Stem Cells and Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine

Stem Cells and Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine addresses the urgent need for a compact source of information on both the cellular and biomaterial aspects of regenerative medicine. By developing a mutual understanding between three separately functioning areas of science-medicine, the latest technology, and clinical economics-the volume encourages interdisciplinary relationships that will lead to solutions for the significant challenges faced by today's regenerative medicine. Users will find sections on the homeostatic balance created by apoptosis and proliferating tissue stem cells, the naturally regenerative capacities of various tissue types, the potential regenerative benefits of iPS-generation, various differentiation protocols, and more. Written in easily accessbile language, this volume is appropriate for any professional or medical staff looking to expand their knowledge with regard to stem cells and regenerative medicine. Arms readers with key information on tissue engineering, artificial organs and biomaterials, while using broadly accessible languageProvides broad introduction to, and examples of, various types of stem cells, core concepts of regenerative medicine, biomaterials, nanotechnology and nanomaterials, somatic cell transdyferentiation, and more Edited and authored by researchers with expertise in regenerative medicine, (cancer) stem cells, biomaterials, genetics and nanomaterials INDICE: 1. Introduction and historic perspective2. Stem cells - definition and types of stem cells, stemness and differentiation3. Modern methods of obtaining stem cells - overview of reprogramming methods4. Transdifferentiation - direct way to obtain cell precursors for regenerative medicine5. Generation of organs based on repopulation of cell-free extracellular matrix scaffolds6. Introduction to transplantology7. Biomaterials8. Overview of technologies applied for biomaterial production9. Quality control of biomaterials10. Methods of biomaterial-aided cell delivery11. Example of successful biomaterial-based artificial organ - artificial cornea12. Example of successful biomaterial-based artificial organ - artificial hip13. Example of successful biomaterial-based artificial organ - artificial skin14. Biomatreials, and artificial tissues - risk assessment15. Regenerative medicine in numbers16. Regenerative medicine - further development

• ISBN: 978-0-12-812258-7
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 500
• Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2018
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés