Advances in Tissue Engineering, Volume 2: Stem Cells
| Knowledge Source Identification | |
|---|---|
| Knowledge source name | Advances in Tissue Engineering, Volume 2: Stem Cells |
| Owner/Developer | Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. publishers |
| Country | United States of America |
| Languages | English |
| URL | http://www.liebertpub.com/overview/advances-in-tissue-engineering-volume-2-stem-cells/375/ |
| Description | All of the tissues in our bodies derive from the fusion of genetic material that occurs when a sperm fertilizes an egg. The first several divisions contain the ‘inner cell mass,’ which are harvested to be grown as embryonic stem cells (ESC) in culture. ESC’s have the ability to differentiate into any tissue of their organism of origin. While much remains to be learned about stem cells, development pathways, and control methods, many key foundation steps are now in place. The next phase of stem cell development will likely revolve around an increased understanding of molecular mechanisms underlying differentiation. |
| Knowledge Source Category | |
| Category | Publication |
| Sub categories | Book / Textbook |
| Knowledge Dissemination and Sharing | |
| Dissemination channel | Website, Printed |
| Targeted audience (specified/objective analysis) | Not specified |
| Users access | Fee-based access |
| Knowledge Characterization | |
| 3Rs relevance | Replacement |
| Purpose | Documentation and information |
| Technology/Tools | Stem cells |