Stem Cell in Pediatric Gastrointestinal Tract Disease: Hirschsprung Disease.
10.5223/kjpgn.2011.14.Suppl1.S42
- Author:
Sun Hwan BAE
1
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. baedori@hanafos.com
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Stem cell;
Hirschsprung disease
- MeSH:
Enteric Nervous System;
Enterocytes;
Gastrointestinal Diseases;
Gastrointestinal Tract;
Hirschsprung Disease;
Stem Cells
- From:Korean Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
2011;14(Suppl 1):S42-S46
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Stem cell is characterized with self-renewal and mult-potency. Many pediatric gastrointestinal diseases have defect in enterocytes, enteric nervous system, and Interstitial cell of Cajal. Various kinds of stem cell could be applied to these diseases. Here, the author introduces stem cell for pediatric gastrointestinal diseases, particularly Hirschsprung disease.
