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Stem cells for regeneration of urological structures

Christoph Becker1, Gerhard Jakse

  • 1Department of Urology, University Hospital and Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstrasse 30, D-52074 Aachen, Germany. cbecker@ukaachen.de

European Urology
|January 27, 2007
PubMed
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Stem cells show promise for urological regeneration, aiding bladder, kidney, and reproductive functions in animal models. While encouraging, further research is needed for safe and effective clinical application in reconstructive urology.

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