Book Details
Orange Code:54305
Paperback:195 pages
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1. The Eye as a Target Organ for Stem Cell Therapy2. Stem Cells in Oculofacial Plastic Surgery3. The Current Status of Corneal Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation in Humans4. Lens Differentiation from Embryonic Stem (ES) and Induced Pluripotent Stem (iPS) Cells5. Stem Cells and Glaucoma6. Bone Marrow Stem Cells in Retinal Disease7. Stem Cells, Mechanism-Based Therapies and Regenerative Medicine Approaches8. New Developments in Retinal Cell Transplantation and the Impact of Stem Cells9. Cancer Stem Cells in Uveal Melanoma10. Current Ex-Vivo Gene Therapy Technologies and Future Developments11. Stem Cell-Based Therapeutics in Ophthalmology: Application Toward the Design of Clinical Trials
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Patient specific and disease specific stem cell lines have already introduced groundbreaking advances into the research and practice of ophthalmology. This volume provides a comprehensive and engaging overview of the latest innovations in the field. Twelve chapters discuss the fastest growing areas in ophthalmological stem cell research, from disease modelling, drug screening and gene targeting to clinical genetics and regenerative treatments. Innovative results from stem cell research of the past decade are pointing the way toward practicable treatments for retinitis pigmentosa, age related macular degeneration, and Stargardt disease. What future directions will stem cell research take? Researchers, graduate students, and fellows alike will find food for thought in this insightful guide tapping into the collective knowledge of leaders in the field. Stem Cells in Ophthalmology is part of the Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine series dedicated to discussing current challenges and future directions in stem cell research
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