Год выпуска: 2008 Автор: Kay C. Dee, David A. Puleo, Rena Bizios Издательство: Страниц: 248 ISBN: 0470096306
Описание
Thoroughly updated and expanded, the second edition of this comprehensive textbook focuses on various aspects of events which occur at the tissue-biomaterial interface integrating current physiological knowledge of cell/tissue behavior and recent materials science/engineering developments in the field of biomaterials. An Introduction to Tissue-Biomaterial Interactions, Second Edition concentrates on fundamental concepts of wound healing process and interactions between the human body and implanted biomaterials or devices. New to this edition are the expanded and detailed coverage of cell-biomaterial interactions and a section specifically addressing fundamental aspects of tissue engineering. Cell biology materials are carefully discussed throughout, presenting topics like cell receptors and the cytoskeleton, extracellular matrix production, and remodelling. Supplementary reading and activity suggestions are expanded. An Introduction to Tissue-Biomaterial Interactions,...