Medienkombination, Englisch, Format (B × H): 215 mm x 276 mm, Gewicht: 450 g
Medienkombination, Englisch, Format (B × H): 215 mm x 276 mm, Gewicht: 450 g
ISBN: 978-0-443-15717-2
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology
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Section 1. Hematological Disorders In this section, hematologic disorders which affect the blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, as well as blood-forming organs, including bone marrow, lymph nodes, and spleen will be explained. Hematologic disorders include hemoglobinopathies, anemias, cytopenias, sickle cell disease, myeloproliferative disorders, coagulopathies, and hematologic malignancies. Section 2. Stem Cells and Immunity In this section, stem cells which are undifferentiated cells that can differentiate into various types of cells and proliferate indefinitely to produce more of the same stem cell will be explained. The properties as well as different sources, including embryonic (e.g., mesenchymal stem cells), fetal, adult, and amniotic will be included. Section 3. Advances in Stem Cell Therapy and Regeneration In this section, stem cell therapy and tissue engineering to treat or prevent a disease will be explained. Advantages and disadvantages of current therapeutic modalities as well as breakthrough research and updates on progress in this field will be included.