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Stem Cell Books The following is a selection of books on stem cells. For details about the books, click on the titles.
Also see a list of books on related topics that may be of interest to stem cell researchers:
To suggest a book, contact Science Editor Heather Rooke at hrooke@isscr.org. Stem Cell Books Methods
in Molecular Biology: Basic Cell Culture Protocols Third Edition, Vol. 290,
October 2004, Humana Press, 2004
CORD
BLOOD, Biology, Immunology, Banking and Clinical Transplantation Since the first umbilical cord blood transplantations
have been performed in the late eighties, the literature on cord
blood has exploded. A book giving a broad, yet concise overview
of the cord blood field was overdue. In Cord Blood, Biology,
Immunology, Banking and Clinical Transplantation, Hal
Broxmeyer has brought together major players in this now large field
of research, resulting in a comprehensive book covering all important
aspects of cord blood. Moreover, this book brings together basic
and clinical research results and is thus a good book to have on
the shelf of basic research labs as well as in the clinic, to greet
newcomers such as students and fellows and ease their landing into
this exciting field. A rich source of stem cells, cord blood has
not only become an alternative to bone marrow transplantation but
also a source of intensive studies into the biology of human hematopoietic
stem cells. In addition, cord blood is an excellent study model
for human immune hyporesponsiveness and may teach us how to achieve
immune tolerance in the fields of hematopoietic stem cell and solid
organ transplantation, and for potential future cell therapies for
degenerative diseases. Not surprisingly, the literature is overwhelming
and this book provides a good starting point. Thus, the reader generally
interested in cord blood will find a complete overview of all major
aspects of the cord blood field, whereas the newcomer to the field
interested in a certain sub-category will find a thorough but concise
background from which to pursue further literature searches.— Developmental
Hematopoiesis "Developmental
Hematopoiesis, Methods and Protocols (Margaret H. Baron, M.D., Ph.D., editor) is the latest
volume (number 105) in the Methods in Molecular Medicine series
from Humana Press (John M. Walker, series editor). As in previous
titles and with other editors, Dr. Baron has taken seriously the
task of compiling key methodological reviews from current leaders
within the field. Here, the reader will find protocols that address
in a very “how to” manner a wide variety of experimental
schemes from creating transgenic animals (by Mikkola and Orkin,
chapter 1) to the evaluation of quantitative trait loci (QTL’s,
by Snoeck, chapter 3); bioinformatics (by Hackney and Moore, chapter
29) to flow cytometry (by Srour and Yoder, chapter 4). The book
is further broken into detailed sections devoted to certain model
organisms and systems including Drosophila
(chapter 7), Xenopus (chapters
8 through 11), zebrafish (chapters 12 and 13), the chick (chapter
14), mice (chapters 15 through 26) and finally, humans (chapters
27 and 28). Given the availability of primate systems for hematopoietic
investigation (including those from an embryonic stem cell starting
point), the lack of a chapter summarizing these important tools
is one shortcoming though perhaps a case of gilding the lily were
it present, as the book already presents a wealth of fine material.
With entries outlining many key in vivo and
in vitro procedures
(such as transplantation assays, conditional transgene systems,
and thymic organ culture), this volume is something that every hematology
research laboratories would benefit from having in its library.
The book is broken into 29 chapters over four parts, is 464 pages,
fully indexed, and illustrated with numerous figures, tables, and
photographs including ten color plates.” Germ Cell Protocols "Germ Cell Protocols offers a broad series of topics
pertaining to the field of fertility research and germ cell biology.
In addition to providing a wonderful resource concerning the technical
details of a diverse offering of germ cell protocols, short introductions
serve to contextualize these protocols. Standout chapters therefore
include thorough introductions with background information, offering
a greater understanding of the protocol in addition to technical
information. Subjects include: spermatozoa viability assays, in
vitro spermatogenesis systems, imaging of cell structures,
and transgenesis and cloning. Although the range of the techniques
offered may at first glance seem too broad to be useful, these two
volumes serve as an invaluable and comprehensive resource for the
germ cell researcher or veterinarian interested in employing or
learning about new and advanced germ cell protocols."”
