Overview

A panel of leading scientific experts detail novel techniques and strategies for the cellular and genetic modification of heart function. The highly experienced authors provide step-by-step protocols for vector production and purification, for gene and cell delivery techniques, and for physiological assessment in vivo and in vitro. Timely, authoritative, and state-of-the-art, Cardiac Cell and Gene Transfer: Principles, Protocols, and Applications constitutes an invaluable guide to all the new cellular and gene-based technologies needed by basic and clinical investigators working to illuminate today's unanswered questions about heart disease and ultimately to improve the heart performance in all their patients.

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Author:   Joseph M. Metzger
Publisher:   Humana Press Inc.
Imprint:   Humana Press Inc.
Edition:   2003 ed.
Volume:   219
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.620kg
ISBN:  

9780896039940

ISBN 10:   0896039943
Pages:   253
Publication Date:   19 December 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Vectors for Cardiac Gene Transfer.- Adenoviral Vectors.- Gutted Adenoviral Vectors for Gene Transfer to Muscle.- Dual Vector Expansion of the Recombinant AAV Packaging Capacity.- Lentivirus Vector-Mediated Gene Transfer to Cardiomyocytes.- Cell Transfer to Myocardium.- Cell Therapy in the Heart.- Cardiac Cell Transplantation.- Cell Grafting for Cardiac Repair.- Vectors for Cardiac Gene Transfer.- Suppressor tRNAs.- Antisense Oligonucleotides.- Theoretical and Technical Considerations for Gene Transfer into Vascularized Cardiac Transplants.- Isolation, Culture, and Gene Transfer of Adult Canine Cardiac Myocytes.- Myofilament Protein Phosphorylation by PKC in Genetically Engineered Adult Cardiac Myocytes.- In Vivo Cardiac Gene Transfer.- Embryonic and Neonatal Cardiac Gene Transfer In Vivo.- Efficient Viral Gene Transfer to Rodent Hearts In Vivo.- Direct Gene Transfer to the Adult Rodent Myocardium In Vivo.- Adenovirus-Mediated Gene Transfer to Cardiac Myocytes In Vivo Using Catheter-Based Procedures.- Coronary Perfusion Cocktails for In Vivo Gene Transfer.- Modification of In Vivo Cardiac Performance by Intracoronary Gene Transfer of ?-Adrenergic Receptor Signaling Components.- Protocols for Hemodynamic Assessment of Transgenic Mice In Vivo.

Reviews

""The book is surprisingly up-to-date...it is quite unique, as there is no similar compendium of detailed protocols. I found the book to be highly readable. It is a particularly useful reference work for cardiovascular scientists who are already using gene transfer approaches in their research. It is also a great starting place for cardiovascular investigators who are just beginning to use these methods in their labs."" -Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal

The book is surprisingly up-to-date...it is quite unique, as there is no similar compendium of detailed protocols. I found the book to be highly readable. It is a particularly useful reference work for cardiovascular scientists who are already using gene transfer approaches in their research. It is also a great starting place for cardiovascular investigators who are just beginning to use these methods in their labs. Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal

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