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Overview
Neural Stem Cells: Development and Transplantation provides comprehensive, critical and insightful reviews by leading experts in this exciting field of research. This volume will provide the latest data on neural stem cell properties and their therapeutic applications. This volume will be particularly useful for students, basic scientists, and clinicians in the academic or industrial sectors who have an interest in understanding neural development and its application to repairing the nervous system.
Synopsis
Neural stem cells are of interest for two major reasons, according to Bottenstein (human biological chemistry and genetics, U. of Texas Medical Branch). They provide models for neural development that are easily manipulated in vitro and they may prove important in cellular and gene therapy approaches to a number of neurological disorders. She includes 14 papers describing recent research results in a number of subfields, exploring such topics sources and properties of stem cells, methods of purification from heterogeneous tissue, generation and properties of stem cell lines, and regulation of proliferation and differentiation. The CD-ROM seems to contain an electronic version of the text in the form of PDF files. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Doody Review Services
Reviewer:Celso Agner, MD, MSc(University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)
Description:Stem cell research has been influencing the development of neuroscience ever since its discovery, in particular for the possible use of stem cells in the management of degenerative diseases of the nervous system. A book on its applications is very welcome in the field.
Purpose:The purpose of this book is to address the development of stem cells and the current potential application for the treatment of neurological conditions. These worthy objectives are fully met by the authors.
Audience:Neurologists and neurosurgeons are the main audiences for this book.
Features:The most important aspect of this book is the progression of topics from identification of stem cells in different areas of the body to the potential transplantation for the management of degenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and others. The illustrations are well done and correlate well with the written text. In my view, one of the major shortcomings is the absence of sections related to the survival of stem cells in the host organ and the current possibility of clinical applications. Overall, however, the book is of very good quality.
Assessment:This is an important book for neurologists, neurosurgeons, and neurophysiologists interested in the study and applications of stem cells in health and disease.
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From The Critics
Reviewer: Celso Agner, MD, MS, MSc(Michigan Neurology Partners)Description: Stem cell research has been influencing the development of neuroscience ever since its discovery, in particular for the possible use of stem cells in the management of degenerative diseases of the nervous system. A book on its applications is very welcome in the field.
Purpose: The purpose of this book is to address the development of stem cells and the current potential application for the treatment of neurological conditions. These worthy objectives are fully met by the authors.
Audience: Neurologists and neurosurgeons are the main audiences for this book.
Features: The most important aspect of this book is the progression of topics from identification of stem cells in different areas of the body to the potential transplantation for the management of degenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and others. The illustrations are well done and correlate well with the written text. In my view, one of the major shortcomings is the absence of sections related to the survival of stem cells in the host organ and the current possibility of clinical applications. Overall, however, the book is of very good quality.
Assessment: This is an important book for neurologists, neurosurgeons, and neurophysiologists interested in the study and applications of stem cells in health and disease.
3 Stars from Doody