Stem cells are undifferentiated cells and newly developed molecular techniques have made significant advances in our ability to study the development of stem cells. An important stimulus for the development of these techniques has been the identification of specific stem cells for gene therapy. Stem cell research plays an important role in tissue regeneration, treatment of neurological disorders, treatment of cardiovascular diseases and treatment of brain diseases. Some studies have shown that the effects of stem cell therapy can last for several years or even indefinitely, while other studies have shown that the results may be more short-lived. Bringing such complex procedures for revolutionary and reproducible cell replacement therapies into general, common regenerative medicine will require interdisciplinary and international co-operation. This book, Stem Cell Immunology, consists of the studies prepared within the scope of the Health Sciences PhD theses and the experience and knowledge of the researchers in this field within the scope of the ‘100th Anniversary of Republic of Türkiye Project’ designed by Istanbul University. All chapters were prepared with students continuing their PhD education and/or graduates and their advisors. This book provides up-to-date reviews on a wide range of stem cell immunology. Chapters range from a description of current knowledge of the biology of stem cells to current molecular biological approaches and clinical applications. We hope it will be useful to all readers. |