Perinatal Tissue-Derived Stem Cells: Alternative Sources of Fetal Stem Cells

Preface.- 1.Functional Dualism of Perinatal Stem Cells.- 2.Immunomodulatory Properties of Perinatal Tissue-Derived Stem Cells.- 3.Umbilical Cord Tissue and Wharton's Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cells Properties and Therapeutic Potential.- 4.Perinatal Tissues-Derived Endothelial Progenitor Cells.- 5.Human Amniotic Membrane as a Biological Source for Regenerative Medicine.- 6.Current Understanding Realities of Umbilical Cord Stem Cells Biology and Future Perspectives in Clinical Application.- 7.Characteristics of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Derived from Amniotic Membrane: A Potential Candidate for Stem Cell based Therapy.- 8.Amniotic Fluid: A Source of stem cells for therapeutic use and modeling of Human Genetic Diseases.- 9.cGMP-Compliant Perinatal Stem Cells.- 10.cGMP facility for clinical grade cell manufacturing: a brief review of requirements and design considerations.- 11.Ethical Issues in Perinatal Tissue Derivation and Regenerative Medicine.