Tissue engineering applications in the genitourinary tract system.
The concept of cell transplantation using tissue engineering techniques has provided numerous possibilities in the area of urologic tissue reconstruction. Tissue engineering applications in the genitourinary tract system have been investigated in almost every tissue in order to improve, restore and replace existing tissue function. Although most reconstructive efforts still remain in the experimental stage, several technologies have been transferred to the bedside with satisfactory outcome. In this article, we describe tissue engineering approaches attempted in the genitourinary system for reconstruction.
Yoo
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Laboratory for Tissue Engineering and Cellular Therapeutics, Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School Boston, MA, USA. james.yoo@tch.harvard.edu
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D000818:Animals; D001698:Biomedical Engineering; D005333:Fetus; D015316:Genetic Therapy / Q000379:methods; D005835:Genitalia; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney; D014513:Ureter; D014521:Urethra; D001743:Urinary Bladder; D014566:Urogenital System