New approaches for drug-based kidney disease therapy

Whilst most scientific attention in the fight against kidney disease is currently focused on stem cells, the EVESTIMINJURY project has been investigating the extracellular vesicles being released by these stem cells. The resulting treatment could provide an excellent alternative to cell-based therapy.

A few years ago, scientists found out just how amazing our kidneys actually were: contrary to popular belief, they had the capacity to regenerate and repair themselves throughout life. This regeneration process, however, has its limitations. In the face of the absence of symptoms during the early stages of kidney disease and a frequent lack of follow-up, it hasn’t been enough to prevent many patients across Europe from permanently losing some kidney functions or even dying from chronic and acute kidney disease.

Further details: New approaches for drug-based kidney disease therapy