Langbeschreibung
With contributions from experts and pioneers, this book begins with coverage of the fundamentals, details the supporting technology, and then elucidates their applications in tissue engineering. It explores strategic directions, nonobiomaterials, biomimetics, gene therapy, cell engineering, and more. The chapters then explore the applications of these technologies in areas such as bone engineering, cartilage tissue, dental tissue, vascular engineering, and neural engineering. It provides a very comprehensive overview of major research topics in tissue engineering.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Fundamentals: Strategic Directions. Calcium Phosphates. Protein Based Biomaterials. Synthetic Biomaterials. Morphogens. Signal Expression. Embryonic Stem Cells. Hematopoietic Stem Cells. Mesenchymal Stem Cells. Enabling Technologies: Nanobiomaterials. Biomimetics. Molecular Biology Techniques. Biomaterial Mechanics. Mechanical Conditioning. Micropatterned Surfaces. Drug Delivery. Gene Therapy. Cell Engineering. Cell Encapsulation. Cocultures. Bioreactors. Shear Forces. Vascularization. Bioimaging. Modeling. Applications: Bone Engineering. Craniofacial Engineering. Tendon & Ligament Engineering. Cartilage Tissue Engineering. TMJ Engineering. Interfacial Tissue Engineering. Dental Tissue Engineering. Urological Tissue Engineering. Vascular Engineering. Neural Engineering. Engineering Tumors.