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Zusatztext "Written from well-known experts! the book gives a comprehensive overview of all the open and solved problems related to the role played from polymer-based systems in tissue engineering replacement! and regeneration. ?it has to be in the library of all the chemical and medical community that has interest or should like to know in a deeper way all the problems linked to this relevant and fascinating topic." -P. Morganti! Editor-in-Chief! Journal of Applied Cosmetology Informationen zum Autor Rui L. Reis, Julio San Román Klappentext The most important materials in development for use in tissue engineering! replacement! and regeneration are based on polymers and on composites reinforced with bioactive ceramics. The first book to address the topic in an integrated manner! Biodegradable Materials in Tissue Engineering presents an extensive description of biodegradable polymers used in medicine and explores their design! development! and processing. The authors discuss the performance of biodegradable systems and the special requirements that should be taken into account when evaluating their biocompatibility. Included are several methodologies for tailoring cell adhesion and proliferation on the surface of biodegradable polymers. Zusammenfassung Describes biodegradable polymers used in medicine and explores their design, development, and processing. This book discusses the performance of biodegradable systems and requirements for evaluating their biocompatibility, including several methodologies for tailoring cell adhesion and proliferation on the surface of biodegradable polymers. Inhaltsverzeichnis PROCESSING AND APPLICATIONS OF BIODEGRADABLE SYSTEMS Biodegradable Polymers in Medicine M. Suzuki and Y. IkadaInjectable Biodegradable Systems L. F. Boesel and R. L. ReisInjectable Polymeric Scaffolds for Bone Tissue EngineeringM.E. Gomes! R.L. Reis! and A.G. MikosTotally or Partially Biodegradable Self-Polymerizing Composites for Orthopedic Surgery and Dental Applications B. Vázquez! G.A. Abraham! C. Elvira! and J. San RománFiber Bonding and Particle Aggregation as Promising Methodologies for the Fabrication of Biodegradable Scaffolds for HardTissue Engineering M.E. Gomes! P.B. Malafaya! and R.L. ReisDesign and Fabrication of Scaffolds Via Solid Free Form Fabrication D.W. HutmacherBiodegradable Composites for Biomedical ApplicationsN. M. Neves! J. F. Mano! and R.L. ReisDevelopment of Bioactive Composites Based on Biodegradable Systems for Bone Replacement ApplicationsB. Leonor! R. A. Sousa! and R.L. ReisMechanical Characterization of BiomaterialsJ. F. Mano! N. M. Neves! and R.L. ReisChitosan-Based Microcomposites - From Biodegradable Microparticles to Self-Curing HydrogelsA. Gallardo! M.R. Aguilar! C. Elvira! C. Peniche! and J. San RomanProcessing and Biomedical Applications of Degradable Polymeric FibersK. Tuzlakoglu and R.L. ReisUnderstanding the Enzymatic Degradation of Biodegradable Polymers and Strategies to Control Their Degradation RateH.S. Azevedo and R.L. ReisPRODUCTION OF BIOMIMETIC COATINGS ON THE SURFACE OF DEGRADABLE POLYMERSBonelike Apatite Coatings Nucleated on Biodegradable Polymers as a Way to Induce Bone Mineralization: Current Developments and Future TrendsA. L. Oliveira and R.L. ReisBiomimetic Coatings! Proteins! and Biocatalysts: A New Approach to Tailor the Properties of Biodegradable PolymersI.B. Leonor! H.S. Azevedo! C.M. Alves! and R.L. ReisSYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLED RELEASE OF BIOACTIVE AGENTSStrategies for Delivering Bone and Cartilage Regenerating FactorsP.B. Malafaya! G.A. Silva! and R.L. ReisResorbable Polymeric Delivery Systems Based on Physical Absorption/Diffusion versus Chemically Controlled Delivery Systems J. San Román! A. Gallardo! C. Elvira! B. Vázquez! and G.A. AbrahamEnzyme Immobilization in Biodegradable Polymers for Biomedical ApplicationsS. A. Costa! H.S. Azevedo! and R.L. ReisUse of Chemically Modified Chitosan and O...
