Stem cells /

Stem cells are relatively undifferentiated cells which are the permanent lineage ancestor cells of tissues. Newly developed molecular biological techniques and probes have made possible dramatic advances in our ability to study the lineage development of stem cells. A major impetus to develop these...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Potten, C. S., 1940-2012
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: London ; San Diego : Academic Press, ©1997.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Stem cells are relatively undifferentiated cells which are the permanent lineage ancestor cells of tissues. Newly developed molecular biological techniques and probes have made possible dramatic advances in our ability to study the lineage development of stem cells. A major impetus to develop these techniques has been to identify specific stem cells for gene therapy purposes. The role that stem cells play in the development of cancer is also an important area. This book provides up-to-date reviews on a wide variety of stem cell systems by world experts. Chapters range from descriptions of the current knowledge of the biology of stem cells, to current molecular biological approaches and clinical implications. Oncologists and cell biologists will find this book of particular interest. It will also be usefule to radiobiologist, biotechnologists, and gene therapists. Key Features * Provides reviews of stem cell systems by world experts * Covers stem cell biology in plants, invertebrates, and mammals * Presents clinical implications of stem cell differentiation.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 474 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Format:Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780125634557
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