Adult Stem Cells Editor: Kursad Turksen Humana Press; Totowa NJ, USA; Jan. 2004 350 pages, $125 ISBN: 1-58829-152-9 "This book features state-of-the-art reviews of adult stem cells research and protocols contributed by leading investigators of stem cell research and therapies." —Humana Press Stem Cells Handbook Editor: Stewart Sell Humana Press; Totowa NJ, USA; Oct. 2003 528 pages, $175.00 ISBN: 1-58829-113-8 "Stewart Sell's Stem Cells Handbook covers many key aspects of both adult and embryonic stem cell biology. Included are discussions on the appearance of different stem cell types during development, their function in the developing embryo and adult, their potential as therapeutic reagents in regenerative medicine and how their aberrant regulation may lead to cancer. The book additionally details descriptions of reproductive and therapeutic cloning, transgenics and techniques for visualising cells experimentally introduced into animal models of human disease. Roles for stem cells in regeneration and the maintenance of homeostasis in several non-mammalian species including anurans (e.g. frogs), urodeles (e.g. salamanders), Caenorhabditis (worms), and Drosophila (flies) are also described. Despite these strengths, extensive descriptions of dermal and cord blood stem cell biology, the molecular biology of stem cell self-renewal and strategies for counteracting stem cell immune rejection following transplantation are either absent or only brief. Furthermore, chapters detailing adult stem cell plasticity should be read in conjunction with more recent scientific literature documenting cell-cell fusion as a mechanism causal to apparent changes in cell fate. On the whole, however, if several inconsistencies are ignored and some loose definitions of developmental terms recognised, the Stem Cells Handbook makes a good introduction to and reference for a broad range of topics within the stem cell biology field." - Richard Mollard , PhD, Monash University , Australia Human Embryonic Stem Cells: An Introduction to the Science and Therapeutic Potential Ann Kiessling and Scott C. Anderson Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Boston MA, USA; 2003 ISBN: 076372341X 250 pages, $39.95 This book provides basic information from cell biology, reproductive biology, embryology, molecular biology, endocrinology, immunology, fetal medicine, transplantation medicine and surgery pertaining to the science of stem cells. Human Embryonic Stem Cells Editors: Arlene Chiu, Mahendra S. Rao Humana Press; Totowa NJ, USA; 2003 464Pages, $135 ISBN: ISBN 1-59259-423-9 "The topics range from the problems of deriving human embryonic stem cells and driving their differentiation along specific lineages, regulating their development into mature cells, and bringing stem cell therapy to clinical trials. Regulatory issues are addressed in discussions of the ethical debate surrounding the derivation of human embryonic stem cells and the current policies governing their use in the United States and abroad, including the rules and conditions regulating federal funding and questions of intellectual property."—Humana Press Lentivirus Gene Engineering Protocols Editor: Maurizio Federico Humana Press; Totowa NJ, USA; 2003 308 pages, $ 99.95 "The authors demonstrate lentivirus vector production with methods for recovering appropriate producer cells, for producing and titrating lentivirus-containing supernatants, and for detecting transduced cells. The applications of lentivirus vector engineering to different cell types include coverage of lymphocytes, dendritic cells, hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells, mesenchymal stem cells, hippocampal neurons, cardiomyocytes, as well as airway epithelia, corneal cells, and retinal pigment." —Humana Press Manipulating the Mouse Embryo: A Laboratory Manual (Third Edition) By: Andras Nagy, Marina Gertsenstein, Kristina Vintersten and Richard Behringer. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, Cold Spring Harbor, NY; 2003 764 pages, $195 ISBN 0-87969-574-9 "… This is not just a "how-to" manual for those who seek to manipulate the mouse embryo and genome, but a useful, concise reference on mouse laboratory strain origins, genetics, and embryology and their places in contemporary biology and medicine."