Biomaterials for Skin Repair and Regeneration

Biomaterials for Skin Repair and Regeneration examines a range of materials and technologies used for regenerating or repairing skin. With a strong focus on biomaterials and scaffolds, the book also examines the testing and evaluation pathway for human clinical trials.

Beginning by introducing the fundamentals on skin tissue, the book goes on to describe contemporary technology used in skin repair as well as currently available biomaterials suitable for skin tissue repair and regeneration. Skin tissue engineering and the ideal requirements to take into account when developing skin biomaterials are discussed, followed by information on the individual materials used for skin repair and regeneration. As evaluation of biomaterials in animal models is mandatory before proceeding into human clinical trials, the book also examines the different animal models available.

With a strong focus on materials, engineering, and application, this book is a valuable resource for materials scientists, skin biologists, and bioengineers with an interest in tissue engineering, regeneration, and repair of skin.

• Provides an understanding of basic skin biology
• Comprehensively examines a variety of biomaterial approaches
• Looks at animal models for the evaluation of biomaterial-based skin constructs

Skin biologists; bioengineers; post-grad students in tissue engineering, regeneration and biomaterials; plastics/burn surgeons; veterinary surgeons

PART 1: INTRODUCTION
1. Skin Biology
2. Skin Repair Technology
3. Skin Tissue Engineering

PART 2: BIOMATERIALS FOR SKIN SCAFFOLDS
4. Decellularised Dermis Tissue
5. Synthetic Polymers
6. Natural Polymers
7. Composites of both synthetic and natural polymers
8. Bioglasses

PART 3: IN VITRO AND IN VIVO EVALUATION OF NEW BIOMATERIALS FOR SKIN SCAFFOLDS
9. In vitro Evaluation
10. Murine Models
11. Porcine Models