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Principles of Osteoimmunology

Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Applications

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  • © 2012

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Editors:
  1. Peter Pietschmann

    1. Department of Pathophysiology and Allergy Research, Center for Pathophysiology, Infectiology and Immunology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria

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  • Presentation of the latest research and clinical findings in a very quick developing field

  • Written by experts with long international publication records in the field of osteoimmunology

  • Bridges basic sciences and every day clinical applications

  • A clearly structured presentation of clinical disease entities and their molecular mechanisms

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Basics of Bone Biology

    • Martina Rauner, Nicola Stein, Lorenz C. Hofbauer
    Pages 1-26

  3. Towards the Automated Detection and Characterization of Osteoclasts in Microscopic Images

    • Andreas Heindl, Martin Schepelmann, Rupert Ecker, Peter Pietschmann, Isabella Ellinger, Alexander K. Seewald et al.
    Pages 27-48

  4. An Introduction to the Immune System

    • Veronika Lang, Georg Schett
    Pages 49-61

  5. Effects of Vitamin D in the Immune System

    • Ursula Azizi-Semrad, Peter Pietschmann, Martin Willheim
    Pages 63-96

  6. Osteoimmunological Aspects of Biomechanics

    • Katharina Kerschan-Schindl, Gerold Ebenbichler
    Pages 97-111

  7. Utility of the Determination of Biomarkers of Bone Metabolism

    • Barbara Obermayer-Pietsch, Verena Schwetz
    Pages 113-135

  8. Osteoporosis: Pathophysiology and Clinical Aspects

    • Peter Mikosch
    Pages 137-167

  9. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis

    • Douglas H. N. White
    Pages 169-195

  10. RANKL Inhibition: Preclinical Data

    • Wolfgang Sipos
    Pages 197-215

  11. RANKL Inhibition: Clinical Data

    • Nicola Stein, Martina Rauner, Lorenz C. Hofbauer
    Pages 217-240

  12. Osteoimmunological Aspects of Periodontal Diseases

    • Kristina Bertl, Peter Pietschmann, Michael Matejka
    Pages 241-273

  13. Back Matter

    Pages 275-280
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About this book

Osteoimmunology is a new and rapidly developing field of great importance. It deals with mechanisms and possible treatments of bone-related diseases, such as osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis and periodontitis, that are caused by or associated with a malfunctioning immune system. This book describes the basics of bone biology and of the immune system and provides insight into the molecular mechanisms of bone diseases. In addition, clinical data is presented and put into context with the newest research findings. It was intended for all scientists and physicians working in immunology, pathophysiology and osteology.

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From the reviews:

“This is an introduction to the field of osteoimmunology for scientists and clinicians working in immunology, osteology, and pathophysiology. … The book covers an important, growing area of research that is also important to clinicians. … The book is quite appropriate for a broad audience of professionals and scientists. … This book is enjoyable to read and also functions as a fantastic reference. … Any student, physician, or scientist interested in immunology and bone health could benefit from reading this book.” (Jonathan Miner, Doody’s Book Reviews, April, 2013)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Pathophysiology and Allergy Research, Center for Pathophysiology, Infectiology and Immunology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria

    Peter Pietschmann

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Principles of Osteoimmunology

  • Book Subtitle: Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Applications

  • Editors: Peter Pietschmann

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-0520-7

  • Publisher: Springer Vienna

  • eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag/Wien 2012

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-7091-0520-7Published: 29 November 2011

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 280

  • Number of Illustrations: 16 b/w illustrations, 17 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Immunology, Human Physiology, Cytokines and Growth Factors

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