Human stem cell-derived kidneys connect to blood vessels when transplanted into mice.

In the field of iPS cell-based regenerative medicine, advanced research with clinical applications for many organs and tissues, such as the retina, has steadily progressed. However, growing a kidney from scratch has been extremely difficult.  Although the number of renal failure patients on dialysis is increasing, opportunities for renal transplant have been limited with great attention given to the growth of kidneys to stem the … Continue reading Human stem cell-derived kidneys connect to blood vessels when transplanted into mice.