10.1055/b-0035-122049 49 Stem Cells for Musculoskeletal Repair Kurt D. Hankenson Stem cells are precursors that differentiate to become terminally fated functional cells of tissues and organs. They have properties of…
10.1055/b-0035-122047 47 Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering and Materials for Repair Christopher C. West The use of synthetic materials for orthopedic applications is well established and has significantly improved the quality…
10.1055/b-0035-122048 48 Use of Growth Factors in Musculoskeletal Research Iain R. Murray Growth factors (GFs) are naturally occurring substances that bind to receptors on the cell surface and are capable…
10.1055/b-0035-122050 50 Biological Evaluation and Testing of Medical Devices Dieter R. Dannhorn In order to exclude potential biological hazards or to control residual risks as much as possible, the consolidated…
