Bioregenerative Engineering Principles and Applications

by Liu, Shu Q.

• ISBN13: 9780471709077
• ISBN10: 0471709077
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-04-27
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
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Summary

A unique, comprehensive reference that integrates the molecular, cellular, physiological, pathological, and engineering aspects of regenerative processes Bioregenerative engineering is an emerging discipline based on applying engineering principles and technologies to regenerative medicine. It induces, modulates, enhances, and/or controls regenerative processes by using engineering approaches to improve the restoration of the structure and function of disordered or lost molecules, cells, tissues, and organs. This reference systematically summarizes bioregenerative engineering principles, technologies, and current research to help scientists understand biological regeneration and design new therapeutic strategies. Succinct and well-organized with a detailed table of contents to help readers pinpoint information, this reference: * Provides the fundamental theory and principles of molecular, cellular, and tissue regenerative engineering concurrently with experimental approaches * Presents the foundations of bioregenerative engineering, encompassing the molecular basis, the regulatory mechanism of regeneration, and the developmental aspects * Combines molecular and cell biology with potential applications * Addresses experimental design, methods, and modeling at the molecular/cellular/tissue levels * Covers the general mechanisms and technologies of bioregenerative engineering, as well as its application to the treatment of human disorders * Discusses the engineering tests and therapies for major organ systems Presenting an in-depth introduction to the biological and engineering aspects of the field and an up-to-date overview of current research, this is a one-of-a-kind resource for scientific researchers and medical practitioners, as well as for graduate and undergraduate students in biomedical engineering, bioengineering, chemical engineering, molecular biology, and cell biology.

Author Biography

Shu Q. Liu, PHD, is a member of the Biomedical Engineering Faculty at Northwestern University. He has authored about fifty scientific papers, is a recipient of a number of awards, and serves on the editorial board of Frontiers in Bioscience. He is a member of the Biomedical Engineering Society, the American Heart Association, the American Physiological Society, and the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Table of Contents

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION TO BIOREGENERATIVE ENGINEERING

FOUNDATIONS OF BIOREGENERATIVE ENGINEERING

Molecular Basis for Bioregenerative Engineering

Structure and Function of Macromolecules

Regulation of Gene Expression

Structure and Function of Cellular Components

Extracellular Matrix

Regulatory Mechanisms of Regeneration

Cell Signaling Pathways and Mechanisms

Fundamental Cellular Functions

Developmental Aspects of Bioregenerative Engineering

Fertilization and Early Embryonic Development

Embryonic Organ Development

Regeneration of Adult Cells, Tissues, and Organs

PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS OF BIOREGENERATIVE ENGINEERING TO ORGAN SYSTEMS

Principles of Bioregenerative Engineering

Molecular Aspects of Bioregenerative Engineering

Cell and Tissue Regenerative Engineering

Biomaterial Aspects of Bioregenerative Engineering

Application of Bioregenerative Engineering to Organ Systems

Nervous Regenerative Engineering

Cardiac Regenerative Engineering

Vascular Regenerative Engineering

Pulmonary Regenerative Engineering

Liver Regenerative Engineering

Gastrointestinal Regenerative Engineering

Pancreatic Regenerative Engineering

Urinary Regenerative Engineering

Skeletal Muscle Regenerative Engineering

Bone and Cartilage Regenerative Engineering

Ocular Regenerative Engineering

Skin Regenerative Engineering

Regenerative Engineering for Cancer

INDEX

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