Main description:

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.

Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Stem cells
3. Tissue morphogenesis and homeostasis
4. Cellular signaling
5. ECM
6. Biomaterial chemistry
7. Microfabrication
8. Materiomics: high throughput screening, data analysis and modeling
9. Scaffold design and fabrication
10. Controlled release
11. Monitoring & control - towards processing - manufacturing
12. Cell sourcing/Cell culture/ Cell differentiation/cryopreservation
13. In vivo engraftment and functionality (prevascularization, functionalization of TE grafts)
14. The biomaterial/tissue interface
15. Skin
16. Muskuloskeletal
17. Tissue Engineering of the nervous system
18. Cardiovascular
19. Organs
20. Tissue and organs on a chip
21. Clinical translation
22. The product: Quality contro aspects/GMP-GCP production aspects
23. Ethical issues