Prospect of tissue engineering study in andrology.
- Author:
De-Hong YAO
1
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai 200001, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Andrology;
Animals;
Cattle;
Cell Transplantation;
Humans;
Male;
Rabbits;
Tissue Engineering
- From:
National Journal of Andrology
2003;9(5):323-326
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The concept of cell transplantation by tissue engineering has provided numerous possibilities for tissue reconstruction in andrology. Application studies of tissue engineering have been made in such aspects as Leydig cells, testicular prosthesis, penile corporal and penile prosthesis in order to improve, restore or replace the existing tissue function. Although most reconstructive efforts still remain at the experimental stage, several techniques have been applied to clinical practice with satisfactory results. This article briefly reviewed the applications of tissue engineering to andrology.
