Title:Stem Cells Treatment for Wilson Disease
Volume: 17
Issue: 8
Author(s): Shan Tang, Li Bai, Zhongping Duan and Sujun Zheng*
Affiliation:
- The First Unit, Department of Hepatology, Beijing YouAn Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
Keywords:
Stem cells, liver disease, stem cell-based therapy, wilson disease, treatment, regeneration.
Abstract: Wilson Disease (WD) is a copper excretion disorder, mainly caused by mutations in the
ATP7B gene. Pharmacological therapies and liver transplantation are currently the main treatment
methods for WD, but they face problems such as drug treatment compliance, adverse reactions,
and shortage of liver donors. Stem cell therapy of WD may correct abnormal copper metabolism
permanently, which is the focus of current research. In this review, we summarized the latest research
on stem cells treatment for WD, as well as current challenges and future expectations.