This book collects the most effective and cutting-edge methodsand protocols for deriving and culturing human embryonic and adultstem cells--in one handy resource.
This groundbreaking book follows the tradition of previousbooks in the Culture of Specialized Cells Series--eachmethods and protocols chapter is laid out exactly like the next,with stepwise protocols, preceded by specific requirements for thatprotocol, and a concise discussion of methods illustrated by data.The editors describe a limited number of representative techniquesacross a wide spectrum of stem cells from embryonic, newborn, andadult tissue, yielding an all-encompassing and versatile guide tothe field of stem cell biology and culture.
The book includes a comprehensive list of suppliers for allequipment used in the protocols presented, with websites availablein an appendix. Additionally, there is a chapter on qualitycontrol, and other chapters covering legal and ethical issues,cryopreservation, and feeder layer culture. This text is aone-stop resource for all researchers, clinical scientists,teachers, and students involved in this crucial area of study.
R. Ian Freshney
Biotechnologie Biotechnologie i. d. Biowissenschaften Biotechnologie i. d. Chemie Biotechnology Biowissenschaften Cell & Molecular Biology Chemie Chemistry Life Sciences Zell- u. Molekularbiologie
"For those working, or considering working with human stem cells,Culture of Human Stem Cells will be an essential reference."(The Biochemical Society, October 2009)
"Valuable to those entering the field from a wide spectrum ofdisciplines...an essential textbook for teachers and studentswho are involved with the therapeutic potential of stem cellresearch." (SirReadaLot.org, October 2007)
"The principal value of this book lies in the diversity oftopics. In addition to chapters on embryonic stem (ES) cells,interesting chapters cover the derivation of multipotential stemcells from mammary tissue, dental pulp, cornea, cord blood, andadipose tissue." (Doody's)
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