Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Stem Cell Therapy for Tissue Regeneration01:21

Stem Cell Therapy for Tissue Regeneration

Stem cell therapy is a method used in regenerative medicine to repair and restore function to damaged tissues and organs. Stem cells have the potential to proliferate and differentiate into various tissue types, making them ideal candidates for tissue regeneration. For example, hematopoietic stem cell transplants are commonly used in blood cancer treatment to replenish damaged bone marrow and restore healthy blood cells.
Types of Stem Cells used in Stem Cell Therapy
The two main cell types that...
Adult Stem Cells01:33

Adult Stem Cells

Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that divide and produce more stem cells or progenitor cells that differentiate into mature, specialized cell types. All the cells in the body are generated from stem cells in the early embryo, but small populations of stem cells are also present in many adult tissues including the bone marrow, brain, skin, and gut. These adult stem cells typically produce the various cell types found in that tissue—to replace cells that are damaged or to continuously renew...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Predictive value of toll-like receptors, myeloid differentiation factor 88, and nuclear factor kappa-B regarding the response to Bacillus Calmette-Guérin intravesical therapy in patients with high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer: A controlled cohort clinical study.

Urologic oncology·2026
Same author

Impact of Varicocele on Reproductive Hormones in Men: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

The world journal of men's health·2026
Same author

Red single wavelength emitting up-conversion nanoparticles modulate cellular dynamics and gene expression in T24 bladder cancer cells.

Scientific reports·2025
Same author

Adipose Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes in Conjunction with Roflumilast Ameliorate Chronic Kidney Disease Through the Modulation of Fibrosis and Inflammation.

Advanced biology·2025
Same author

Prediction of response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with muscle-invasive urothelial bladder cancer: role of immune-related gene expression.

Cancer immunology, immunotherapy : CII·2025
Same author

Urinary Complications and Long-Term Graft Survival After Primary Atypical Ureteral Anastomosis in Live-Donor Kidney Transplantation.

Clinical transplantation·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 7, 2026

Surgical Model for Single-Staged Tissue-Engineered Urothelial Tubes in Minipigs
04:05

Surgical Model for Single-Staged Tissue-Engineered Urothelial Tubes in Minipigs

Published on: July 5, 2024

Tissue engineering and stem cells: basic principles and applications in urology.

Ahmed A Shokeir1, Ahmed M Harraz, Ahmed B Shehab El-Din

  • 1Mansoura Urology and Nephrology Center, Urology Department, Mansoura, Egypt. ahmed.shokeir@hotmail.com

International Journal of Urology : Official Journal of the Japanese Urological Association
|October 26, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Tissue engineering (TE) and stem cell (SC) research offer promising solutions for damaged urinary tract tissues. These advanced regenerative medicine techniques provide hope for treating complex urological conditions.

More Related Videos

Minced Tissue in Compressed Collagen: A Cell-containing Biotransplant for Single-staged Reconstructive Repair
09:43

Minced Tissue in Compressed Collagen: A Cell-containing Biotransplant for Single-staged Reconstructive Repair

Published on: February 24, 2016

Formation of Human Prostate Epithelium Using Tissue Recombination of Rodent Urogenital Sinus Mesenchyme and Human Stem Cells
08:44

Formation of Human Prostate Epithelium Using Tissue Recombination of Rodent Urogenital Sinus Mesenchyme and Human Stem Cells

Published on: June 22, 2013

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 7, 2026

Surgical Model for Single-Staged Tissue-Engineered Urothelial Tubes in Minipigs
04:05

Surgical Model for Single-Staged Tissue-Engineered Urothelial Tubes in Minipigs

Published on: July 5, 2024

Minced Tissue in Compressed Collagen: A Cell-containing Biotransplant for Single-staged Reconstructive Repair
09:43

Minced Tissue in Compressed Collagen: A Cell-containing Biotransplant for Single-staged Reconstructive Repair

Published on: February 24, 2016

Formation of Human Prostate Epithelium Using Tissue Recombination of Rodent Urogenital Sinus Mesenchyme and Human Stem Cells
08:44

Formation of Human Prostate Epithelium Using Tissue Recombination of Rodent Urogenital Sinus Mesenchyme and Human Stem Cells

Published on: June 22, 2013

Area of Science:

  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Urology
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Current treatments for damaged urinary tract tissues face limitations and complications.
  • Tissue engineering (TE) and stem cell (SC) research have advanced significantly.
  • Urologists require foundational knowledge of these emerging technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the fundamental principles of TE and SC technologies.
  • To explore current and potential applications of TE and SC in the genitourinary tract.
  • To provide an overview for urologists on the progress in regenerative medicine for urological disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of MEDLINE/PubMed databases.
  • Search conducted for English articles published up to March 2010.
  • Keywords included various urological conditions and regenerative medicine terms (e.g., bladder, kidney, prostate, stem cells, tissue engineering).

Main Results:

  • Significant advancements in basic science research for TE and SC are evident.
  • A substantial increase in scientific publications highlights research progress.
  • The review is structured into basic principles and clinical applications in urology.

Conclusions:

  • TE and SC applications present a viable alternative for managing complex urological diseases.
  • Promising results from animal models suggest future therapeutic potential.
  • Despite limited clinical trials, ongoing research offers hope for treating diverse urological disorders.