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Engineering Stem Cells For Tissue Regeneration

Author : Li Song
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9813147768
Total Pages : 568 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (131 download)

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Download or read book Engineering Stem Cells For Tissue Regeneration written by Li Song and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2017-11-24 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tissue engineering integrates knowledge and tools from biological sciences and engineering for tissue regeneration. A challenge for tissue engineering is to identify appropriate cell sources. The recent advancement of stem cell biology provides enormous opportunities to engineer stem cells for tissue engineering. The impact of stem cell technology on tissue engineering will be revolutionary. This book covers state-of-the-art knowledge on the potential of stem cells for the regeneration of a wide range of tissues and organs, including cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, neurological and skin tissues. The technology platforms for studying and engineering stem cells, such as hydrogel and biomaterials development, microfluidics system and microscale patterning, are also illustrated. Regulatory challenges and quality control for clinical translation are also detailed. This book provides an comprehensive update on the advancement in the field of stem cells and regenerative medicine, and serves as a valuable resource for both researchers and students. Contents: Tissue Engineering: From Basic Biology to Cell-Based Applications (R M Nerem)Recent Advances and Future Perspectives on Somatic Cell Reprogramming (K-Y Kim & I-H Park)Hematopoietic Stem Cells (J J Trowbridge)Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Tissue Regeneration (N F Huang & S Li)Delivery Vehicles for Deploying Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Tissue Repair (M S Friedman & J K Leach)Stem Cells for Cardiac Tissue Engineering (J L Young et al.)Cardiovascular System: Stem Cells in Tissue-Engineered Blood Vessels (R Sawh-Martinez et al.)Stem Cells for Vascular Regeneration: An Engineering Approach (L E Dickinson & S Gerecht)Stem Cells and Wound Repair (S H Ko et al.)Engineering Cartilage: From Materials to Small Molecules (J M Coburn & J H Elisseeff)Adult Stem Cells for Articular Cartilage Tissue Engineering (S Saha et al.)Stem Cells for Disc Repair (A A Allon et al.)Skeletal Tissue Engineering: Progress and Prospects (N J Panetta et al.)Clinical Applications of a Stem Cell Based Therapy for Oral Bone Reconstruction (B McAllister & K Haghighat)Therapeutic Strategies for Repairing the Injured Spinal Cord Using Stem Cells (M S Beattie & J C Bresnahan)Potential of Tissue Engineering and Neural Stem Cells in the Understanding and Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases (C Auclair-Daigle & F Berthod)High-Throughput Systems for Stem Cell Engineering (D A Brafman et al.)Microscale Technologies for Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Differentiation (J W Nichol et al.)Quality Control of Autologous Cell- and Tissue-Based Therapies (N Dusserre et al.)Regulatory Challenges for Cell-Based Therapeutics (T McAllister et al.) Readership: Life science scientists; biomedical researchers; cell biologists; academics, postgraduate students and advanced undergraduate students in cell biology, biochemistry and genetics; surgeons; clinicians; biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry professionals. Keywords: Stem Cells;Tissue Engineering;Regenerative Medicine;Biotechnology;Cell EngineeringReview:0

Stem Cell-based Tissue Repair

Author : Raphael Gorodetsky
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
ISBN 13 : 1849730016
Total Pages : 405 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (497 download)

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Download or read book Stem Cell-based Tissue Repair written by Raphael Gorodetsky and published by Royal Society of Chemistry. This book was released on 2011 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique book by leading experts reviews the key therapeutic issues related to stem cell technology.

