(Ebook) Gene and Cell Therapy: Therapeutic Mechanisms and Strategies by Nancy Smyth Templeton ISBN 9781466572003, 1466572000

(Ebook) Gene and Cell Therapy: Therapeutic Mechanisms and Strategies by Nancy Smyth Templeton ISBN 9781466572003, 1466572000

FeaturesDescribes all aspects of gene and cell therapies from bench to bedsideGives readers insight into the fundamentals, new technology, and potential applicationsCovers therapies for diseases and disorders for which there are no existing therapiesOffers material for courses on gene and cell therapies, gene transfer, and therapeutic applicationsIncludes a chapter on regulatory affairs written by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Presents the information so that both lay people and scientists can understand the materialSummaryThe Most Comprehensive, State-of-the-Art Book on Using Gene and Cell Therapy in Clinical MedicineGene and Cell Therapy: Therapeutic Mechanisms and Strategies, Fourth Edition presents extensive background and basic information, state-of-the-art technologies, important achievements, and lingering challenges in the fields of gene and cell therapies. The fourth edition of this bestseller continues to provide the most comprehensive coverage of these fields in one volume. Some chapters have expanded introductions, making the book even more suitable for classroom use. This edition also offers more material on the contributors’ research efforts as well as current technologies, disease targets, and clinical applications.Divided into four sections, the book covers:Delivery systems and therapeutic strategiesOther therapeutic strategies, including technologies that knock down gene expressionGene expression, regulation, and detectionGene and cell therapies, disease targets, clinical trials, and regulatory issuesAccessible to a broad audience, including students, scientists, physicians, and lay people, this book provides readers with up-to-date, interdisciplinary knowledge and tools to tackle the evolving areas of gene therapy, cell therapy, and tissue engineering. From introductory information to state-of-the-art technologies and concepts, the book helps readers understand vector design and construction, delivery systems, therapeutic strategies, gene expression and detection, disease targets, clinical applications and trials, cell-based therapies, novel imaging systems, gene regulation, and regulatory affairs.