—The Quarterly Review of Biology Neural Stem Cells For Brain and Spinal Cord Repair Editors: Tanja Zigova, Evan Y. Snyder, Paul R. Sanberg Humana Press; Totowa NJ, USA; 2002 430 pages, $ 149.50 ISBN 1-58829-003-4 "Active neuroscientists survey NSCs as potential tools for central nervous system and spinal cord repair by explaining their clinically significant fundamental properties, manipulations, and potential therapeutic paradigms." —Humana Press Neural Stem Cells: Methods and Protocols Editors: Tanja Zigova, Paul R Sanberg, Juan R Sanchez-Ramos Humana Press; Totowa NJ, USA; 2002 374 pages, $125 ISBN 0-89603-964-1 Internationally recognized experts from academic, clinical, and pharmaceutical laboratories describe in great detail the most frequently used cellular, molecular, and electrophysiological methods to isolate, characterize, and utilize neural stem cells.—Humana Press Stem Cells and the Future of Regenerative Medicine Committee on the Biological and Biomedical Applications of Stem Cell Research, Board on Life Sciences, National Research Council, Board on Neuroscience and Behavioral Health, Institute of Medicine. National Academies Press, Washington DC, USA; 2002. 112 pages, $15.96 ISBN 0-309-07630-7 "Stem Cells and the Future of Regenerative Medicine provides a deeper exploration of the biological, ethical, and funding questions prompted by the therapeutic potential of undifferentiated human cells. In terms accessible to lay readers, the book summarizes what we know about adult and embryonic stem cells and discusses how to go about the transition from mouse studies to research that has therapeutic implications for people."—NAP Embryonic Stem Cells: Methods and Protocols Editor: Kursad Turksen Humana Press; Totowa NJ, USA; 2001 499 pages, $125 ISBN: 0896038815 "Features detailed protocols for establishing and characterizing various lineages using ES cells, reproducible protocols for the cellular and molecular manipulation of differentiating ES cells, techniques for use with ES cells, and tips from experts on avoiding pitfalls." —Ottawa Health Research Institute, Canada Hematopoietic Stem Cell Protocols Editors: Klug, Christopher A., Jordan, Craig T. Humana Press; Totowa NJ, USA; 2001 325 pages, $110 ISBN 1-59259-140-X "The many approaches described employ not only molecular and cell biology techniques, but also animal model systems, and include hematopoietic stem cell expansion protocols and methods for the purification and genetic modification of stem cells." —Humana Press The Human Embryonic Stem Cell Debate, Science, Ethics, and Public Policy Editors: Suzanne Holland, Karen Lebacqz and Laurie Zoloth The MIT Press, Cambridge MA, USA; 2001 288 pages, $24.95 ISBN 0-262-58208-2 "This book offers a foundation for thinking about the many issues involved in human embryonic stem cell research. It considers questions about the nature of human life, the limits of intervention into human cells and tissues, and the meaning of our corporeal existence. The fact that stem cells may be derived from living embryos that are destroyed in the process or from aborted fetuses ties the discussion of stem cell research to the ongoing debates on abortion. In addition to these issues, the essays in the book touch on broader questions such as who should approve controversial research and what constitutes human dignity, respect, and justice. The book contains contributions from the Ethics Advisory Board of the Geron Corporation; excerpts from expert testimony given before the National Bioethics Advisory Commission, which helped shape recent National Institutes of Health policy; and original analytical essays on the implications of this research.."—MIT Press Stem Cell Biology Editors: Daniel R. Marshak, Richard L. Gardner and David Gottlieb Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, Cold Spring Harbor NY, USA; 2001 550 pages, $65. ISBN 0-87969-673-7 "...very good book both for newcomers to stem-cell biology and for experts looking for new ideas by broadening their perspective…." —Nature Stem Cells and CNS Development Editor: Mahendra S. Rao Humana Press; Totowa NJ, USA; 2001 325 pages, $135 ISBN 0-89603-886-6 "Stem Cells and CNS Development critically reviews recent findings on stem cells, their involvement in neurogenesis and gliogenesis, and the therapeutic implications of these findings. It defines by consensus the classes of stem cells in the nervous system, compares their similarities and differences, discusses the gains made in identifying human homologues of neural stem cells, and describes how these cells are beginning to be used for therapeutic purposes." —Humana Press Views of the Cell: A Pictorial History By Joseph G. Gale American Society for Cell Biology, Bethesda, MA; 1996 128 pages, $29 ISBN: 1-57814-001-3 Rediscover the pioneers of cell biology through their historic contributions (ex: a 1694 drawing of "human fetus in a sperm"), observations, and illustrations as depicted on the covers of Molecular Biology of the Cell in its first five years. Accompanied by historic annotations, sixty plates grace this luxurious color volume compiled for the ASCB by Joseph Gall of the Carnegie Institution of Washington.