URINE STEM CELLS FOR SKELETAL MUSCLE GENERATION AND USES THEREOF

摘要

Provided herein are methods of treating a subject in need of treatment for a urological condition including administering urine stem cells to said subject in a treatment effective amount; and, in conjunction therewith, administering growth factors to said subject in an amount effective to promote differentiation of said stem cells into skeletal muscle cells. Compositions useful for the same are also provided.

主权项

1. A method of treating stress urinary incontinence (UI) or vesicoureteral reflux (VCR) in a subject in need thereof, comprising:
administering urine stem cells to the urethra of said subject in a treatment effective amount; and, in conjunction therewith, administering growth factors to said subject in an amount effective to promote differentiation of said stem cells into skeletal muscle cells.