Biomaterials and immune response : complications, mechanisms and immunomodulation

Nihal Engin, Vrana

Book| 2018| CRC Press
Abstract / Description

The interactions of the biomaterials with the host immune system is crucial for their functionality. This book aims to provide the reader with a better understanding of the role of the immune system in biomaterial applications. For this end, the book has dedicated chapters for i) explaining immune cells taking part in immune response to biomaterials/immune systems interface