Three Dimensional Human Organotypic Models for Biomedical Research

This edited volume discusses the application of human organotypic models in biomedical research, focusing on infectious diseases, cancer, allergies, drug/vaccine discovery, and toxicology studies. These models offer a valid alternative to laboratory animals and are relevant for translational research. The book provides an overview of recent developments and is a valuable resource for scientists in academia and industry.

Format: Hardback
Length: 265 pages
Publication date: 21 May 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This edited volume delves into the extensive application of diverse human organotypic models across various biomedical research domains. The authors place a significant emphasis on infectious diseases, cancer, allergies, as well as drug/vaccine discovery and toxicology studies. These models serve as a valid alternative to laboratory animals, making them highly relevant for most areas of translational research. As contemporary research demonstrates, numerous human tissues can now be cultivated in vitro and utilized for a wide range of research objectives.

This book offers an unparalleled perspective on recent advancements in a captivating field of research methodology. It serves as a valuable reference guide for scientists across academia and industry. Readers can enrich their knowledge and gain practical insights on how to establish an organotypic model in their laboratory.

Chapters such as "Progress on Reconstructed Human Skin Models for Allergy Research and Identifying Contact Sensitizers" and "Human Organotypic Models for Anti-infective Research" are available open access under a CC BY 4.0 license at link.springer.com.

Weight: 582g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030624514
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021