Overview
- Highlights the therapeutic applications of stem cells of different origin
- Examines the role of thymus-derived stem cells in thymus restoration
- Explores cancer stem cells as targets for tumor treatment
- Discusses the immunoregulatory and differentiation potential of perinatal tissue-derived stem cells
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About this book
The book highlights the therapeutic applications of various stem cells, and introduces readers to thymus stem cells and their applications in the reconstitution of thymic structure and function. It also discusses the significant role of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in the treatment of autoimmune diseases and the use of MSC-derived exosomes in cell-free therapy. Moreover, it explores the application of hematopoietic stem cells in the vasculoprotection of the ischemially injured heart. Further topics include the regenerative potential of ovarian germline stem cells and the significance of endometrial stem cells in the pathogenesis of female reproductive tract diseases.
Lastly, the book addresses stem cells from perinatal tissues and their immunoregulatory and differentiation potentials, and summarizes new strategies for targeting cancer stem cells to treat tumors.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editor
Dr. Khawaja Husnain Haider is currently a Professor of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology (Stem cells and Gene Therapy) and Chairman of the Basic Sciences Department (Medical Program) at Sulaiman AlRajhi University.
He has also served on the editorial boards of various research journals and as an invited reviewer for several respected international journals. His research focuses on the use of DNA and stem cells as “drugs,” a topic that has gained popularity in regenerative medicine. He has over 270 publications to his credits including book chapters, published abstract and research papers in various leading journals, including Circulation, Circulation Research, Cardiovascular Research, JCMM, the Journal of Biological Chemistry, Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, Cell Cycle, Basic Research in Cardiology, European J of Heart Failure, Regenerative Medicine, and Antioxidant Redox Signaling. He has also given numerous presentations and recently edited 4 bookscovering various facets of stem cell biology.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Stem cells: From Potential to Promise
Editors: Khawaja Husnain Haider
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-0301-3
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2021
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-16-0300-6Published: 05 October 2021
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-16-0303-7Published: 06 October 2022
eBook ISBN: 978-981-16-0301-3Published: 04 October 2021
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: IX, 279
Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations, 18 illustrations in colour
Topics: Stem Cells, Cancer Research, Behavioral Therapy, Medicine/Public Health, general