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                                           A Textbook of Stem Cell Xenotransplantation

                                       E. Michael Molnar, MD

                             632 + xvi, Hardcover, February 2006, $95.00 + S&H

                                    38 illustrations (30 color slides), 9 tables, and 333 references

                             ISBN: 978-1-930636-05-7

                                Published by: MEDICAL and ENGINEERING PUBLISHERS, Inc

Table of Contents

Part I:  Introduction

1.      Definitions and Basics

2.      Stem Cell Xenotransplantation vs. Stem Cell Allotransplantation

3.      Atlas of Comparative Histology of Various Stem Cell Transplants

4.      History

5.      Legislative Situation

               a.  European Community

               b.  USA

               c.  Other Countries

6.      Safety Issues

Part II:  Scientific Basis of Clinical Use of Stem Cell Transplantation

7.     Essential Facts

8.     Cytology

9.     Cell Biology

10.   Physiology

11.   Biochemistry

12.   Medical Genetics

13.   Comparative Embryology

14.   Growth and Developments

15.   Aging Process

16.   Immunology

17.   Transmission of Infection

18.   Cancerogenesis

19.   Pre-clinical vs. Clinical Studies

20.   Artificial Organs and Bio-Prostheses for Reconstructive Surgery

Part III. Manufacturing of Stem Cell Xeno-Transplants

21.    Preparation and Manufacturing of Stem Cell Xenotransplants

22.    Animal Sources for Stem Cell Xenotransplants

23.    Closed Colony of Source Animals

24.    Screening for Infectious Agents/Individual Qualification of Animal Sources

25.    Procurement of Stem Cell Xenotransplants

26.    Archiving of Medical Records and Specimens from Animal Sources

27.    Quality control

28.    Release and Labeling of Stem Cell Xenotransplants

 

Part IV. Use of Stem Cell Xenotransplants in Human Medicine

 

29.    Therapeutic Goal of Stem Cell Xenotransplantation

30.    General Principles of Therapeutic Application

31.    Concurrent Treatment by Stem Cell Xenotransplantation and Pharmaceutical Drugs of Chemical Nature

32.    Concurrent Treatment by Stem Cell Xenotransplantation and Medications prepared by Biotechnological Methods

33.    Treatment of Iatrogenic Diseases by Stem Cell Xenotransplantation

34.    Mono- vs. Poly-Therapy by Stem Cell Xenotransplantation

35.    Description of various Stem Cell Xenotransplants

36.    Indications/Contra-Indications

37.    Patient’s Preparation for Stem Cell Xenotransplantation

38.    Treatment Procedure

39.    Post-Stem Cell Xenotransplantation Precautions and Patient Monitoring

40.    Patient’s Pre- and Post-Treatment Instructions

41.    Surveillance for Possible Transmission of Xeno-Zoonoses

42.    Surveillance for Possible Immunological Reactions after Stem Cell Transplantation

43.    Mechanism of Action

44.    Complications

 

Part V. Clinical Treatment by Stem Cell Xenotransplantation

 

45.    Genetic Diseases

46.    Chromosomal Disease

47.    Neonatal and Perinatal Diseases

48.    Aging Disease

49.    Endocrine Diseases

50.    Immune System Diseases

51.    Autoimmune Diseases

52.    Cancer Treatment

53.    Haematological Diseases

54.    Treatment of Radiation Injuries

55.    Disease of Central Nervous System

56.    Diseases of Locomotor Apparatus

57.    Digestive System Diseases

58.    Liver Diseases

59.    Metabolic Diseases

60.    Kidney Diseases

61.    Cardiovascular Diseases

62.    Lung Disease

63.    Skin Diseases

 

Part VI. Bibliography

 

List of Abbreviations

Subject Index

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