Molecular and cellular foundations of biomaterials / edited by Nicholas A. Peppas, Michael V. Sefton.
Series: Advances in chemical engineering ; v. 29.2004Edition: 1st edDescription: 1 online resource (xiii, 234 pages) : illustrationsContent type:- text
- computer
- online resource
- 0120085291
- 9780120085293
- TP155.2.M35

Includes bibliographical references and index.
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This latest volume in the Advances in Chemical Engineering series, is a contemporary analysis of the preparation, structure and properties of biomaterials with emphasis on the molecular design and material/polymer interactions. The book addresses cell-biomaterials adhesion, biomaterials and gene therapy, protein adsorption, platelet and white cell activation processes, molecular design and surface modification of novel biomaterials. - Original reviews - Leading chemical engineers as authors - Update on biomaterials use - Novel subject on use of biomaterials in drug delivery and gene therapy - Mathematical modeling.
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