Now Published
Stem Cell-Based Tissue Repair
Edited by Raphael Gorodetsky, Hadassah Hebrew-University, Israel and Richard Schäfer, Harvard University, USA
Regenerative medicine is a relatively new field of medical science with vast potential in different clinical applications. This exemplary new book presents a wide range of approaches on stem cell-based regenerative medicine. The first part introduces the reader to the history and different aspects of basic and applied stem cell research. It presents different sources of progenitor or stem cells whilst comparing their abilities. The difficulties in the practical derivation and application of stem cells from different sources are also discussed. A more comprehensive overview of stem cell-based and matrix association in the attempt to regenerate organs from stem cells engineering is presented in parts two and three. The advantages and problems associated with the interactions of stem cells with different scaffold matrices, the differentiation potential of stem cells and the major difficulties associated with the application of stem cells for clinical practice are discussed. Issues relating to stem cell-based tissue regeneration and the possible immunomodulation and homing of stem cells and the issues relating to the ability to establish good manufacturing practice.
The book will be a valuable reference resource for students and researchers involved in cell biology, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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