| Stem Cells and Human Diseases 2012 Edition Contributor(s): Srivastava, Rakesh K. (Editor), Shankar, Sharmila (Editor) |
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ISBN: 940178471X ISBN-13: 9789401784719 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Research - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Reading & Phonics - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - Entomology |
| Dewey: 374.012 |
| Physical Information: 1.29" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.95 lbs) 630 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The main objective of this book is to provide a comprehensive review on stem cells and their role in tissue regeneration, homeostasis and therapy. In addition, the role of cancer stem cells in cancer initiation, progression and drug resistance are discussed. The cell signaling pathways and microRNA regulating stem cell self-renewal, tissue homeostasis and drug resistance are also mentioned. Overall, these reviews will provide a new understanding of the influence of stem cells in tissue regeneration, disease regulation, therapy and drug resistance in several human diseases. |
