Stem Cells - Their Identification and Characterisation

Potten C. S. (ed)

ISBN 10: 0443024510 / ISBN 13: 9780443024511

Published by Churchill Livingstone, London, 1983

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generally fine copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 25376

Bibliographic Details

Title: Stem Cells - Their Identification and ...

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, London

Publication Date: 1983

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: First Edition.

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Synopsis:

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.

• 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

Review:

"...Chris Potten's book admirably charts the progress from basic stem cell concepts to markers and regulators." --CELL