Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2013, Vol. 17 ›› Issue (1): 150-155.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2013.01.024

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Research progress in stem cell transplantation for treatment of diabetic nephropathy

Yang Xiao-yan1,2, Pan Xing-hua1, Ruan Guang-ping1, Pang Rong-qing1, Cai Xue-min1   

  1. 1 Research Center for Stem Cells and Organ Tissue Engineering, Kunming General Hospital of Chengdu Military Area Command of Chinese PLA, Kunming  650000, Yunnan Province, China
    2 Kunming General Hospital of Chinese PLA, Clinical College of Kunming Medical University, Kunming  650032, Yunnan Province, China
  • Received:2012-03-16 Revised:2012-04-28 Online:2013-01-01 Published:2013-01-01
  • Contact: Pan Xing-hua, M.D., Associate chief physician, Research Center for Stem Cells and Organ Tissue Engineering, Kunming General Hospital of Chengdu Military Area Command of Chinese PLA, Kunming 650000, Yunnan Province, China
  • About author:Pan Xing-hua, M.D., Associate chief physician, Research Center for Stem Cells and Organ Tissue Engineering, Kunming General Hospital of Chengdu Military Area Command of Chinese PLA, Kunming 650000, Yunnan Province, China
  • Supported by:

    Supported by: the National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 31172170

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Diabetic nephropathy-caused end-stage renal disease has become the main reason of chronic renal failure. Traditional hemodialysis and kidney transplantation cannot meet clinical needs. Regenerative medicine research based on stem cells brings new hope for treatment of diabetic nephropathy.
OBJECTIVE: To comprehensively analyze the mechanism underlying different sources of stem cells for treatment of diabetic nephropathy and the clinical implications.
METHODS: Papers addressing stem cells for the treatment of diabetic nephropathy were retrieved by computer in CNKI database and PubMed database from January 2006 to August 2011 with the key words "embryonic stem cells, bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells, diabetic nephropathy" in Chinese and English. Papers published recently or in journals with high impact factor were selected. A total of 26 papers were included for review.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Embryonic stem cells, bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells have the potential to differentiate into renal histiocyte. A large numbers of experimental studies have shown that stem cells transplantation has a positive effect on recovery of injured kidney. Stem cells transplantation can provide a novel therapy for diabetic nephropathy.

Key words: stem cells, stem cell review, embryonic stem cells, bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells, diabetic nephropathy, National Natural Science Foundation of China

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