Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering: Applications and Challenges - by Mack Joseph (Hardcover)

About the Book

Tissue engineering is an interdisciplinary area that studies the regeneration of functional human tissues. It involves the engineering of bioartificial tissues in-vitro and the in vivo alteration of cell growth and function by implanting appropriate cells isolated from biocompatible scaffold materials and donor tissues. Biomaterials are considered as fundamental components of tissue engineering and are classified as natural or synthetic. The medical applications of biomaterials include enhancing, supporting and replacing a damaged tissue or a biological function. Synthetic polymers and naturally occurring polymers are the two categories of commonly used biomaterials. The former consists of hydrophobic materials, such as the α-hydroxy acid, a family that includes poly lactic-co-glycolic acid and polyanhydrides. Some naturally occurring polymers include complex sugars like hyaluronan and chitosan, and inorganics like hydroxyapatite. This book provides comprehensive insights with respect to biomaterials used in tissue engineering. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.

Book Synopsis

Tissue engineering is an interdisciplinary area that studies the regeneration of functional human tissues. It involves the engineering of bioartificial tissues in-vitro and the in vivo alteration of cell growth and function by implanting appropriate cells isolated from biocompatible scaffold materials and donor tissues. Biomaterials are considered as fundamental components of tissue engineering and are classified as natural or synthetic. The medical applications of biomaterials include enhancing, supporting and replacing a damaged tissue or a biological function. Synthetic polymers and naturally occurring polymers are the two categories of commonly used biomaterials. The former consists of hydrophobic materials, such as the α-hydroxy acid, a family that includes poly lactic-co-glycolic acid and polyanhydrides. Some naturally occurring polymers include complex sugars like hyaluronan and chitosan, and inorganics like hydroxyapatite. This book provides comprehensive insights with respect to biomaterials used in tissue engineering. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.