Principles of Tissue Engineering

Now in its fifth edition, Principles of Tissue Engineering  has been the definite resource in the field of tissue engineering for  more than a decade. The fifth edition provides an update on this rapidly  progressing field, combining the prerequisites for a general  understanding of tissue growth and development, the tools and  theoretical information needed to design tissues and organs, as well as a  presentation by the world’s experts of what is currently known about  each specific organ system.

As in previous editions,  this book creates a comprehensive work that strikes a balance among the  diversity of subjects that are related to tissue engineering, including  biology, chemistry, material science, and engineering, among others,  while also emphasizing those research areas that are likely to be of  clinical value in the future.

This edition includes  greatly expanded focus on stem cells, including induced pluripotent stem  (iPS) cells, stem cell niches, and blood components from stem cells.  This research has already produced applications in disease modeling,  toxicity testing, drug development, and clinical therapies. This  up-to-date coverage of stem cell biology and the application of  tissue-engineering techniques for food production – is complemented by a  series of new and updated chapters on recent clinical experience in  applying tissue engineering, as well as a new section on the emerging  technologies in the field.

• Organized  into twenty-three parts, covering the basics of tissue growth and  development, approaches to tissue and organ design, and a summary of  current knowledge by organ system
• Introduces a new section and chapters on emerging technologies in the field
• Full-color presentation throughout