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Polymer Based Systems on Tissue Engineering, Replacement and Regeneration

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  • © 2002

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Editors:
  1. Rui L. Reis

    1. Department of Polymer Engineering, University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal

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  2. Daniel Cohn

    1. Casali Institute of Applied Chemistry, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel

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Part of the book series: NATO Science Series II: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry (NAII, volume 86)

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Table of contents (22 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-5
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  2. 30 YEARS OF R&D IN PORTUGAL

    1. 30 Years of R&D in Portugal

      • Carlos A. A. Bernardo
      Pages 7-10

  3. Overview on Polymeric Biomaterials and Biodegradable Polymers

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 11-11
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    2. Polymeric Biomaterials in Medica L Systems

      • Y. Ikada
      Pages 13-24

    3. Biodegradable Polymers for Orthopaedic Applications

      • C. Mauli Agrawal
      Pages 25-36

    4. Polymeric Matrices for Release of Growth Factors, Hormones and Other Bioactive Agents

      • A. Gallardo, G. A. Abraham, C. Elvira, B. Vázquez, J. San Román
      Pages 37-52

  4. Novel Systems, Hydrogels and Bone Cements

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 53-53
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    2. Membranes and Hydrogels in Reconstructive Surgery

      • D. Bakoš, J. Koller
      Pages 55-67

    3. Key-Properties and Recent Advances in Bone Cements Technology

      • B. Vázquez, G. A. Abraham, C. Elvira, A. Gallardo, J. San Román
      Pages 69-92

    4. Soy Protein-Based Systems for Different Tissue Regeneration Applications

      • C. M. Vaz, L. A. de Graaf, R. L. Reis, A. M. Cunha
      Pages 93-110

  5. Characterization of Polymeric Systems and Scaffolds

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 111-111
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    2. In Vitro Testing of Polymeric Scaffolds

      • C. Mauli Agrawal
      Pages 113-123

    3. Characterization of Degradable Polymers for Orthopedic Application

      • Sascha D. Abramson, Agnes Seyda, P. Sidney Sit, Joachim Kohn
      Pages 125-138

    4. Dynamic Mechanical Analysis in Polymers for Medical Applications

      • J. F. Mano, R. L. Reis, A. M. Cunha
      Pages 139-164

  6. Surface Modification, Functionalization and Osteoconductivity

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 165-165
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    2. Macromolecular Design of New Synthetic Biodegradable Medical Polymers

      • F. Rypáček
      Pages 167-182

    3. Surface Treatments and Pre-Calcification Routes to Enhance Cell Adhesion and Proliferation

      • A. L. Oliveira, I. B. Leonor, C. Elvira, M. C. Azevedo, I. Pashkuleva, R. L. Reis
      Pages 183-217

  7. Tissue Engineering and Regeneration of Bone and Cartilage

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 219-219
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    2. Bone Tissue Engineering Using Starch Based Scaffolds Obtained by Different Methods

      • M. E. Gomes, A. Salgado, R. L. Reis
      Pages 221-249

    3. Bone Tissue Engineering by Cell Transplantation

      • G. N. Bancroft, A. G. Mikos
      Pages 251-263
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Biodegradable, polymer-based systems are playing an increasingly pivotal role in tissue engineering replacement and regeneration. This type of biology-driven materials science is slated to be one of the key research areas of the 21st century. The following aspects are crucial: the development of adequate human cell culture to produce the tissues in adequate polymer scaffold materials; the development of culture technology with which human tissues can be grown ex-vivo in 3D polymer matrices; the development of material technology for producing the degradable, 3D matrices, having mechanical properties similar to natural tissue. In addressing these and similar problems, the book contains chapters on biodegradable polymers, polymeric biomaterials, surface modification for controlling cell-material interactions, scaffold design and processing, biomimetic coatings, biocompatibility evaluation, tissue engineering constructs, cell isolation, characterisation and culture, and controlled release of bioactive agents.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Polymer Engineering, University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal

    Rui L. Reis

  • Casali Institute of Applied Chemistry, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel

    Daniel Cohn

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