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Primary and Stem Cells: Gene Transfer Technologies and Applications
Uma Lakshmipathy
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Description for Primary and Stem Cells: Gene Transfer Technologies and Applications
Hardcover. Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, researchers creating cell systems for drug screening or for cell therapy, engineers: biological, cell, genetic, academic researchers. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSF; TCBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 604.
This book describes basic cell engineering methods, emphasizing stem cell applications, and use of the genetically modified stem cells in cell therapy and drug discovery. Together, the chapters introduce and offer insights on new techniques for engineering of stem cells and the delivery of transgenes into stem cells via various viral and non-viral systems. The book offers a guide to the types of manipulations currently available to create genetically engineered stem cells that suit any investigator's purpose, whether it's basic science investigation, creation of disease models and screens, or cells for therapeutic applications.
This book describes basic cell engineering methods, emphasizing stem cell applications, and use of the genetically modified stem cells in cell therapy and drug discovery. Together, the chapters introduce and offer insights on new techniques for engineering of stem cells and the delivery of transgenes into stem cells via various viral and non-viral systems. The book offers a guide to the types of manipulations currently available to create genetically engineered stem cells that suit any investigator's purpose, whether it's basic science investigation, creation of disease models and screens, or cells for therapeutic applications.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470610749
SKU
V9780470610749
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99-1
About Uma Lakshmipathy
UMA LAKSHMIPATHY is a principal investigator at Life Technologies. She has a PhD in life sciences, with academic and industry experience in molecular biology and stem cells. Dr. Lakshmipathy holds four patents and has authored more than forty publications. BHASKAR THYAGARAJAN is a program manager at Life Technologies. He has a PhD in pharmacology, with expertise in the areas ... Read more
Reviews for Primary and Stem Cells: Gene Transfer Technologies and Applications
“This is an excellent resource on the new techniques for the engineering of stem cells and the delivery of transgenes into stem cells via various viral and nonviral systems. It provides comprehensive information on the concepts of cell engineering principles and their application in primary and stem cells. Researchers, established stem cell scientists, and graduate students interested in this field ... Read more