TY - CHAP AU - Jorge Oliver-De la Cruz AU - Angel Ayuso-Sacido ED - Tao Sun Y1 - 2012-02-15 PY - 2012 T1 - Neural Stem Cells from Mammalian Brain: Isolation Protocols and Maintenance Conditions N2 - This book is a collective work of international experts in the neural stem cell field. The book incorporates the characterization of embryonic and adult neural stem cells in both invertebrates and vertebrates. It highlights the history and the most advanced discoveries in neural stem cells, and summarizes the mechanisms of neural stem cell development. In particular, this book provides strategies and discusses the challenges of utilizing neural stem cells for therapy of neurological disorders and brain and spinal cord injuries. It is suitable for general readers, students, doctors and researchers who are interested in understanding the principles of and new discoveries in neural stem cells and therapy. BT - Neural Stem Cells and Therapy SP - Ch. 1 UR - https://doi.org/10.5772/32766 DO - 10.5772/32766 SN - PB - IntechOpen CY - Rijeka Y2 - 2024-03-29 ER -