Stem Cell-Based Biosystems

"This book presents advances in stem cells-based biosystems. This book covers a wide spectrum in this field. Therefore, the book includes three major parts, comprised of ten chapters. The first part (Chapter one to three) introduces the traditional isolation and culture methods of stem cells, the culture of stem cell through biomaterials, and the scaling up of stem cells. The second part (Chapters four through eight) includes the advanced biomaterial-based technologies for the fabrication of biosystems. Biomaterials provide a versatile of properties to regulate the behaviors of stem cells. As such, in order to fabricate various types of biomimetic systems, advanced technologies of 2D membranes, 3D hydrogel scaffolds, and in vitro biosystems are introduced. Furthermore, the nanotechnology on the regulation of stem cells are also introduced. The third part (Chapters nine to ten) presents the applications of guidance for stem cell therapy. In-depth discussions of biomaterials and stem cells are included to use in ex vivo and animal model testing. Furthermore, the case study of stem cells therapy in different countries are also discussed. These novel and ongoing techniques offers new insights and possibilities for stem cells-based biosystems. The reader will gain a unique knowledge and perspective in this exciting field"--