Functional hydrogels as biomaterials. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Jun Li, Yoshihito Osda, Justin Cooper-White, editors.
• Editors: Li, Jun; Osada, Yoshihito; Cooper-White, Justin
• Contents: Intro; Preface; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1: Biosynthetic Hydrogels for Cell Encapsulation; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Hydrogel Characteristics; 1.2.1 Hydrogel Manufacturability (Physical vs. Covalent Hydrogels); 1.2.2 Physical andMechanical Properties; 1.2.3 Degradability; 1.2.4 Biological Performance; 1.2.5 Hydrogel Materials; 1.2.5.1 Natural Hydrogels forCell Encapsulation; 1.2.5.2 Synthetic Hydrogels forCell Encapsulation; 1.3 Biosynthetic Hydrogels; 1.3.1 Polysaccharides; 1.3.2 Proteins andPeptides; 1.3.3 Growth Factors. 1.3.4 Issues Associated withIncorporation ofNatural Molecules1.3.5 Biosynthetic Hydrogels InVitro andInVivo Performances; 1.4 Current Focus Areas forCell Encapsulation andFuture Outlooks; References; Chapter 2: Synthetic Hydrogels forExpansion ofFunctional Endothelial Cells; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Cell Cultivation onProtein-Free Synthetic Hydrogels; 2.3 Effect ofChemical Structure onCell Behaviors; 2.3.1 Cell Adhesion, Spreading, andMorphology; 2.3.2 Cell Proliferation; 2.4 Effect ofZeta Potential onCell Behaviors; 2.4.1 Effect ofZeta Potential onStatic Cell Behaviors. 2.4.1.1 Effect ofZeta Potential onCell Morphology andProliferation2.4.1.2 Effect ofZeta Potential onCytoskeleton Structure andFocal Adhesion ofCells; 2.4.2 Effect ofZeta Potential onDynamic Cell Behaviors; 2.5 Relationship ofCell Behaviors andProtein Adsorption; 2.6 Application ofProtein-Free Hydrogels inBiomedical Field; 2.6.1 Platelet Compatibility oftheCell Monolayers Cultured onHydrogel Templates; 2.6.2 Surface Friction ofEC Monolayers Cultured onHydrogel Templates; 2.6.3 Selective Cell Adhesion andProliferation onMicro-ƯPatterned Hydrogel Surfaces. 2.6.4 Tough Hydrogels forCell Adhesion andProliferation2.7 Conclusions; References; Chapter 3: Hydrogels forDirected Stem Cell Differentiation andTissue Repair; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Influence oftheHydrogel Properties onStem Cell Behaviour; 3.2.1 Physical Properties; 3.2.2 Chemical andBiological Functionalities; 3.2.3 2D Versus 3D Environment; 3.3 Current Hydrogel Systems Used forTissue Engineering; 3.3.1 Materials andCrosslinking Methods; 3.3.2 Smart Hydrogels; 3.4 A New Approach: Polyrotaxane Hydrogels; 3.4.1 Pseudo-polyrotaxane andPolyrotaxane Hydrogels. 3.4.2 Polyrotaxane Hydrogels inTissue Engineering3.5 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: Cross-Linking ofBiological Components forStem Cell Culture; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Chemicals forCross-Linking; 4.3 Chemically Cross-Linked Cells forCell Culture; 4.3.1 Chemically Cross-Linked Cells; 4.3.2 Pluripotent Stem Cell Culture; 4.4 Decellularized Scaffolds; 4.4.1 Maintenance ofUndifferentiated State; 4.4.2 Induction ofDifferentiation; 4.5 Conclusion andOutlook; References; Chapter 5: Hydrogels forStem Cell Encapsulation: Toward Cellular Therapy forDiabetes; 5.1 Introduction.
• Publisher Details: Berlin : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 610.28; Biomedical materials; Biocompatibility; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference; MEDICAL -- Alternative Medicine; MEDICAL -- Atlases; MEDICAL -- Essays; MEDICAL -- Family & General Practice; MEDICAL -- Holistic Medicine; MEDICAL -- Osteopathy; Biocompatibility; Biomedical materials; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783662575116; 3662575116
• Related ISBNs: 9783662575093; 3662575094
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