Neural Stem Cells: Basics and Applications

Author: Zhu Xiaofeng
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This book introduces the fundamental theoretical knowledge, clinical applications, and experimental techniques of neural stem cells, making it the first specialized monograph on neural stem cell research in China. The content is systematic and comprehensive, reflecting the latest advancements in neural stem cell research. It includes: the characteristics, sources, and localization of neural stem cells, their development and differentiation, signal transduction, culture, and establishment of cell lines; the cell sources, influencing factors, transplantation routes, and in vivo fate and integration of transplanted neural stem cells; as well as the applications of neural stem cells in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, cerebrovascular diseases, spinal cord diseases, and traumatic brain injuries. This book serves as a reference for researchers and graduate students in universities and research institutions engaged in basic and clinical research in neuroscience.