Design of Polymeric Platforms for Selective Biorecognition [Hardcover]

This book addresses in an integrated manner all the critical aspects for building the next generation of biorecognition platforms - from biomolecular recognition to surface fabrication. The most recent strategies reported to create surface nano and micropatterns are thoroughly analyzed.?This book?contains descriptions of the types of molecules immobilized at surfaces that can be used for specific biorecognition, how to immobilize them, and how to control their arrangement and functionality at the surface. Small molecules, peptides, proteins and oligonucleotides are at the core of the biorecognition processes and will constitute a special part of this book. The authors include detailed information on biological processes, biomolecular screening, biosensing, diagnostic and detection devices, tissue engineering, development of biocompatible materials and biomedical devices.Chapter 1. Selective Biorecognition On Polymer Surfaces: General Issues?Dr. J Rodr?guez-Hern?ndez, Dr. A L. Cortajarena)Chapter 2.? Patterning And Functionalization Of Polymeric SurfacesDr. J. Rodriguez-Hernandez)Chapter 3. Biorecognition Molecules: Types And Molecular Basis And Development Of Specificity(Dr. A. L. Cortajarena, Dr. Robert Collins)Chapter 4. Chemical Surface Biofunctionalization Of Polymers(Dr. Guillaume Delaittre)?Chapter 5. Gradient Polymer Surfaces For Biomedical Applications(Prof. Nikolaj Gadegaard)Chapter 6. Polymer Replication Techniques(Prof. Nikolaj Gadegaard)?Chapter 7. Lithographic Processes For The Design Of Biosurfaces(Prof. Nicolas Delorme)Chapter 8. Inkjet Printing Of Biomolecules For Biorecognition(Dr. Daniel Citterio)Chapter 9. Honeycomb Structured Films Prepared By Breath Figures: Fabrication And Application For Biorecognition Purposes(Dr. Alexandra Mu?oz-Bonilla, Dr. J Rodr?guez-Hern?ndez)Chapter 10. Polymer Brushes With Precise Architectures For Molecular Biorecognition(Dr. Rodrigo Navarro)Chapter 11. Microfluidic Systems With Functional Patterned Surface For BiomedlO