Pediatr Gastroenterol Hepatol Nutr.  2013 Mar;16(1):10-16. 10.5223/pghn.2013.16.1.10.

Recent Achievements in Stem Cell Therapy for Pediatric Gastrointestinal Tract Disease

• Bae SH

• KMID: 1428801
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5223/pghn.2013.16.1.10

Abstract

The field of stem cell research has been rapidly expanding. Although the clinical usefulness of research remains to be ascertained through human trials, the use of stem cells as a therapeutic option for currently disabling diseases holds fascinating potential. Many pediatric gastrointestinal tract diseases have defect in enterocytes, enteric nervous system cells, smooth muscles, and interstitial cells of Cajal. Various kinds of therapeutic trials using stem cells could be applied to these diseases. This review article focuses on the recent achievements in stem cell applications for pediatric gastrointestinal tract diseases.

Keyword

Stem cells; Tissue engineering; Gastrointestinal diseases; Child

MeSH Terms

Achievement
Child
Enteric Nervous System
Enterocytes
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Tract
Humans
Interstitial Cells of Cajal
Muscle, Smooth
Stem Cell Research
Stem Cells
Tissue Engineering

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