Stem cell engineering handbook

Stem cell engineering allows scientists to manipulate stem cells artificially for the purpose of studying and controlling their survival, potency, proliferation, migration, specific differentiation, plasticity, immunocompatibility, fate in vivo, and other properties. This new research area holds great promise for researchers using stem cells for testing the safety and effects of new drugs, for the treatment of disease, and for the regeneration of injured tissues. This volumes brings researchers from engineering, chemistry, physics, and biology to discuss basic and advanced topics in this burgeoning field.

Stem Cell Engineering: Manipulate Stem Cells Artificially. Engineering Strategies in Controlling Stem Cell Potency. Engineering Strategies in Keeping Stem Cells from Differentiating. Engineering Strategies in Directing the Differentiation. Engineering Strategies in Controlling Stem Cell Survival. Engineering Strategies in Controlling Stem Cell Proliferation. Engineering Approaches to Studying Adult Stem Cell Plasticity. Engineering Stem Cell Niche. Tailoring Biomaterials for Stem Cell Applications. Micro- and Nano-structures and Stem Cells. Bioreactor and Stem Cells. Engineering Devices for Stem Cell Applications. Controlling Stem Cells by Drug Delivery. Engineering Stem Cell Signaling. Engineering Stem Cells for Better Understanding Developmental Biology. Engineering Stem Cells for Bioprocesses. Engineering Stem Cells by Altering Genes. How to Make an Organ from Stem Cells: An Engineering Approach. Engineering Stem Cells to Overcome Immuno-Rejection. "Decorating" Stem Cell Surface. Engineering Universal Stem Cells: A Way to Overcome Immuno-Rejection. Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells. Engineering Approach for Homing Stem Cells to Sites of Injury or Damage. Imaging and Tracing Stem Cells. Engineered Stem Cells as Therapeutic Delivery Systems. Therapeutic Cloning. Healing Damaged Tissue and Nonfunctioning Organs Using Engineered Stem Cells.