| Details | | Publication Date: | 1994-12-01 | | Editor: | E. Birgitte Lane, Fiona M. Watt, Irene Leigh | | Edition Description: | Illustrated |
| Size | | Length: | 566 pages | | Height: | 10.0 in | | Width: | 7.8 in | | Thickness: | 1.2 in | | Weight: | 52.8 oz |
Publisher's Note Keratinocytes, or epidermal cells, are the main cellular component of skin. At the organism/environment interface, they perform a vast range of functions, e.g. protecting the organism, producing secretions, and transmitting sensations. They are also capable of self-repair by virtue of their great plasticity of form and development. Indeed, recent medical advances in laboratory culture of these cells for use as skin grafts in cases of severe burns or ulceration owe much of their success to this very plasticity. This very practical Keratinocyte Handbook draws on the expertise of internationally recognized scientists and dermatologists who contribute reviews of different techniques for growing keratinocytes in the laboratory; the factors that regulate keratinocyte growth and differentiation; the effects of malignant transformation; and the clinical applications of cultured keratinocytes. There are several chapters on keratinocyte-melanocyte interactions and the growth of sebaceous glands and hair follicles. Keratinocyte Methods is a collection of laboratory techniques with step-by-step protocols and practical tips.
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