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Qibin Huang¹, Shiqi Wen¹, Mingying Zhang²

¹First Clinical Medical College, Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province 524023, China; Department of Nephrology, Jieyang People's Hospital, Jieyang, Guangdong Province 522000, China.

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Summary

Cell therapy, including stem cell and immune cell therapy, shows promise for treating kidney disease by promoting repair and modulating immune responses. Further research is needed to optimize these novel treatments for long-term efficacy and safety.

Keywords:

Cellular therapy Clinical translation Kidney Mesenchymal stem cells

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Area of Science:

Nephrology
Regenerative Medicine
Immunology

Background:

Kidney disease prevalence is rising globally, necessitating advanced treatments beyond conventional therapies.
Current treatments like pharmacotherapy and renal replacement therapy cannot reverse disease progression.
Kidney transplantation is limited by immune rejection and donor scarcity.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the potential of cell therapy for kidney disease.
To explore mechanisms, efficacy, and challenges of stem cell and immune cell therapies.
To guide clinical translation and optimize therapeutic strategies.

Main Methods:

Review of current scientific literature on cell therapy in kidney disease.
Focus on mechanisms of action of therapeutic cells.
Evaluation of efficacy in common kidney diseases.
Analysis of limitations, challenges, and future directions.

Main Results:

Cell therapy, encompassing stem cell and immune cell approaches, offers novel therapeutic avenues for kidney disease.
Stem cell therapy may enhance tissue repair and restore renal function.
Immune cell therapy targets pathological processes with potential safety benefits.

Conclusions:

Cell therapy demonstrates significant therapeutic potential for kidney diseases.
Additional research is crucial to establish long-term efficacy and refine treatment protocols.
Addressing therapeutic heterogeneity and safety concerns is key for clinical translation.