Stem Cells: Current Challenges and New Directions - Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine 2013 edition

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Biographical Note: Dr. Kursad Turksen is the Editor-in-Chief of the journal "Stem Cell Reviews and Reports" and the "Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine" book series, which are both published by Springer. He is also the Editor of numerous protocol volumes published in Springer s "Methods in Molecular Biology" series. Dr. Turksen is a Senior Scientist at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, and his research interests cover the area of epidermal stem cells and the role of Claudins in the epidermal lineage."Jacket Description/Back: This latest volume in Springer'sStem "Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine" serieslooks at the state-of-the-science in stem cells, discusses thecurrent challenges, and examines thenew directions the field is taking. Dr. Turksen, Editor-in-Chief of the journal"Stem Cell Reviews and Reports," hasassembleda volumeof internationally-known scientists who cover topics thatareboth research and clinically oriented. The contents range from sources of stem cells throughtheir physiological role inhealth and disease, therapeutic applications in regenerative medicine and ethics and society. An initial overview and a final summary bookend the contents into a cohesive and invaluable volume."Table of Contents: Myogenic Potential of Stem Cells: In Vivo Assessment.- Urine DerivedSstem Cells: Biological Characterization and Potential Clinical Applications.- Immunoregulatory Properties of Mesenchymal Stem Cells: In Vitro and in Vivo.- Current Research on Stem Cells in Parkinson s Disease: Progress and Challenges.- Stem Cell Applications in Retinal Diseases.- Potential Use of Dental Stem Cells for Craniofacial Tissue Regeneration.- Pediatric Diseases and Stem Cells: Recent Advances and Challenges.- Stem Cell Therapy From the Heart to the Periphery.- Stem Cells in Wound Healing.- Cancer Stem Cells: The Gist of the Matter.- Filling the Gap in the Relationship Between Cancer and Stem Cells.- Therapy Resistance in Prostate Cancer: A Stem Cell Perspective.- Mechanisms of Somatic Cell Reprogramming.- Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery Using Human Pluripotent Stem Cells.- Stem Cell Research: Ethical Considerations."Review Quotes: From the reviews: This is a compilation of review articles that presents current advances in different areas of research on stem cells and their clinical applications. It is intended for individuals interested in the field of stem cell biology and regenerative medicine, among them scientists working in industry and academia, physicians and other healthcare professionals, and students of biomedical sciences. This is a good overview of the directions and challenges in the quickly evolving field of stem cell biology. (Joanna Goral, Doody s Book Reviews, January, 2014)"Publisher Marketing: Stem Cells: Current Challenges and New Directions