Building Tissues: An Engineer's Guide to Regenerative Medicine

Tissue engineering combines biology and engineering to heal or produce new tissues, requiring knowledge of cellular biology, cell signaling, extracellular matrix development, and tissue structure. This text provides a background in engineering and biology for students to understand tissues in the human body and solve biomedical problems. It covers stress-strain relationships, material strength, mass transfer, and heat transfer, and introduces cell and tissue types. Students will learn how to select the proper material for tissue replacement and how force, material selection, and temperature can affect cell behavior and tissue development.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 234 pages
Publication date: 24 June 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Tissue engineering is a multidisciplinary field that combines principles from biology and engineering to create or repair tissues damaged by disease or trauma. It requires a deep understanding of cellular biology, cell signaling, extracellular matrix development, and tissue structure, as well as the application of stresses, strains, mass transfer, mechanical properties, and heat transfer. This text provides a comprehensive background in both engineering and biology, enabling students to understand tissues in the human body and solve biomedical problems.

Engineering concepts are introduced, including stress-strain relationships, material strength, mass transfer, and heat transfer. Examples and problems are used to apply these concepts to medical and biomedical situations, including tissue engineering problems. Students are also introduced to a variety of cell and tissue types and the background information necessary to apply the use of cells to the growth and development of new tissues.

Students learn how to select the proper material for the replacement of a particular tissue and why it is important to know about the mechanical properties and degradability of a material prior to implantation. They also learn how the application of force, material selection, and changes in temperature can positively or negatively affect cell behavior and tissue development.

Tissue structure is discussed, including the composition and organization of tissues, the role of cells in tissue formation, and the mechanisms of tissue repair. Students learn about the different types of tissues, such as connective tissue, muscle tissue, and epithelial tissue, and how they are formed and maintained.

In addition to the technical aspects of tissue engineering, ethical considerations are also addressed. Students learn about the importance of patient safety and the ethical implications of tissue engineering research. They are also introduced to the regulatory framework surrounding tissue engineering and the ethical guidelines that must be followed.

Overall, tissue engineering is a rapidly growing field that has the potential to improve the quality of life for many individuals. By understanding the principles of engineering and biology, students can contribute to the development of new therapies and technologies that can help to heal and repair damaged tissues.

Weight: 484g
Dimension: 179 x 253 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032652337