Download or read book Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering in Urology written by John Denstedt and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2009-04-29 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Urology is the branch of medicine dealing with disorders or diseases of the male genitor-urinary tract and the female urinary tract. This important book summarises the wealth of recent research on the use of biomaterials and tissue engineering to treat urological disorders.Part one reviews the fundamentals with chapters on such topics as biofilms and encrustation formation. Part two then discusses recent advances in biomaterials and design of urological devices such as metal ureteral stents, self-lubricating catheter materials and penile implants. Chapters in Part three address urological tissue engineering with coverage of themes such as artificial and natural biomaterials, nano-technology and placental stem cells for tissue engineering the regeneration of urological tissue and organs.With its eminent editors and international team of contributors, Biomaterials and tissue engineering in urology is an invaluable resource to researchers of urological biomaterials, devices and regenerative medicine in both industry and academia, as well as an important reference for medical practitioners. - Provides a comprehensive review of biomaterials and tissue engineering in urology - Explores the fundamentals of urology, focusing on biofilms and encrustation and formation - Discusses recent advances in biomaterials and the design of urological devices, catheters and stents

Download or read book Clinical Regenerative Medicine in Urology written by Bup Wan Kim and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-09-14 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This multidisciplinary book provides up-to-date information on clinical approaches that combine stem or progenitor cells, biomaterials and scaffolds, growth factors, and other bioactive agents in order to offer improved treatment of urologic disorders including lower urinary tract dysfunction, urinary incontinence, neurogenic bladder, and erectile dysfunction. In providing clinicians and researchers with a broad perspective on the development of regenerative medicine technologies, it will assist in the dissemination of both regenerative medicine principles and a variety of exciting therapeutic options. After an opening section addressing current developments and future perspectives in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, fundamentals such as cell technologies, biomaterials, bioreactors, bioprinting, and decellularization are covered in detail. The remainder of the book is devoted to the description and evaluation of a range of cell and tissue applications, with individual chapters focusing on the kidney, bladder, urethra, urethral sphincter, and penis and testis.

Download or read book Scientific Advances in Reconstructive Urology and Tissue Engineering written by Matthias D. Hofer and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2022-03-31 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientific Advances in Reconstructive Urology and Tissue Engineering is a comprehensive overview of reconstructive urology that spans male and female, pediatric, neuro-urology and trauma. Traditionally, this field has been focused solely on surgical principles with little attention to basic and translational research. However, recent advances in acellular matrices, scaffolds, stem cells and tissue engineering have changed this focus. This publication is the perfect bridge and definitive tome of the advances that will move the translational and basic science of reconstructive urology forward and allow readers to implement the findings in clinical practice. Through the use of both current case studies and future implications, the content bridges the gap from bench to bedside making it the perfect reference for translational benign urology researchers who wish to move the field of reconstructive surgery forward. Includes real-world applications of current research to help readers get rapidly up-to-speed on which research results are appropriate for immediate implementation Presents the underlying mechanism of urologic disease processes pertinent to reconstructive urology for comprehensive understanding within the field Provides independent guidance to manage specific clinical conditions while also presenting approaches that are applicable to all conditions

Download or read book Methods of Tissue Engineering written by Anthony Atala and published by Gulf Professional Publishing. This book was released on 2001-10-12 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference book combines the tools, experimental protocols, detailed descriptions and know-how for the successful engineering of tissues and organs in one volume.

