Stem cell engineering allows scientists to manipulate stem cells artificially for the purpose of studying and controlling their survival, potency, proliferation, migration, specific differentiation, plasticity, immunocompatibility, fate in vivo, and other properties. This new research area holds great promise for researchers using stem cells for testing the safety and effects of new drugs, for the treatment of disease, and for the regeneration of injured tissues. This volumes brings researchers from engineering, chemistry, physics, and biology to discuss basic and advanced topics in this burgeoning field.
Table of Contents:
Stem Cell Engineering: Manipulate Stem Cells Artificially
Engineering Strategies in Controlling Stem Cell Potency
Engineering Strategies in Keeping Stem Cells from Differentiating
Engineering Strategies in Directing the Differentiation
Engineering Strategies in Controlling Stem Cell Survival
Engineering Strategies in Controlling Stem Cell Proliferation
Engineering Approaches to Studying Adult Stem Cell Plasticity
Engineering Stem Cell Niche
Tailoring Biomaterials for Stem Cell Applications
Micro- and Nano-structures and Stem Cells
Bioreactor and Stem Cells
Engineering Devices for Stem Cell Applications
Controlling Stem Cells by Drug Delivery
Engineering Stem Cell Signaling
Engineering Stem Cells for Better Understanding Developmental Biology
Engineering Stem Cells for Bioprocesses
Engineering Stem Cells by Altering Genes
How to Make an Organ from Stem Cells: An Engineering Approach
Engineering Stem Cells to Overcome Immuno-Rejection
"Decorating" Stem Cell Surface
Engineering Universal Stem Cells: A Way to Overcome Immuno-Rejection
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
Engineering Approach for Homing Stem Cells to Sites of Injury or Damage
Imaging and Tracing Stem Cells
Engineered Stem Cells as Therapeutic Delivery Systems
Therapeutic Cloning
Healing Damaged Tissue and Nonfunctioning Organs Using Engineered Stem Cells