Description
Book SynopsisLong regarded as biological waste, the placenta is gaining momentum as a viable product for clinical use. Due to their unique properties, placental cells and derivatives show great promise in curing various diseases. Utilizing contributions from world-renowned experts, Placenta: The Tree of Life considers the therapeutic potential of these cells. It examines new stem cellbased strategies and highlights recent studies that advance the range of treatment for a number of illnesses.
Emphasizing the potential research and therapeutic use of stem cells, the book discusses the development, structure, and functions of the human placenta. It introduces overall aspects of the immune system, explains some of the immune mechanisms during pregnancy, and shows the role of the placenta in these mechanisms. Current scientific research is presented that focuses on the mechanisms of action underlying the therapeutic benefit of cells isolated from different placental region
Table of Contents
Structure and Development of the Human Placenta. The Role of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Functions and Pathologies of the Human Placenta. The Roles of the Human Placenta in Fetal-Maternal Tolerance. The Human Placenta in Wound Healing: Historical and Current Approaches. Cell Populations Isolated from Amnion, Chorion, and Wharton’s Jelly of Human Placenta. The Immunomodulatory Features of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Derived from Wharton’s Jelly, Amniotic Membrane, and Chorionic Villi: In Vitro and In Vivo Data. Use of Placenta-Derived Cells in Neurological Disorders. Use of Amnion Epithelial Cells in Metabolic Liver Disorders. The Use of Placenta-Derived Cells in Autoimmune Disorders. The Use of Placenta-Derived Cells in Inflammatory and Fibrotic Disorders. From Bench to Bedside: Strategy, Regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practice Procedures. Applications of Placenta-Derived Cells in Veterinary Medicine.
