Tissue Engineering is the most comprehensive text available for upper level undergraduate and graduate level courses in tissue engineering within bioengineering, medical and research departments. It surpasses other books that merely provide a collection of research and protocols and presents an insightful examination of the different aspects of tissue engineering. Full-color throughout, extensive examples, and ancillary material optimize the usefulness of this book for students and professors. - Covers all the essentials from tissue homeostasis and biocompatibility to cardiovascular engineering and regulations - Contains 24 chapters, each designed for a session in a series of lectures. - Provides ancillary material including full color pictures and videos to support lectures
Table of Contents
Introduction to tissue engineering
Morphogenesis
Tissue Homeostasis
Regeneration
Stem cells and cell migration
Extracellular matrix
Scaffolds: physicochemical properties
Scaffolds: design at the macro, micro and nano level
Scaffolds: dissolution and degradation mechanisms
Biocompatibility
Cellular signaling, Growth factors and Gene therapy
Controlled release systems
Cell source
Cell culture: harvesting, expansion, differentiation
Cell nutrition: in vitro and in vivo
Remodeling and integration into host tissue
Tissue engineering of skin and corneal epithelium
Tissue engineering of bone
Tissue engineering of cartilage
Cardiovascular tissue engineering
Tissue engineering organ systems
Quality systems applicable to tissue engineering
EC and FDA regulations applicable to engineering
Ethical aspects of tissue engineering.
