Emerging technology platforms for stem cells
Lakshmipathy, Uma
Chesnut, Jonathan D.
This book introduces emerging technology platforms or methods meant to facilitate the application stem cells in the pharmaceutical sector. These platforms find use and benefit to researchers in both academia the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries who are studying stem cells and are working to produce drugs and therapies. The book describes the current state of both adult and embryonic stem cells, emphasizing new and emerging technology to help overcome the bottlenecks in developing these cells as therapeutic agents. Topics coveredinclude methods for: derivitization and characterization of stem cells, stem cell culture and maintenance, stem cell engineering, applications of high-throughput screening, and stem cell genetic modification with their use for drug delivery.
- ISBN: 978-0-470-14693-4
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 505
- Fecha Publicación: 23/04/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés