An Introduction to Tissue-Biomaterial Interactions
1. Edition September 2002
248 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISBN:
978-0-471-25394-5
John Wiley & Sons
Short Description
This book focuses on various aspects of events which occur at the tissue-biomaterial interface, while integrating current physiological knowledge of cell/tissue behavior and recent materials science/engineering developments in the field of biomaterials.
* Presents the fundamentals of tissue/biomaterial interactions.
* Provides an invaluable reference for the fields of tissue engineering, biomaterials, and cellular engineering.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
Biomaterials.
Proteins.
Protein-Surface Interactions.
Blood-Biomaterial Interactions and Coagulation.
Inflammation and Infection.
The Immune System and Inflammation.
Wound Healing.
Biomaterial Surface and the Physiological Environment.
Biocompatibility.
Example 1: Opening Occluded Vessels: Vascular Grafts, Intimal Hyperplasia.
Example 2: Replacing Joints and Teeth.
Answers to Quiz Questions.
Gloassry.
Index.
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
Biomaterials.
Proteins.
Protein-Surface Interactions.
Blood-Biomaterial Interactions and Coagulation.
Inflammation and Infection.
The Immune System and Inflammation.
Wound Healing.
Biomaterial Surface and the Physiological Environment.
Biocompatibility.
Example 1: Opening Occluded Vessels: Vascular Grafts, Intimal Hyperplasia.
Example 2: Replacing Joints and Teeth.
Answers to Quiz Questions.
Gloassry.
Index.
