Protein-Based Nanocomposites for Tissue Engineering

Protein-based Nanocomposites for Tissue Engineering details the design, development, efficacy and tissue engineering applications of a range of protein-based nanocomposite materials.Protein-based nanocomposites offer advantageous properties in that they are biodegradable, biocompatible, nonantigenic, highly stable and possess strong binding capacity. These unique properties make protein-based nanocomposite carriers promising candidates for controlled cell delivery in tissue engineering. This book covers a selection of protein types in their nanocomposite form, from albumin and keratin, to collagen and silk. Each protein nanocomposite is described in detail, exploring their application in cell delivery and tissue engineering. The design, development, properties, and molecular mechanism of protein-based nanocomposites is thoroughly discussed, before going on to analyze the advantages and limitations of these useful materials. Protein-based Nanocomposites for Tissue Engineering helps readers explore biocompatible and naturally derived material options for tissue engineering applications and would be of use to academics and researchers in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, regenerative medicine and nanotechnology.