Abstract
In the fields of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering, the shortcomings of autografts and allografts are driving the research of effective synthetic grafts. In particular, nanotechnology applications are being extensively studied due to the nanosized nature of the interactions between cells and the extracellular matrix of body tissues. This chapter provides an overview of the use of bioactive and bioresorbable nanoceramics for regenerative medicine purposes, focusing on tissue engineering strategies where release of the nanoceramics has a therapeutic effect for healing and regeneration. Especially, the strategy of incorporating nanoceramics in 3D polymeric matrices for bone, skin, or peripheral nerve regeneration is reviewed and discussed.
| Original language | British English |
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| Title of host publication | Nanomaterials for Theranostics and Tissue Engineering |
| Subtitle of host publication | Techniques, Trends and Applications |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | 233-257 |
| Number of pages | 25 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128178386 |
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| State | Published - 1 Jan 2020 |
Keywords
- Nanoceramics
- Polymers
- Tissue regeneration