Rationalizing the development of biomaterials with a new way of thinking.
10.1007/s11655-011-0801-4
- Author:
Cong-Ming XIAO
1
Author Information
1. College of Material Science and Engineering, Huaqiao University, Quanzhou, Fujian Province 362021, China. congmingxiao@hqu.edu.cn
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Biocompatible Materials;
pharmacology;
Biomimetics;
methods;
Humans;
Thinking
- From:
Chinese journal of integrative medicine
2011;17(11):864-866
- CountryChina
- Language:English
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Abstract:
The history of biomaterials research is seriously surveyed. It is found that an immutable way of thinking for developing biomaterials is rooted deeply in Western medicine and biology. It is necessary to modify or change the current status of thinking. In this paper, the author presents an idea to research and develop biomaterials via a combined way of thinking, i.e., combining together the wisdom and knowledge of Western medicine, Chinese medicine, and other disciplines.