Cell transplantation : new research /

In this book, the authors gather and present topical research in the study of cell transplantation. Topics discussed in this compilation include cell transplantation in chronic kidney disease; dendritic cells in allogenic hematopoietic cell transplantation; islet cell transplantation replacing beta...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Belgaris, David J. (Editor ), Savarese, Alyson N. (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., [2012]
Colección:Cell biology research progress.
Temas:
Cell transplantation.
Cellules > Greffe.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Developmental Biology.
Cell transplantation
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • CELL TRANSPLANTATION NEW RESEARCH ; CELL TRANSPLANTATION NEW RESEARCH ; Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data; Contents ; Preface ; Chapter I: Cell Transplantation in Chronic Kidney Disease ; Abstract ; 1. Introduction ; 2. Cell Source in Renal Regeneration ; 3. Cell Transplantation in Kidney Disease ; 4. Cell Transplantation for Renal Cell Carcinoma ; 5. Alternative Strategy in Cell Therapy of CKD ; Conclusion ; References ; Chapter II: Dendritic Cells in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation ; Abstract; 1. Introduction
  • 2. Phenotype and Classification of Dendritic Cells 3. Functional Classification of Dendritic Cells ; 4. Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation ; 4.1. Graft-Versus-Host Disease ; 4.2. Graft-Versus-Tumor Activity; 5. Role of Dendritic Cells in Graft-Versus-Host Disease ; 5.1. Role of Conventional Dendritic Cells in Graft-Versus-Host Diseases ; 5.2. Role of Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells in Graft-Versus-Host Diseases ; 6. Potential Therapeutic Implications ; 6.1. Injection of Tolerogenic Dendritic Cells to Modify Conditioning Therapy Reducing Graft-Versus-Host Diseases
  • 6.2. Combining Dendritic Cells with Vaccination to Reduce Graft-Versus-Host Disease While Preserving Graft-Versus-Tumor Activity 6.3. Potential Approaches Involving Conventional Dendritic Cells and Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells to Reduce Graft-Versus-Host Diseases ; Conclusion; Acknowledgment ; References ; Chapter III: Chronic Graft Dysfunction in Allogeneic Islet Cell Transplantation; Abstract ; Introduction ; Current Status of Islet Transplantation ; Possible Mechanisms of Chronic Islet Graft Dysfunction; Late Acute Rejection; Allosensitization ; Recurrence of Autoimmunity
  • Nonimmunological Factors Glucotoxicity to the Transplanted Islets ; Inflammatory Damage ; Amyloidosis ; Efforts to Overcome Chronic Islet Graft Dysfunction; Modification of Immunosuppression Protocol ; Supplemental Islet Transplantation ; Monitoring Islet Graft Function; SUITO Index ; Cluster Analysis of Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose ; Immune Monitoring ; Immune Monitoring for Allogeneic Rejection ; Immune Monitoring for Autoimmune Recurrence ; Antiinflammatory Strategy ; Conclusion ; Acknowledgment ; References ; Capter IV: Ocular Surface Reconstruction Using Cellular Therapies ; Abstract
  • The Cornea and LimbusThe Limbal Stem Cell Niche ; Corneal Epithelial Renewal ; Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency ; Diagnosing Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency ; The Management of Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency ; Culture or Ex Vivo Expansion of Limbal Epithelium ; The Transplant Procedure ; Fate of the Donor Cells ; Conjunctival Epithelial Stem Cells and Conjunctival Stem Cell Deficiency ; Conclusion ; Acknowledgment ; References ; Chapter V: Cell Transplantation and Reconstructive Surgery ; Abstract; Introduction ; Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells ; Endothelial Progenitor Cells

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