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  • Hepatology
  • Genetics
  • Regenerative Medicine

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  • Wilson disease (WD), or hepatolenticular degeneration, is an inherited disorder of copper metabolism due to ATP7B gene mutations.
  • Current treatments like chelators and zinc acetate have limitations including poor patient compliance and side effects.
  • Liver transplantation is an option but faces challenges with donor availability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the research progress of stem cell therapy for Wilson disease.
  • To discuss the potential of stem cell therapy in overcoming current treatment limitations.
  • To explore the challenges and future prospects of clinical stem cell applications for WD.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on stem cell therapy for Wilson disease.
  • Analysis of advancements in stem cell differentiation and donor availability.
  • Discussion of research findings on various stem cell sources for WD treatment.

Main Results:

  • Stem cell therapy is emerging as a promising treatment for Wilson disease.
  • Advancements in in vitro directed differentiation and stem cell availability support its potential.
  • Various stem cell sources are being investigated for their efficacy in WD.

Conclusions:

  • Stem cell therapy holds potential for the permanent correction of copper metabolism in WD.
  • Further research is needed to address challenges and advance clinical applications.
  • Stem cell therapy represents a hopeful future direction for Wilson disease management.