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Author:   Shimon Efrat
Publisher:   Humana Press Inc.
Imprint:   Humana Press Inc.
Edition:   2010 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.679kg
ISBN:  

9781607613657

ISBN 10:   1607613654
Pages:   291
Publication Date:   07 December 2009
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Beta-Cell Expansion and Regeneration.- Pancreas and Islet Development.- Islet and Pancreas Transplantation.- Cell Cycle Regulation in Human Pancreatic Beta Cells.- Islet Regeneration.- Beta-Cell Expansion in Vitro.- Beta Cells from Non-beta Cells.- What Does It Take to Make a Beta Cell?.- Generation of Beta Cells from Acinar Cells.- Generation of Beta Cells from Pancreatic Duct Cells and/or Stem Cells.- Adult Cell Reprogramming: Using Nonpancreatic Cell Sources to Generate Surrogate Beta Cells for Treatment of Diabetes.- Embryonic Stem Cells as a Potential Cure for Diabetes.- Tissue Engineering and Immune Protection.- Functional Tissue Reconstruction with the Use of Biologic Scaffolds.- Immunoisolation in Cell Transplantation.- Prevention of Islet Graft Rejection and Recipient Tolerization.

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From the reviews: From the same Series as the previous book, this volume reviews in 3 parts new methods in replacing beta cells to man. ! For research diabetologists. (Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews, Vol. 8 (2), December, 2010)

From the reviews: From the same Series as the previous book, this volume reviews in 3 parts new methods in replacing beta cells to man. ... For research diabetologists. (Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews, Vol. 8 (2), December, 2010) This book details the promising role of stem cells to generate insulin-producing cells for replacement of diseased cells in diabetes therapy. ... All recent research findings are discussed, providing a well-rounded view of the current approaches to generating new insulin-producing cells. This book is informative, well illustrated with figures ... . I would suggest this book for scientists or clinicians who want to learn and understand new approaches to generate and restore beta cells as a promising approach to curing diabetes. (Damien Demozay, Doody's Review Service, July, 2010)

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