[Using cell technologies to treat urologic diseases]

Urologiia. 2016 Aug:(3):85-91.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Stem and progenitor cells being introduced into the body have the ability to stimulate regeneration of tissues and organs by differentiating into specialized cells. Stem cell therapy is used in urology to treat various disorders, including erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, Peyronies disease, and male infertility. This review presents the results of international preclinical and clinical research on stem cell based medications for treating the above diseases. The most promising appears to be the use of adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells.

Keywords: Peyronies disease; cell therapy; infertility; regenerative medicine; stem cells; urethral stricture; urinary incontinence.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue*
  • Cell- and Tissue-Based Therapy / methods*
  • Erectile Dysfunction / physiopathology
  • Erectile Dysfunction / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation*
  • Mesenchymal Stem Cells*
  • Urinary Incontinence / physiopathology
  • Urinary Incontinence / therapy*