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