Principles of bone biology
Contributors: Raisz, Lawrence G. (Lawrence Gideon), 1925-; Martin, T. John; ScienceDirect (Online service)
Edition: 3rd ed. / edited by John P. Bilezikian, Lawrence G. Raisz, T. John Martin.
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Amsterdam; London
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource]
Number of pages: 1942
ISBN-13: 9780123738844
Subjects: Bones; Molecular aspects; Physiology
Description: 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. It is the most comprehensive, complete, up-to-date source of information on all aspects of bones and bone biology in one convenient source. It takes the reader from the basic elements of fundamental research to the most sophisticated concepts in therapeutics. 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

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