The Current Use of Stem Cells in Bladder Tissue Regeneration and Bioengineering

Biomedicines

Yvonne Y. Chan¹  Stephanie L. Osborn¹  Eric A. Kurzrock¹  Samantha K. Sandlin¹ 

[1] Department of Urology, Davis School of Medicine, University of California, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA;

关键词: urothelium;    tissue engineering;    bladder;    stem cells;   

DOI  :  10.3390/biomedicines5010004

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Many pathological processes including neurogenic bladder and malignancy necessitate bladder reconstruction, which is currently performed using intestinal tissue. The use of intestinal tissue, however, subjects patients to metabolic abnormalities, bladder stones, and other long-term sequelae, raising the need for a source of safe and reliable bladder tissue. Advancements in stem cell biology have catapulted stem cells to the center of many current tissue regeneration and bioengineering strategies. This review presents the recent advancements in the use of stem cells in bladder tissue bioengineering.

【 授权许可】

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