"Cardiac Tissue Engineering: Methods and Protocols "presents a collection of protocols on cardiac tissue engineering from pioneering and leading researchers around the globe. These include methods and protocols for cell preparation, biomaterial preparation, cell seeding, and cultivation in various systems. Written in the highly successful "Methods in Molecular Biology" series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and key tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

Authoritative and practical, "Cardiac Tissue Engineering: Methods and Protocols "highlights the major techniques, both experimental and computational, for the study of cardiovascular tissue engineering.

This detailed volume presents an updated collection of state-of-the-art protocols in cardiac tissue engineering. These protocols demonstrate advancements in cell sourcing, assembly, and use of engineered cardiac tissues, imaging and diagnostics, as well as therapeutic applications. New animal models, biomaterials, and quantitative analyses are described for broad adoption. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Cardiac Tissue Engineering: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition serves as an ideal resource for inspiring the advancement of cardiotoxicity assessment, drug discovery, and heart repair and regeneration in order to accelerate heart health improvement around the globe.