vbid/9781461410805

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Regeneration of tissues and organs remains one of the great �challenges of clinical medicine, and physicians are constantly seeking better methods for tissue repair and replacement.�� Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine have been investigated for virtually every organ system in the human body, and progress �is made possible by advances in materials science, polymer chemistry, and molecular biology.� This book reviews the current status of biomaterials for regenerative medicine, and highlights advances in both basic science and clinical practice.� The latest methods for regulating the biological and chemical composition of biomaterials are described, together with �techniques for modulating mechanical properties of engineered constructs.� Contributors delineate methods for guiding the host response to implantable materials, and explain the use of biologically-inspired materials for optimal biological functionality and compatibility.� The book culminates in a discussion of the clinical applications of regenerative medicine. By integrating engineering and clinical medicine, Engineering Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine �examines how tissue engineering and regenerative medicine can be translated into successful therapies to bridge the gap between laboratory and clinic. �The book will aid materials scientists and engineers in identifying research priorities to fulfill clinical needs, and �will also enable physicians to understand novel biomaterials that are emerging in the clinic.� This integrated approach also gives engineering students a sense of the excitement and relevance of materials science �in the development of novel therapeutic strategies.Typham this is the title: Engineering Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine Novel Technologies for Clinical Applications 1st Edition