"Innovations in Stem Cell Transplantation" ed. by Taner Demirer

This book documents the increased number of stem cell related research, basic and clinical applications as well as views for the future. The book covers a wide range of issues related to new developments and innovations in cell-based therapies containing basic and clinical chapters from the respected authors involved in stem cell studies and research around the world.

The book complements and extends the basic coverage of stem cells such as immunogenetics, neuron replacement therapy, cover hematopoietic stem cells, issues related to clinical problems, advanced HLA typing, alternative donor sources as well as gene therapy that employs novel methods in this field.
Clearly, the treatment of various malignancies and biomedical engineering will depend heavily on stem cells, and this book is well positioned to provide comprehensive coverage of these developments.

Contents
Preface
Section 1 Basic Aspects of Stem Cell Transplantation
1 Immunogenetics of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
2 The Advanced HLA Typing Strategies for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
3 Neuron Replacement and Brain Repair; Sex Does Matter
4 Potentiality of Very Small Embryonic-Like Stem Cells to Repair Myocardial Infarction
5 Recent Advances in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Gene Therapy
Section 2 Clinical Aspects of Stem Cell Transplantation
6 Progress in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
7 Current Approach to Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
8 Controversies in Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation for the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma
9 Proteasome Inhibition and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Multiple Myeloma
10 Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
11 Tumorablative Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in the Treatment of High-Risk and Refractory Leukemia — New Concepts and Clinical Practice
12 Stem Cell Transplantation in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
13 Current Status of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients with Refractory or Relapse Hodgkin Lymphoma
14 Iron Overload and Hematopoetic Stem Cell Transplantation
15 Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and Stem Cell Therapy (SCT): Implications for Psychotherapy and Genetic Counselling in Africa
16 Alternative Donor Sources for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation