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This book aims at providing an overview and in depth analysis of recent developments in stem cell research and therapy. It is composed of recently published review articles that went through peer-review process. Stem cells are the building blocks of the body. They can develop into any of the cells that make up our bodies. Stem cells hold a great deal of hope for the treatment of a broad range of diseases and injuries, spanning from cancers, diabetes, genetic diseases, graft-versus-host disease, eye, heart and liver diseases, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, to neurological diseases and injuries. These include neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, cerebral strokes, and traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. Therefore, Stem cell research is as important for understanding of the physio- and pathology of the body, as for development and therapy, including the nervous system. Volume V provides an overview and in depth analysis of recent developments in the front of patent applications filed and clinical trials initiated in the field of stem cells, in the aim of introducing stem cell research into therapy.
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STEM CELLS - LABORATORY AND CLINICAL RESEARCH SERIES STEM CELLS AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE. VOLUME 5. PATENTS AND CLINICAL TRIALS No part of this digital document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means. The publisher has taken reasonable care in the preparation of this digital document, but makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind and assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions. No liability is assumed for incidental or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of information contained herein. This digital document is sold with the clear understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, medical or any other professional services. STEM CELLS - LABORATORY AND CLINICAL RESEARCH SERIES Focus on Stem Cell Research Erik V. Greer (Editor) 2004. ISBN: 1-59454-043-8 Trends in Stem Cell Research Erik V. Greer (Editor) 2005. ISBN: 1-59454-315-1 New Developments in Stem Cell Research Erik V. Greer (Editor) 2006. ISBN: 1-59454-847-1 Neural Stem Cell Research Erik V. Greer (Editor) 2006. ISBN: 1-59454-846-3 Stem Cell Therapy Erik V. Greer (Editor) 2006. ISBN: 1-59454-848-X Embryonic Stem Cell Research Erik V. Greer (Editor) 2006. ISBN: 1-59454-849-8 Frontiers in Stem Cell Research Julia M. Spanning (Editor) 2006. ISBN: 1-60021-294-8 Stem Cells and Cancer Devon W. Parsons (Editor) 2007. ISBN: 1-60021-517-3 Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Research Advances Karl B. Neumann (Editor) 2008. ISBN: 978-1-60456-042-8 Stem Cell Applications in Diseases Mikkel L. Sorensen (Editor) 2008. ISBN: 978-1-60456-241-5 Stem Cell Applications in Diseases Mikkel L. Sorensen (Editor) 2008. ISBN: 978-1-60876-925-4 (Online Book) Leading-Edge Stem Cell Research Prasad S. Koka (Editor) 2008. ISBN: 978-1-60456-268-2 Stem Cell Research Progress Prasad S. Koka (Editor) 2008. ISBN: 978-1-60456-308-5 Stem Cell Research Progress Prasad S. Koka (Editor) 2008. ISBN: 978-1-60876-924-7 (Online Book) Progress in Stem Cell Applications Allen V. Faraday and Jonathon T. Dyer (Editors) 2008. ISBN: 978-1-60456-316-0 Developments in Stem Cell Research Prasad S. Koka (Editor) 2008. ISBN: 978-1-60456-341-2 Developments in Stem Cell Research Prasad S. Koka (Editor) 2008. ISBN: 978-1-60741-213-7 (Online Book) Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine. Volume 1. Adult Neurogenesis and Neural Stem Cells Philippe Taupin 2008. ISBN: 978-1-60456-472-3 Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine. Volume 2. Embryonic and Adult Stem Cells Philippe Taupin 2008. ISBN: 978-1-60456-473-0 Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine. Volume 3. Pharmacology and Therapy Philippe Taupin 2008. ISBN: 978-1-60456-474-7 Gu