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Recent advances in stem cell therapy for erectile dysfunction: a narrative review.
Bohan Wang1,2, Wenjun Gao2, Micha Y Zheng1
1Knuppe Molecular Urology Laboratory, Department of Urology, School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy
|April 20, 2023
Summary
Stem cell therapy (SCT) shows promise for treating erectile dysfunction (ED) when traditional treatments fail. Further research is needed to optimize SCT and explore combination therapies for improved outcomes in ED patients.
Area of Science:
- Regenerative Medicine
- Urology
- Stem Cell Biology
Background:
- Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects many patients unresponsive to phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5is).
- Stem cell therapy (SCT) emerges as a potential alternative treatment for ED.
- Preclinical studies show SCT improves erectile function in animal models.
Conclusions:
- Stem cell therapy (SCT) may be a viable treatment option for erectile dysfunction (ED).
- Further clinical trials are essential to establish optimal SCT protocols for ED.
- Combination therapies involving SCT could enhance treatment effectiveness for ED.
