan, one of
the leaders of the research team.
Even if these tests are successful, a vaccine approved as safe by the FDA
and other similar organizations is at least 5-10 years away.
Brad Kurtzberg
Source: http://www.elitestv.com/pub/2004/Dec/EEN41bda83f3bcfa.html
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