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2005). This book explains the biology of bone and bone regeneration, giving
an overview of growth factors, and which technologies for bone substitutes
are used in clinics. Polymers suitable for applications in regenerative medi-
cine are discussed in more detail in the ‘ Handbook of Degradable Polymers ’
(Wiley-VCH, 2011), (Lendlein and Sisson, 2011), in ‘ Biomaterials for Stem
Cell Therapy: State of Art and Vision for the Future ’ (CRC Press 2013), (De
Bartolo and Bader, 2013), and in ‘ Regenerative Medicine from Protocol to
Patient ’ (Springer 2011), (Steinhoff, 2011). Recent special issues concentrat-
ing on biomaterials and their application in bone include ‘ Advanced Drug
Delivery Reviews ’ (Grainger ...