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Book Multiscale Cell Biomaterials Interplay in Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

Download or read book Multiscale Cell Biomaterials Interplay in Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine written by J. Miguel Oliveira and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2023-11-28 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multiscale Cell-Biomaterials Interplay in Musculoskeletal Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine addresses the key concepts involved in the interactions between cells and biomaterials in the musculoskeletal tissue engineering and regenerative medicine field. The updated developments and challenges of the mechanisms/mechanobiology and structure-function properties of those interactions, as well as emerging technologies underlying tissue-engineered scaffolding, are carefully discussed. Lastly, cell engineering and cell-based therapies, growth factors/drugs properties, vascularization, immunomodulation are also outlined. Given the large number of musculoskeletal disorders and related injuries that can affect muscles, bones and joints and lead to severe complications of the neuromuscular system, it is imperative to develop new treatment strategies to delay or repair associated diseases and to promote optimal long-term health. Presents the fundamentals of the complex interplay of cells with biomaterials in musculoskeletal tissue engineering Includes coverage of stem cells and cell-based therapies, in vitro and in vivo models, nanotechnology, bioprinting, computational modeling, regulatory and clinical translation, and much more Written by global leaders in the field

Book Multiscale Biomaterials for Cell and Tissue Engineering

Download or read book Multiscale Biomaterials for Cell and Tissue Engineering written by Pranay Agarwal and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Next, a bottom-up approach for fabricating 3D vascularized human breast tumor model with the core-shell microencapsulation technology is developed. Microtumors (i.e., 3D aggregates of cancer cells) are generated in core-shell microcapsules and used together with human endothelial cells and human adipose derived stem cells (hADSCs) as building blocks to self-assemble into vascularized tumor in collagen hydrogel. The utility of the platform in drug screening is further demonstrated. It is shown that vascularization can render increased cancer resistance to chemotherapy. This vascularized tumor system may be valuable for in vitro drug screening to better predict the drug efficacy in cancer patients. Lastly, a multiscale system for efficient co-delivery of cells and proteins/growth factors in vivo is developed to address the issue of low cell survival associated with cell delivery in vivo. The multiscale delivery system is comprised of therapeutic agents-laden nanoparticles encapsulated in microcapsules (nano-in-micro), hADSCs, and collagen hydrogel. The nano-in-micro system enables sustained release of therapeutic proteins to interact with their receptors on the hADSCs in the system which significantly improves the survival and proliferation of the hADSCs after implantation. This is shown to greatly facilitate the tissue regeneration in an ischemic disease model. To conclude, this dissertation work demonstrates how microscale encapsulation of cells via microfluidics provides a powerful suite of tools to engineering the cellular microenvironment at micro and macro scales. The technologies and systems described here could potentially help in building tissue engineering constructs that enable treatment of a myriad of human diseases.

Book Multiscale Mechanobiology in Tissue Engineering

Download or read book Multiscale Mechanobiology in Tissue Engineering written by Damien Lacroix and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-07-31 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the mechanobiological principles in tissue engineering with a particular emphasis on the multiscale aspects of the translation of mechanical forces from bioreactors down to the cellular level. The book contributes to a better understanding of the design and use of bioreactors for tissue engineering and the use of mechanical loading to optimize in vitro cell culture conditions. It covers experimental and computational approaches and the combination of both to show the benefits that computational modelling can bring to experimentalists when studying in vitro cell culture within a scaffold. With topics from multidisciplinary fields of the life sciences, medicine, and engineering, this work provides a novel approach to the use of engineering tools for the optimization of biological processes and its application to regenerative medicine. The volume is a valuable resource for researchers and graduate students studying mechanobiology and tissue engineering. For undergraduate students it also provides deep insight into tissue engineering and its use in the design of bioreactors. The book is supplemented with extensive references for all chapters to help the reader to progress through the study of each topic.

