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Myocardial tissue engineering (MTE), a concept that intends to
prolong patients life after cardiac damage by supporting or
restoring heart function, is continuously improving. Common MTE
strategies include an engineered vehicle, which may be a porous
scaffold or a dense substrate or patch, made of either natural or
synthetic polymeric materials. The function of the substrate is to
aid transportation of cells into the diseased region of the heart
and support their integration. This book, which contains chapters
written by leading experts in MTE, gives a complete analysis of the
area and presents the latest advances in the field. The chapters
cover all relevant aspects of MTE strategies, including cell
sources, specific TE techniques and biomaterials used. Many
different cell types have been suggested for cell therapy in the
framework of MTE, including autologous bone marrow-derived or
cardiac progenitors, as well as embryonic or induced pluripotent
stem cells, each having their particular advantages and
disadvantages. The book covers a complete range of biomaterials,
examining different aspects of their application in MTE, such as
biocompatibility with cardiac cells, mechanical capability and
compatibility with the mechanical properties of the native
myocardium as well as degradation behaviour in vivo and in vitro.
Although a great deal of research is being carried out in the
field, this book also addresses many questions that still remain
unanswered and highlights those areas in which further research
efforts are required. The book will also give an insight into
clinical trials and possible novel cell sources for cell therapy in
MTE."
This book provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary basic
research, emerging technology, and commercial and industrial
applications associated with the electrophoretic deposition of
nanomaterials. This presentation of the subject includes an
historical survey, the underlying theory of electrophoresis,
dielectrophoresis, and the colloidal deposition of materials. This
is followed by an assessment of the experimental equipment and
procedures for electrophoretic and dielectrophoretic aggregation,
manipulation, and deposition of nanoparticles, nanotubes, and other
nanomaterials. Additional chapters explore the specific science and
technology of electrophoretic film formation, using widely studied
and application-driven nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotubes,
luminescent nanocrystals, and nano-ceramics. The concluding
chapters explore industrial applications and procedures associated
with electrophoretic deposition of nanomaterials.
Myocardial tissue engineering (MTE), a strategy that uses materials
or material/cell constructs to prolong patients' life after cardiac
damage by supporting or restoring heart function, is continuously
improving. Common MTE strategies include an engineered vehicle',
which may be a porous scaffold or a dense substrate or patch, made
of either natural or synthetic polymeric materials. The function of
the substrate is to aid transportation of cells into the diseased
region of the heart and support their integration. This book, which
contains chapters written by leading experts in MTE, gives a
complete analysis of the area and presents the latest advances in
the field. The chapters cover all relevant aspects of MTE
strategies, including cell sources, specific TE techniques and
biomaterials used. Many different cell types have been suggested
for cell therapy in the framework of MTE, including autologous bone
marrow-derived or cardiac progenitors, as well as embryonic or
induced pluripotent stem cells, each having their particular
advantages and disadvantages. The book also considers a complete
range of biomaterials, examining different aspects of their
application in MTE, such as biocompatibility with cardiac cells,
mechanical capability and compatibility with the mechanical
properties of the native myocardium as well as degradation
behaviour in vivo and in vitro. Although a great deal of research
is being carried out in the field, this book also addresses many
questions that still remain unanswered and highlights those areas
in which further research efforts are required. The book will also
give an insight into clinical trials and possible novel cell
sources for cell therapy in MTE.
Nanostructured Biomaterials for Cranio-maxillofacial and Oral
Applications examines the combined impact of materials science,
biomedical and chemical engineering, and biology to provide
enhanced biomaterials for applications in maxillo-facial
rehabilitation and implantology. With a strong focus on a variety
of material classes, it examines material processing and
characterization techniques to decrease mechanical and biological
failure in the human body. After an introduction to the field, the
most commonly used materials for cranio-facial applications,
including ceramics, polymers and glass ceramics are presented. The
book then looks at nanostructured surfaces, functionally graded
biomaterials and the manufacturing of nanostructured materials via
3-D printing. This book is a valuable resource for scientists,
researchers and clinicians wishing to broaden their knowledge in
this important and developing field.
Tissue Engineering Using Ceramics and Polymers, Third Edition is a
valuable reference tool for both academic researchers and
scientists involved in biomaterials or tissue engineering,
including the areas of bone and soft-tissue reconstruction, repair
and organ regeneration. With its distinguished editors and
international team of contributors, this book reviews the latest
research and advances in this thriving area and how they can be
used to develop treatments for disease states. New sections cover
nanobiomaterials, drug delivery, advanced imaging and MRI for
tissue engineering, and characterization of vascularized scaffolds.
Technology and research in the field of tissue engineering has
drastically increased within the last few years to the extent that
almost every tissue and organ of the human body could potentially
be regenerated with the aid of biomaterials.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary basic
research, emerging technology, and commercial and industrial
applications associated with the electrophoretic deposition of
nanomaterials. This presentation of the subject includes an
historical survey, the underlying theory of electrophoresis,
dielectrophoresis, and the colloidal deposition of materials. This
is followed by an assessment of the experimental equipment and
procedures for electrophoretic and dielectrophoretic aggregation,
manipulation, and deposition of nanoparticles, nanotubes, and other
nanomaterials. Additional chapters explore the specific science and
technology of electrophoretic film formation, using widely studied
and application-driven nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotubes,
luminescent nanocrystals, and nano-ceramics. The concluding
chapters explore industrial applications and procedures associated
with electrophoretic deposition of nanomaterials.
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