Stem Cell Repair and Regeneration

Author : Nagy Habib
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 1908979429
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Stem Cell Repair and Regeneration written by Nagy Habib and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2007-03-06 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second book in the Stem Cell Repair and Regeneration series provides a deeper exploration of the therapeutic potential of undifferentiated human stem cells. Regenerative medicine is an extremely fast-moving field which is evolving from the initial days of hype and excitement to a more realistic appraisal of the role of stem cells in the treatment of degenerative disorders. The series aims to keep abreast of these changes by combining new knowledge in stem cell biology and therapeutic applications. The current volume contains papers by the field's leading scientists and explores the current knowledge on cell therapy for different diseases and injured organs, including diabetes, liver and heart disease. Contents:Defining Progenitors Based on Their Expression of Aldehyde Dehydrogenase (R W Storms)Fetal Mesenchymal Stem Cells are More Primitive than Adult Mesenchymal Stem Cells (C Götherström et al.)The Immunoregulatory Role of Mesenchymal Stem Cells (F Dazzi & J Timoshanko)Understanding Cell Migration Through the Paradigm of T-Lymphocyte Homing (V Mirenda & F M Marelli-Berg)Blueprint for the Response of Blood and Bone Marrow-Derived Stem Cells and Their Progeny to Hypoxia (S M Watt et al.)The Potential of Stem Cells in Tissue Engineering (N D Evans & J M Polak)Joint Tissue Engineering (C De Bari et al.)Adult Stem Cells as a Treatment for Liver Diseases (N Levičar)The Generation of Pancreatic Beta Cells from Stem Cells: Intra- and Extra-Pancreatic Sources (M Brittan et al.)Cytokines and Stem Cell Differentiation into Cardiomyocyte Lineage Cells (I Dimarakis)Regulatory Networks Controlling Neural Stem Cell Self-Renewal and Differentiation (Y Shi)Demyelination as a Therapeutic Target in Spinal Cord Injury (J R Faulkner & H S Keirstead)Microchimeric Foetal Stem Cells and Non-Invasive Prenatal Genetic Diagnosis (M A A Mikhail)The Role of Stem Cells in Liver and Gastrointestinal Cancer (M R Alison et al.)Embryonic Stem Cells: Innovation in Predictive Toxicology (G G Cezar & J Quam) Readership: Life science scientists, biomedical researchers, surgeons, clinicians, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry professionals, postgraduate and undergraduate students. Keywords:Stem Cell;Fetal Stem Cells;Cardiac;Liver;Pancreas;HomingKey Features:Comprehensive and up-to-date overview for clinicians and scientistsContributed by leading authorities on stem cellsInformation presented in a form accessible to all interested students, clinicians and scientistsEasily accessible and richly illustrated

Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering

Author : Song Li
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814317055
Total Pages : 473 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (143 download)

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Download or read book Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering written by Song Li and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2011 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tissue engineering integrates knowledge and tools from biological sciences and engineering for tissue regeneration. A challenge for tissue engineering is to identify appropriate cell sources. The recent advancement of stem cell biology provides enormous opportunities to engineer stem cells for tissue engineering. The impact of stem cell technology on tissue engineering will be revolutionary. This book covers state-of-the-art knowledge on the potential of stem cells for the regeneration of a wide range of tissues and organs and the technologies for studying and engineering stem cells. It serves as a valuable reference book for researchers and students.

Stem Cells and the Future of Regenerative Medicine

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309170427
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Stem Cells and the Future of Regenerative Medicine written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2002-01-25 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent scientific breakthroughs, celebrity patient advocates, and conflicting religious beliefs have come together to bring the state of stem cell researchâ€"specifically embryonic stem cell researchâ€"into the political crosshairs. President Bush's watershed policy statement allows federal funding for embryonic stem cell research but only on a limited number of stem cell lines. Millions of Americans could be affected by the continuing political debate among policymakers and the public. Stem Cells and the Future of Regenerative Medicine provides a deeper exploration of the biological, ethical, and funding questions prompted by the therapeutic potential of undifferentiated human cells. In terms accessible to lay readers, the book summarizes what we know about adult and embryonic stem cells and discusses how to go about the transition from mouse studies to research that has therapeutic implications for people. Perhaps most important, Stem Cells and the Future of Regenerative Medicine also provides an overview of the moral and ethical problems that arise from the use of embryonic stem cells. This timely book compares the impact of public and private research funding and discusses approaches to appropriate research oversight. Based on the insights of leading scientists, ethicists, and other authorities, the book offers authoritative recommendations regarding the use of existing stem cell lines versus new lines in research, the important role of the federal government in this field of research, and other fundamental issues.

