干细胞疗法: A Hope for Stage 5 慢性肾脏疾病
慢性肾脏疾病 (CKD) 是一种令人衰弱的状况，影响了全球数百万的人. In its advanced stage, known as Stage 5 CKD, the kidneys lose their ability to function effectively, leading to a buildup of waste products in the blood and potentially life-threatening complications. Conventional treatments for Stage 5 CKD include dialysis and kidney transplantation, which can be expensive, 侵入性, 并有限. 干细胞疗法 offers a promising alternative, providing hope for patients with this devastating disease.
Understanding Stage 5 慢性肾脏疾病
阶段 5 CKD occurs when the kidneys have lost 85% or more of their function. The kidneys play a crucial role in filtering waste products from the blood, regulating blood pressure, and producing essential hormones. In Stage 5 CKD, these functions are severely impaired, leading to a buildup of toxins, 体液潴留, 和电解质失衡. Patients with Stage 5 CKD require dialysis or kidney transplantation to survive.
干细胞在肾脏再生中的作用
干细胞是未分化的细胞，具有发展为各种专业细胞类型的潜力. 在CKD的背景下, 干细胞提供了再生受损的肾脏组织并恢复肾功能的可能性. 干细胞疗法 involves harvesting stem cells from the patient’s own body or from a donor, then transplanting them into the kidneys. 一旦移植, the stem cells have the potential to differentiate into new kidney cells, repairing damaged tissue and improving kidney function.