Tissue Engineering,

Edition 1

Editors: By Clemens Van Blitterswijk, Jan De Boer, Clemens Van Blitterswijk, Peter Thomsen, Jeffrey Hubbell, Ranieri Cancedda, J.D. de Bruijn, Anders Lindahl, Jerome Sohier and David F. Williams

Publication Date: 25 Mar 2008

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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.

Key Features

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

About the author

By Clemens Van Blitterswijk, Professor of Tissue Regeneration at Maastricht University, The Netherlands; Jan De Boer, Laboratory of Cell Biology-Inspired Tissue Engineering, University of Maastricht, The Netherlands; Clemens Van Blitterswijk, Professor of Tissue Regeneration at Maastricht University, 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 and David F. Williams, University of Liverpool, Department of Clinical Engineering, U.K.

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

ISBN: 9780123708694

Page Count: 776

Retail Price (USD) :

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Palsson; Tissue Engineering; 0130416967; Prentice Hall; 432pg; $83.60; Jul 03

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