Engineering 3D Tissue Test Systems

Download or read book Engineering 3D Tissue Test Systems written by Karen J.L. Burg and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-07-28 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engineering 3D Tissue Test Systems provides an introduction to, and unique coverage of, a rapidly evolving area in biomaterials engineering. It reveals the current and future research responses, the current and future diagnostic applications, and provides a comprehensive overview to foster innovation. It offers insight into the importance of 3D systems and their use as benchtop models, spanning applications from basic scientific research to clinical diagnostics. Methods and limitations of building 3D tissue structures are evaluated, with attention given to the cellular, polymeric, and fabrication instrumentation components. The book covers the important aspects of polymeric tissue test systems, highlighting the needs and constraints of the industry, and includes a chapter on regulatory and pricing issues.