The interplay between mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and immune cells has been studied
for MSCs isolated from different tissues. However, the immunomodulatory capacity of urine …

Background Urine-derived stem cells (USCs) have been widely researched as a novel cell
source for stem cell therapy, but their immunomodulatory characteristics remain to be …

Stem cells and progenitor cells in renal tissue. Stem cells and progenitor cells are necessary
for repair and regeneration of injured renal tissue. Infiltrating or resident stem cells can …

The role of embryonal or adult stem cells, in particular bone marrow (BM)-derived stem cells,
in regenerating the kidney after injury has been the subject of intensive investigation. BM …

Stem cells possess regenerative powers and multidirectional differentiation potential and
play an important role in disease treatment and basic medical research. Urine-derived stem …

Kidney diseases are a global public health problem, with an incidence that has reached
epidemic proportions and continues to climb in the USA and worldwide. This trend is …

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) represent an attractive source within the field of tissue
engineering. However, their harvesting often requires invasive medical procedures. Urine …

Glomerular endothelial injury plays an important role in the pathogenesis of renal diseases
and is centrally involved in renal disease progression. Glomerular endothelial repair may …

Recent advancement in developmental biology has led to the discovery of immature
mesenchymal stem cells in bone marrow and several established organs. The therapeutic …

Adult stem cells exist in many organs and play a critical role in normal cell turnover and the
response to injury. The existence of adult stem cells in the mammalian kidney remains …