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Bioartificial kidney for full renal replacement therapy.

H D Humes1

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor 48109, USA. dhumes@umich.edu

Seminars in Nephrology
|January 29, 2000
PubMed
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New cell and gene therapies, including stem cell expansion, offer novel treatments for kidney failure. These advancements aim to create bioartificial kidneys for improved patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology and Regenerative Medicine
  • Nephrology and Urology
  • Medical Device Engineering

Background:

  • Understanding cellular and molecular mechanisms of kidney function and disease is crucial for developing new therapies.
  • Acute and chronic renal failure present significant clinical challenges requiring innovative treatment strategies.
  • Gene therapy, cell therapy, and tissue engineering are emerging fields with potential for renal replacement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the current state of device development for bioartificial kidneys.
  • To highlight the potential of cell therapy devices in restoring kidney functions.
  • To explore the integration of various devices for a comprehensive bioartificial kidney.

Main Methods:

  • Development of cell therapy devices to replace kidney functions (filtration, metabolism, endocrinology).

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  • Engineering of a renal tubule assist device and a bioartificial hemofilter.
  • Creation of a regulatable erythropoietin cell therapy device.

    • Main Results:

    • Cell therapy devices are being developed to mimic native kidney functions.
    • Individual devices like renal tubule assist devices and bioartificial hemofilters show promise.
    • These devices can potentially be combined into a wearable or implantable bioartificial kidney.

    Conclusions:

    • Advancements in cell and tissue engineering are paving the way for novel renal replacement therapies.
    • Bioartificial kidneys hold the potential to significantly reduce morbidity and mortality in patients with renal failure.
    • Future therapeutic modalities may involve integrated cell therapy devices for full renal support.