—ASCB Methods In Molecular Medicine: Adoptive Immunotherapy With potential hESC or adult stem cell-derived cellular therapies coming closer, this book may be helpful to devise immune strategies to circumvent immune responses against allogeneic cells. Although most of the chapters are geared towards anti-tumor immunotherapy, the book contains a few useful review and protocol chapters such as on monoclonal antibodies, on isolation and characterization of Treg cells, on generation of clinical grade dendritic cells, or how to track adoptively transferred antigen-specific T cells.—Suzanne Kadereit, Ph.D., Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School, USA Cell
Cycle Control: Mechanisms and Protocols Epigenetic
Protocols The
Cytokine Handbook Handbook of Cell Signaling (Three-volume set). Editors: Ralph A. Bradshaw and Edward A. Ginnis. Elsevier Academic Press, New York NY, USA; 2003 Three-volume set, $449.95. ISBN: 0-12-124546-2 This is a comprehensive work covering all aspects of intracellular signal processing, including extra/intracellular membrane receptors, signal transduction, gene expression and translation, and cellular/organotypic signal responses. Cell Cycle Checkpoint Control Protocols Editor: Howard B. Lieberman Humana Press; Totowa NJ, USA; 2003 392 Pages, $99.50 ISBN: 1-58829-115-4 " A collection of basic cutting-edge techniques for studying the mechanisms underlying cell cycle regulation and checkpoint control. Using mammalian, yeast, and frog systems, these readily reproducible methods can be used to induce cell cycle checkpoints, detect changes in cell cycle progression, identify and analyze genes and proteins that regulate the process, and characterize chromosomal status as a function of cell cycle phase and progression. Each fully tested technique includes step-by-step instructions written by an investigator who routinely performs it, an introduction explaining the principle behind the method, equipment and reagent lists, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls."-Humana Press Gene Delivery to Mammalian Cells Volume 2: Viral Gene Transfer Techniques Editor: William C. Heiser Humana Press; Totowa NJ, USA; 2003 584 Pages, $125.00 ISBN: 1-58829-095-6 "Highly experienced researchers describe in step-by-step detail methods that have proven most useful in delivering genes to mammalian cells. Volume 2: Viral Gene Transfer Techniques, details procedures for delivering genes to cells in vitro and in vivo, including the use of lentiviral vectors. An accompanying volume, Volume 1: Nonviral Gene Transfer Techniques focuses on gene delivery by a variety of chemical and physical methods, including ultrasound, biolistics, peptides, PNA clamps, liposomes, microinjection, electroporation, particle bombardment, dendrimers, and hydrodynamics ."-Humana Press Mammalian Artificial Chromosomes Methods and Protocols Editors: Vittorio Sgaramella and Sandro Eridani Humana Press; Totowa NJ, USA; 2003 288 Pages, $99.50 ISBN: 1-58829-096-4 "Leading scientists in cell biology, genetics, cell culturing, and gene transfer present their most productive methods for the preparation, characterization, and use of artificial chromosomes. The authors cover all relevant areas of artificial chromosome research-from basic genetics to daring attempts at building new gene therapy tools-and describe possible applications in genetic manipulation requiring large portions of the genome. Each fully tested protocol is described in step-by-step detail and includes a background introduction outlining the principle behind the technique, reagent and equipment lists, and tips on troubleshooting and how to avoid pitfalls."-Humana Press. MAP Kinase Signaling Protocols Editor: Rony Seger Humana Press; Totowa NJ, USA; 2004 336 Pages, $99.50 ISBN: 0-89603-998-6 "An outstanding collection of both classic and cutting-edge techniques for the detection and measurement of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling cascades. The protocols includes methods for the determination of the subcellular localization of these components, the structural and biophysical analysis of the components, and identification of novel components of known and unknown signaling cascades. Additional methods examine the upstream mechanisms of activation of MAPK cascades by various receptors, the mechanisms involved in the down regulation of the MAPK cascades, and identification of targets of the MAPK cascades. A number of techniques use inhibitors in research on MAPK and transgenic mice for studies of MAPK signaling. The techniques offer biochemists, cell biologists, physicians, and biotechnologists all the essential laboratory techniques needed in to conduct productive studies of MAPK signaling in health and disease, in measuring the influence of drugs, and in a broad range of experimental systems."