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An introduction to tissue-biomaterial interactions

An Introduction to Tissue-Biomaterial Interactions acquaints an undergraduate audience with the fundamental biological processes that influence these sophisticated, cutting-edge procedures.℗¡Chapters one through three provide more detail about the molecular-level events that happen at the tissue-imp...

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Main Authors: Dee, Kay C
Group Author: Puleo, David A; Bizios, Rena
Published:
Literature type: Electronic eBook
Language: English
Subjects:
Biomedical materials
Biocompatibility
Biocompatible Materials > adverse effects
Prostheses and Implants > adverse effects
Biocompatibilité
Biomatériaux
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Biomedical
MEDICAL > Family & General Practice
MEDICAL > Allied Health Services > Medical Technology
MEDICAL > Biotechnology
MEDICAL > Lasers in Medicine
Electronic books
Online Access: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/0471270598
Summary: An Introduction to Tissue-Biomaterial Interactions acquaints an undergraduate audience with the fundamental biological processes that influence these sophisticated, cutting-edge procedures.℗¡Chapters one through three provide more detail about the molecular-level events that happen at the tissue-implant interface, while chapters four through ten explore selected material, biological, and physiological consequences of these events. The importance of the body's wound-healing response is emphasized throughout.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xx, 228 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 0471461121
9780471461128
0471270598
9780471270591
Index Number: R857
CLC: R318.08
Contents: Biomaterials -- Proteins -- Protein-Surface Interactions -- Blood-Biomaterial Interactions and Coagulation -- Inflammation and Infection -- The Immune System and Inflammation -- Wound Healing -- Biomaterial Surfaces and the Physiological Environment -- Biocompatibility -- Example 1. Opening Occluded Vessels: Vascular Grafts, Intimal Hyperplasia -- Example 2. Replacing Joints and Teeth.

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