Stem Cell Genetics for Biomedical Research Past, Present, and Future /

This book looks at where stem cell technology is presently and how it is instrumental in advancing the field of disease modeling and cell transplantation. By focusing on major human disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, cancer, and heart disorders, the book summarizes the major findings in the...

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Médium: Elektronický zdroj E-kniha
Jazyk:angličtina
Vydáno: Cham : Springer International Publishing, 2018.
Vydání:1st ed. 2018.
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ISBN:9783319906959
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Obsah:
  • Part I: Stem cells for brain disorders
  • Chapter1: Human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neurons to model and gain insights into Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis
  • Chapter2: Modeling schizophrenia with human stem cells
  • Chapter3: Rett Syndrome and Stem Cell research
  • Chapter4: Stem Cell Applications in Spinal Cord Injury: A Primer
  • Chapter5: Cell-Based Therapy for Retinal Degenerative Disease
  • Chapter6: Past, present and future of cell based-therapy in progressive multiple sclerosis
  • Part II: Stem cells for cardiovascular diseases
  • Chapter7: Cardiac Stem Cells: a plethora of potential therapies for myocardial regeneration within reach
  • Chapter8: Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-derived Cardiomyocytes in the Evaluation of Cardiotoxic Potential of Drugs
  • Part III: Stem cells for general medicine
  • Chapter9: Regenerative medicine for diabetes treatment: new β-cell sources
  • Chapter10: Dental pulp stem cells promote wound healing and muscle regeneration
  • Chapter11: From bench to bedside of mesenchymal Stem Cells use for Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment
  • Chapter12: Stem Cells and Cancer
  • Chapter13: The relevance of induced pluripotent stem cells for the study of physiological and premature aging
  • Part IV: Technical challenges and future
  • Chapter14: Pluripotent stem cell banks
  • Chapter15: Genetic and Epigenetic engineering: the CRISPR/Cas9 era.