Stem Cells and Tissue Repair

Author : Chrissa Kioussi
Publisher : Humana
ISBN 13 : 9781071606575
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book Stem Cells and Tissue Repair written by Chrissa Kioussi and published by Humana. This book was released on 2021-06-14 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Wound Healing

Author : Kursad Turksen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119282489
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (192 download)

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Download or read book Wound Healing written by Kursad Turksen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-02-21 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive resource on the recent developments of stem cell use in wound healing With contributions from experts in the field, Wound Healing offers a thorough review of the most recent findings on the use of stem cells to heal wounds. This important resource covers both the basic and translational aspects of the field. The contributors reveal the great progress that has been made in recent years and explore a wide range of topics from an overview of the stem cell process in wound repair to inflammation and cancer. They offer a better understanding of the identities of skin stem cells as well as the signals that govern their behavior that contributes to the development of improved therapies for scarring and poorly healing wounds. Comprehensive in scope, this authoritative resource covers a wealth of topics such as: an overview of stem cell regeneration and repair, wound healing and cutaneous wound healing, the role of bone marrow derived stems cells, inflammation in wound repair, role and function of inflammation in wound repair, and much more. This vital resource: Provides a comprehensive overview of stem cell use in wound healing, including both the basic and translational aspects of the field Covers recent developments and emerging subtopics within the field Offers an invaluable resource to clinical and basic researchers who are interested in wound healing, stem cells, and regenerative medicine Contains contributions from leading experts in the field of wound healing and care Wound Healing offers clinical researchers and academics a much-needed resource written by noted experts in the field that explores the role of stem cells in the repair and restoration of healing wounds.

In Situ Tissue Regeneration

Author : Sang Jin Lee
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 012802500X
Total Pages : 458 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book In Situ Tissue Regeneration written by Sang Jin Lee and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2016-07-17 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Situ Tissue Regeneration: Host Cell Recruitment and Biomaterial Design explores the body’s ability to mobilize endogenous stem cells to the site of injury and details the latest strategies developed for inducing and supporting the body’s own regenerating capacity. From the perspective of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering, this book describes the mechanism of host cell recruitment, cell sourcing, cellular and molecular roles in cell differentiation, navigational cues and niche signals, and a tissue-specific smart biomaterial system that can be applied to a wide range of therapies. The work is divided into four sections to provide a thorough overview and helpful hints for future discoveries: endogenous cell sources; biochemical and physical cues; smart biomaterial development; and applications. Explores the body’s ability to mobilize endogenous stem cells to the site of injury Details the latest strategies developed for inducing and supporting the body’s own regenerating capacity Presents smart biomaterials in cell-based tissue engineering applications—from the cell level to applications—in the first unified volume Features chapter authors and editors who are authorities in this emerging field Prioritizes a discussion of the future direction of smart biomaterials for in situ tissue regeneration, which will affect an emerging and lucrative industry

Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine

Author : Walter C. Low
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9812775773
Total Pages : 571 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (127 download)

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Download or read book Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine written by Walter C. Low and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2008 with total page 571 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The commercialization of biotechnology has resulted in an intensive search for new biological resources for the purposes of increasing food productivity, medicinal applications, energy production, and various other applications. Although biotechnology has produced many benefits for humanity, the exploitation of the planet's natural resources has also resulted in some undesirable consequences such as diminished species biodiversity, climate change, environmental contamination, and intellectual property right and patent concerns.This book discusses the role of biological, ecological, environmental, ethical, and economic issues in the interaction between biotechnology and biodiversity, using different contexts. No other book has discussed all of these issues in a comprehensive manner. Of special interest is their impact when biotechnology is shared between developed and developing countries, and the lack of recognition of the rights of indigenous populations and traditional farmers in developing countries by large multinational corporations.

Tissue Barriers in Disease, Injury and Regeneration

Author : Nikolai V. Gorbunov
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128227567
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (282 download)

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Book Synopsis Tissue Barriers in Disease, Injury and Regeneration by : Nikolai V. Gorbunov

