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Meet our world-class medical team of specialists in regenerative medicine and regenerative medicine approach.

Erdal Karaöz

Prof. MD.

Erdal Karaöz

Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cell

Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul

89
Int'l Articles
34
h-index
4961+
Citations

Areas of Expertise

Stem Cell
Mesenchymal Stem Cell
Embryonic Stem Cell
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell
Tissue Engineering - 3D
Good Manufacturing Procedures
Diabetes (Type 1)
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Muscular Degenerative Diseases
1982-1986
B.Sc. Biology
Dicle University, Faculty of Science, Diyarbakir, Turkey
1986-1989
M.Sc. Histology and Embryology
Dicle University, Faculty of Medicine, Diyarbakir, Turkey
1990-1994
Ph.D. Histology and Embryology
Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
2005
Visiting Scientist Fellowship
Harvard Medical School, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, USA

Current Positions

Rector
Istinye University, Istanbul
Director, Regenerative Medicine Stem Cell Production Center (LivMedCell)
Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul
Head, Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering Research Center
Istinye University
Professor of Histology and Embryology
Istinye University Faculty of Medicine
Ethical Committee Chairman
Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul

Books

Biotechnology to Combat COVID-19 (IntechOpen, 2021)
Bir Bakışta Embriyoloji (İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi, 2018)
Pancreas, Kidney and Skin Regeneration (Springer Nature, 2017)

Awards

Travel Tripend Award, Continental European Division (CED) — 2008
Best Scientific Project Support Award (1st Place), Diabetes Mellitus — 2009
Best Presentation Award, Experimental Hematology — 2009

Regenerative medicine approach represents the future of medicine. Our goal is to harness the body's own regenerative potential to treat conditions that were once considered untreatable.

— Prof. MD. Erdal Karaöz

Achievements

Distinguished Career in Stem Cell Research

Prof. Karaöz has made groundbreaking contributions to regenerative medicine with an impressive track record of research, publications, and clinical applications.

190+
Published Articles
4
Books Authored
40+
Research Projects
10,000+
Patients Treated
Publications

Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications

Recent clinical studies authored or co-authored by Prof. Dr. Erdal Karaöz, with links to full texts and indexed records.

286
Publications
5,785+
Citations
  1. Isolation and in vitro characterisation of dental pulp stem cells from natal teeth

    E Karaöz, BN Doğan, A Aksoy, G Gacar, S Akyüz, S Ayhan, ZS Genç, ...

    Histochemistry and cell biology 133 (1), 95-1122010Cited by 319
  2. Human dental pulp stem cells demonstrate better neural and epithelial stem cell properties than bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells

    E Karaöz, PC Demircan, Ö Salam, A Aksoy, F Kaymaz, G Duruksu

    Histochemistry and cell biology 136 (4), 4552011Cited by 279
  3. Characterization of mesenchymal stem cells from rat bone marrow: ultrastructural properties, differentiation potential and immunophenotypic markers

    E Karaoz, A Aksoy, S Ayhan, AE Sarıboyacı, F Kaymaz, M Kasap

    Histochemistry and cell biology 132 (5), 533-5462009Cited by 273
  4. Recovery of fertility in azoospermia rats after injection of adipose-tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells: the sperm generation

    C Cakici, B Buyrukcu, G Duruksu, A Haliloglu, A Aksoy, A Isik, M Uludag, ...

    BioMed research international 20132013Cited by 190
  5. Protection of rat pancreatic islet function and viability by coculture with rat bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells

    E Karaoz, ZS Genç, PÇ Demircan, A Aksoy, G Duruksu

    Cell death & disease 1 (4), e36-e362010Cited by 148
  6. Protective role of melatonin and a combination of vitamin C and vitamin E on lung toxicity induced by chlorpyrifos-ethyl in rats

    E Karaoz, F Gultekin, M Akdogan, M Oncu, A Gokcimen

    Experimental and Toxicologic Pathology 54 (2), 97-1082002Cited by 141
  7. Immunoregulatory effects of human dental pulp-derived stem cells on T cells: comparison of transwell co-culture and mixed lymphocyte reaction systems

    PC Demircan, AE Sariboyaci, ZS Unal, G Gacar, C Subasi, E Karaoz

    Cytotherapy 13 (10), 1205-12202011Cited by 136
  8. Investigation of biochemical and histopathological effects of Mentha piperita L. and Mentha spicata L. on kidney tissue in rats

