Biomimetic Modeling of Polycystic Kidney Disease

The study focuses on tuning the 3D microenvironment of reprogrammed tubule cells to enhance biomimetic modeling of polycystic kidney disease.

The study involves the Department of Medicine IV at the Medical Center - University of Freiburg, the Institute of Anatomy at the University of Zurich, the Molecular and Translational Biomedicine PhD Program at the Life Science Zurich Graduate School, and the Laboratory for MEMS Applications at IMTEK - Department of Microsystems Engineering, University of Freiburg.

The purpose is to enhance biomimetic modeling of polycystic kidney disease.

<p>Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of cysts in the kidneys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reprogrammed tubule cells are used to create a biomimetic model of polycystic kidney disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main objective of the study is to enhance biomimetic modeling of polycystic kidney disease by tuning the 3D microenvironment of reprogrammed tubule cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The findings from this study can be used to develop biomimetic models for polycystic kidney disease and improve understanding of the disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reprogrammed tubule cells are used in the study to create a biomimetic model of polycystic kidney disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The study involves the Department of Medicine IV at the Medical Center - University of Freiburg, the Institute of Anatomy at the University of Zurich, the Molecular and Translational Biomedicine PhD Program at the Life Science Zurich Graduate School, and the Laboratory for MEMS Applications at the IMTEK - Department of Microsystems Engineering at the University of Freiburg.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in the kidneys, leading to kidney damage and dysfunction.</p> Signup and view all the answers