Download or read book Organ Tissue Engineering written by Daniel Eberli and published by Springer. This book was released on 2021-04-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The notion of being able to engineer complete organs has inspired an entire generation of researchers. While recent years have brought significant progress in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering, the immense challenges encountered when trying to engineer an entire organ have to be acknowledged. Despite a good understanding of cell phenotypes, cellular niches and cell-to-biomaterial interactions, the formation of tissues composed of multiple cells remains highly challenging. Only a step-by-step approach will allow the future production of a living tissue construct ready for implantation and to augment organ function. In this book, expert authors present the current state of this approach. It offers a concise overview and serves as a great starting point for anyone interested in the application of tissue engineering or regenerative medicine for organ engineering. Each chapter contains a short overview including physiological and pathological changes as well as the current clinical need. The potential cell sources and suitable biomaterials for each organ type are discussed and possibilities to produce organ-like structures are illustrated. The ultimate goal is for the generated small tissues to unfold their full potential in vivo and to serve as a native tissue equivalent. By integrating and evolving, these implants will form functional tissue in-vivo. This book discusses the desired outcome by focusing on well-defined functional readouts. Each chapter addresses the status of clinical translations and closes with the discussion of current bottlenecks and an outlook for the coming years. A successful regenerative medicine approach could solve organ shortage by providing biological substitutes for clinical use - clearly, this merits a collaborative effort.

Download or read book Biomaterials for Organ and Tissue Regeneration written by Nihal Vrana and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-20 with total page 847 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biomaterials for Organ and Tissue Regeneration: New Technologies and Future Prospects examines the use of biomaterials in applications related to artificial tissues and organs. With a strong focus on fundamental and traditional tissue engineering strategies, the book also examines how emerging and enabling technologies are being developed and applied. Sections provide essential information on biomaterial, cell properties and cell types used in organ generation. A section on state-of-the-art in organ regeneration for clinical purposes is followed by a discussion on enabling technologies, such as bioprinting, on chip organ systems and in silico simulations. - Provides a systematic overview of the field, from fundamentals, to current challenges and opportunities - Encompasses the classic paradigm of tissue engineering for creation of new functional tissue - Discusses enabling technologies such as bioprinting, organ-on-chip systems and in silico simulations

Download or read book Tissue Engineering Research Trends written by Giovanni N. Greco and published by Nova Publishers. This book was released on 2008 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tissue engineering is the use of a combination of cells, engineering and materials methods, and suitable biochemical and physio-chemical factors to improve or replace biological functions. While most definitions of tissue engineering cover a broad range of applications, in practice the term is closely associated with applications that repair or replace portions of or whole tissues (i.e., bone, cartilage, blood vessels, bladder, etc.). Often, the tissues involved require certain mechanical and structural properties for proper function. The term has also been applied to efforts to perform specific biochemical functions using cells within an artificially-created support system (e.g. an artificial pancreas, or a bioartificial liver). The term regenerative medicine is often used synonymously with tissue engineering, although those involved in regenerative medicine place more emphasis on the use of stem cells to produce tissues.

Download or read book Biomaterials Medical Devices and Tissue Engineering An Integrated Approach written by Frederick Silver and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1993-11-30 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: are then selected and must meet the general 'biocompatibility' require ments. Prototypes are built and tested to include biocompatibility evalua tions based on ASTM standard procedures. The device is validated for sterility and freedom from pyrogens before it can be tested on animals or humans. Medical devices are classified as class I, II or III depending on their invasiveness. Class I devices can be marketed by submitting notification to the FDA. Class II and III devices require either that they show equivalence to a device marketed prior to 1976 or that they receive pre-marketing approval. The time from device conception to FDA approval can range from months (class I device) to in excess of ten years (class III device). Therefore, much planning is necessary to pick the best regulatory approach. 2. Wound Dressings and Skin Replacement 2.1 Introduction Wounds to the skin are encountered every day. Minor skin wounds cause some pain, but these wounds will heal by themselves in time. Even though many minor wounds heal effectively without scarring in the absence of treatment, they heal more rapidly if they are kept clean and moist. Devices such as Band-Aids are used to assist in wound healing. For deeper wounds, a variety of wound dressings have been developed including cell cultured artificial skin. These materials are intended to promote healing of skin damaged or removed as a result of skin grafting, ulceration, burns, cancer excision or mechanical trauma.

Download or read book Regenerative Medicine in the Genitourinary System written by Farshid Sefat and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2024-04-19 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Regenerative Medicine in the Genitourinary System gives the reader a comprehensive overview of tissue engineering used to treat genitourinary disorders and infertility, also providing a great learning platform for researchers in different fields such as cell biology, pharmaceutics, clinicians, chemists, material scientists, and more. The book covers the latest innovations on the subject, but also acts as a resource for tissue engineering applications and regenerative medicine. Over the last several decades, tissue engineering has continued to make considerable advancements in therapeutic and clinical strategies that address male/female urological or genitourinary diseases. Although several articles have been published on this topic, there are very few book chapters and no single book currently available dedicated to this topic. - Provides extensive principles of tissue engineering in urinary and reproductive systems - Presents excellent examples of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (translational medicine) to tackle diseases and disorders related to the urinogenital system - Includes chapters covering erectile disfunction, as well as tissue engineering strategies to treat male and female infertility

Download or read book Stem Cells in Urology written by Seyed Mohammad Kazem Aghamir and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-05-11 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This contributed volume emphasizes the potential of stem cells to be pertained in the urology field and attempts to disclose the history of the field up to the latest advances to date. It gathers the majority of papers that advocate utilizing stem cells as the best option for treating, diagnosing, and managing diseases related to urological system. This book covers a broad spectrum of issues, including mesenchymal stem cells, cancer stem cells, organoids, regenerative medicine, erectile dysfunction, bladder dysfunction, and kidney transplant. From several decades ago, as characteristic features of stem cells have been explored, it has attracted a great amount of interests. In view of their multiple capacity of differentiating into various lineages, many studies were conducted to assess their beneficial potential. Despite considerable progress into applying stem cells in animal models, for translating into clinical practices there are several obstacles to be resolved. However, few clinical studies have been performed in each field and outcomes were delightful. There is an ongoing hope for stem cells to someday, be the mainstream treatments of urological diseases, although stem cells treatments already exist they are not well-known. Indeed, this book is essential for anyone who is working with the purpose of employing stem cells to treat the urological diseases and discusses at length the latest advances as well as their limitations.

Download or read book In Situ Tissue Regeneration written by Sang Jin Lee and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2016-07-17 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Situ Tissue Regeneration: Host Cell Recruitment and Biomaterial Design explores the body's ability to mobilize endogenous stem cells to the site of injury and details the latest strategies developed for inducing and supporting the body's own regenerating capacity. From the perspective of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering, this book describes the mechanism of host cell recruitment, cell sourcing, cellular and molecular roles in cell differentiation, navigational cues and niche signals, and a tissue-specific smart biomaterial system that can be applied to a wide range of therapies. The work is divided into four sections to provide a thorough overview and helpful hints for future discoveries: endogenous cell sources; biochemical and physical cues; smart biomaterial development; and applications. - Explores the body's ability to mobilize endogenous stem cells to the site of injury - Details the latest strategies developed for inducing and supporting the body's own regenerating capacity - Presents smart biomaterials in cell-based tissue engineering applications—from the cell level to applications—in the first unified volume - Features chapter authors and editors who are authorities in this emerging field - Prioritizes a discussion of the future direction of smart biomaterials for in situ tissue regeneration, which will affect an emerging and lucrative industry

Download or read book Tissue Engineering And Biodegradable Equivalents Scientific And Clinical Applications written by Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2002-05-24 with total page 832 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tissue Engineering and Biodegradable Equivalents: Scientific and Clinical Applications surveys a wide range of natural and synthetic compounds used in tissue, bone, muscle, cartilage, and organ replacement and discusses recent methods for processing, characterizing, and testing these biomaterials. The book offers effective techniques to manipulate cells and growth factors successfully in the construction, restoration, and regeneration of tissues. Topics include biodegradable scaffolds for meniscus tissue, cortical bone grafts, gene therapy applications, skin biomaterials, and urology applications.

