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Stem Cells and Signaling Pathways

  • 1st Edition - September 28, 2023
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Surajit Pathak, Antara Banerjee
  • Language: English

Stem Cells and Signaling Pathways brings together chapters exploring the mechanism of stem cells and the signaling pathways. This book is a very concise and easy-to-use book. It… Read more

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Description

Stem Cells and Signaling Pathways brings together chapters exploring the mechanism of stem cells and the signaling pathways. This book is a very concise and easy-to-use book. It serves as an ideal reference to guide investigators towards further valuable answers on the role of stem cells and will aid basic researchers and scientists in biomedical sciences and tissue engineering and regenerative medicine with a wide variety of interests in stem cell biology linking basic signal transduction for possible future therapies directed to treatments and different diseases.

Significant information on signaling has been presented here. Sufficient knowledge has been provided on therapeutic approaches for the treatment of different degenerative disorders.

Key features

  • Provides a compilation of chapters dedicated to the study of the field with respect to properties of stem cells and their signaling pathways. It also provides detailed information on signaling pathways associated with stem cells
  • Provides a detailed and updated view of stem cell biology
  • Covers a wide range of areas within basic and translational research appropriate for scientists and clinicians engaged in studying the treatments for diseases from interdisciplinary perspectives
  • Highlights the use of different models for stem cell research, significance of stem cell signaling in drug discovery

Readership

Researchers, practitioners, and industry partners in Regenerative Medicine and/or Stem Cells, Students and Instructors in Regenerative Medicine / Stem Cell courses

Table of contents

1. Regulation of mesenchymal stem cell differentiation by key cell signaling pathways

2. Stem signaling molecules and pathways: Implications in the regulation of fate and proliferation

3. The role of Yamanaka factors in induced pluripotent stem cells and embryonic stem cells signaling 4. Purinergic signaling in stem cell growth

5. Cutaneous Homeostasis: A Balancing Cross-Talk Between Epidermal Stem Cell Pool and Regulatory Pathways

6. Role of Stem Cells in Cardiac Bioengineering

7. Stem Cell Signaling Molecules and Pathways in Liver Regeneration

8. Role of stem cells in osteoblastic miRNA and bone tissue regeneration

9. Stem cells and Signaling Pathways in Human Reproductive System

10. Hormonal Impacts on Stem Cell Lineages and Related Signaling Pathways

11. Unravelling the crosstalk of Hedgehog with Wnt, Notch, and TGF-β signaling pathways

12. Stem cell aging: Role of signaling pathways and microRNAs

13. Slowdown of ageing and neurodegenerative diseases by extremolytes

14. Stem cells and therapy; cancer stem cells and targeted therapy with DNA repair inhibitors

15. The potential role of stem cells in multiple sclerosis therapies

16. Stem cells signaling pathways and surface receptors: implications for Multiple Sclerosis treatment

17. Mechanistic role of stem cells in the pathogenesis and treatment of oral diseases: current insights and future directions

18. Stem cell-based approach in treatment of periodontitis

19. Role of probiotics in modulation of stem cell progeny in human gastrointestinal disorders

20. Implications of stem cell-associated signals in pathogenesis of lipid disorders

21. Stem cell's potential role in the treatment of diabetes mellitus

22. Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Chronic Kidney Disease and Therapeutic Signaling Pathways

23. Current Advances and Challenges in Stem Cell-Based Therapy for Chronic Kidney Disease

24. Stem cell therapeutic approaches and signaling pathways in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis

25. Potential role of stem cells in pathogenesis of endometriosis.

26. Potential role of traditional medicine in stem cell research

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 2, 2023
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Surajit Pathak

Prof. Surajit Pathak, PhD, is a professor at Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE), Chennai, India since 2015. He was previously a principal research scientist (2022 June–Dec 2022) at Linkoping University, Linkoping, Sweden. He received his PhD degree from India in 2007 and completed his postdoctoral training (2007–15) from the University of Alabama, United States, the University of Padova, Italy, and the University of Linkoping, Sweden. His current research focuses on “Biomarker discoveries for early detection of colorectal cancer.” He has published more than 100 research articles in peer-reviewed international journals of repute with 2233 citations and 27 H-index. Dr. Pathak has edited Elsevier book “Stem Cells and Aging” in 2021. He is the member of various professional research bodies of India, including the Indian Association of Cancer Research and the Indian Science Congress.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute (CHRI), Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE), Kelambakkam, Chennai, India

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Antara Banerjee

Dr. Antara Banerjee, PhD, is presently working as an associate professor at CARE, Chennai from 2016 to date. After completing her PhD in 2008 from India, Dr. Banerjee pursued her postdoctoral work at the University of Padova, Italy and Linkoping University, Sweden (2009–15). She has published over 95 peer-reviewed research articles in international and national journals with citation index-1408 and H-index 19. The Banerjee’s lab at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute is now focused on understanding the role of mesenchymal stem cells niche in tissue regeneration and exploring signaling pathways in governing stem cell fate. She is the editor of Elsevier book “Stem Cells and Aging” in 2021. She is the member of various professional research bodies, including the Indian Association of Cancer Research and the Indian Science Congress.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE), Kelambakkam, Chennai, India

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