Peptides and Proteins as Biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration and Repair

Peptides and Proteins as Biomaterials for Tissue Regeneration and Repair highlights the various important considerations that go into biomaterial development, both in terms of fundamentals and applications.

After covering a general introduction to protein and cell interactions with biomaterials, the book discusses proteins in biomaterials that mimic the extracellular matrix (ECM). The properties, fabrication and application of peptide biomaterials and protein-based biomaterials are discussed in addition to in vivo and in vitro studies.

This book is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists and advanced students interested in biomaterials science, chemistry, molecular biology and nanotechnology.

Presents an all-inclusive and authoritative coverage of the important role which protein and peptides play as biomaterials for tissue regenerationExplores protein and peptides from the fundamentals, to processing and applicationsWritten by an international group of leading biomaterials researchers

1. Fundamentals of protein and cell interactions in biomaterials

Part 1 Proteins in biomaterials mimicking the extra cellular matrix 2. Extracellular matrix constitution and function for tissue regeneration and repair 3. Surface functionalization of biomaterials for tissue regeneration and repair 4. Bioengineered peptide biomaterials for tissue regeneration and repair

Part 2 Protein-based biomaterials for tissue regeneration and repair 5. Collagen-based biomaterials for tissue regeneration and repair 6. Fibrin-Based Biomaterials for tissue regeneration and repair 7. Fibrous protein-based biomaterials (silk, keratin, elastin and resilin proteins) for tissue regeneration and repair

Part 3 Processing of peptides and proteins as biomaterials 8. Fabrication of nanofibres and nanotubes for tissue regeneration and repair 9. Peptide and protein printing for tissue regeneration and repair

Part 4 Bioengineering of proteins and peptides 10. Self-assembled peptides for tissue regeneration and repair 11. Collagen-like materials for tissue regeneration and repair 12. Elastin-like materials for tissue regeneration and repair 13. Mussel inspired Biomaterials (bioadhesives) for tissue regeneration and repair

Part 5 Antimicrobial peptides (AMP) based biomaterial 14. AMP biomaterial coatings for tissue regeneration and repair 15. AMP as hydrogels for tissue regeneration and repair