Engineering Neural Tissue from Stem Cells

Presents fundamental information on the types of stem cells that can be modified to treat nervous system disorders

Stephanie Willerth (Author)

9780128113851, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 8 July 2017

224 pages
23.4 x 19 x 1.5 cm, 0.48 kg

Engineering Neural Tissue from Stem Cells covers the basic knowledge needed to understand the nervous system and how existing cells can be used to create neural tissue. This book presents a broad range of topics related to the design requirements for engineering neural tissue from stem cells. It begins with the anatomy and function of the central and peripheral nervous system, also covering stem cells, their relation to the nervous system and their function in recovery after injury or disease. In addition, the book explores the role of the extracellular matrix and vasculature/immune system and biomaterials, including their suitability for neural tissue engineering applications.

1. The need for engineering neural tissue using stem cells2. Overview of the nervous system3. Stem cells and their applications in repairing the damaged nervous system4. Design considerations when engineering neural tissue from stem cells5. Natural biomaterials for engineering neural tissue from stem cells6. Synthetic biomaterials for engineering neural tissue from stem cells7. Drug delivery systems for engineering neural tissue8. New technologies for engineering neural tissue from stem cells

Subject Areas: Biomedical engineering [MQW]