Reparative Medicine : Growing Tissues and Organs
Reparative Medicine : Growing Tissues and Organs
- ISBN 13:
9780801878282
- ISBN 10:
0801878284
- Edition: 1st
- Format: Paperback
- Copyright: 09/01/2003
- Publisher: Johns Hopkins Univ Pr
- Newer Edition
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Summary
This volume covers topics that encompass the use of components of the body, such as genes, proteins, and cells, to either foster tissue regeneration and remodeling in vivo for the purpose of repairing, replacing, maintaining, or enhancing organ function, or to engineer functional tissues in vitro for implantation in vivo as a biological substitute for damaged or diseased tissues and organs. Table of Contents:Reparative Medicine: Growing Tissues and OrgansPart I. Cells for Repair: A. Cell Regeneration Part I. Cells for Repair: B. Genetic Approaches to Tissue Repair Part II. Bioscaffolds for Tissue Repair Part III. Molecular Signaling Part IV. Tissue Generation: A. Functional Considerations in the Design of Engineered Tissue Part IV. Tissue Generation: B. Bioreactors and BioprocessingPart IV. Tissue Generation: C. Vascular Assembly in Engineered and Natural TissuesPart IV. Tissue Generation: D. Storage and Translational Issues Part V. Engineered Tissues in the Host: A. In Vivo Remodeling Part V. Engineered Tissues in the Host: B. Immune Response to Engineered Tissues and Cell