REGENERATIVE POSSIBILITIES OF RENAL STEM CELLS

Abstract

Modern data about stem cells of kidney in adults are presented in the review of literature. Sources and peculiarities of stem cells structure and their niches are examined in different kidney compartments – epithelial, vascular and stromal. The aims of kidney regenerative therapy are outlined. Issues of exposure and stimulation of local stem cells, possibilities of exogenous and induced pluripotent cells transplantation and implantation of created on matrix kidney are discussed.