Book Biomaterials for Cell Delivery

Download or read book Biomaterials for Cell Delivery written by Aaron S. Goldstein and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-11-16 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to summarize key strategies and recent accomplishments in the area of developing cell/biomaterial constructs for regenerative medicine. The first section is a review of the state-of-the-art of biomaterial carriers and is divided into synthetic and natural materials. A subset of the latter are decellularized organs which retain the structure and some of the biological activities of the target organ. The bulk of the book is devoted to unique problems associated with key tissue and organ targets.

Book Multiscale Simulations and Mechanics of Biological Materials

Download or read book Multiscale Simulations and Mechanics of Biological Materials written by Shaofan Li and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-03-19 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multiscale Simulations and Mechanics of Biological Materials A compilation of recent developments in multiscale simulation and computational biomaterials written by leading specialists in the field Presenting the latest developments in multiscale mechanics and multiscale simulations, and offering a unique viewpoint on multiscale modelling of biological materials, this book outlines the latest developments in computational biological materials from atomistic and molecular scale simulation on DNA, proteins, and nano-particles, to meoscale soft matter modelling of cells, and to macroscale soft tissue and blood vessel, and bone simulations. Traditionally, computational biomaterials researchers come from biological chemistry and biomedical engineering, so this is probably the first edited book to present work from these talented computational mechanics researchers. The book has been written to honor Professor Wing Liu of Northwestern University, USA, who has made pioneering contributions in multiscale simulation and computational biomaterial in specific simulation of drag delivery at atomistic and molecular scale and computational cardiovascular fluid mechanics via immersed finite element method. Key features: Offers a unique interdisciplinary approach to multiscale biomaterial modelling aimed at both accessible introductory and advanced levels Presents a breadth of computational approaches for modelling biological materials across multiple length scales (molecular to whole-tissue scale), including solid and fluid based approaches A companion website for supplementary materials plus links to contributors’ websites (www.wiley.com/go/li/multiscale)

Book Biomaterials for Organ and Tissue Regeneration

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

Book Biomaterials in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

Download or read book Biomaterials in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine written by Birru Bhaskar and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-04-29 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book comprehensively explores the basic concepts and applications of biomaterials in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The book is divided into four sections; the first section deals with the basic concepts and different types of biomaterials used in tissue engineering. The second section discusses the functional requirements and types of materials that are used in developing state-of-the-art of scaffolds for tissue engineering applications. The third section presents the applications of biomaterials for hard and soft tissue engineering, as well as for specialized tissue engineering. The last section addresses the future prospects of nanobiomaterials, intelligent biomaterials, and 3D bioprinting biomaterials in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. It also discusses various in vitro disease models for tissue bioengineering and regenerative medicine. As such, it offers a valuable resource for students, researchers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and medical/healthcare professionals.

Book Biomimetic Biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration and Drug Delivery

Download or read book Biomimetic Biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration and Drug Delivery written by Mamoni Dash and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book illustrates the influence of biomimetics in the field of tissue engineering and drug delivery. These two distinct fields of regenerative medicine have greatly benefited from the concept of biomimetics, which focuses on using or imitating nature to develop materials for improving human lives. The book begins by highlighting the relevance and recent advances in biomimetic biomaterials. An updated and innovative content has been presented in terms of biomimetic systems that are being utilized in controlled delivery and stem cell therapy. Further, the book reviews the role of these materials in enhanced capacity for drug loading, cellular uptake, and controlled release within the target cells. The book includes advanced techniques for characterizing biomimetic biomaterials and highlights their pivotal role in providing three-dimensional templates and synthetic extracellular matrices.

Book Materiomics  Multiscale Mechanics of Biological Materials and Structures

Download or read book Materiomics Multiscale Mechanics of Biological Materials and Structures written by Markus J. Buehler and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-18 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multiscale mechanics of hierarchical materials plays a crucial role in understanding and engineering biological and bioinspired materials and systems. The mechanical science of hierarchical tissues and cells in biological systems has recently emerged as an exciting area of research and provides enormous opportunities for innovative basic research and technological advancement. Such advances could enable us to provide engineered materials and structure with properties that resemble those of biological systems, in particular the ability to self-assemble, to self-repair, to adapt and evolve, and to provide multiple functions that can be controlled through external cues. This book presents material from leading researchers in the field of mechanical sciences of biological materials and structure, with the aim to introduce methods and applications to a wider range of engineers.

