Stem Cell Therapy in Lysosomal Storage Diseases
Author | : Jaap Jan Boelens |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 178 |
Release | : 2013-10-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781461483571 |
ISBN-13 | : 1461483573 |
Rating | : 4/5 (71 Downloads) |
Download or read book Stem Cell Therapy in Lysosomal Storage Diseases written by Jaap Jan Boelens and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-10-10 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stem Cell therapy for lysosomal diseases (LSDs) is developing rapidly. This volume discusses the history, current practice and future perspectives of stem cells in inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) and provides an international perspective on progress, limitations, and future directions (e.g. gene therapy, iPS, ES) in the field. Beginning with an overview of these diseases, the book covers the breadth of this topic from treatment options, bone marrow transplantation, and alternative treatment options, through long-term outcomes and future perspectives.