Perinatal Tissue-Derived Stem Cells Alternative Sources of Fetal Stem Cells /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Arjmand, Babak (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Humana Press, 2016.
• Series: Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine,
• Subjects: Life sciences.; Obstetrics.; Stem cells.; Regenerative medicine.; Tissue engineering.; Life Sciences.; Stem Cells.; Regenerative Medicine/Tissue Engineering.; Obstetrics/Perinatology.

This book covers several aspects of perinatal tissue-derived stem cells, from theoretical concepts to clinical applications. Topics include functions and different sources, immunomodulatory properties, translational point of view, GMP facility design and manufacturing for clinical translation, thera...

Table of Contents:

• Preface
• 1.Functional Dualism of Perinatal Stem Cells
• 2.Immunomodulatory Properties of Perinatal Tissue-Derived Stem Cells
• 3.Umbilical Cord Tissue and Wharton’s Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cells Properties and Therapeutic Potential
• 4.Perinatal Tissues-Derived Endothelial Progenitor Cells
• 5.Human Amniotic Membrane as a Biological Source for Regenerative Medicine
• 6.Current Understanding Realities of Umbilical Cord Stem Cells Biology and Future Perspectives in Clinical Application
• 7.Characteristics of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived from Amniotic Membrane: A Potential Candidate for Stem Cell based Therapy
• 8.Amniotic Fluid: A Source of stem cells for therapeutic use and modeling of Human Genetic Diseases
• 9.cGMP-Compliant Perinatal Stem Cells
• 10.cGMP facility for clinical grade cell manufacturing: a brief review of requirements and design considerations
• 11.Ethical Issues in Perinatal Tissue Derivation and Regenerative Medicine.