Amniotic Membrane
Origin, Characterization and Medical Applications
Editors: Mamede, Ana Catarina, Botelho, Maria Filomena (Eds.)
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- The book includes a number of technical chapters covering the separation and identification of amniotic membrane-derived cells and the preservation of this tissue
- Several chapters dedicated to the clinical applications of the amniotic membrane
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This book describes the human amniotic membrane from its origin, characterization and medical applications, summarizing all the latest developments and findings related to this tissue with contributions from some of the leading researchers in the field. The book addresses issues for its preservation, separation and identification of amniotic membrane-derived cells, as well as the potential ethical issues involved in their use. The topic of this book is particularly pertinent for clinicians and researchers involved in the research and use of this tissue.
- Table of contents (14 chapters)
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Embryology and Anatomy of Placental Membranes
Pages 3-18
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Biochemical Properties of Amniotic Membrane
Pages 19-40
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Biophysical Properties of Amniotic Membrane
Pages 41-56
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Stem Properties of Amniotic Membrane-Derived Cells
Pages 57-76
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Amniotic Membrane in Health and Disease: An Obstetrical Perspective
Pages 77-101
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Table of contents (14 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Amniotic Membrane
- Book Subtitle
- Origin, Characterization and Medical Applications
- Editors
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- Ana Catarina Mamede
- Maria Filomena Botelho
- Copyright
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Copyright Holder
- Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht
- eBook ISBN
- 978-94-017-9975-1
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-94-017-9975-1
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-94-017-9974-4
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-94-024-0287-2
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- IX, 254
- Number of Illustrations
- 5 b/w illustrations, 32 illustrations in colour
- Topics
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