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 …

Urethral stricture is a common urological disease that seriously affects quality of life.
Urethroplasty with grafts is the primary treatment, but the autografts used in clinical practice …

Nephrotoxicity is a significant concern during the development of new drugs or when
assessing the safety of chemicals in consumer products. Traditional methods for testing …

Urine-derived stem cells (USCs) are adult kidney cells that have been isolated from a urine
sample and propagated in tissue culture on gelatin-coated plates. Urine is a practical and …

Stem cells have potential applications in the field of neurological diseases, as they allow for
the development of new biological models. These models can improve our understanding of …

Advanced techniques of reconstructive urology are gradually reaching their limits in terms of
their ability to restore urinary tract function and patients' quality of life. A tissue engineering …

Aims The care of patients undergoing long-term urethral catheterization is frequently
complicated by Proteus mirabilis infection. This organism forms dense, crystalline biofilms …

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 …

The pathophysiology of interstitial cystitis (IC) is complicated and related to statin drug use
without any established underlying mechanisms. This study used a rat model of acute IC …

Renal fibrosis is a complex and multifactorial process that involves inflammation, cell
proliferation, collagen, and fibronectin deposition in the kidney, ultimately leading to chronic …