Grässel S., Aszódi A. (Eds.) Cartilage. Volume 2: Pathophysiology

Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, 2017. — 265 p. — ISBN: 9783319458014.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.Pathogenesis of Osteoarthritis in General
Cartilage Injury and Osteoarthritis
Proteoglycan and Collagen Degradation in Osteoarthritis
Role of Proteoglycans in Osteoarthritis
Pro- and Anti-inflammatory Cytokine Profiles in Osteoarthritis
Molecular Genetics of the Cartilage Collagenopathies
Pseudoachondroplasia and Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia: Molecular Genetics, Disease Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targets
Integrin-Mediated Interactions in Cartilage Physiology and Pathophysiology
The Sensory and Sympathetic Nervous System in Cartilage Physiology and Pathophysiology
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration