Tissue Engineering Active Biological Machines: Bio-Inspired Design, Directed Self-Assembly, and Characterization of Muscular Pumps Simulating the Embryonic Heart

Biological machines are active devices that are comprised of cells and other biological components. These functional devices are best suited for physiological environments that support cellular function and survival. Biological machines have the potential to revolutionize the engineering of biomedic...

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Main Author: Azizgolshani, Hesham
Format: Others
Published: 2013
Online Access:https://thesis.library.caltech.edu/7747/1/Hesham_Azizgolshani_Thesis.pdf
Azizgolshani, Hesham (2013) Tissue Engineering Active Biological Machines: Bio-Inspired Design, Directed Self-Assembly, and Characterization of Muscular Pumps Simulating the Embryonic Heart. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/2C8T-TB84. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05232013-150116734 <https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05232013-150116734>