Book Advances in Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications

Download or read book Advances in Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications written by Anuj Tripathi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-01-24 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book highlights recent advances in the field of biomaterials design and the state of the art in biomaterials applications for biomedicine. Addressing key aspects of biomaterials, the book explores technological advances at multi-scale levels (macro, micro, and nano), which are used in applications related to cell and tissue regeneration. The book also discusses the future scope of bio-integrated systems. The contents are supplemented by illustrated examples, and schematics of molecular and cellular interactions with biomaterials/scaffolds are included to promote a better understanding of the complex biological mechanisms involved in material-to-biomolecule interactions. The book also covers factors that govern cell growth, differentiation, and regeneration in connection with the treatment and recovery of native biological systems. Tissue engineering, drug screening and delivery, and electrolyte complexes for biomedical applications are also covered in detail. This book offers a comprehensive reference guide for multi-disciplinary communities working in the area of biomaterials, and will benefit researchers and graduate students alike.

Book Advances on Modeling in Tissue Engineering

Download or read book Advances on Modeling in Tissue Engineering written by Paulo R. Fernandes and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-05-21 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a collection of chapters describing the state of the art on computational modelling and fabrication in tissue engineering. Tissue Engineering is a multidisciplinary field involving scientists from different fields. The development of mathematical methods is quite relevant to understand cell biology and human tissues as well to model, design and fabricate optimized and smart scaffolds. The chapter authors are the distinguished keynote speakers at the first Eccomas thematic conference on Tissue Engineering where the emphasis was on mathematical and computational modeling for scaffold design and fabrication. This particular area of tissue engineering, whose goal is to obtain substitutes for hard tissues such as bone and cartilage, is growing in importance.

Book Biomaterials and Nanotechnology for Tissue Engineering

Download or read book Biomaterials and Nanotechnology for Tissue Engineering written by Swaminathan Sethuraman and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-10-26 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nanotechnology and high-end characterization techniques have highlighted the importance of the material choice for the success of tissue engineering. A paradigm shift has been seen from conventional passive materials as scaffolds to smart multi-functional materials that can mimic the complex intracellular milieu more effectively. This book presents a detailed overview of the rationale involved in the choice of materials for regeneration of different tissues and the future directions in this fascinating area of materials science with specific chapters on regulatory challenges & ethics; tissue engineered medical products.

Book Integrated Biomaterials in Tissue Engineering

Download or read book Integrated Biomaterials in Tissue Engineering written by Murugan Ramalingam and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book acts as a self-contained resource for understanding the current technological advancement of biomaterials towards tissue engineering applications. It covers impact of biomaterials at different length scales such as macro/micro/nano/ level and offers extensive discussion on cell-biomaterial interactions with illustrative examples. This resource offer a multi-disciplinary approach for the adaptability of integrated biomaterials in tissue repair and reconstruction.

Book Smart Materials for Tissue Engineering

Download or read book Smart Materials for Tissue Engineering written by Qun Wang and published by Royal Society of Chemistry. This book was released on 2017-05-03 with total page 714 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last couple of decades, research in the area of tissue engineering has witnessed tremendous progress. The focus has been on replacing or facilitating the regeneration of damaged or diseased cell, tissue or organs by applying a biomaterial support system, and a combination of cells and bioactive molecules. In addition new smart materials have been developed which provide opportunities to fabricate, characterize and utilize materials systematically to control cell behaviours and tissue formation by biomimetic topography that closely replicate the natural extracellular matrix. Following on from Smart Materials for Tissue Engineering: Fundamental Principles, this book comprehensively covers the different uses of smart materials in tissues engineering, providing a valuable resource for biochemists, materials scientists and biomedical engineers working in industry and academia.

