Tissue Engineering

Author: Boer   Jan De;Blitterswijk   Clemens Van;Thomsen   Peter  

Publisher: Elsevier Science‎

Publication year: 2008

E-ISBN: 9780080559193

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780123708694

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9780123708694

Subject: Q813.1 Cell, tissue culture technology

Language: ENG

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Description

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 and professionals who are developing their knowledge of this important topic. 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.

  • Covers all the essentials from tissue homeostasis and biocompatibility to cardiovascular engineering and regulations
  • 22 chapters from internationally recognized authors, provide a comprehensive introduction for engineers and life scientists, including biomedical engineers, chemical and process engineers, materials scientists, biologists and medical students
  • Full colour throughout, with clear development of understanding through frequent examples, experimental approaches and the latest research and developments

Chapter

Front cover

pp.:  1 – 4

Tissue engineering

pp.:  4 – 5

Copyright page

pp.:  5 – 6

Contents

pp.:  6 – 8

List of contributors

pp.:  8 – 12

Foreword

pp.:  12 – 14

Chapter 1 Stem cells

pp.:  38 – 64

Chapter 2 Morphogenesis, generation of tissue in the embryo

pp.:  64 – 110

Chapter 3 Tissue homeostasis

pp.:  110 – 126

Chapter 4 Cellular signaling

pp.:  126 – 158

Chapter 5 The extracellular matrix as a biologic scaffold for tissue engineering

pp.:  158 – 182

Chapter 6 Natural polymers in tissue engineering applications

pp.:  182 – 230

Chapter 7 Degradable polymers for tissue engineering

pp.:  230 – 260

Chapter 8 Degradation of bioceramics

pp.:  260 – 292

Chapter 9 Biocompatibility

pp.:  292 – 316

Chapter 10 Cell source

pp.:  316 – 344

Chapter 11 Cell culture: harvest, selection, expansion, and differentiation

pp.:  344 – 364

Chapter 12 Cell nutrition

pp.:  364 – 400

Chapter 13 Cryobiology

pp.:  400 – 440

Chapter 14 Scaffold design and fabrication

pp.:  440 – 492

Chapter 15 Controlled release strategies in tissue engineering

pp.:  492 – 520

Chapter 16 Bioreactors for tissue engineering

pp.:  520 – 544

Chapter 17 Tissue engineering for skin transplantation

pp.:  544 – 570

Chapter 18 Tissue engineering of cartilage

pp.:  570 – 596

Chapter 19 Tissue engineering of bone

pp.:  596 – 648

Chapter 20 Tissue engineering of the nervous system

pp.:  648 – 686

Chapter 21 Tissue engineering of organ systems

pp.:  686 – 722

Chapter 22 Ethical issues in tissue engineering

pp.:  722 – 742

Multiple Choice Questions

pp.:  742 – 764

Index

pp.:  764 – 778

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