Methods in Molecular Biology: Methods and Protocols

Vunjak-Novakovic, Gordana; Turksen, Kursad

Biomimetics and Stem Cells: Methods and Protocols collects a series of approaches to demonstrate the role and value of biomimetics for the better understanding of stem cell behavior and the acceleration of their application in regenerative medicine. Recent advances in tissue engineering are enabling scientists to ‘‘instruct’’ stem cells toward differentiating into the right phenotypes, in the right place and at the right time. Given these advances, biomimetic environments are being designed to recapitulate, in vitro, the combinations of factors known to guide tissue development and regeneration in vivo and thereby help unlock the full potential of the stem cells. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

Details

Published by: Humana

Publication Date: 2014-07-02

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781493913312

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-1332-9

Dimensions: 254cm x178cm

Pages: 187