9781639274826
Rex Turner
American Medical Publishers
English
2021
Stem Cell Research
208
$ 139
Stem cells are the cells found in multicellular organisms which can separate into various types of cells. They can also multiply indefinitely and produce more stem cells. They are found both in the embryo and the adult stage, but have different properties in each stage. Adult stem cells are found only in a few locations such as the bone marrow or the sex glands. These are known as niches. Stem cells are used to treat or prevent certain diseases and conditions of heart, blood and brain. Bone marrow transplant is a form of stem cell therapy which replaces unhealthy marrow with healthy marrow. This book outlines the biology and the clinical applications of stem cells in detail. Its aim is to present researches that have transformed this discipline and aided its advancement. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject.