Bioengineering: A Conceptual Approach

✍ Scribed by Mirjana Pavlovic (auth.)

• Publisher: Springer International Publishing
• Year: 2015
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 314
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This book explores critical principles and new concepts in bioengineering, integrating the biological, physical and chemical laws and principles that provide a foundation for the field. Both biological and engineering perspectives are included, with key topics such as the physical-chemical properties of cells, tissues and organs; principles of molecules; composition and interplay in physiological scenarios; and the complex physiological functions of heart, neuronal cells, muscle cells and tissues. Chapters evaluate the emerging fields of nanotechnology, drug delivery concepts, biomaterials, and regenerative therapy. The leading individuals and events are introduced along with their critical research. Bioengineering: A Conceptual Approach is a valuable resource for professionals or researchers interested in understanding the central elements of bioengineering. Advanced-level students in biomedical engineering and computer science will also find this book valuable as a secondary textbook or reference.

✦ Table of Contents

Front Matter....Pages i-xxv
Cell Content and Basic Construction....Pages 1-5
The Advanced Architecture of the Cell....Pages 7-22
Cell Physiology: Liaison Between Structure and Function....Pages 23-35
Genomics....Pages 37-47
Proteomics: Enzyme: Structure, Function, Kinetics, and Engineering Aspects....Pages 49-55
Communication I: Neural System and Regulation of Communication....Pages 57-66
Communication II (Endocrine Control)....Pages 67-79
Communication III (Immunological Control)....Pages 81-93
Stem Cells in Regenerative Therapy....Pages 95-120
Concept of Drug Delivery....Pages 121-132
Engineering Balances....Pages 133-142
Respiration and Digestion: Bioengineering Basics....Pages 143-152
Circulation and Lungs....Pages 153-167
Waste Disposal from the Body....Pages 169-185
Biomechanics: Principles....Pages 187-202
Bioinstrumentation: Basic Information....Pages 203-215
Fundamentals of Bioimaging....Pages 217-228
What Are Biomaterials?....Pages 229-244
Nanotechnology: Novel Emerging Concepts....Pages 245-265
Tissue Engineering Breakthroughs....Pages 267-280
Cell Culture in Bioengineering-Working on 3-Dimensional Culture and Ink-Jet Printing: Regenerative Medicine (RM)....Pages 281-288
Magnetism and Magnetobiology: New Undiscovered Horizons?....Pages 289-298
ERRATUM....Pages E1-E1

✦ Subjects

Biomedical Engineering; Cell Biology; Nanotechnology; Gene Therapy