The inability of the human body to be able significantly to self repair injured organs and tissues results in a considerable medical and social problem. During the last few years there has been incredible progress, and the achievements in
experimental strategies for tissue regeneration, particularly in
cell transplantation and stem cell research, have led to potential treatment options for many otherwise fatal conditions. These innovations hold
promise for treating or preventing end-stage organ failure; cell therapy and tissue engineering of viable grafts with the potential to grow and remodel could provide prospective new solutions to the serious problems of organ donor