Urine – A waste or the future of regenerative medicine?

Abstract In recent years, urine has emerged as a source of urine cells. Two different types of cells can be isolated from urine: urine derived stem cells (USCs) and renal tubular cells called urine cells (UCs). USCs have great differentiation properties and can be potentially used in genitourinary t...

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Published inMedical hypotheses Vol. 84; no. 4; pp. 344 - 349
Main Authors Kloskowski, T, Nowacki, M, Pokrywczyńska, M, Drewa, T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2015
Subjects
Cell Differentiation - physiology
Humans
Internal Medicine
Kidney Tubules - cytology
Models, Biological
Regeneration - physiology
Regenerative Medicine - methods
Regenerative Medicine - trends
Stem Cells - cytology
Urine - cytology
Urogenital System - physiology
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Summary:Abstract In recent years, urine has emerged as a source of urine cells. Two different types of cells can be isolated from urine: urine derived stem cells (USCs) and renal tubular cells called urine cells (UCs). USCs have great differentiation properties and can be potentially used in genitourinary tract regeneration. Within this paper, we attempt to demonstrate that such as easily accessible source of cells, collected during completely non-invasive procedures, can be better utilized. Cells derived from urine can be isolated, stored, and used for the creation of urine stem cell banks. In the future, urine holds great potential to become a main source of cells for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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ISSN:0306-9877
1532-2777
DOI:10.1016/j.mehy.2015.01.019