Polymeric biomaterials for tissue regeneration : from surface/interface design to 3D constructs /: from surface/interface design to 3D constructs. ([2016])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Changyou Gao, editor.
• Editors: Gao, Changyou
• Contents: Chapter 1: An Introduction to Scaffolds, Biomaterial Surfaces, and Stem Cells; 1.1. Introduction; 1.2. Scaffolds; 1.2.1. Porous Scaffolds; 1.2.2. Hydrogel Scaffolds; 1.2.3. Micro-/Nanostructured Scaffolds; 1.3. Biomaterial Surface/Interface and Bio-interactions; 1.3.1. The Interactions of Biomaterial Surfaces with Proteins and Cells; 1.3.2. Mediation of Cell Migration by Gradient Biomaterials; 1.3.3. Influence of Biomaterial Surface on Stem Cell Fate; 1.4. Regenerations of Some Clinic-Targeted Tissues; 1.4.1. Cartilage Regeneration; 1.4.2. Skin Regeneration; 1.4.3. Nerve Regeneration. 1.4.4. Regeneration of Blood Vessels; 1.4.5. Cardiovascular Engineering; References; Part I: Structural Scaffolds and Bio-activation; Chapter 2: Polymeric and Biomimetic ECM Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering; 2.1. Introduction; 2.2. Scaffolds Prepared with Ice Particulates; 2.3. Funnel-Like Porous Scaffolds and Micropatterned Porous Scaffolds; 2.4. Biomimetic ECM Scaffolds; 2.5. Hybrid Porous Scaffolds; 2.6. Summary; References; Chapter 3: Bioactive Hydrogels and Their Applications in Regenerative Medicine; 3.1. Bioactive Hydrogel Gelation Mechanism; 3.1.1. Physical Cross-Linking. 3.1.2. Chemical Cross-Linking; 3.1.3. Biological Cross-Linking; 3.2. Methodology to Incorporate Bioactive Factors into the Hydrogels; 3.3. Function of Bioactive Hydrogels; 3.3.1. Bioactive Hydrogel Directs Cell Fate; 3.3.1.1. Bioactive Hydrogel Directs Cell Fate in 2D Environment; 3.3.1.2. Bioactive Hydrogel Directs Cell Fate in 3D Environment; 3.3.2. Stimuli-Responsive Hydrogel; 3.3.2.1. Drug Delivery Vehicles; 3.3.2.2. Cell Delivery Vehicles; 3.3.3. Other Functions; 3.4. Classical Example: Polyethylene Glycol (PEG); 3.4.1. Cell Adhesion; 3.4.2. Degradation Profile; 3.4.3. Recognition of Bioactive Molecules. 3.4.4. Other Applications of PEG; 3.5. Bioactive Hydrogel Design Strategy; 3.5.1. Molecular Design; 3.5.2. Property Design; References; Chapter 4: Multilayer Microcapsules with Tailored Structures and Properties as Delivery Carriers for Drugs and Growth Factors; 4.1. Introductions; 4.2. Multilayer Microcapsules with Tailored Structures, Properties, and Functions; 4.2.1. Cross-Linking to Tailor the Properties of Microcapsules; 4.2.2. Capsules Directly Assembled Based on Non-electrostatic Interactions; 4.2.3. Capsules with Subcompartments; 4.2.4. Shape Transformation of Capsules. 4.3. Microcapsules as Drug Delivery Carriers; 4.3.1. Controlled Loading Through Spontaneous Deposition; 4.3.2. LbL Assembly on Smaller Particles for Targeting; 4.3.3. Capsules Squeeze Through a Confined Capillary; 4.3.4. Anisotropic Capsules Interact with Cells; 4.4. Microcapsules as Growth Factor Carriers and Their Incorporation into Scaffold; 4.5. Conclusions and Outlooks; References; Part II: Biomaterials Surfaces/Interfaces and Bio-interactions; Chapter 5: Interactions of Biomaterial Surfaces with Proteins and Cells; 5.1. Control of Protein Adsorption.
• Publisher Details: Singapore : Springer
• Publication Date: 2016
• Copyright Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource (vi, 386 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 610.28/4; Polymers in medicine; Biomedical materials; Regenerative medicine; Tissue engineering; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference; MEDICAL -- Alternative Medicine; MEDICAL -- Atlases; MEDICAL -- Essays; MEDICAL -- Family & General Practice; MEDICAL -- Holistic Medicine; MEDICAL -- Osteopathy; Biomedical materials; Polymers in medicine; Regenerative medicine; Tissue engineering; Polymers; Biomedicine; Biomedicine general; Regenerative Medicine/Tissue Engineering; Biomaterials; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9789811022937; 9811022933
• Related ISBNs: 9789811022920; 9811022925
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Print version record.
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