Kidney Regeneration Flashcards

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What percentage of podocyte loss characterises fibrosis?

A

20-40%

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What percentage of podocyte loss characterises global sclerosis?

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> 60%

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List four possible uses of iPSC?

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Disease modelling, toxicology screening, individual response to intervention, cell replacement therapy.

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What is the potency of mesenchymal stem cells?

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Multi-potent

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How do mesenchymal stem cells reduce inflammation?

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Interfere with dendritic cells and T cells, arrest B cell maturation and . proliferation, alter macrophage phenotype towards repair-type.

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Why can mesenchymal stem cells be used for molecule delivery?

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Mesenchymal stem cells have many exosomes. The cells or the exosomes can be used for delivery.

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