Tissue engineering

The new field of tissue engineering, applies the principles of biology and engineering to the development of functional substitutes for the loss or failure of an organ or tissue. This article describes the previous challenges and present status of this interdisciplinary field.

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Published inNihon Geka Gakkai zasshi Vol. 100; no. 9; p. 539
Main Authors Isogai, N, Asamura, S, Tanaka, H, Kamiishi, H
Format Journal Article
LanguageJapanese
Published Japan 01.09.1999
Subjects
Animals
Cytological Techniques
Ear Cartilage - cytology
Humans
Polymers
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Summary:The new field of tissue engineering, applies the principles of biology and engineering to the development of functional substitutes for the loss or failure of an organ or tissue. This article describes the previous challenges and present status of this interdisciplinary field.
ISSN:0301-4894