Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Therapy for the Eye

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Ballios, Brian G. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Young, Michael J. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2018.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2018.
• Series: Fundamental Biomedical Technologies,
• Subjects: Regenerative medicine.; Tissue engineering.; Stem cells.; Ophthalmology.; Biomedical engineering.; Regenerative Medicine/Tissue Engineering.; Stem Cells.; Biomedical Engineering/Biotechnology.

This book provides an overview of the types, sources, and applications of stem cells in regenerating various ocular tissues, with a perspective on both potential applications of stem cells and possible challenges. The scope of the chapters include both preclinical and clinical applications, includin...

Table of Contents:

• Photoreceptor cell replacement therapy from stem cells
• Human Pluripotent Stem Cells as In Vitro Models for Retinal Development and Disease
• Clinical Applications of Limbal Stem Cells for Regenerative Medicine
• Bioengineered and Regenerative Medicine Strategies for Retina Repair
• Stem Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine in the Cornea
• Overview of Cells and Animal Models use for Retinal Stem Cell Research
• Limbal stem cells and the treatment of limbal stem cell deficiency
• Retinal ganglion cell replacement - A bridge to the brain
• Index.