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Author : Rebecca Jane Shuttleworth
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Download or read book The Role of the Chondrocyte Cytoskeleton in Health and Disease written by Rebecca Jane Shuttleworth and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Rebecca Jane Shuttleworth
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Total Pages : 728 pages
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Download or read book Role of the Chondrocyte Cytoskeleton in Health and Disease written by Rebecca Jane Shuttleworth and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 728 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Andre Kamkin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1402064268
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)
Download or read book Mechanosensitive Ion Channels written by Andre Kamkin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-10-06 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the latest data dealing with mechanosensitive channels research results. It was compiled by a group of internationally recognized scientists leading in the field of mechanosensitive ion channels or mechanically gated channels and signaling cascades research. Key problems of cell mechanobiology are also discussed. As a whole, the volume dwells on the major issues of mechanical stress influencing the ion channels and intracellular signaling pathways.
Author : Stefaan Verbruggen
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128129530
Total Pages : 530 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)
Download or read book Mechanobiology in Health and Disease written by Stefaan Verbruggen and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-08-09 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mechanobiology in Health and Disease brings together contributions from leading biologists, clinicians, physicists and engineers in one convenient volume, providing a unified source of information for researchers in this highly multidisciplinary area. Opening chapters provide essential background information on cell mechanotransduction and essential mechanobiology methods and techniques. Other sections focus on the study of mechanobiology in healthy systems, including bone, tendons, muscles, blood vessels, the heart and the skin, as well as mechanobiology studies of pregnancy. Final chapters address the nascent area of mechanobiology in disease, from the study of bone conditions, skin diseases and heart diseases to cancer. A discussion of future perspectives for research completes each chapter in the volume. This is a timely resource for both early-career and established researchers working on mechanobiology. Provides an essential digest of primary research from many fields and disciplines in one convenient volume Covers both experimental approaches and descriptions of mechanobiology problems from mathematical and numerical perspectives Addresses the hot topic of mechanobiology in disease, a particularly dynamic field of frontier science
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Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128096217
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)
Download or read book Piezo Channels written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2017-07-17 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Piezo Channels, Volume 79, the latest volume in the Current Topics in Membranes series provides the necessary membrane research to assist readers in discovering the current state of a particular field and future directions. New chapters in the updated volume include A Tour de Force: The Discovery, Properties, and Function of Piezo Channels, Piezo1 Channels in Vascular Development and the Sensing of Shear Stress, the Origin of the Force: The Force-From-Lipids Principle Applied to Piezo Channels, Genetic Diseases of PIEZO1 and PIEZO2 Dysfunction, and The Structural Basis for Sensing by the Piezo1 Protein. Users of this series will find an up-to-date presentation of the current knowledge in the field of Piezo Channels. Written by leading experts in the field Contains original material, both textual and illustrative, that make it a very relevant reference Presented in a very comprehensive manner Ideal reference for both researchers in the field and general readers who will find this book to be relevant and up-to-date
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Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0080962823
Total Pages : 423 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (89 download)
Download or read book Primary Cilia written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2009-11-30 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, the role of cilia in the study of health, development and disease has been increasingly clear, and new discoveries have made this an exciting and important field of research. This comprehensive volume, a complement to the new three-volume treatment of cilia and flagella by King and Pazour, presents easy-to-follow protocols and detailed background information for researchers working with cilia and flagella. Covers protocols for primary cilia across several systems and species Both classic and state-of-the-art methods readily adaptable across model systems, and designed to last the test of time Relevant to clinicians and scientists working in a wide range of fields
Author : Alice Maroudas
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Methods in Cartilage Research written by Alice Maroudas and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book details and critically evaluates a wide variety of techniques used in cartilage research, ranging from biophysics and biomechanics to biochemistry and molecular biology, with special reference to degenerative diseases. With contributions from over a hundred leading experts and nearly one thousand key references this work will be indispensable to cell biologists, physiologists, pathologists, rheumatologists and others working in cartilage biology. The methods described include: * sampling, characterization and handling of tissue specimens * extraction, separation and analysis of matrix constituents * modern morphological techniques * isolated chondrocyte culture * explant culture of tissue segments * use of radioisotopes in metabolic studies of matrix macromolecules * immunochemical methods in cartilage research * contemporary molecular biology techniques * quantitative aspects of cartilage composition * measurement of solute transport * measurement of physicochemical, mechanical and electromechanical properties * cartilage repair and modeling * degradation products as markers of cartilage metabolism and disease
Author : Susanne Grässel
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319458035
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (194 download)
Download or read book Cartilage written by Susanne Grässel and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-01-25 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In three Volumes this mini book series presents current knowledge and new perspectives on cartilage as a specialized yet versatile tissue. This second volume is dedicated to basic pathologies of the two most common osteoarticular diseases affecting large segments of the Western population, osteoarthritis and chondrodysplasias. This book addresses Professors, researchers and PhD students who are interested in musculoskeletal and cartilage biology and pathobiology.
