Ultrastructure of Skeletal Tissues

Bone and Cartilage in Health and Disease

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Orthopedics, Medical Science, Anatomy
Cover of the book Ultrastructure of Skeletal Tissues by , Springer US
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781461314875
Publisher: Springer US Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781461314875
Publisher: Springer US
Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

The calcified tissues have fundamental functions in the biology of organisms, not only because their strength, solidity, and elasticity permit movement and mechanical activities, and protect soft tissues against traumatic forces, but also on account of their role in mineral homeostasis. For this reason, extensive investigation in the last 30 years has provided much to explain the complex chemical and physical processes occurring in cells and matrices composing the skeleton, and their alterations in pathological conditions. The use of ultrastructural methods such as immunocytochemistry, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, cytoautoradiography, freeze/fracture etching, high voltage, etc. has proven to be of great value when applied to cells and matrix components of bone and cartilage, in spite of the technical difficulties due to the hardness of these tissues. However, available information on this subject is disseminated in a variety of scientific and medical articles. This volume is an attempt to collect together the most significant data on the ultrastructure of cartilage and bone in normalcy and pathology. Obviously, it cannot be a complete report of all these data, its principal aim being that of: a) giving a comprehensive statement of the results concerning the basic structures common to these tissues, especially collagen fibrils, noncollagenous proteins, and proteoglycans, and their relationships with the mineral substance (for which another volume of this series can also be consulted; see Ruggeri A. , Motta P. M. (eds.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The calcified tissues have fundamental functions in the biology of organisms, not only because their strength, solidity, and elasticity permit movement and mechanical activities, and protect soft tissues against traumatic forces, but also on account of their role in mineral homeostasis. For this reason, extensive investigation in the last 30 years has provided much to explain the complex chemical and physical processes occurring in cells and matrices composing the skeleton, and their alterations in pathological conditions. The use of ultrastructural methods such as immunocytochemistry, scanning and transmission electron microscopy, cytoautoradiography, freeze/fracture etching, high voltage, etc. has proven to be of great value when applied to cells and matrix components of bone and cartilage, in spite of the technical difficulties due to the hardness of these tissues. However, available information on this subject is disseminated in a variety of scientific and medical articles. This volume is an attempt to collect together the most significant data on the ultrastructure of cartilage and bone in normalcy and pathology. Obviously, it cannot be a complete report of all these data, its principal aim being that of: a) giving a comprehensive statement of the results concerning the basic structures common to these tissues, especially collagen fibrils, noncollagenous proteins, and proteoglycans, and their relationships with the mineral substance (for which another volume of this series can also be consulted; see Ruggeri A. , Motta P. M. (eds.

More books from Springer US

Cover of the book Current Research and Clinical Management of Melanoma by
Cover of the book The Measurement of Economic Relationships by
Cover of the book Antibodies by
Cover of the book Furthering Talk by
Cover of the book Content-Based Video Retrieval by
Cover of the book Handbook of Community Psychology by
Cover of the book Biochemical Modulation of Anticancer Agents: Experimental and Clinical Approaches by
Cover of the book Handbook of Quantitative Finance and Risk Management by
Cover of the book Automatic Re-engineering of Software Using Genetic Programming by
Cover of the book Cardiology by
Cover of the book World Economic Issues at the United Nations by
Cover of the book Advances in Formal Design Methods for CAD by
Cover of the book Evolutionary Optimization in Dynamic Environments by
Cover of the book Family Diversity and Family Policy: Strengthening Families for America’s Children by
Cover of the book Taking Stock of Air Liberalization by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy