Stem Cells in Human Reproduction
Basic Science and Therapeutic Potential
2nd Edition
Published on 18. September 2009
280 pages
978-1-84184-729-0 (ISBN)
Description
Following a successful first edition, this new book updates the revolutionary advances in stem cell science that may potentially impact human reproductive medicine. The contents cover the production and regeneration of female and male germ cells, trophoblasts and endometrium from human embryonic and adult stem cells. New developments in hESC d
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
100 s/w Abbildungen
100 b/w images
File size
3,27 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-84184-729-0 (9781841847290)
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Carlos Simon | Antonio Pellicer
Stem Cells in Human Reproduction
Basic Science and Therapeutic Potential
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09/2009
2nd Edition
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Content
1. Gamete Generation from Stem Cells: Will It ever Be Applicable? 2. Gamete Generation from Stem Cells: Will It ever Be Ethically Acceptable? 3. Molecular Biology of Gametes 4. Controlled Differentiation from ESC to Oocyte-like Cells 5. Germ Cell Specific Methylation Pattern 6. Germline Stem Cells and Adult Ovarian Function 7. Somatic Stem Cells Derived from Non-Gonadal Tissues 8. The Male Gamete 9. Growth Factor Signaling in Germline Specification and Maintenance of Stem Cell Pluripotency 10. Stem Cell Therapeutic Approaches for Treatment of Male Infertility 11. Adult Stem Cell Population in the Testes 12. Human Embryonic Stem Cells: A Model for Trophoblast Differentiation and Placental Morphogenesis 13. Reproductive Stem Cells of Embryonic Origin: Comparative Properties and Benefits 14. Amniotic Fluid and Placental Stem Cells 15. Adult Stem Cells in the Human Endometrium 16. Stem Cell Populations in Adult Bone Marrow 17. Models of Trophoblast Development and Embryo Implantation Using hESC 18. Embryo-Friendly Approaches to hESC Derivation 19. Reprogramming of Somatic Cells 20. Somatic Nuclear Transfer to In Vitro Matured Human Germinal Vesicle Oocytes 21. Derivation and Banking of hESC for Potential Clinical Use
