Authors: Bi Song, Alexandra M. Smink, Christina V. Jones, Judy M. Callaghan, Stephen D. Firth, Claude A. Bernard, Andrew L. Laslett, Peter G. Kerr, Sharon D. Ricardo
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0046453
Abstract Summary
Researchers successfully created kidney podocytes from induced pluripotent stem cells for the first time. These lab-grown cells displayed key podocyte characteristics, responded to hormones, and integrated into developing kidney tissue. This breakthrough offers new possibilities for testing treatments, studying kidney disease mechanisms, and advancing regenerative medicine for chronic kidney disease.
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Scientists successfully created kidney podocytes from stem cells for the first time. These lab-grown cells could help test new treatments for chronic kidney disease and advance regenerative medicine.
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