Introduction to Tissue Engineering: Applications and Challenges

Covering a progressive medical field, Tissue Engineering describes the innovative process of regenerating human cells to restore or establish normal function in defective organs. As pioneering individuals look ahead to the possibility of generating entire organ systems, students may turn to this textbook for a comprehensive understanding and preparation for the future of regenerative medicine. This book explains chemical stimulations, the bioengineering of specific organs, and treatment plans for chronic diseases. It is a must-read for tissue engineering students and practitioners.

Keywords: Tissue, Cell, and Genetic Engineering, Tissue Engineering, Regenerative Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Stem Cell, Artificial Pancreas, Artificial Heart, Central Nervous System, Tissue Explants, Cell Transplants, Biomaterials, ?Bioreactors, Clinical Applications, Tissue Architecture, Stem Cell Engineering, Embryonic Stem Cell, Polymer Scaffolds, Hydrogels, Scaffold Cellularization, 3-D Tissue Constructs, Bioreactor Design, Bioreactor?Fabrication, Heart Valves, ?Gene Therapy, Blood Vessel Tissue Engineering, Myocardial Regeneration