    M Akdogan, I KWlWnc, M Oncu, E Karaoz, NW Delibas

    Human & experimental toxicology 22 (4), 213-2192003Cited by 133
  9. Nephrotoxicity in rats induced by chlorpryfos-ethyl and ameliorating effects of antioxidantsy

    M Oncu, F Gultekin, E Karaöz, I Altuntas, N Delibas

    Human & experimental toxicology 21 (4), 223-2302002Cited by 128
  10. Adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stromal cells efficiently differentiate into insulin-producing cells in pancreatic islet microenvironment both in vitro and in vivo

    E Karaoz, A Okcu, ZS Ünal, C Subasi, O Saglam, G Duruksu

    Cytotherapy 15 (5), 557-5702013Cited by 122
  11. The systematic effect of mesenchymal stem cell therapy in critical COVID-19 patients: a prospective double controlled trial

    G Adas, Z Çukurova, KK Yasar, R Yilmaz, N Isiksacan, P Kasapoglu, ...

    Cell Transplantation 30, 096368972110249422021Cited by 105
  12. Bone morphogenetic protein‐2,‐6, and‐7 differently regulate osteogenic differentiation of human periodontal ligament stem cells

    SS Hakki, B Bozkurt, EE Hakki, SA Kayis, G Turac, I Yilmaz, E Karaoz

    Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials 102 (1 …2014Cited by 104
  13. Neuroprotective effects of intravitreally transplanted adipose tissue and bone marrow–derived mesenchymal stem cells in an experimental ocular hypertension model

    E Emre, N Yüksel, G Duruksu, D Pirhan, C Subaşi, G Erman, E Karaöz

    Cytotherapy 17 (5), 543-5592015Cited by 100
  14. The paracrine immunomodulatory interactions between the human dental pulp derived mesenchymal stem cells and CD4 T cell subsets

    AT Özdemir, RBÖ Özdemir, C Kırmaz, AE Sarıboyacı, ZSÜ Halbutoğlları, ...

    Cellular Immunology 310, 108-1152016Cited by 99
  15. Effect of chronic fluorosis on lipid peroxidation and histology of kidney tissues in first-and second-generation rats

    E Karaoz, M Oncu, K Gulle, M Kanter, F Gultekin, S Karaoz, E Mumcu

    Biological trace element research 102 (1), 199-2082004Cited by 95
  16. Phenotypic and proteomic characteristics of human dental pulp derived mesenchymal stem cells from a natal, an exfoliated deciduous, and an impacted third molar tooth

    G Akpinar, M Kasap, A Aksoy, G Duruksu, G Gacar, E Karaoz

    Stem Cells International 2014 (1), 4570592014Cited by 92
  17. Comparison of similar cells: Mesenchymal stromal cells and fibroblasts

    B Ugurlu, E Karaoz

    Acta histochemica 122 (8), 1516342020Cited by 91
  18. Femtosecond laser treatment of 316L improves its surface nanoroughness and carbon content and promotes osseointegration: An in vitro evaluation

    H Kenar, E Akman, E Kacar, A Demir, H Park, H Abdul-Khaliq, C Aktas, ...

    Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 108, 305-3122013Cited by 78
  19. Effect of bone marrow and adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells on the natural course of corneal scarring after penetrating injury

    B Demirayak, N Yüksel, OS Çelik, C Subaşı, G Duruksu, ZS Unal, ...

    Experimental eye research 151, 227-2352016Cited by 76
  20. Comparison of mesenchymal stem cells isolated from pulp and periodontal ligament

    SS Hakki, SA Kayis, EE Hakki, SB Bozkurt, G Duruksu, ZS Unal, G Turac, ...

    Journal of Periodontology 86 (2), 283-2912015Cited by 73
Why Choose Us

Excellence in Regenerative Medicine

Our medical team combines decades of research experience with cutting-edge clinical practice to deliver world-class regenerative medicine applications.

World-Class Expertise

Over 30 years of experience in stem cell research and clinical applications, with 190+ published articles and pioneering work in regenerative medicine.

Research Leadership

Founded Turkey's first Stem Cell and Gene Therapies Research Center (KÖGEM) and established the country's first postgraduate program in stem cells.

Patient-Centered Care

Treated over 10,000 patients with personalized stem cell protocols, including 400+ COVID-19 ICU patients in 2020.

Ready to Start Your approach Journey?

Schedule a consultation with Prof. Karaöz and our medical team to discuss how regenerative approaches may help you.