Overview

Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) offer an unlimited self-renewing capacity, as opposed to the limits of adult stem cells; therefore, ESCs represent an almost bottomless resource for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering approaches. In Embryonic Stem Cell Therapy for Osteo-Degenerative Diseases: Methods and Protocols, accomplished investigators provide detailed descriptions on how to expand ESCs from the most commonly used species ex vivo, i.e. mouse and human, in static culture as well as in controllable bioreactor processes. The thorough and timely volume summarizes the methods that may be used to differentiate these cells along the desired lineage of choice, be it osteoblasts, osteoclasts, or chondrocytes, and consequentially also offers analysis tools for the characterization of resulting cells and evaluation of differentiation effectiveness. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and expert tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Dependable and cutting-edge, Embryonic Stem Cell Therapy for Osteo-Degenerative Diseases: Methods and Protocols supplies the tools necessary to allow researchers to carry out critical research needed in order to bring this burgeoning and vitally important field closer to the clinic and to ensure the widespread application of a successful strategy.

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Author:   Nicole I. Nieden
Publisher:   Humana Press Inc.
Imprint:   Humana Press Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2011
Volume:   690
Weight:   0.899kg
ISBN:  

9781493957231

ISBN 10:   1493957236
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   23 August 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Embryonic Stem Cells for Osteo-Degenerative Diseases.- Methods for Culturing Mouse and Human Embryonic Stem Cells.- Serum-Free and Feeder free Culture Conditions for Human Embryonic Stem Cells.- Functional Assays for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Pluripotency.- Using Cadherin Expression to Assess Spontaneous Differentiation of Embryonic Stem Cells.- Generation of Human Embryonic Stem Cells Carrying Lineage Specific Reporters.- Manipulations of MicroRNA in Human Pluripotent Stem Cells and Their Derivatives.- Large-Scale Expansion of Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells on Microcarriers.- Embryoid Body Formation: Recent Advances in Automated Bioreactor Technology.- Methods for Embryoid Body Formation: The Microwell Approach.- Human Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Mesenchymal Progenitors: An Overview.- Derivation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Human Embryonic Stem Cells.- Differentiation of Human Embryonic Stem Cells into Mesenchymal Stem Cells by the “Raclure” Method.- Improved Media Compositions for the Differentiation of Embryonic Stem Cells into Osteoblasts and Chondrocytes.- Differentiation of Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells in Self-Assembling Peptide Scaffolds.- Methods for Investigation of Osteoclastogenesis Using Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells.- Absorption-Based Assays for the Analysis of Osteogenic and Chondrogenic Yield.- Identification of Osteoclasts in Culture.- Analysis of Glycosaminoglycans in Stem Cell Glycomics.- Drill Hole Defects: Induction, Imaging, and Analysis in the Rodent.- Measurement and Illustration of Immune Interaction after Stem Cell Transplantation.

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From the reviews: Provides step-by-step protocols for the differentiation of ESCs along the musculoskeletal lineage. ... This book is written for clinicians and basic science researchers interested in development of the musculoskeletal system and the promise of stem cells for treating patients with debilitating osteodegenerative diseases. ... The authors provide excellent minireviews and great easy-to-follow research protocols. ... The illustrations are educational and motivating. I recommend this book for research scientists interested in new approaches for treating patients with osteodegenerative diseases. (Bruce A. Fenderson, Doody's Review Service, June, 2011)

From the reviews: Provides step-by-step protocols for the differentiation of ESCs along the musculoskeletal lineage. ... This book is written for clinicians and basic science researchers interested in development of the musculoskeletal system and the promise of stem cells for treating patients with debilitating osteodegenerative diseases. ... The authors provide excellent minireviews and great easy-to-follow research protocols. ... The illustrations are educational and motivating. I recommend this book for research scientists interested in new approaches for treating patients with osteodegenerative diseases. (Bruce A. Fenderson, Doody's Review Service, June, 2011)

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