Bone Formation

• 1. Molecular Regulation of Osteoblast Differentiation.- 2. In Vitro Regulation of Osteoblast Activity.- 3. Systemic and Local Regulators of Bone Remodeling.- 4. Site-specific Mineralized Matrix Formation by Osteoblasts.- 5. Biomechanical Aspects of Bone Formation.- 6. Reduced Bone Formation in the Pathogenesis of Bone Fragility.- 7. Diseases of Excess Bone Formation.- 8. Targeting the Osteoblast for Prevention and Treatment of Bone Diseases.

From the reviews of the first edition: "Bone Formation ... focuses on the cells that initiate the process of osteogenesis, its regulation, and its disorders. ... Experimentalists will appreciate the large amount of cell culture and cell line information made available in the form of extensive tables not readily available elsewhere. ... This fundamental science book gives a clear view of the most recent knowledge in research on bone formation. It is presented in a way that makes it easily accessible to an orthopedic surgeon ... ." (Claude Karger, European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, Vol. 14 (4), 2004)