Bioresorbable Polymers for Biomedical Applications: From Fundamentals to Translational Medicine

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Related titles,Front Matter,Copyright,Dedication,List of contributors,Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials,ForewordEntitled to full textPart One: Fundamentals and considerations of bioresorbable polymers for biomedical applications1 - Introduction to bioresorbable polymers for biomedical applications, Pages 3-29, G. Pertici
2 - Natural polymers: A source of inspiration, Pages 31-64, M. Bassas-Galia, S. Follonier, M. Pusnik, M. Zinn
3 - Bioresorbability of polymers: Chemistry, mechanisms, and modeling, Pages 65-83, T. Casalini
4 - The innate immune response: A key factor in biocompatibility, Pages 85-94, K.N. Ekdahl, K. Fromell, J. Hilborn, B. Nilsson
5 - Form and function of resorbable materials–based medical devices, Pages 95-100, T. Villa, S. Brianza
6 - Quality management and safety of bioresorbable polymers for biomedical applications, Pages 101-132, G. Conti, L. Orlando
7 - Bringing bioresorbable polymers to market, Pages 133-149, F. Martello, I. Gerges, A. Tocchio, M. Tamplenizza, G. Bellezza
8 - Synthesis of bioresorbable polymers for medical applications, Pages 153-179, G. Storti, M. Lattuada
9 - Processing and production of bioresorbable polymer scaffolds for tissue engineering, Pages 181-203, J.L. Walker, M. Santoro
10 - Synthesis and processing of hydrogels for medical applications, Pages 205-228, F. Redaelli, M. Sorbona, F. Rossi
11 - Bioresorbable polymer microparticles in the medical and pharmaceutical fields, Pages 229-264, S.A. Chew, V.A. Hinojosa, M.A. Arriaga
12 - Bioresorbable polymer nanoparticles in the medical and pharmaceutical fields: A promising field, Pages 265-283, D. Moscatelli, M. Sponchioni
13 - Improving the pharmacodynamic and pharmacological profile of bioactive molecules using biopolymers, Pages 285-302, S. Papa, P. Veglianese
14 - Click chemistry for improving properties of bioresorbable polymers for medical applications, Pages 303-329, E. Mauri, F. Rossi
15 - Bioresorbable polymers for bioprinting applications, Pages 331-362, M. Rimann, M. Müller, U. Graf-Hausner
16 - Cell delivery for regenerative medicine by using bioresorbable polymers, Pages 365-389, M.L. Focarete, C. Gualandi
17 - Applications of bioresorbable polymers in the skeletal systems (cartilages, tendons, bones), Pages 391-422, E.C. Ekwueme, J.M. Patel, J.W. Freeman, S. Danti
18 - Applications of bioresorbable polymers in skin and eardrum, Pages 423-444, S. Danti, D. D\'Alessandro, C. Mota, L. Bruschini, S. Berrettini
19 - Bioresorbable polymers for next-generation cardiac scaffolds, Pages 445-467, E. Garbayo, S. Pascual-Gil, F. Prosper, M.J. Blanco-Prieto
20 - Application of bioresorbable polymers in muscular system, Pages 469-495, C. Villa, S. Erratico, M. Belicchi, Y. Torrente
21 - Ocular applications of bioresorbable polymers—from basic research to clinical trials, Pages 497-523, A. Samanta, K. Merrett, M. Gerasimov, M. Griffith
22 - Applications of bioresorbable polymers in the central nervous system, Pages 525-542, E. Sundström
23 - Engineering airways, Pages 543-565, L. Brizielli, G. Perale
Conclusions, Pages 567-570, J. Hilborn
Index, Pages 571-593