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by P.X. Ma, Aldo R Boccaccini
Tissue Engineering Using Ceramics and Polymers, 2nd Edition
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Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials
Foreword
Preface
Part I: General issues: materials
1. Ceramic biomaterials for tissue engineering
Abstract:
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Characteristics of ceramics
1.3 Microstructure of ceramics
1.4 Properties of ceramics
1.5 Processing of ceramics
1.6 Conclusions and future trends
1.7 References
2. Polymeric biomaterials for tissue engineering
Abstract:
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Polymeric scaffolds for tissue engineering
2.3 Polymeric scaffolds with controlled release capacity
2.4 Conclusions and future trends
2.5 Acknowledgements
2.6 References
3. Bioactive ceramics and glasses for tissue engineering
Abstract:
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Scaffolds for tissue engineering
3.3 Bioactive ceramics
3.4 Properties of bioactive ceramics
3.5 Tissue engineering applications of bioactive ceramics
3.6 Bioactive glasses
3.7 Preparation and properties of bioactive glasses
3.8 Bioactive glasses in tissue engineering
3.9 Bioactive glass–ceramics
3.10 Bioactive composites
3.11 Conclusions and future trends
3.12 References
4. Biodegradable and bioactive polymer/inorganic phase nanocomposites for bone tissue engineering (BTE)
Abstract:
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Composite materials for bone tissue engineering
4.3 Nanocomposites for tissue engineering
4.4 Electrospinning
4.5 Electrospun composite scaffolds based on natural polymers
4.6 Electrospun composite scaffolds based on synthetic polymers
4.7 Natural and synthetic polymer combinations
4.8 Conclusions and future trends
4.9 Acknowledgement
4.10 References
Part II: General issues: processing, characterisation and modelling
5. Nanoscale design in biomineralization for developing new biomaterials for bone tissue engineering (BTE)
Abstract:
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Materials and techniques for nanoscale design
5.3 Nanoparticles
5.4 Nanofibers and nanotubes
5.5 Nanopatterns
5.6 Drug-delivery systems
5.7 Nanocomposites
5.8 Nanogels and injectable systems
5.9 Surface functionalization and templating
5.10 Conclusions and future trends
5.11 Acknowledgement
5.12 References
6. Characterisation of cells on biomaterial surfaces and tissue-engineered constructs using microscopy techniques
Abstract:
6.1 Introduction
6.2 General considerations and experimental design
6.3 Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM)
6.4 Combining techniques
6.5 Future trends
6.6 Sources of further information and advice
Websites
6.7 References
8. Transplantation of engineered cells and tissues
Abstract:
8.1 Introduction
8.2 The immune response to tissue engineered products
8.3 Generality of the resistance of tissue engineered products to immune rejection
8.4 Testing and regulatory consequences
8.5 Comparison between autologous and allogeneic tissue engineering
8.6 Conclusions and future trends
8.7 Sources of further information and advice
8.8 Acknowledgements
8.9 References
9. Carrier systems and biosensors for biomedical applications
Abstract:
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Carrier systems
9.3 Commercial systems
9.4 Biosensors
9.5 Continuous monitoring
9.6 Immunosensors for point-of-care testing
9.7 Future trends
9.8 Conclusions
9.9 References
10. From images to mathematical models: intravoxel micromechanics for ceramics and polymers
Abstract:
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Conversion of voxel-specific computed tomography (CT) data into material composition (volume fractions)
10.3 Conversion of material composition into voxel-specific elastic properties
10.4 Intravoxel-micromechanics-enhanced finite element simulations
10.5 Conclusions and future trends
10.6 Acknowledgements
10.7 References and further reading
10.8 Appendix: nomenclature
11. Engineering of tissues and organs
Abstract:
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Native cells
11.3 Alternate cell sources: stem cells for use in tissue engineering
11.4 Biomaterials
11.5 Cellular therapies
11.6 Tissue engineering of specific structures
11.7 Vascularization of engineered tissues
11.8 Conclusions and future trends
11.9 References
12. Myocardial tissue engineering
Abstract:
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Cell sources
12.3 Biomaterials-based strategies in myocardial tissue engineering (MTE)
12.4 Potential scaffolding biomaterials
12.5 Conclusions and future trends
12.6 References and further reading
13. Kidney tissue engineering
Abstract:
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Limitations of hemodialysis (HD) as renal replacement therapy
13.3 Concept and configuration of bioartificial kidneys
13.4 Early developments in bioartificial kidney design
13.5 Present developments in bioartificial tubule devices
13.6 Bioartificial tubule devices in the treatment of acute kidney injuries with endotoxinaemia
13.7 Development of bioartificial renal tubule devices for long-term treatment
13.8 Development of a bioartificial glomerulus
13.9 Future trends
13.10 References
14. Bladder tissue regeneration
Abstract:
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Concepts, strategies and biomaterials for bladder reconstruction and tissue engineering
14.3 Review of past and current strategies in bladder reconstruction
14.4 Cell conditioning in an external bioreactor
14.5 Future trends
14.6 Conclusions
14.7 References
16. Tissue engineering of the small intestine
Abstract:
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Approaches to tissue engineering of the small intestine
16.3 Scaffold selection
16.4 Guided tissue regeneration of the small intestine
16.5 Cell seeding sources
16.6 Combining cells and scaffolds
16.7 Growth factors
16.8 Conclusions and future trends
16.9 References
17. Skeletal muscle tissue engineering
Abstract:
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Clinical and scientific applications
17.3 Characteristics of skeletal muscle
17.4 Potential scaffolds for skeletal muscle tissue engineering
17.5 Smart matrices
17.6 Electrospun scaffolds in vivo/arteriovenous (AV)-loop models in the rat
17.7 Conclusions and future trends
17.8 References
19. Liver tissue engineering
Abstract:
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Liver diseases and current treatments
19.3 In vitro conditions for hepatocytes
19.4 In vitro analysis of hepatocyte function
19.5 Potential applications of engineered liver tissue
19.6 Conclusions and future trends
19.7 References
20. Collagen-based tubular constructs for tissue engineering applications
Abstract:
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Current approaches to vascular tissue replacement and regeneration
20.3 Current approaches to airway tissue replacement, regeneration, and modelling
20.4 Type I collagen: the construction material
20.5 Cells: the construction workers
20.6 Culture conditions: the construction tools
20.7 Conclusions and future trends
20.8 References
21. Bioceramic nanoparticles for tissue engineering and drug delivery
Abstract:
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Ceramic nanoparticles
21.3 Nanoparticles for drug delivery
21.4 Nanoparticles for gene transfer (transfection)
21.5 Nanoparticles for gene silencing
21.6 Fluorescent nanoparticles for imaging
21.7 Nanoparticles in tissue engineering
21.8 Conclusions and future trends
21.9 References
22. Multifunctional scaffolds for bone tissue engineering and in situ drug delivery
Abstract:
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Scaffolds as drug carriers
22.3 Controlled release of therapeutic drugs for bone tissue engineering
22.4 Conclusions and future trends
22.5 References and further reading
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