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Therapeutic Prospects of Stem Cells in Benign Urological Conditions

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Stem cells (SC) are undifferentiated cells capable of differentiation and self-renewal, making them useful for tissue regeneration. This self-renewal capability is dependent on their surrounding tissue environment. There are several preclinical and clinical studies that examined SC use in benign urological conditions such as erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, urinary incontinence, and infertility. In this chapter, we provide a background about some of the SCs used in benign urological conditions and summarize the studies done on this topic.

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    Amjad Alwaal M.D., M.Sc., F.R.C.S.C.

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Alwaal, A., Lue, T.F. (2017). Therapeutic Prospects of Stem Cells in Benign Urological Conditions. In: El-Badri, N. (eds) Advances in Stem Cell Therapy. Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine. Humana Press, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29149-9_5

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