Download or read book Tissue Barriers in Disease, Injury and Regeneration written by Nikolai V. Gorbunov and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2021-06-19 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tissue Barriers in Disease, Injury and Regeneration focuses on the molecular and cellular fundamentals of homeostatic and defense responses of tissue barriers, covering the damaging impacts and exposure to pathogens and engineered nanomaterials. Sections emphasize the role of mesenchymal stoma, vascular, epithelial, telocyte, myofibroblast, lymphoid and reticuloendothelial cells, along with reactions that bridge the effects of ambient factors, medical treatments, drag delivery systems with alterations in barrier integrity, tissue/organ functions, and metabolic status. Other sections cover the role of progenitor cells of different origins in the remodeling and regeneration of tissue stroma, vasculature of blood-tissue barriers, and more. Includes special emphasis on the role of mesenchymal stoma, vascular, epithelial, telocyte, myofibroblast, lymphoid and reticuloendothelial cells in the development of reactions that bridge the effects of ambient factors, medical treatments, drag delivery systems with alterations in barrier integrity, tissue/organ functions, and in metabolic status Examines the role of progenitor cells of different origins in the remodeling and regeneration of tissue stroma, the vasculature of blood-tissue barriers, and mucosa and external epithelium

Regenerative Medicine and Plastic Surgery

Author : Dominik Duscher
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030199584
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Regenerative Medicine and Plastic Surgery written by Dominik Duscher and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-26 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the current research concepts and the emerging technologies in the field of stem cells and tissue engineering. It is the first authoritative reference documenting all the ways that plastic surgical practice and regenerative medicine science overlap or provide a road map for the future of both specialties. The Editors have provided a valuable service by gathering in one place the leading voices in these two fields in clear and concise manner. Divided into five parts, the book opens with a description of the elements of regenerative medicine including definitions, basic principles of soft and bone tissue regeneration, biomaterials and scaffolds. Current research concepts are explored in the second part of this book, for example mechanotransduction and the utility of extracellular vesicles. In the third part, the editors present the emerging technologies and highlight the novel perspectives on bionic reconstruction and biomimetics in surgery and regenerative medicine. Part four deals with translational aspects including practical information on moving scientific findings from bench to bedside. The final part then describes in detail applications in clinical plastic surgery. Written by leading experts this book is an invaluable resource for researchers, students, beginners and experienced clinicians in a range of specialties. "In your hands is a comprehensive encyclopedia of two rapidly converging fields. Drs Duscher and Shiffman have done an outstanding job of highlighting the interdependent relationship between plastic surgery and regenerative medicine. Ultimately, this is to the benefit of both fields." - Geoffrey C. Gurtner, MD, FACS Johnson and Johnson Distinguished Professor of Surgery Professor (by courtesy) of Bioengineering and Materials Science Inaugural Vice Chairman of Surgery for Innovation Stanford University School of Medicine

Engineering Stem Cells for Tissue Regeneration

Author : Ngan Huang
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789813147751
Total Pages : 542 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (477 download)

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Download or read book Engineering Stem Cells for Tissue Regeneration written by Ngan Huang and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Tissue Regeneration

Author : Hussein Abdelhay Essayed Kaoud
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 1789232600
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (892 download)

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Book Synopsis Tissue Regeneration by : Hussein Abdelhay Essayed Kaoud

Download or read book Tissue Regeneration written by Hussein Abdelhay Essayed Kaoud and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-06-06 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tissue regeneration is a vast subject, with many different important aspects to consider. Regenerative medicine is a new branch of medicine that tries to change the course of chronic diseases and, in many cases, regenerates the organ systems that fail due to age, disease, damage, or genetic defects. The main purpose of this book is to point out the interest of some important topics of tissue regeneration and the progress in this field as well as the variety of different surgical fields and operations. This book includes 7 sections and 11 chapters that provide an overview of the essentials in tissue regeneration science and their potential applications in surgery. The authors of each chapter have given consolidated information on ground realities and attempted to provide a comprehensive knowledge of tissue engineering and regeneration. This book will be useful to researchers and students of biological and biomedical sciences (medical and veterinarian researchers).

