Somatic stem cells have been obtained from solid organs and tissues, including the bone
marrow, placenta, corneal stroma, periosteum, adipose tissue, dental pulp and skeletal …

Currently, stem cells are a prominent focus of regenerative engineering research. However,
due to the limitations of commonly used stem cell sources, their application in therapy is …

Background Urine-derived stem cells (UDSCs) can be easily isolated from urine and
possess excellent stem cell characteristics, making them a promising source for cell …

CKD is a global health concern with significant implications for patients' well-being,
morbidity, and mortality. The underlying mechanism of CKD development often involves …

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a disease characterised by acute onset, high mortality, and poor
prognosis, and is mainly caused by ischemia-reperfusion (I/R). Human urine-derived stem …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a slowly progressive condition characterized by decreased
kidney function, tubular injury, oxidative stress, and inflammation. CKD is a leading global …

Background Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is characterized by progressive lung
interstitial lesions with the disease pathophysiology incompletely understood, which is a …