Author : Massimo Sabatini
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1592598102
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (925 download)
Download or read book Cartilage and Osteoarthritis written by Massimo Sabatini and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-02-01 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritis, is generally characterized by a slowly progressive degeneration of articular cartilage, particularly in the weight-bearing joints. It has a stronger prevalence in women, and its incidence increases with age. OA is a major and growing health concern in developed countries, owing to steadily increasing life expectancy and the demand for better quality of life. Because of its chronic nature and nonfatal outcome, OA affects the growing population of the elderly over an increasing time span. Moreover, despite its relatively benign character, OA is one of the most disabling diseases; it is responsible for increasing financial and social burdens in terms of medical treatments, forced inactivity, loss of mobility, and dependence. Despite a growing awareness of OA as a medical problem that has yet to reach its maximum impact on society, there is a surprising absence of effective medical treatments beyond pain control and surgery. So far, only symptom-modifying drugs are available, while there remains a major demand for disease-modifying treatments of proven clinical efficacy. This demand will hopefully be met in the future by some of the drugs that have been pressed into development and are now at different stages of clinical investigation. Nevertheless, the current lack of effective treatments reflects a still insufficient knowledge of cartilage with respect to its metabolism, interactions with other joint tissues, and causes and mechanisms (possibly of very different nature) leading to failure of its turnover.
Author : David A. D. Parry
Publisher : R G Landes Company
ISBN 13 : 9781570591204
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (912 download)
Download or read book Intermediate Filament Structure written by David A. D. Parry and published by R G Landes Company. This book was released on 1995 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers the structure and role of intermediate filament (IF) proteins in a variety of cell types. The text examines the expression of IF proteins, the hierarchical assembly of those proteins into molecules, oligomers, protofilaments, protofilbrils and intact IF.
Author : Andre Kamkin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400720041
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (7 download)
Download or read book Mechanical Stretch and Cytokines written by Andre Kamkin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-09-06 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the latest findings in the field of investigation of molecular mechanisms of mechanical stretch and the role of cytokines in response of different tissues to it. On the one hand this Volume demonstrates how mechanical stretch enhances cytokines production. It describes how cytokines influence tissues and cells on a background of a mechanical stretching. It provides a description of how cells in different tissues are activated by stretch and cytokines via various signaling pathways, and how they change their gene expression. The book is a unique collection of reviews outlining current knowledge and future developments in this rapidly growing field. Knowledge of biomechanics, and mechanisms which underlie it on molecular, cellular and tissue, is necessary for understanding of the normal functioning of living organisms and allows to predict changes, which arise due to alterations of their environment.
Author : Kenneth R. Boheler
Publisher : Humana Press
ISBN 13 : 9781493975518
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (755 download)
Download or read book The Surfaceome written by Kenneth R. Boheler and published by Humana Press. This book was released on 2017-12-20 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides readers with the latest techniques and tools to assess modifications and functions of the surfaceome. The chapters in this book are divided into 4 sections: discovery-based approaches to surfaceome content; targeted approaches for surfaceome content; cell-based function analyses related to surfaceome content; and computational approaches in surfaceome studies. Section 1 focuses on discovery-based approaches for cataloging surfaceome content that analyses the surfaceome of bacteria, avian embryos, and mammalian systems. Section 2 discusses methods that over-express specific targets in Sf9 cells and generate bi-specific antibodies for targeting cancer and somatic cells. Section 3 explores voltage dependent sodium channels and high-content electrophysiological analyses. The final section looks at the new web-based platform known as targets-search. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Comprehensive and thorough, Surfaceome: Methods and Protocols assists in the study of cell surface protein biology and function. It is a valuable resource for all researchers interested in this field.
Author : Heinz Redl
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9783319088303
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (883 download)
Download or read book Cell Engineering and Regeneration written by Heinz Redl and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-02-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reference work presents the origins of cells for tissue engineering and regeneration, including primary cells, tissue-specific stem cells, pluripotent stem cells and trans-differentiated or reprogrammed cells. There is particular emphasis on current understanding of tissue regeneration based on embryology and evolution studies, including mechanisms of amphibian regeneration. The book covers the use of autologous versus allogeneic cell sources, as well as various procedures used for cell isolation and cell pre-conditioning , such as cell sorting, biochemical and biophysical pre-conditioning, transfection and aggregation. It also presents cell modulation using growth factors, molecular factors, epigenetic approaches, changes in biophysical environment, cellular co-culture and other elements of the cellular microenvironment. The pathways of cell delivery are discussed with respect to specific clinical situations, including delivery of ex vivo manipulated cells via local and systemic routes, as well as activation and migration of endogenous reservoirs of reparative cells. The volume concludes with an in-depth discussion of the tracking of cells in vivo and their various regenerative activities inside the body, including differentiation, new tissue formation and actions on other cells by direct cell-to-cell communication and by secretion of biomolecules.