-Humana Press. Protein Arrays Methods and Protocols Editor: Eric Fung Humana Press; Totowa NJ, USA; 2004 304 Pages, $99.50 ISBN: 1-58829-255-X "A diverse collection of unique methodologies to synthesize and construct protein arrays for basic and clinical research in a high-throughput manner. These readily reproducible techniques can be applied to such applications as quantifying specific proteins of interest and discovering novel proteins, as well as to a variety of affinity substances, including antibodies, peptides, proteins, aptamers, and chemicals. The techniques can be used for biomarkers discovery, assay development, clinical sample testing, and building the next generation of molecular tools."-Humana Press. Protein Purification Protocols Second Edition Editor: Paul Cutler Humana Press; Totowa NJ, USA; 2003 496 Pages, $115.00 ISBN: 1-58829-067-0 "This new edition of Protein Purification Protocols (1996) completely updates the existing protocols to reflect recent advances and adds the enormous new array of proteomic techniques for protein isolation and analysis. These cutting-edge techniques include not only two-dimensional gel electrophoresis for analysis and characterization, but also analytical chromatography for multidimensional separations of proteins and peptides, and mass spectrometry for isolating proteins."-Humana Press. RNA Interference, Editing, and Modification Methods and Protocols Editor: Jonatha M. Gott Humana Press; Totowa NJ, USA; 2004 456 Pages, $125.00 ISBN: 1-58829-242-8 "A comprehensive collection of cutting-edge methods for elucidating the function of new genes and altering gene expression. These readily reproducible techniques can be used either in transient and stable gene splicing applied to worms, flies, trypanosomes, mammals, and plants, or in studying RNA editing mechanisms in a wide range of organisms, including systems that involve the conversion of one base to another and insertion/deletion editing. Topics of interest include stable and transient RNA interference, gene silencing, RNA editing, bioinformatics, small noncoding RNAs, and RNomics. Special attention is given to methods for the identification and characterization of small RNAs involved in RNA interference or modification."-Humana Press. Signal Transduction Protocols Second Edition Editors: Robert C. Dickson and Michael D. Mendenhall Humana Press; Totowa NJ, USA; 2004 336 Pages, $99.50 ISBN: 1-58829-245-2 "Carrying on the high standards of the much-acclaimed first edition, highly experienced investigators have extensively updated the first edition with many of the new approaches that have been transforming the field. Included in this new edition are readily reproducible immunoassays, fluorescence-based assays, high-throughput methods, protein modification assays, lipid second messenger assays, and chromatin immunoprecipitation techniques. Wherever possible, protocols for the assay of general classes of signal transduction components have been identified so they can be adapted to the assay of any member of that class."-Humana Press. Suicide Gene Therapy Methods and Reviews Editor: Caroline J. Springer Humana Press; Totowa NJ, USA; 2003 560 Pages, $130.00 ISBN: 0-89603-971-4 "The first comprehensive review of both the theory and practice of suicide gene therapy. The authors cover all the major aspects of suicide gene therapy, including the design and use of vectors in gene transduction, various enzyme and prodrug systems, the mechanistic analysis of the bystander effect, the design and synthesis of prodrugs, immunological implications, and its clinical impact. They also describe all the cutting-edge methods needed to explore, study, and advance understanding of the basic biology underlying gene therapy. Each fully tested method includes step-by-step instructions, a discussion of the principle behind the technique, equipment and reagent lists, tips on troubleshooting and avoiding pitfalls, and notes on the interpretation and use of results."-Humana Press. Updated: February 22, 2006 |
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