title: Nanobiomaterials: a review of the existing science and technology, and new approaches.
abstract: Nanotechnology has made great strides forward in the creation of new surfaces, new materials and new forms which also find application in the biomedical field. Traditional biomedical applications started benefiting from the use nanotechnology in an array of areas, such as biosensors, tissue engineering, controlled release systems, intelligent systems and nanocomposites used in implant design. In this manuscript a review of developments in these areas will be provided along with some applications from our laboratories.
authors.affiliation: METU, Department of Biological Sciences, Biotechnology Research Unit, Ankara 06531, Turkey. vhasirci@metu.edu.tr
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Hasirci
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Vrana
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Zorlutuna
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ndreu
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Yilgor
authors.forename: F B
authors.initials: FB
authors.lastname: Basmanav
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Aydin
mesh_terms: D003094:Collagen / Q000737:chemistry; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008823:Micelles; D049329:Nanostructures; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000639:trends*; D011091:Polyesters; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D023822:Tissue Engineering
chemical_list: D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D008823:Micelles; D011091:Polyesters; C033616:poly(lactide); D003094:Collagen