Stem cells and regenerative medicine [electronic resource] / Anne E. Bishop & Julia M. Polak.
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FilmSeries: Henry Stewart talksBiomedical & life sciences collection. Stem cells and regenerative medicine : fundamentals, therapeutic applications and ethical considerations: Publisher: London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2007Description: 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (26 min.) : color, sound)Subject(s): Regenerative Medicine | Stem CellsOnline resources: Click here to access online | Series Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration.
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Contents: Regenerative medicine aims to repair, regenerate or replace damaged tissues and organs -- Selection of appropriate cell sources -- Plasticity -- Differentiation of stem cells towards target phenotypes -- Medium supplementation -- Exposure to cell extracts -- Direct or indirect co-culture with other cells/tissues -- Genetic modification -- Scaffolds -- Bioprocessing systems -- Pre-clinical testing of novel stem cell-based therapies in animal models of disease -- Clinical trials -- Treatment of ischaemic heart failure with autologous bone marrow stem cells.
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