Publisher's Synopsis
One of the first books to address the use and potential use of stem cells in reproductive medicine, this text provides an overview of the revolutionary advances in stem cell science that may potentially impact human reproductive medicine. An important, authoritative work, key areas covered include: the production and regeneration of female and male germ cells, trophoblasts and endometrium from human embryonic and adult stem cells new developments in hESC derivation that will impact clinical use cutting-edge technologies such as reprogramming, nuclear transfer and imprinting, addressed in relation to reproductive medicine. With a tremendous thirst for knowledge existing for this topic, Stem Cells in Reproductive Medicine is a fascinating, must-have resource that is among the first of its kind to address the key issues specifically concerning the reproductive medicine market.