{"product_id":"micro-and-nanotechnologies-in-engineering-stem-cells-and-tissues-hardback-9781118140420","title":"Micro and Nanotechnologies in Engineering Stem Cells and Tissues (Hardback) 9781118140420","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMicro and Nanotechnologies in Engineering Stem Cells and Tissues\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMurugan Ramalingam (Edited by), M Ramalingam (Author), Esmaiel Jabbari (Edited by), Seeram Ramakrishna (Edited by), Ali Khademhosseini (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118140420, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 8 October 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e328 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.3 x 16.3 x 1.8 cm, 0.68 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA cutting-edge look at the application of micro and nanotechnologies in regenerative medicine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe area at the interface of micro\/nanotechnology and stem cells\/tissue engineering has seen an explosion of activity in recent years. This book provides a much-needed overview of these exciting developments, covering all aspects of micro and nanotechnologies, from the fundamental principles to the latest research to applications in regenerative medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten and edited by the top researchers in the field, \u003ci\u003eMicro and Nanotechnologies in Engineering Stem Cells and Tissues\u003c\/i\u003e describes advances in material systems along with current techniques available for cell, tissue, and organ studies. Readers will gain tremendous insight into the state of the art of stem cells and tissue engineering, and learn how to use the technology in their own research or clinical trials. Coverage includes:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechnologies for controlling or regulating stem cell and tissue growth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVarious engineering approaches for stem cell, vascular tissue, and bone regeneration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe design and processing of biocompatible polymers and other biomaterials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCharacterization of the interactions between cells and biomaterials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnrivaled among books of this kind, \u003ci\u003eMicro and Nanotechnologies in Engineering Stem Cells and Tissues\u003c\/i\u003e is the ultimate forward-looking reference for researchers in numerous disciplines, from engineering and materials science to biomedicine, and for anyone wishing to understand the trends in this transformative field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributors xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Stem Cells and Nanotechnology in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 A Brief History of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Introduction to Stem Cells, 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Strategies, 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Nanotechnology in Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering, 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Conclusions, 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Nanofiber Technology for Controlling Stem Cell Functions and Tissue Engineering 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction, 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Fabrication of Nanofibrous Scaffolds by Electrospinning, 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Stem Cells: Type, Origin, and Functionality, 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Stem Cell–Nanofiber Interactions in Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering, 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Conclusions, 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Micro- and Nanoengineering Approaches to Developing Gradient Biomaterials Suitable for Interface Tissue Engineering 52\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction, 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Classification of Gradient Biomaterials, 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Micro- and Nanoengineering Techniques for Fabricating Gradient Biomaterials, 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Conclusions, 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Microengineered Polymer- and Ceramic-Based Biomaterial Scaffolds: A Topical Review on Design, Processing, and Biocompatibility Properties 80\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction, 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Dense Hydroxyapatite Versus Porous Hydroxyapatite Scaffold, 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Property Requirement of Porous Scaffold, 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Design Criteria and Critical Issues with Porous Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering, 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 An Exculpation of Porous Scaffolds, 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Overview of Various Processing Techniques of Porous Scaffold, 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Overview of Physicomechanical Properties Evaluation of Porous Scaffold, 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Overview of Biocompatibility Properties: Evaluation of Porous Scaffolds, 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9 Outstanding Issues, 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.10 Conclusions, 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Synthetic Enroutes to Engineer Electrospun Scaffolds for Stem Cells and Tissue Regeneration 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction, 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Synthetic Enroutes, 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Novel Nanofibrous Strategies for Stem Cell Regeneration and Differentiation, 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Conclusions, 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Integrating Top-Down and Bottom-Up Scaffolding Tissue Engineering Approach for Bone Regeneration 142\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction, 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Clinic Needs in Bone Regeneration Fields, 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Bone Regeneration Strategies and Techniques, 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Future Direction and Concluding Remarks, 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Characterization of the Adhesive Interactions Between Cells and Biomaterials 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction, 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Adhesion Receptors in Native Tissue, 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Optimization of Cellular Adhesion Through Biomaterial Modification, 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Measurement of Cell Adhesion, 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Conclusions, 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Microfluidic Formation of Cell-Laden Hydrogel Modules for Tissue Engineering 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction, 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Cell-Laden Hydrogel Modules, 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Cell Assay Systems Using Microfluidic Devices, 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Implantable Applications, 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Tissue Engineering, 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Summary, 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Micro- and Nanospheres for Tissue Engineering 202\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction, 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Materials Classification of Micro- and Nanospheres, 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Applications of Micro- and Nanospheres in Tissue Engineering, 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Conclusions, 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Micro- and Nanotechnologies to Engineer Bone Regeneration 220\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction, 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Nano-Hydroxyapatite Reinforced Scaffolds, 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Biodegradable Polymeric Scaffolds and Nanocomposites, 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Silk Fibers and Scaffolds, 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Summary, 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Micro- and Nanotechnology for Vascular Tissue Engineering 236\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction, 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Conventional Vascular Grafts, 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Tissue-Engineered Vascular Grafts, 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Micro- and Nanotopography in Vascular Tissue Engineering, 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Micro- and Nanofibrous Scaffolds in Vascular Tissue Engineering, 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Microvascular Tissue Engineering, 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7 Conclusions, 253\u003c\/p\u003e 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