Download Tissue Engineering | BIOE 120 - Biology for Engineers and more Quizzes Biology in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 Biomaterials / Scaffolds DEFINITION 1 Biomaterials designed to direct the growth, differentiation, and organization of cells by providing physical, chemical, and mechanical cues to form functional tissue TERM 2 Optimal Cell Sources DEFINITION 2 Acquisition of appropriate cells for particular applications from potential sources (eg autologous, allogenic, syngenic, and xenogenic cells, stem and progenitor cells, and genetically engineered cells) TERM 3 Autologous Cells DEFINITION 3 Cells taken from an individual which are cultured and manipulated before being transferred back into original donor TERM 4 Allogenic Cells DEFINITION 4 Blood forming stem cells taken from similar but not identical donor (ie family) TERM 5 Syngeneic Cells DEFINITION 5 Genetically indentical cells that are immunologically compatible for transplantation (ie identical twins) TERM 6 Xenogeneic Cells DEFINITION 6 Individuals of cell types of different species and different genotypes TERM 7 Biomolecules DEFINITION 7 Molecules such as growth factors, differentiation factors, morphogens, and angiogenic factors that aid tissue development and growth TERM 8 Engineering Methods and Design. DEFINITION 8 Involves: #D Tissue growth, cell encapsulation, bioreactor technology, vascularization and mass transport issues, preservation, storage, and shipping of cells and engineered tissues, and biomechanical property requirements of engineered tissues as well as mechanical signals regulating function TERM 9 Functional Assessment of Engineered Tissues DEFINITION 9 Including new imaging tools for real-time, non-destructive, in vitro and in vivo assessment of function, efficacy and safety TERM 10 Informatics DEFINITION 10 Includes gene and protein expression, data analysis, and data mining tools, quantitative cellular image analysis, multiscale modeling of engineered tissues, digital manufacturing, and digital quality assurance systems
