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Islet Cell Transplant

University of Illinois at Chicago · Phase 3 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

Islet Cell Transplant is a Small molecule drug developed by University of Illinois at Chicago. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Type 1 diabetes mellitus with severe hypoglycemia unawareness or brittle diabetes. Also known as: Allogeneic islets.

Islet cell transplantation restores insulin-producing beta cells to the pancreas, enabling endogenous insulin secretion and glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes.

Islet cell transplantation is a treatment studied for conditions such as Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, where isolated cadaveric islet cells or labeled islets are transplanted into the liver. The mechanism of islet cell transplantation is currently unknown.

Likelihood of approval
58.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameIslet Cell Transplant
Also known asAllogeneic islets
SponsorUniversity of Illinois at Chicago
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaEndocrinology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

This procedure involves isolation and transplantation of pancreatic islet cells (containing insulin-producing beta cells) from a donor pancreas into a recipient with type 1 diabetes. The transplanted islets engraft in the liver or other sites and begin producing insulin in response to blood glucose levels, reducing or eliminating the need for exogenous insulin therapy. Success requires immunosuppression to prevent rejection of the allogeneic tissue.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
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Frequently asked questions about Islet Cell Transplant

What is Islet Cell Transplant?

Islet Cell Transplant is a Small molecule drug developed by University of Illinois at Chicago, indicated for Type 1 diabetes mellitus with severe hypoglycemia unawareness or brittle diabetes.

How does Islet Cell Transplant work?

Islet cell transplantation restores insulin-producing beta cells to the pancreas, enabling endogenous insulin secretion and glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes.

What is Islet Cell Transplant used for?

Islet Cell Transplant is indicated for Type 1 diabetes mellitus with severe hypoglycemia unawareness or brittle diabetes.

Who makes Islet Cell Transplant?

Islet Cell Transplant is developed by University of Illinois at Chicago (see full University of Illinois at Chicago pipeline at /company/university-of-illinois-at-chicago).

Is Islet Cell Transplant also known as anything else?

Islet Cell Transplant is also known as Allogeneic islets.

What development phase is Islet Cell Transplant in?

Islet Cell Transplant is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Islet Cell Transplant?

Common side effects of Islet Cell Transplant include Graft failure or loss of function, Immunosuppression-related infections, Immunosuppression-related malignancy, Bleeding or thrombosis at transplant site, Hyperglycemia recurrence.

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