Placenta and Trophoblast: Methods and Protocols, Volume I (Methods in Molecular Medicine, 121) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1588294048 ISBN 13: 9781588294043

Publisher: Humana, 2005

Synopsis

A collection of cutting-edge laboratory techniques for the study of trophoblast and placental biology. The techniques presented range from experimental animal models, to animal and human placental organ and cell culture systems, to morphological, biochemical, and molecular strategies for assessing trophoblast/placental growth, differentiation and function. Volume 1 provides readily reproducible protocols for studying embryo-uterine implantation, trophoblast cell development, and the organization and molecular characterization of the placenta. Highlights include strategies for the isolation and culture of trophoblast cells from primates, ruminants, and rodents, and precise guidance to the molecular and cellular analysis of the placental phenotype. A companion second volume concentrates on methods for investigating placental function.

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From the Back Cover

Placenta research has progressed rapidly over the past several decades by taking advantage of technical advances, such as microarray analysis, reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction, protein analysis, and in situ hybridization. In Placenta and Trophoblast: Methods and Protocols, Volumes 1 & 2, internationally recognized investigators describe cutting-edge laboratory techniques for the study of the trophoblast and placental biology. The techniques presented range from experimental animal models, to animal and human placental organ and cell culture systems, to morphological, biochemical, and molecular strategies for assessing trophoblast/placental growth, differentiation, and function. Volume 1 provides readily reproducible protocols for studying embryo-uterine implantation, trophoblast cell development, and the organization and molecular characterization of the placenta. Highlights include strategies for the isolation and culture of trophoblast cells from primates, ruminants, and rodents, and precise guidance to the molecular and cellular analysis of the placental phenotype. A companion second volume concentrates on methods for investigating placental function.
Comprehensive and state-of-the-art, Placenta and Trophoblast: Methods and Protocols, Volumes 1 & 2 provide researchers a firm foundation for successful cellular and molecular analysis of the placenta and the establishment of pregnancy.

Review

"...provides step-by-step instructions for conducting research in mammalian embryology." -Weighted Numerical Score: 93 - 4 Stars!-Doody's Health Science Book Review Journal

 

"...an important contribution to the literature...recommend it for all those interested in learning more about maternal-fetal interactions during pregnancy." -Weighted Numerical Score: 93 - 4 Stars!-Doody's Health Science Book Review Journal

Edition details

• Publisher: Humana
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1588294048
• ISBN 13: 9781588294043
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 489
• Editor: Soares Michael J., Hunt Joan S.