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By
Clemens van Blitterswijk, Twente University, Faculty of Science and Technology, The Netherlands
Peter Thomsen, Goteborg University, Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Sweden
Jeffrey Hubbell, ETH in Lausanne, Institute for Biomaterials Engineering Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine and Pharmacology, Switzerland
Ranieri Cancedda, Laboratoriodi di Medicina Rigenerativa, CBA, Genoa, Italy
J.D. de Bruijn, Queen Mary University of London
Anders Lindahl, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden
Jerome Sohier, Université de Nantes, France
David Williams, University of Liverpool, Department of Clinical Engineering, U.K.
Description
Tissue engineering is an extremely important area. It generally involves the use of materials and cells with the goal of trying to understand
tissue function and some day enabling virtually any tissue or organ on the body to be made de novo. To achieve this very important long-range
objective requires research in many areas. This book... addresses many of these important topics, and the chapters provide a foundation
for the understanding and development of the cell-based systems needed for tissue engineering
.Dr. Robert S. Langer
Institute Professor
at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, from his Foreword to this book
Key Features
* Brings together fundamental knowledge
in each of the key topics that those studying and working in tissue engineering need to understand and master
* Surpasses other books
that provide a collection of research and protocols, by presenting an insightful examination of the different aspects of tissue engineering
* Its textbook approach enables readers to develop knowledge and understanding swiftly by introducing key topics and providing supporting
analysis
* Color illustrations, clear examples, case studies, chapter exercises plus frequent Classical and State of the Art Experiment
overviews set topics in context for a wide range of readers
* Meets the needs of a wide range of engineering and life sciences students,
including biomedical engineers, chemical and process engineers, materials scientists, biologists and medical students
Tissue Engineering
is a comprehensive introduction to the engineering and biological aspects of this critical subject. With contributions from internationally
renowned authors, it provides a broad perspective on tissue engineering for students coming to the subject for the first time. Key topics
covered include stem cells; morphogenesis and cellular signaling; the extracellular matrix; biocompatibility; scaffold design and fabrication;
controlled release strategies; bioreactors; tissue engineering of skin, cartilage, bone and organ systems; and ethical issues.
Audience
students studying biomedical and tissue engineering; researchers; scientists
Contents
1. Stem cells
2. Morphogenesis, generation of tissue in the embryo
3. Tissue homeostasis
4. Cellular signaling
5. The extracellular matrix
as a biologic scaffold for tissue engineering
6. Natural polymers in tissue engineering applications
7. Degradable polymers for tissue
engineering
8. Degradation of bioceramics
9. Biocompatibility
10. Cell source
11. Cell culture: harvesting, selection, expansion, and
differentiation
12. Cell nutrition
13. Cryobiology
14. Scaffold design and fabrication
15. Controlled release strategies in tissue engineering
16. Bioreactors for tissue engineering
17. Tissue engineering for skin transplantation
18. Tissue engineering of cartilage
19. Tissue
engineering of bone
20. Tissue engineering of the nervous system
21. Tissue engineering of organ systems
22. Ethical issues in tissue
engineering
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Hardbound, 760 pages, publication date: MAR-2008
ISBN-13: 978-0-12-370869-4
ISBN-10: 0-12-370869-9
Imprint: ACADEMIC PRESS
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