Book Extracellular Matrix for Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials

Download or read book Extracellular Matrix for Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials written by Anna C. Berardi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-04-13 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides a state-of-art-report on the new methodologies in tissue engineering and developments in the biomaterials field based on the extracellular matrix-relevant discovery. Extracellular Matrix for Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials opens with an overview of the latest extracellular matrix research and in Part I, focuses on its biology and its role on cell behavior and cell fate relevant for the design of biomimetic surfaces. Part II details issues regarding the strategies currently applied in the research of biologically inspired materials and material systems for the replacement, repair and regeneration of tissues and organs. Part III presents the latest development methods applying knowledge from biology towards nanotechnology, to promote the restoration of the functionality of a living tissue. The book ranges from fundamental biology associated with tissue regeneration for the development of biomimetic approaches to controlling tissue formation, cell function, differentiation and angiogenesis using factors involved in normal tissue development and function. With the breadth and depth of the coverage of this topic, this book will serve as a valuable reference for anyone working in tissue engineering or biomaterials – from scientists, chemists and biologists through physicists, bioengineers and clinicians.

Book Multiscale Tunable Hybrid Biomaterials for Engineering Human IPSC based Cardiac Microphysiological Systems

Download or read book Multiscale Tunable Hybrid Biomaterials for Engineering Human IPSC based Cardiac Microphysiological Systems written by Jonathan H. Tsui and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) offer tremendous potential for use in engineering human tissues for disease modeling, drug development, and cell therapy. However, differentiated cardiomyocytes are phenotypically immature, reducing assay reliability when translating in vitro results to clinical studies and precluding hiPSC-derived cardiac tissues from therapeutic use in vivo. To address this, we have developed hybrid hydrogels comprised of decellularized myocardial extracellular matrix (dECM) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) to provide a more instructive microenvironment for proper cellular and tissue development. A tissue-specific protein profile was preserved post-decellularization, and through the modulation of rGO content and degree of reduction, the mechanical and electrical properties of the hydrogels could be tuned. Engineered heart tissues (EHTs) generated using dECM-rGO hydrogel scaffolds and hiPSC-derived cardiomyocytes exhibited significantly increased twitch forces even after only 14 days of culture, and the expression of genes that regulate contractile function were also increased. Similar improvements in various aspects of electrophysiological function, such as calcium-handling, action potential duration, and conduction velocity, were also induced by the hybrid biomaterial. Notably, this included a drastic upregulation of genes encoding potassium ion channels and connexin 43 gap junction proteins. dECM-rGO hydrogels could be used as a bioink to bioprint cardiac tissues in a high-throughput manner, and these tissues were utilized to assess the proarrhythmic potential of cisapride. The onset of action potential duration prolongation and beat interval irregularities was observed in dECM-rGO tissues at clinical doses, indicating that the enhanced maturation of these tissues corresponded well with a capability to produce physiologically-relevant drug responses. Taken together, this research demonstrates the versatility of dECM-rGO hydrogels and the feasibility of combining the unique pro-maturation material properties of both components to engineer more functionally developed tissues that are suitable for modeling the adult human myocardium.

Book Peptides and Proteins as Biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration and Repair

Download or read book Peptides and Proteins as Biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration and Repair written by Mario Barbosa and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-25 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peptides and Proteins as Biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration and Repair highlights the various important considerations that go into biomaterial development, both in terms of fundamentals and applications. After covering a general introduction to protein and cell interactions with biomaterials, the book discusses proteins in biomaterials that mimic the extracellular matrix (ECM). The properties, fabrication and application of peptide biomaterials and protein-based biomaterials are discussed in addition to in vivo and in vitro studies. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists and advanced students interested in biomaterials science, chemistry, molecular biology and nanotechnology. Presents an all-inclusive and authoritative coverage of the important role which protein and peptides play as biomaterials for tissue regeneration Explores protein and peptides from the fundamentals, to processing and applications Written by an international group of leading biomaterials researchers