It is my understanding that the first step is stopping the production of these "bad white cells" with the correct dosage of BCG, once the correct dosage is determined , which is what I understand phase 2 will be about. Then the second step is using a second compound that will destroy the "killer" cells that destroy the islets. I have a great DVD from the Iacocca Foundation that has Dr Faustman on it explaining
her research.

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To: nathanfaustmantrials@yahoogroups.com
From: rn_hyatt@...
Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:53:31 +0000
Subject: [nathanfaustmantrials] Question to the Faustman faithful

The errant T cells that attack islet cells are in constant
production. How does BCG effect future growth of these T cells?
At best following BCG administration, I would guess a increase in TNF-
alpha, a reduction in bad T cells, but then a return to pre BCG T cell
levels.
Does Faustman intend to have patients take BCG on drip for life?
Surely that is not the case, I hope!

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