Stem Cells and Respiratory Diseases

作者:Abreu Soraia Carvalho; Maron Gutierrez Tatiana; Nascimento Baez Garcia Cristiane Sousa; Morales Marcelo Marcos; Macedo Rocco Patricia Rieken
来源:Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 2008, 51(spe): 23-30.
DOI:10.1590/s1516-89132008000700005

摘要

Stem cells have a multitude of clinical implications in the lung. This article is a critical review that includes clinical and experimental studies of MedLine and SciElo database in the last 10 years, where we highlight the effects of stem cell therapy in acute respiratory distress syndrome or more chronic disorders such as lung fibrosis and emphysema. Although, many studies have shown the beneficial effects of stem cells in lung development, repair and remodeling; some important questions need to be answered to better understand the mechanisms that control cell division and differentiation, therefore enabling the use of cell therapy in human respiratory diseases.

  • 出版日期2008-12

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