Human embryonic stem cells : an introduction to the science and therapeutic potential / Ann A. Kiessling, Scott C. Anderson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kiessling, Ann A.

Contributor:

Anderson, Scott, 1951-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Embryonic stem cells.

Embryonic Structures--cytology.

Stem Cells.

Embryo Research.

Medical Subjects:

Embryonic Structures--cytology.

Stem Cells.

Embryo Research.

Physical Description:

xiv, 222 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett, [2003]

Summary:

The social debate and resulting moratorium by the Bush Administration against federal funding for research involving the creation of human embryos for stem cell therapy prompted the writing of this text. The emerging field of human embryonic stem cell biomedicine crosses many disciplinary boundaries -- cell biology, reproductive biology, embryology, molecular biology, endocrinology, immunology, fetal medicine, transplantation medicine, and surgery. This single reference provides basic information from these multiple disciplines as it pertains to the science of stem cells. Human Embryonic Stem Cells was written for readers with a basic understanding of cell biology, including medical students, physicians, nurses, veterinarians, and other biomedical scientists who may not be familiar with stem cell science. Due to the newness of the field, some historical perspective is included in the form of scientific endeavors that advanced the field. Some chapters also contain more advanced descriptions of what is known about some cell processes.

Contents:

Chapter 1 The Nature of Stem Cells 3

Chapter 2 The Dividing Cell 13

Part II Egg Specific Functions 27

Chapter 3 The Egg 29

Chapter 4 The Activated Egg 41

Chapter 5 The Zygote 53

Chapter 6 Blastomere Cleavage 65

Chapter 7 Early Nuclear Transfer Technology 81

Part III Embryonic Stem Cells 93

Chapter 8 The Blastocyst and Inner Cell Mass Cells 95

Chapter 9 Organogenesis 109

Chapter 10 Mammalian Nuclear Transfer Technology 123

Chapter 11 Stem Cell Differentiation 141

Part IV Stem Cell Therapies 153

Chapter 12 Neurogenerative Diseases 155

Chapter 13 Tissue Systems Failures 169

Part V Human Embryonic Stem Cells and Society 181

Chapter 14 The Religious, Legal, Ethical, and Scientific Debate 183.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

076372341X

OCLC:

51804780