Tissue engineering aims to develop biological substitutes that restore, maintain, or improve damaged tissue and organ functionality. To date, numerous stem cells and biomaterials have been explored for a variety of tissue and organ regeneration. The challenge for existing stem cell-based techniques is that current therapies lack controlled environments that are crucial for regulating stem cell engraftment and differentiation in vivo, because stem cells are rather sensitive to even minute changes in their environment. Micro- and nanotechnology hold great potential to fabricate biomimetic spatiotemporally controlled scaffolds as well as control stem cell behavior and fate by micro- and nanoscale cues.
This book presents the latest micro- and nanotechnologies used to manipulate stem cell behaviors, which is a critical area for regenerative medicine. Moreover, it covers and details cutting-edge research in nano- and microfabrication techniques and biomaterials for the regeneration of various tissues and organs, such as bone, cartilage, craniofacial, osteochondral, muscle, bladder, cardiac, and vascular tissues.
Edited by three of the top researchers in the field of tissue engineering and nanomedicine, with contributions from a team of pioneers and well-known leading experts in the biomedical field, this book presents the latest nano/microtechnologies used to manipulate stem cell behaviors, which is a critical area for regenerative medicine. It covers and details cutting-edge research in nano/microfabrication techniques and biomaterials for various tissue/organ, such as bone, cartilage, craniofacial, osteochondral, muscle, bladder and cardiovascular tissue, etc., regenerations.
"This practical tour de force will quickly bring you up to speed on the most recent tools and techniques for controlling cellular behavior. With contributions from internationally renowned authors, readers can explore a comprehensive collection of articles tailored for scientists, research engineers, and students to learn basic and advanced micro/nanotechnology protocols. The book helps professionals understand the many intricate steps involved in microenvironmental control in tissue engineering, focusing on state-of-the-art approaches for delivering soluble and substrate-based cues to cells. If you have an interest in tissue engineering or regenerative medicine, this book is a must-have!"
Prof. Jeffrey M. Karp, Brigham and Women's Hospital, USA
