NTU scientists grow ‘mini kidneys’ in lab; hope for polycystic kidney disease patients

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A renewed hope is on the horizon for individuals suffering with polycystic kidney disease

SINGAPORE: Scientists at Nanyang Technological University Singapore have achieved a major medical research milestone by cultivating ‘mini kidneys’ in the laboratory.

Current treatment options, such as dialysis or kidney transplantation, present significant challenges. Dialysis can significantly impact a patient’s quality of life while obtaining a suitable donor for transplantation is often difficult. This innovative approach allowed them to closely mimic the disease’s pathological processes in a controlled environment.

 

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