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Kidney Diseases

Kidney disease is when the kidneys cannot properly perform their functions.
The kidneys play a vital role in filtering waste products and excess fluid from the blood, which is then excreted as urine.
Major kidney diseases include chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, kidney stones, and pyelonephritis.

  • Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic kidney disease is characterized by the gradual decline of kidney function, primarily caused by hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia.
  • Acute Kidney Injury Acute kidney injury refers to the sudden loss of kidney function, with common causes including severe dehydration, infections, and adverse drug reactions.
  • Kidney Stones Kidney stones are solid masses formed when crystallizing substances accumulate excessively in urine. If they grow larger or move, they can cause pain.
  • Pyelonephritis Pyelonephritis is an infection in the kidneys, often from a urinary tract infection.

Potential for Stem Cell Therapy
in Kidney Diseases

Stem cells can differentiate into various types of cells, including kidney cells.
It makes regenerating damaged kidney tissue or replacing damaged cells to treat kidney diseases possible. While some studies have reported the restoration or improvement of kidney function through stem cell therapy, it remains at an experimental stage.

  • bBHC’s Research on Kidney Disease Treatment BBHC is researching the treatment of kidney diseases using KHCs. It has successfully established a highly efficient method for differentiating KHCs into kidney cells.
    Kidney Cells Differentiated from KHC
    KHCs can differentiate into kidney cells, replacing damaged cells and regenerating damaged tissue. Thus, they enable fundamental treatment for various kidney diseases. BBHC currently conducts in vitro and in vivo studies to utilize KHCs to conquer diverse kidney diseases.