Epidermal Cells: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology) (Methods in Molecular Biology Series) [Hardcover]

Kursad Turksen (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1588292673 | ISBN-13: 978-1588292674 | Publication Date: October 20, 2004 | Edition: 1

A collection of cutting-edge methods to analyze and manipulate epidermal cellprecursors and mature epidermal cells. These protocols cover different methods and models for culturing epidermal cells, for enriching very early epidermal progenitors, and for studying epidermal cell commitment and differentiation both in vitro and in vivo. Topics of special interest include the derivation, characterization, and utility of epidermal stem cells, mature epidermal cells and their characterization, and applications in regenerative medicine. These readily reproducible techniques broaden our understanding of the biology of epidermal cells and of their utility in normal tissue homeostasis and regenerative medicine applications.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The protocols are well written and fully detailed; they combine basic science protocols with informative diagrams illustrating results...will become an invaluable reference guide for laboratory researchers interested in mammalian epidermal cells." Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal "For anyone who is planning or is already practically involved in experimental dermatological research, this impressive book is a must in the laboratory." -Acta Dermato-Venereologica  

From the Back Cover

In recent years, our ability to understand and manipulate epidermal cells has increased tremendously, opening significant new possibilities in both basic science research and in regenerative medicine, including would healing and transplantation. Epidermal Cells: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition expands upon the popular first edition by bringing together a panel of experienced basic and clinical researchers to describe in step-by-step detail the powerful methods they have developed and optimized to analyze and manipulate epidermal cell precursors and mature epidermal cells. These protocols cover different methods and models for culturing epidermal cells, for enriching very early epidermal progenitors, as well as for studying epidermal cell commitment and differentiation both in vitro and in vivo. Topics of special interest include the derivation, characterization, and utility of epidermal stem cells, mature epidermal cells and their characterization, and applications in regenerative medicine. The protocols follow the successful Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format, providing introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. State-of-the-art and highly practical, Epidermal Cells: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition offers experienced and novice investigators alike an invaluable collection of readily reproducible techniques designed to broaden not only our understanding of the biology of epidermal cells, but also their utility in normal tissue homeostasis and regenerative medicine applications. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 480 pages
• Publisher: Humana Press; 1 edition (October 20, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588292673
• ISBN-13: 978-1588292674
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,972,683 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Thomas P. Dooley, Ph.D.
Birmingham, Alabama USA

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By profession Dr. Dooley is a biomedical research scientist/entrepreneur with 65 scientific publications, in the fields of molecular biology, dermatology, oncology, and pharmacology.