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Stem cells and genitourinary regeneration

Edited by John D Jackson

An article collection in Stem Cell Research & Therapy.

This series of articles explores the role of stem cells in the regeneration and repair of the genitourinary system. The commissioned reviews focus on reproductive tissue stem cells in testes and ovaries, and on the urinary system, examining the role of stem cells in regeneration of kidney and bladder.

This series of articles has not been sponsored. All articles have undergone the journal’s standard peer review process. The Series Editor and Editors declare no competing interests.

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  2. It has long been established that germline stem cells (GSCs) are responsible for lifelong gametogenesis in males, and some female invertebrates (for example, Drosophila) and lower vertebrates (for example, teleos...

    Authors: Cheryl E Dunlop, Evelyn E Telfer and Richard A Anderson
    Citation: Stem Cell Research & Therapy 2014 5:98
    Content type: Review Published on:

  3. Chronic renal failure is an important clinical problem with significant socioeconomic impact worldwide. Despite advances in renal replacement therapies and organ transplantation, poor quality of life for dialy...

    Authors: Alfonso Eirin and Lilach O Lerman
    Citation: Stem Cell Research & Therapy 2014 5:83
    Content type: Review Published on:

  4. Engineered bladder tissues, created with autologous bladder cells seeded on biodegradable scaffolds, are being developed for use in patients who need cystoplasty. However, in individuals with organ damage from...

    Authors: Danian Qin, Ting Long, Junhong Deng and Yuanyuan Zhang
    Citation: Stem Cell Research & Therapy 2014 5:69
    Content type: Review Published on:

  5. Male infertility management has made significant progress during the past three decades, especially after the introduction of intracytoplasmic sperm injection in 1992. However, many boys and men still suffer f...

    Authors: Hooman Sadri-Ardekani and Anthony Atala
    Citation: Stem Cell Research & Therapy 2014 5:68
    Content type: Review Published on: