The current status and outlook of stem cell transplantation
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1007-8118.2013.12.019
- VernacularTitle:干细胞移植的现状和展望
- Author:
Ning WU
;
Hualian HANG
;
Jianmin BIAN
;
Qiang XIA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Stem cells;
Transplantation;
Hepatocyte
- From:
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery
2013;19(12):951-955
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Stem cells refer to undifferentiated or inad equately differentiated cells that have the ability to become a variety of tissues,regenerate organs,and self expand.There is strong evidence that stem cells have abilities of self renewal differentiation,immune regulation,and a potential for targeted therapy,which all together support development of stem cell transplantation.Stem cell transplantation thera py has become a hot topic in recent years,and the basic theory and clinical application have made great progress.The a bilities of stem cells make their transplantation ideal to pro mote liver regeneration,inhibit liver fibrosis,and provide treatment for many diseases.This article will review the cur rent status and outlook of stem cell transplantation.
