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Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering

Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Electrical and Computer Engineering (BRIEFSELECTRIC)

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Table of contents (18 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
  2. Stem Cell Concept: Entity or Function?

    • Mirjana Pavlovic, Bela Balint
    Pages 7-10
  3. Embryonic Stem Cells: Problems and Possible Solutions

    • Mirjana Pavlovic, Bela Balint
    Pages 11-19
  4. Adult Stem Cells (the Concept of VSEL-Cell)

    • Mirjana Pavlovic, Bela Balint
    Pages 21-22
  5. Cord Blood Stem Cells

    • Mirjana Pavlovic, Bela Balint
    Pages 23-24
  6. Hematopoietic Stem Cells

    • Mirjana Pavlovic, Bela Balint
    Pages 25-26
  7. Ethical Aspects of Stem Cell Research

    • Mirjana Pavlovic, Bela Balint
    Pages 27-28
  8. Stem Cell Renewal and Differentiation

    • Mirjana Pavlovic, Bela Balint
    Pages 29-31
  9. Stem Cell Sources, Harvesting, and Clinical Use

    • Mirjana Pavlovic, Bela Balint
    Pages 33-52
  10. Peritransplant Blood Component Therapy

    • Mirjana Pavlovic, Bela Balint
    Pages 61-67
  11. Engraftment: Homing and Use of Genetic Markers

    • Mirjana Pavlovic, Bela Balint
    Pages 69-70
  12. Principles and Practice of Stem Cell Cryopreservation

    • Mirjana Pavlovic, Bela Balint
    Pages 71-81
  13. Cord Blood Cell Cryopreservation

    • Mirjana Pavlovic, Bela Balint
    Pages 83-84
  14. Current Status and Perspectives in Stem Cell Research

    • Mirjana Pavlovic, Bela Balint
    Pages 85-107
  15. Neurological Diseases and Stem Cell Therapy

    • Mirjana Pavlovic, Bela Balint
    Pages 125-150
  16. Tissue Engineering and Stem Cells: Summary

    • Mirjana Pavlovic, Bela Balint
    Pages 151-153

About this book

Stem cells are the building blocks for all other cells in an organism. The human body has about 200 different types of cells and any of those cells can be produced by a stem cell. This fact emphasizes the significance of stem cells in transplantational medicine, regenerative therapy and bioengineering. Whether embryonic or adult, these cells can be used for the successful treatment of a wide range of diseases that were not treatable before, such as osteogenesis imperfecta in children, different forms of leukemias, acute myocardial infarction, some neural damages and diseases, etc.

Bioengineering, e.g. successful manipulation of these cells with multipotential capacity of differentiation toward appropriate patterns and precise quantity, are the prerequisites for successful outcome and treatment. By combining in vivo and in vitro techniques, it is now possible to manage the wide spectrum of tissue damages and organ diseases. Although the stem-cell therapy is not a response to all the questions, it provides more and more answers every day.

Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering is a concise review on the functional, phenotypic, regenerative, transplantational and curative aspects of a stem cell’s entity. It is critical and encouraging at the same time, providing truthful and appropriate samples from the practice and research that can lead toward optimal use of this immense source of adjuvant and curative therapy in human pathology. Written by a clinician and a researcher, who are currently teaching what they are doing, it is recommended as a teaching tool along with an original textbook.

Authors and Affiliations

  • , Department of Computer and, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, USA

    Mirjana Pavlovic

  • Military Medical School, Belgrade, Serbia

    Bela Balint

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eBook USD 39.99
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Softcover Book USD 54.99
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