Recent Achievements in Stem Cell Therapy for Pediatric Gastrointestinal Tract Disease.
10.5223/pghn.2013.16.1.10
- Author:
Sun Hwan BAE
1
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Konkuk University, Seoul, Korea. baedori@hanafos.com
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Stem cells;
Tissue engineering;
Gastrointestinal diseases;
Child
- MeSH:
Achievement;
Child;
Enteric Nervous System;
Enterocytes;
Gastrointestinal Diseases;
Gastrointestinal Tract;
Humans;
Interstitial Cells of Cajal;
Muscle, Smooth;
Stem Cell Research;
Stem Cells;
Tissue Engineering
- From:Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
2013;16(1):10-16
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
The field of stem cell research has been rapidly expanding. Although the clinical usefulness of research remains to be ascertained through human trials, the use of stem cells as a therapeutic option for currently disabling diseases holds fascinating potential. Many pediatric gastrointestinal tract diseases have defect in enterocytes, enteric nervous system cells, smooth muscles, and interstitial cells of Cajal. Various kinds of therapeutic trials using stem cells could be applied to these diseases. This review article focuses on the recent achievements in stem cell applications for pediatric gastrointestinal tract diseases.
