Bone Research Protocols (Methods in Molecular Medicine)

Helfrich, Miep H.; Ralston, Stuart H.

ISBN 10: 1588290441 / ISBN 13: 9781588290441

Published by Humana Press (edition 1), 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Bone Research Protocols (Methods in Molecular Medicine)
• Publisher: Humana Press (edition 1)
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1588290441
• ISBN 13: 9781588290441
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1.
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

A collection of the latest laboratory techniques for the study of bone and bone tissue. Described in step-by-step detail, these readily reproducible methods cover such topics as the isolation and culture of bone cells, the preparation of bone tissue for histological and ultrastructural analysis, methods for the measurement of bone strength and for mechanical studies, and how to use digital imaging techniques in the analysis of bone.

From the Back Cover

The past decade has witnessed the discovery of many genes with profound effects on bone. In Bone Research Protocols, recognized authorities with extensive hands-on experience present a wide-ranging catalog of laboratory techniques that will help researchers to investigate the mechanisms by which these genes affect bone mass and strength. Described in step-by-step detail, these readily reproducible methods cover such topics as the isolation and culture of bone cells, the preparation of bone tissue for histological and ultrastructural analysis, methods for the measurement of bone strength and for mechanical studies, and how to use digital imaging techniques in the analysis of bone. Though in vitro methods receive central attention, there are also protocols for in vivo analyses of bone formation and resorption. State-of-the-art and highly practical, Bone Research Protocols offers both beginning and advanced laboratory researchers a major compendium of well-established techniques for studying bone cell function and metabolism.