5th Edition
by Robert Lanza, Robert Langer, Joseph P. Vacanti, Anthony Atala
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
