Chapter 6: STEM CELL-DERIVED ENDOTHELIAL CELLS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR REGENERATION
The following sections are included:
Introduction
Cell Sources and Characterization of Stem Cell-Derived ECs
Co-Culture System in Endothelial Differentiation
Endothelial Transdifferentiation from Somatic Cells As an Alternative Approach
Role of the Microenvironment
Pre-clinical Testing of Therapeutic ECs
Role of Prevascularization in Engineered Heart Tissues
Clinical Relevance
Challenges and Future Directions
Acknowledgements
References