| Culture of Human Stem Cells Contributor(s): Freshney, R. Ian (Author), Stacey, Glyn N. (Author), Auerbach, Jonathan M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0470052465 ISBN-13: 9780470052464 Publisher: Wiley-Liss OUR PRICE: $208.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2007 Annotation: The first book to collect the most effective and cutting-edge methods and protocols for deriving and culturing human embryonic and adult stem cells--in one handy resource This groundbreaking new book follows the tradition of previous books in the Culture of Specialized Cells series--each methods and protocols chapter is laid out exactly like the next, with stepwise protocols, preceded by specific requirements for that protocol, and a concise discussion of methods illustrated by data. The editors describe a limited number of representative techniques across a wide spectrum of stem cells from embryonic, newborn, and adult tissue, yielding an all-encompassing and versatile guide to the field of stem cell biology and culture. Culture of Human Stem Cells includes a comprehensive list of suppliers for all equipment used in the protocols presented, with Web sites available in an appendix. Additionally, there is a chapter on quality control, and other chapters covering legal and ethical issues, cryopreservation, and feeder layer culture. Culture of Human Stem Cells is a one-stop resource for all researchers, clinical scientists, teachers, and students involved in this crucial area of study. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Research & Methodology - Medical | Research - Science | Life Sciences - Cell Biology |
| Dewey: 616.027 |
| LCCN: 2007001708 |
| Series: Culture of Specialized Cells |
| Physical Information: 0.89" H x 7.31" W x 9.94" (1.72 lbs) 360 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book collects the most effective and cutting-edge methods and protocols for deriving and culturing human embryonic and adult stem cells--in one handy resource. This groundbreaking book follows the tradition of previous books in the Culture of Specialized Cells Series--each methods and protocols chapter is laid out exactly like the next, with stepwise protocols, preceded by specific requirements for that protocol, and a concise discussion of methods illustrated by data. The editors describe a limited number of representative techniques across a wide spectrum of stem cells from embryonic, newborn, and adult tissue, yielding an all-encompassing and versatile guide to the field of stem cell biology and culture. The book includes a comprehensive list of suppliers for all equipment used in the protocols presented, with websites available in an appendix. Additionally, there is a chapter on quality control, and other chapters covering legal and ethical issues, cryopreservation, and feeder layer culture. This text is a one-stop resource for all researchers, clinical scientists, teachers, and students involved in this crucial area of study. |