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Polymer Based Systems on Tissue Engineering, Replacement and Regeneration

Polymer Based Systems on Tissue Engineering, Replacement and Regeneration Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute Held in Alvor, Algarve, Portugal, 15-25 October, 2001 - NATO Science Series.

2002

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Publisher's Synopsis

Biodegradable, polymer-based systems are playing an increasingly pivotal role in tissue engineering replacement and regeneration. This type of biology-driven materials science is slated to be one of the key research areas of the 21st century. The following aspects are crucial: the development of adequate human cell culture to produce the tissues in adequate polymer scaffold materials; the development of culture technology with which human tissues can be grown ex-vivo in 3D polymer matrices; the development of material technology for producing the degradable, 3D matrices, having mechanical properties similar to natural tissue. In addressing these and similar problems, the book contains chapters on biodegradable polymers, polymeric biomaterials, surface modification for controlling cell-material interactions, scaffold design and processing, biomimetic coatings, biocompatibility evaluation, tissue engineering constructs, cell isolation, characterisation and culture, and controlled release of bioactive agents.

Book information

ISBN: 9781402010019
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Imprint: Springer
Pub date:
Edition: 2002
DEWEY: 610.284
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 440
Weight: 1350g
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 22mm