Potential Use of Stem Cells for Kidney Regeneration
Joint Authors
Yokote, Shinya
Matsumoto, Kei
Yokoo, Takashi
Source
International Journal of Nephrology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-04-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Significant advances have been made in stem cell research over the past decade.
A number of nonhematopoietic sources of stem cells (or progenitor cells) have been identified, including endothelial stem cells and neural stem cells.
These discoveries have been a major step toward the use of stem cells for potential clinical applications of organ regeneration.
Accordingly, kidney regeneration is currently gaining considerable attention to replace kidney dialysis as the ultimate therapeutic strategy for renal failure.
However, due to anatomic complications, the kidney is believed to be the hardest organ to regenerate; it is virtually impossible to imagine such a complicated organ being completely rebuilt from pluripotent stem cells by gene or chemical manipulation.
Nevertheless, several groups are taking on this big challenge.
In this manuscript, current advances in renal stem cell research are reviewed and their usefulness for kidney regeneration discussed.
We also reviewed the current knowledge of the emerging field of renal stem cell biology.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yokoo, Takashi& Matsumoto, Kei& Yokote, Shinya. 2011. Potential Use of Stem Cells for Kidney Regeneration. International Journal of Nephrology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yokoo, Takashi…[et al.]. Potential Use of Stem Cells for Kidney Regeneration. International Journal of Nephrology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Yokoo, Takashi& Matsumoto, Kei& Yokote, Shinya. Potential Use of Stem Cells for Kidney Regeneration. International Journal of Nephrology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-9.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-483362