Neural Crest and Placodes provides in-depth coverage of the topic, including information on their critical role in vertebrate development, evolution, and the way defects in their development underlie a wide range of congenital disorders. It delves deep into advances made in our understanding of the mechanisms governing the formation, migration, and differentiation of these two cell populations, also discussing their integration during embryonic development. The text highlights the application of fundamental knowledge in investigating the etiology and pathogenesis of congenital disorders and the ways the data applies to the field of regenerative medicine.

"Neural Crest Cells: Evolution, Development and Disease" summarizes discoveries of historical significance and provides in-depth, current analyses of the evolution of neural crest cells, their contribution to embryo development, and their roles in disease. In addition, prospects for tissue engineering, repair and regeneration are covered, offering a timely synthesis of the current knowledge in neural crest cell research. A comprehensive resource on neural crest cells for researchers studying cell biology, developmental biology, stem cells and neurobiology, "Neural Crest Cells: Evolution, Development and Disease "provides foundational information needed for students, practicing physicians and dentists treating patients with craniofacial defects.
Provides timely, comprehensive synthesis of the current knowledge of neural crest cellsCovers the evolution and development of neural crest cellsIncludes content on applications for tissue engineering, repair and regeneration