Intro
Contents
About the Authors
Chapter 1: Nanomaterials and Stem Cells for Bone Tissue Engineering
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Stem Cell Types Applied to Nanomaterial-Based Bone Regeneration
1.2.1 Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs)
1.2.1.1 Bone Marrow Stromal Cells (BMSCs)
1.2.1.2 Adipose-Derived Stem Cells (ASCs)
1.2.1.3 Dental Pulp Stem Cells (DPSCs)
1.2.2 Other Types of Adult Stem Cells
1.3 Nanomaterials Applied to Stem Cell Osteogenic Differentiation
1.3.1 Polymeric Nanomaterials
1.3.2 Metal-Based Nanomaterials
1.3.3 Silica-Based Nanomaterials

1.3.4 Carbon-Based Nanomaterials
1.3.5 Nucleic Acid-Based Nanomaterials
1.3.6 Hydroxyapatite
1.4 Properties of Nanomaterials Affecting Osteogenic Differentiation and Bone Formation
1.4.1 Mechanical Properties
1.4.2 Porosity
1.4.3 Hydrophilicity
1.4.4 Biodegradability
1.4.5 Biocompatibility
1.5 Nanostructures and Scaffolds Applied to Bone Tissue Engineering
1.5.1 Nanopatterns
1.5.2 Microspheres/Nanospheres
1.5.3 Nanotubes
1.5.4 Nanofibers
1.5.5 Nanocomposites

1.6 Growth Factors and Molecular Pathways Involved in Osteogenic Differentiation and Bone Tissue Engineering
1.6.1 Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP)
1.6.2 Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)
1.6.3 Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor (bFGF)
1.6.4 Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1)
1.6.5 Other Growth Factors Related to Bone Regeneration
References
Chapter 2: The Application of Nanomaterial in Skeletal Muscle Regeneration
2.1 Introduction
2.2 The Research Progress of Nanoscaffold Materials in Skeletal Muscle Regeneration

2.2.1 The Research Progress of Nanofiber Scaffold in Skeletal Muscle Regeneration
2.2.1.1 Electrospinning Research Progress in Preparation of Nanofibers
2.2.1.2 The Research Progress of Physical Cues of Nanofibers on Myogenesis
2.2.1.3 Biochemical Cues of Nanofibers on Myogenesis
2.2.1.4 The Research Progress of Electrical Conductivity of Nanofibers on Myogenesis
2.2.1.5 The Research Progress of PCL Scaffolds for Muscle Regeneration
2.2.1.6 Other Nanofiber Scaffold Research Progress for Muscle Regeneration

2.2.2 The Research Progress of Nanohydrogels in Skeletal Muscle Regeneration
2.2.3 The Research Progress of Nanofilm in Skeletal Muscle Regeneration
2.2.4 The Research Progress of Nanocomposite Materials in Skeletal Muscle Regeneration
2.2.5 Other Nanomaterial Research Progress in Skeletal Muscle Regeneration
2.3 The Research Progress of Nanoparticles in Skeletal Muscle Regeneration
2.3.1 The Research Progress of Au Nanoparticles in Myogenesis
2.3.2 The Research Progress of Nanotubes and Nanorods in Myogenesis
2.3.3 The Research Progress of Other Nanoparticles in Myogenesis