Stem-Cell Nanoengineering reviews the applications of nanotechnology in the fields of stem cells, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. Topics addressed include various types of stem cells, underlying principles of nanobiotechnology, the making of nanoscaffolds, nanotissue engineering, applications of nanotechnology in stem-cell tracking and molecular imaging, nanodevices, as well as stem-cell nanoengineering from bench to bedside.
Written by renowned experts in their respective fields, chapters describe and explore a wide: variety of topics in stem-cell nanoengineering, making the book a valuable resource for both researchers and clinicians in biomedical and bioengineering fields.
Synthesizes topics from the active and growing fields of stem-cell research and nanoengineering
Addresses a wide range of subjects that will be of interest to engineers, chemists, biological scientists, clinicians, and biomedicine industry professionals
Includes introduction to the various types of stem cells and the general principles of nanobiotechnology
Chapters cover hot topics including nanoscaffolds, nanotissue engineering, and nanodevices
Regenerative engineers, cell biologists, and other researchers review current nanotechnology approaches to stem cells used in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. After introductions to stem cells and nanotechnology, they cover an engineering approach to nanostructures for stem-cell engineering, the control of stem-cell fate by engineering the microenvironment, a biological and differentiation approach to nanotissue engineering, nanotechnology in stem-cell imaging, and nanotissue engineering with clinical applications. The book could be used in a graduate or advanced undergraduate course for students of cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, and other biomedical sciences. Annotation ©2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
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