Foundations of Biomaterials Engineering provides readers with an introduction to biomaterials engineering. With a strong focus on the essentials of materials science, the book also examines the physiological mechanisms of defense and repair, tissue engineering and the basics of biotechnology.

An introductory section covers materials, their properties, processing and engineering methods. The second section, dedicated to Biomaterials and Biocompatibility, deals with issues related to the use and application of the various classes of materials in the biomedical field, particularly within the human body, the mechanisms underlying the physiological processes of defense and repair, and the phenomenology of the interaction between the biological environment and biomaterials.

The last part of the book addresses two areas of growing importance: Tissue Engineering and Biotechnology. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, students and all those looking for a comprehensive and concise introduction to biomaterials engineering.

Offers a one-stop source for information on the essentials of biomaterials and engineering Useful as an introduction or advanced reference on recent advances in the biomaterials field Developed by experienced international authors, incorporating feedback and input from existing customers

Foundations of Biomaterials Engineering provides readers with an introduction to biomaterials engineering. With a strong focus on the essentials of materials science, the book also examines the physiological mechanisms of defense and repair, tissue engineering and the basics of biotechnology.An introductory section covers materials, their properties, processing and engineering methods. The second section, dedicated to Biomaterials and Biocompatibility, deals with issues related to the use and application of the various classes of materials in the biomedical field, particularly within the human body, the mechanisms underlying the physiological processes of defense and repair, and the phenomenology of the interaction between the biological environment and biomaterials.The last part of the book addresses two areas of growing importance: Tissue Engineering and Biotechnology. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, students and all those looking for a comprehensive and concise introduction to biomaterials engineering.- Offers a one-stop source for information on the essentials of biomaterials and engineering- Useful as an introduction or advanced reference on recent advances in the biomaterials field- Developed by experienced international authors, incorporating feedback and input from existing customers

This volume provides readers with a wide collection of the latest and readily reproducible technical protocols available in the field ofnon-viral gene delivery vectors. The chapters in this book are organized intothree major parts: Part I is a section on conventional bolus gene deliveryvectors that introduces typical transfection approaches relyingon the addition of transfectants to the cell culture medium where the cells aregrown in; Part II covers stimuli-responsive bolus transfectants and topics on gene delivery complexes made of smart polymers orstimuli-responsive polymers that change according to the environment they arein and delivered by dripping into cells; Part III discusses examples ofsubstrate-mediated gene delivery—also termed reversetransfection—and the immobilization of a gene delivery vector onto a surface asopposed to more typical bolus delivery from the medium. Written in the highlysuccessful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters includeintroductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials andreagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips ontroubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.Cutting-edge and practical, Non-Viral Gene Delivery Vectors: Methods andProtocols is written for experimentalists, and is an essential part of manylaboratory bookshelves. This book will help novice and professionals alikesucceed in their research in this field.

This volume provides readers with a wide collection of the latest and readily reproducible technical protocols available in the field ofnon-viral gene delivery vectors. The chapters in this book are organized intothree major parts: Part I is a section on conventional bolus gene deliveryvectors that introduces typical transfection approaches relyingon the addition of transfectants to the cell culture medium where the cells aregrown in; Part II covers stimuli-responsive bolus transfectants and topics on gene delivery complexes made of smart polymers orstimuli-responsive polymers that change according to the environment they arein and delivered by dripping into cells; Part III discusses examples ofsubstrate-mediated gene delivery—also termed reversetransfection—and the immobilization of a gene delivery vector onto a surface asopposed to more typical bolus delivery from the medium. Written in the highlysuccessful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters includeintroductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials andreagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips ontroubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.Cutting-edge and practical, Non-Viral Gene Delivery Vectors: Methods andProtocols is written for experimentalists, and is an essential part of manylaboratory bookshelves. This book will help novice and professionals alikesucceed in their research in this field.

Foundations of Biomaterials Engineering provides readers with an introduction to biomaterials engineering. With a strong focus on the essentials of materials science, the book also examines the physiological mechanisms of defense and repair, tissue engineering and the basics of biotechnology.

An introductory section covers materials, their properties, processing and engineering methods. The second section, dedicated to Biomaterials and Biocompatibility, deals with issues related to the use and application of the various classes of materials in the biomedical field, particularly within the human body, the mechanisms underlying the physiological processes of defense and repair, and the phenomenology of the interaction between the biological environment and biomaterials.

The last part of the book addresses two areas of growing importance: Tissue Engineering and Biotechnology. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, students and all those looking for a comprehensive and concise introduction to biomaterials engineering.

Offers a one-stop source for information on the essentials of biomaterials and engineering Useful as an introduction or advanced reference on recent advances in the biomaterials field Developed by experienced international authors, incorporating feedback and input from existing customers

Foundations of Biomaterials Engineering provides readers with an introduction to biomaterials engineering. With a strong focus on the essentials of materials science, the book also examines the physiological mechanisms of defense and repair, tissue engineering and the basics of biotechnology.An introductory section covers materials, their properties, processing and engineering methods. The second section, dedicated to Biomaterials and Biocompatibility, deals with issues related to the use and application of the various classes of materials in the biomedical field, particularly within the human body, the mechanisms underlying the physiological processes of defense and repair, and the phenomenology of the interaction between the biological environment and biomaterials.The last part of the book addresses two areas of growing importance: Tissue Engineering and Biotechnology. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, students and all those looking for a comprehensive and concise introduction to biomaterials engineering.- Offers a one-stop source for information on the essentials of biomaterials and engineering- Useful as an introduction or advanced reference on recent advances in the biomaterials field- Developed by experienced international authors, incorporating feedback and input from existing customers

This volume provides readers with a wide collection of the latest and readily reproducible technical protocols available in the field ofnon-viral gene delivery vectors. The chapters in this book are organized intothree major parts: Part I is a section on conventional bolus gene deliveryvectors that introduces typical transfection approaches relyingon the addition of transfectants to the cell culture medium where the cells aregrown in; Part II covers stimuli-responsive bolus transfectants and topics on gene delivery complexes made of smart polymers orstimuli-responsive polymers that change according to the environment they arein and delivered by dripping into cells; Part III discusses examples ofsubstrate-mediated gene delivery—also termed reversetransfection—and the immobilization of a gene delivery vector onto a surface asopposed to more typical bolus delivery from the medium. Written in the highlysuccessful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters includeintroductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials andreagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips ontroubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.Cutting-edge and practical, Non-Viral Gene Delivery Vectors: Methods andProtocols is written for experimentalists, and is an essential part of manylaboratory bookshelves. This book will help novice and professionals alikesucceed in their research in this field.

This volume provides readers with a wide collection of the latest and readily reproducible technical protocols available in the field ofnon-viral gene delivery vectors. The chapters in this book are organized intothree major parts: Part I is a section on conventional bolus gene deliveryvectors that introduces typical transfection approaches relyingon the addition of transfectants to the cell culture medium where the cells aregrown in; Part II covers stimuli-responsive bolus transfectants and topics on gene delivery complexes made of smart polymers orstimuli-responsive polymers that change according to the environment they arein and delivered by dripping into cells; Part III discusses examples ofsubstrate-mediated gene delivery—also termed reversetransfection—and the immobilization of a gene delivery vector onto a surface asopposed to more typical bolus delivery from the medium. Written in the highlysuccessful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters includeintroductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials andreagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips ontroubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.Cutting-edge and practical, Non-Viral Gene Delivery Vectors: Methods andProtocols is written for experimentalists, and is an essential part of manylaboratory bookshelves. This book will help novice and professionals alikesucceed in their research in this field.