Ebook: Progenitor and stem cell technologies and therapies

Progenitor and stem cells have the ability to renew themselves and change into a variety of specialised types, making them ideal materials for therapy and regenerative medicine. Progenitor and stem cell technologies and therapies reviews the range of available progenitor and stem cells and their therapeutic application. Part one reviews basic principles for the culture of stem cells before discussing technologies for particular cell types. Part two discusses wider issues such as intellectual property, regulation and commercialisation of stem cell technologies and therapies. The final part of the book considers the therapeutic use of stem and progenitor cells.