Poly(Lactic Acid)-Based Biomaterials: Synthesis, Modification and Applications
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Date
2012-01-20
Authors
Xiao, Lin
Wang, Bo
Yang, Guang
Gauthier, Mario
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Publisher
InTech
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Chapter 11 entitled "Poly(Lactic Acid)-Based Biomaterials: Synthesis, Modification and Applications" from: "Biomedical Science, Engineering and Technology", book edited by Dhanjoo N. Ghista, ISBN 978-953-307-471-9, Published: January 20, 2012 under CC BY 3.0 license. © The Author(s). Book Description: This innovative book integrates the disciplines of biomedical science, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, physiological engineering, and hospital management technology. Herein, Biomedical science covers topics on disease pathways, models and treatment mechanisms, and the roles of red palm oil and phytomedicinal plants in reducing HIV and diabetes complications by enhancing antioxidant activity. Biomedical engineering coves topics of biomaterials (biodegradable polymers and magnetic nanomaterials), coronary stents, contact lenses, modelling of flows through tubes of varying cross-section, heart rate variability analysis of diabetic neuropathy, and EEG analysis in brain function assessment. Biotechnology covers the topics of hydrophobic interaction chromatography, protein scaffolds engineering, liposomes for construction of vaccines, induced pluripotent stem cells to fix genetic diseases by regenerative approaches, polymeric drug conjugates for improving the efficacy of anticancer drugs, and genetic modification of animals for agricultural use. Physiological engineering deals with mathematical modelling of physiological (cardiac, lung ventilation, glucose regulation) systems and formulation of indices for medical assessment (such as cardiac contractility, lung disease status, and diabetes risk). Finally, Hospital management science and technology involves the application of both biomedical engineering and industrial engineering for cost-effective operation of a hospital.
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Book edited by Dhanjoo N. Ghista, ISBN 978-953-307-471-9, Published: January 20, 2012 under CC BY 3.0 license. © The Author(s). Lin Xiao, Bo Wang, Guang Yang and Mario Gauthier (2012). Poly(Lactic Acid)-Based Biomaterials: Synthesis, Modification and Applications, Biomedical Science, Engineering and Technology, Prof. Dhanjoo N. Ghista (Ed.), ISBN: 978-953-307-471-9, InTech, Available from: http://www.intechopen.com/books/biomedical-science-engineering-and-technology/poly-lactic-acid-based-biomaterials-synthesis-modification-and-applications