The Skeleton: Biochemical, Genetic, and Molecular Interactions in Development and Homeostasis

Massaro, Edward J.; Rogers, John M.

A cutting-edge review of the biochemical, physiological, pharmacological, genetic, and molecular interactions involved in the development and homeostasis of the skeleton. Topics range from chondrogenesis, chondrocytes, and cartilage to skeletal dysmorphology, and include the control of skeletal development, osteoblastic cell differentiation, and bone induction, growth, remodeling, and mineralization. The authors' understanding of bone physiology-and how it is modified throughout all the stages of life-offers novel approaches for improving the endurance of load-bearing implants, achieving life-long optimal bone strength, overcoming microgravity situations (space flight), and hastening the healing of fractures, osteotomies, and antrodeses.

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Published by: Humana

Publication Date: 2004-02-16

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781588292155

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-59259-736-9

Dimensions: 254cm x178cm

Pages: 428