Hematopoietic Stem Cell Protocols (Methods in Molecular Medicine)

Univ. of Alabama, Birmingham. Offers a wide variety of step-of-step methods for studying hematopoietic stem cells. Details methods for the purification and genetic modification of stem cells and includes stem cell expansion protocols. DNLM: Hematopoietic Stem Cells--cytology.

"Knowledge of hematopoietic stem cells is crucial in the development of clinical medicine, especially hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, solid organ transplantation, tissue engineering for the treatment of damaged tissue. Research in the area has made major advance in the past two decades. Various technologies were produced and contributed to the development. This book describes detailed techniques in each experiment as if authors are teaching to the investigators by their side. Each section also contains notes and introductions that explain practical tips, historical and logical aspects of those experiments. This book covers current important methodologies in hematopoietic stem cell research and helps investigators to perform correct techniques excellently. "- Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal. Numerical Score: 91 - 4 Stars!

"The book presents intimate knowledge of stem cell technology and useful practical guide through laboratory protocols. Despite detailed step by step protocols with plenty of valuable pieces of information about critical assay points, book offers even a comprehensive biological and molecular background of HSC. Essential for novices and inspiring for experienced investigators, Hematopoietic Stem Cell Protocols, will not have a fate of book forgotten at the upper bookcase shelf but can accomplish the idea of information source easily reached at your bench." The book is well referenced, and readers will easily be able to locate primary literature for in-depth reading on specific topics. The figures and illustrations are extremely useful in summarizing complex topics that are discussed." -Neoplasma

"Comprehensive and state-of-the-art, Hematopoietic Stem Cell Protocols offers both novice and experienced investigators alike an invaluable compendium of highly practical techniques for studying a wide variety of stem cell topics, including blood formation, blood-based disease, and such blood cancers as leukemia." -Clinical Laboratory