Stem Cells and Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine

Author : Marek J. Los
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128122781
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Download or read book Stem Cells and Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine written by Marek J. Los and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-11-07 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stem Cells and Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine addresses the urgent need for a compact source of information on both the cellular and biomaterial aspects of regenerative medicine. By developing a mutual understanding between three separately functioning areas of science—medicine, the latest technology, and clinical economics—the volume encourages interdisciplinary relationships that will lead to solutions for the significant challenges faced by today's regenerative medicine. Users will find sections on the homeostatic balance created by apoptosis and proliferating tissue stem cells, the naturally regenerative capacities of various tissue types, the potential regenerative benefits of iPS-generation, various differentiation protocols, and more. Written in easily accessbile language, this volume is appropriate for any professional or medical staff looking to expand their knowledge with regard to stem cells and regenerative medicine. Arms readers with key information on tissue engineering, artificial organs and biomaterials, while using broadly accessible language Provides broad introduction to, and examples of, various types of stem cells, core concepts of regenerative medicine, biomaterials, nanotechnology and nanomaterials, somatic cell transdyferentiation, and more Edited and authored by researchers with expertise in regenerative medicine, (cancer) stem cells, biomaterials, genetics and nanomaterials

Stem Cell Repair and Regeneration

Author : Nagy A. Habib
Publisher : Imperial College Press
ISBN 13 : 1860947115
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (69 download)

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Download or read book Stem Cell Repair and Regeneration written by Nagy A. Habib and published by Imperial College Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second book in the Stem Cell Repair and Regeneration series provides a deeper exploration of the therapeutic potential of undifferentiated human stem cells.Regenerative medicine is an extremely fast-moving field which is evolving from the initial days of hype and excitement to a more realistic appraisal of the role of stem cells in the treatment of degenerative disorders. The series aims to keep abreast of these changes by combining new knowledge in stem cell biology and therapeutic applications.The current volume contains papers by the field's leading scientists and explores the current knowledge on cell therapy for different diseases and injured organs, including diabetes, liver and heart disease.

Cell Biology and Translational Medicine, Volume 10

Author : Kursad Turksen
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030600122
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (36 download)

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Download or read book Cell Biology and Translational Medicine, Volume 10 written by Kursad Turksen and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-10-31 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much research has focused on the basic cellular and molecular biological aspects of stem cells. Much of this research has been fueled by their potential for use in regenerative medicine applications, which has in turn spurred growing numbers of translational and clinical studies. However, more work is needed if the potential is to be realized for improvement of the lives and well-being of patients with numerous diseases and conditions. This book series 'Cell Biology and Translational Medicine (CBTMED)' as part of SpringerNature’s longstanding and very successful Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology book series, has the goal to accelerate advances by timely information exchange. Emerging areas of regenerative medicine and translational aspects of stem cells are covered in each volume. Outstanding researchers are recruited to highlight developments and remaining challenges in both the basic research and clinical arenas. This current book is the tenth volume of a continuing series.

Biomaterials and Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine

Author : Murugan Ramalingam
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1439879257
Total Pages : 567 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (398 download)

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Download or read book Biomaterials and Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine written by Murugan Ramalingam and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 567 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Work in the area of biomaterials and stem cell therapy has revealed great potential for many applications, from the treatment of localized defects and diseases to the repair and replacement of whole organs. Researchers have also begun to develop a better understanding of the cellular environment needed for optimal tissue repair and regeneration. Biomaterials and Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine explores a range of applications for biomaterials and stem cell therapy and describes recent research on suitable cell scaffolds and substrates for tissue repair and reconstruction. Featuring contributions by experts in the field, the book explores important scientific and clinical aspects. It covers the basic science involved in structure and properties, techniques and technological innovations in processing and characterization, and applications of biomaterials and stem cells. Topics include: Polymeric systems for stem cell delivery The potential of membranes and porous scaffolds in tissue repair, including myocardial, periodontal, ophthalmic, and bone tissues The optimization of the interaction between stem cells and biomaterial substrates The source and nature of stem cells for tissue engineering applications The clinical translation of stem cell–based tissue engineering for regenerative medicine From fundamental principles to recent advances at the macro, micro, nano, and molecular scales, the book brings together current knowledge on biomaterials and stem cells in the context of regenerative medicine. It also stimulates discussion about future research directions. This unique book offers a valuable benchmark for the current status of clinically relevant research and development in stem cells and regenerative medicine. It bridges the gaps in experimental approaches and understanding among the materials science and engineering, biological sciences, and biomedical science and engineering communities, making it a valuable reference for graduate students, researchers, and practitioners working in the multidisciplinary field of biomedical research.