Yuanyuan Kuang, Chenyu Fan, Xiaojun Long, Jiajia Zheng, Yunsi Zeng, Yuhui Wei, Jiasheng Zhang, Shuangjin Yu, Tong Chen, Hehuan Ruan, Yi Wang, Ning Na, Yiming Zhou, Jiang Qiu
BACKGROUND: Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is defined as a sudden loss of kidney function, which is often caused by drugs, toxins, and infections. The large spectrum of AKI implies diverse pathophysiological mechanisms. In many cases, AKI can be lethal, and kidney replacement therapy is frequently needed. However, current treatments are not satisfying. Developing novel therapies for AKI is essential. Adult stem cells possess regenerative ability and play an important role in medical research and disease treatment...
April 2, 2024: Current Stem Cell Research & Therapy