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Principles of Osteoimmunology

Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Applications

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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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  • Updated and extended new edition

  • Bridges basic sciences and every day clinical applications

  • Summarizes the latest research and clinical findings in this emerging field

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Basics of Bone Biology

    • Martina Rauner, Lorenz C. Hofbauer
    Pages 1-30

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

    • Andreas Heindl, Martin Schepelmann, Robert Nica, Rupert Ecker, Peter Pietschmann, Alexander K. Seewald et al.
    Pages 31-57

  4. An Introduction to the Immune System

    • Georg Schett
    Pages 59-71

  5. Effects of Vitamin D in the Immune System

    • Ursula Azizi-Semrad, Peter Pietschmann, Martin Willheim
    Pages 73-107

  6. Osteoimmunological Aspects of Biomechanics

    • Katharina Kerschan-Schindl, Gerold Ebenbichler
    Pages 109-124

  7. Utility of the Determination of Biomarkers of Bone Metabolism

    • Barbara Obermayer-Pietsch, Verena Schwetz
    Pages 125-148

  8. Osteoporosis: Pathophysiology and Clinical Aspects

    • Peter Mikosch
    Pages 149-179

  9. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Spondyloarthritis

    • Douglas H. N. White, Roland Kocijan
    Pages 181-215

  10. Antibodies for the Treatment of Bone Diseases: Preclinical Data

    • Wolfgang Sipos
    Pages 217-237

  11. Antibodies for the Treatment of Bone Diseases: Clinical Data

    • Maria Winzer, Martina Rauner, Lorenz C. Hofbauer
    Pages 239-255

  12. Osteoporosis in Organ Transplant Patients

    • Jessica Furst, Elizabeth Shane
    Pages 257-288

  13. Osteoimmunological Aspects of Periodontal Diseases

    • Kristina Bertl, Peter Pietschmann, Andreas Stavropoulos
    Pages 289-321

  14. Back Matter

    Pages 323-328
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About this book

This fully updated and extended second edition provides a comprehensive overview on the basic concepts of the rapidly developing field of osteoimmunology and also offers in-depth insights into the molecular mechanisms of bone diseases. Clinical data is presented and put into context with the latest research findings. This second edition in addition discusses the latest topics in transplantation immunology. The book addresses scientists and physicians working in immunology, pathophysiology and osteology.



Editors and Affiliations

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

    Peter Pietschmann

About the editor

Assoc.-Prof. Peter Pietschmann, MD
Department of Pathophysiology and Allergy Research
Medical University of Vienna, Austria




Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Principles of Osteoimmunology

  • Book Subtitle: Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Applications

  • Editors: Peter Pietschmann

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-34238-2

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

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

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-34236-8Published: 31 August 2016

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-81710-1Published: 14 June 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-34238-2Published: 18 August 2016

  • Edition Number: 2

  • Number of Pages: X, 328

  • Number of Illustrations: 19 b/w illustrations, 21 illustrations in colour

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

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