Stem Cells Therapeutic Applications /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Ratajczak, Mariusz Z. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2019.
• Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 1201
• Subjects: Stem cells.; Regenerative medicine.; Tissue engineering.; Cell culture.; Stem Cells.; Regenerative Medicine/Tissue Engineering.; Cell Culture.
• Physical Description: XIV, 406 p. 43 illus., 41 illus. in color. online resource.
• ISBN: 9783030312060
• ISSN: 0065-2598 ;
• DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-31206-0

Since different types of stem cells for therapeutic applications have recently been proposed, this timely volume explores various sources of stem cells for tissue and organ regeneration and discusses their advantages and limitations. Also discussed are pros and cons for using embryonic stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells, and adult stem cells isolated from postnatal tissues. Different types of adult stem cells for therapeutic applications are also reviewed, including hematopoietic stem cells, epidermal stem cells, endothelial progenitors, neural stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells, and very small embryonic-like stem cells. This book also addresses paracrine effects of stem cells in regenerative medicine that are mediated by extracellular microvesicles and soluble secretome. Finally, potential applications of stem cells in cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, immunotherapy, and aging are presented. This is an ideal book for students and researchers working in the stem cell research field. .