Author : Annick Perbal
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9048137799
Total Pages : 339 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (481 download)
Download or read book CCN proteins in health and disease written by Annick Perbal and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-04-26 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The CCN family of genes currently comprises six secreted proteins (designated CCN16 i.e., Cyr61/CCN1; ctgf/CCN2; Nov/CCN3; WISP1/CCN4; WISP2/CCN5, and WISP3/CCN6) showing a strikingly conserved primary structure, with four modules sharing partial identity with IGF binding proteins, Von Willebrand protein, thrombospondin and several matricellular proteins and growth factors. The current view is that CCN proteins modulate signaling pathways that involve regulatory components of the extracellular matrix. As such, they likely act as a central hub in the regulation of mitosis, adhesion, apoptosis, extracellular matrix production, growth arrest and migration of multiple cell types. The 5th international workshop on the CCN family of genes, that was held in Toronto in 2008 brought together scientists from around the world who have an interest in the biological roles of this emerging family of proteins. On an educational point of view, the workshop was a unique place for an efficient diffusion of scientific information. The present book comprises a series of selected manuscripts that are based on the original communications that were presented at the meeting by worldwide leaders in the field of CCN biology. All major aspects of CCN proteins biology in both normal and pathological conditions are covered in this volume, from structure-functions analysis up to the involvement of CCN proteins in complex physiological functions. In addition to reports that support the Yin-Yang concept of CCN proteins driving opposite effects on the same biological process, this book also comprises several contributions that point to CCN proteins as amenable targets for therapeutic manipulation of disease processes. Together with the special issue of Journal of Cell Communication and Signaling in which authors have extended on the original data presented at the meeting, the present Proceedings provide an instant picture and unique update of the state of the art in the CCN field.
Author : Kyriacos A. Athanasiou
Publisher : Morgan & Claypool Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1598298755
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (982 download)
Download or read book Articular Cartilage Tissue Engineering written by Kyriacos A. Athanasiou and published by Morgan & Claypool Publishers. This book was released on 2010 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cartilage injuries in children and adolescents are increasingly observed, with roughly 20% of knee injuries in adolescents requiring surgery. In the US alone, costs of osteoarthritis (OA) are in excess of $65 billion per year (both medical costs and lost wages). Comorbidities are common with OA and are also costly to manage. Articular cartilage's low friction and high capacity to bear load makes it critical in the movement of one bone against another, and its lack of a sustained natural healing response has necessitated a plethora of therapies. Tissue engineering is an emerging technology at the threshold of translation to clinical use. Replacement cartilage can be constructed in the laboratory to recapitulate the functional requirements of native tissues. This book outlines the biomechanical and biochemical characteristics of articular cartilage in both normal and pathological states, through development and aging. It also provides a historical perspective of past and current cartilage treatments and previous tissue engineering efforts. Methods and standards for evaluating the function of engineered tissues are discussed, and current cartilage products are presented with an analysis on the United States Food and Drug Administration regulatory pathways that products must follow to market. This book was written to serve as a reference for researchers seeking to learn about articular cartilage, for undergraduate and graduate level courses, and as a compendium of articular cartilage tissue engineering design criteria. Table of Contents: Hyaline Articular Cartilage / Cartilage Aging and Pathology / In Vitro / Bioreactors / Future Directions
Author : John P. Bilezikian
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0080568750
Total Pages : 2074 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (85 download)
Download or read book Principles of Bone Biology written by John P. Bilezikian and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2008-09-29 with total page 2074 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Principles of Bone Biology provides the most comprehensive, authoritative reference on the study of bone biology and related diseases. It is the essential resource for anyone involved in the study of bone biology. Bone research in recent years has generated enormous attention, mainly because of the broad public health implications of osteoporosis and related bone disorders. Provides a "one-stop" shop. There is no need to search through many research journals or books to glean the information one wants...it is all in one source written by the experts in the field The essential resource for anyone involved in the study of bones and bone diseases Takes the reader from the basic elements of fundamental research to the most sophisticated concepts in therapeutics Readers can easily search and locate information quickly as it will be online with this new edition
Author : Ashutosh Tiwari
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118773683
Total Pages : 421 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (187 download)
Download or read book Advanced Healthcare Materials written by Ashutosh Tiwari and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-05-09 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary view of cutting-edge research on advanced materials for healthcare technology and applications Advanced healthcare materials are attracting strong interest in fundamental as well as applied medical science and technology. This book summarizes the current state of knowledge in the field of advanced materials for functional therapeutics, point-of-care diagnostics, translational materials, and up-and-coming bioengineering devices. Advanced Healthcare Materials highlights the key features that enable the design of stimuli-responsive smart nanoparticles, novel biomaterials, and nano/micro devices for either diagnosis or therapy, or both, called theranostics. It also presents the latest advancements in healthcare materials and medical technology. The senior researchers from global knowledge centers have written topics including: State-of-the-art of biomaterials for human health Micro- and nanoparticles and their application in biosensors The role of immunoassays Stimuli-responsive smart nanoparticles Diagnosis and treatment of cancer Advanced materials for biomedical application and drug delivery Nanoparticles for diagnosis and/or treatment of Alzheimers disease Hierarchical modelling of elastic behavior of human dental tissue Biodegradable porous hydrogels Hydrogels in tissue engineering, drug delivery, and wound care Modified natural zeolites Supramolecular hydrogels based on cyclodextrin poly(pseudo)rotaxane Polyhydroxyalkanoate-based biomaterials Biomimetic molecularly imprinted polymers