Download or read book Principles of Regenerative Medicine written by Anthony Atala and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-08-09 with total page 1456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Principles of Regenerative Medicine, Third Edition, details the technologies and advances applied in recent years to strategies for healing and generating tissue. Contributions from a stellar cast of researchers cover the biological and molecular basis of regenerative medicine, highlighting stem cells, wound healing and cell and tissue development. Advances in cell and tissue therapy, including replacement of tissues and organs damaged by disease and previously untreatable conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, liver disease and renal failure are also incorporated to provide a view to the future and framework for additional studies. - Comprehensively covers the interdisciplinary field of regenerative medicine with contributions from leaders in tissue engineering, cell and developmental biology, biomaterials sciences, nanotechnology, physics, chemistry, bioengineering and surgery - Includes new chapters devoted to iPS cells and other alternative sources for generating stem cells as written by the scientists who made the breakthroughs - Edited by a world-renowned team to present a complete story of the development and promise of regenerative medicine

Download or read book Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering Applications written by Jason A. Burdick and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise overview of tissue engineering technologies and materials towards specific applications, both past and potential growth areas in this unique discipline is provided to the reader. The specific area of the biomaterial component used within the paradigm of tissue engineering is examined in detail. This is the first work to specifically covers topics of interest with regards to the biomaterial component. The book is divided into 2 sections: (i) general materials technology (e.g., fibrous tissue scaffolds) and (ii) applications in the engineering of specific tissues (e.g., materials for cartilage tissue engineering). Each chapter covers the fundamentals and reflects not only a review of the literature, but also addresses the future of the topic. The book is intended for an audience of researchers in both industry and academia that are interested in a concise overview regarding the biomaterials component of tissue engineering, a topic that is timely and only growing as a field.

Download or read book Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Cell Therapy and Tissue Regeneration in Urology written by Yingai Shi and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Handbook of Tissue Engineering Scaffolds Volume One written by Masoud Mozafari and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2019-06-15 with total page 792 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Tissue Engineering Scaffolds: Volume One, provides a comprehensive and authoritative review on recent advancements in the application and use of composite scaffolds in tissue engineering. Chapters focus on specific tissue/organ (mostly on the structure and anatomy), the materials used for treatment, natural composite scaffolds, synthetic composite scaffolds, fabrication techniques, innovative materials and approaches for scaffolds preparation, host response to the scaffolds, challenges and future perspectives, and more. Bringing all the information together in one major reference, the authors systematically review and summarize recent research findings, thus providing an in-depth understanding of scaffold use in different body systems. - Dedicated to the specialist topic of composite scaffolds, featuring all human body systems - Covers basic fundamentals and advanced clinical applications - Includes up-to-date information on preparation methodology and characterization techniques - Highlights clinical data and case studies

Download or read book Synthetic Biodegradable Polymer Scaffolds written by Anthony Atala and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1997-12-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This body of work represents the first volume of a book series covering the field of tissue engineering. Tissue engineering, which refers to a category of therapeutic or diagnostic products and processes which are based upon a combination of living cells and biomaterials, was defined as a field only a few years ago (1988). Tissue engineering is an inherently interdisciplinary field, combining bioengineering, life sciences and clinical sciences. The definition of this area of work as the field of tissue engineering brought together scientists from multiple backgrounds who already were working toward the achievement of similar goals. Why a book series exclusively devoted to tissue engineering? The field of tissue engineering is heterogeneous. The cells involved in tissue engineering can be autologous, allogeneic or xenogeneic. The biomaterials utilized can be either naturally occurring, synthetic or a combination of both. The appli cation of the technology can be either for acute or permanent purposes. An attempt to cover the field of tissue engineering in a single volume, with the degree of detail necessary for individuals with different scientific back grounds and disciplines, would be a difficult task to accomplish, particularly when this field is just emerging and changing rapidly. Therefore, addressing different technologies within the field of tissue engineering, in a comprehen sive manner, is the main mission of this series of volumes. A stellar group of scientists has been brought together to form the editorial board of the series.