Tissue Engineering

This reference covers at the foundational level the latest technology in the hugely important field of Tissue Engineering.

Clemens van Blitterswijk (Author), Jan De Boer (Author)

9780124201453, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 11 December 2014

896 pages, Approx. 150 illustrations
23.4 x 19 x 4.4 cm, 1.93 kg

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 coming to the subject for the first time. In addition to the key topics covered in the previous edition, this update also includes new material on the regulatory authorities, commercial considerations as well as new chapters on microfabrication, materiomics and cell/biomaterial interface.

1. Introduction2. Stem cells3. Tissue morphogenesis and homeostasis4. Cellular signaling5. ECM6. Biomaterial chemistry7. Microfabrication8. Materiomics: high throughput screening, data analysis and modeling9. Scaffold design and fabrication10. Controlled release11. Monitoring & control - towards processing - manufacturing12. Cell sourcing/Cell culture/ Cell differentiation/cryopreservation13. In vivo engraftment and functionality (prevascularization, functionalization of TE grafts)14. The biomaterial/tissue interface15. Skin 16. Muskuloskeletal17. Tissue Engineering of the nervous system18. Cardiovascular19. Organs20. Tissue and organs on a chip21. Clinical translation22. The product: Quality contro aspects/GMP-GCP production aspects23. Ethical issues

Subject Areas: Biotechnology [TCB], Engineering: general [TBC], Biomedical engineering [MQW], Medical equipment & techniques [MBG]