Molecular and Cellular Regulation of the Skeletal System in Healthy and Pathological Conditions II
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409). This special issue belongs to the section "Cellular Pathology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 October 2023) | Viewed by 3011
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Interests: bone degenerative diseases; cancer; transcription factors
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Dear Colleagues,
The skeletal system is finely regulated by molecular signals throughout life. Cellular alterations involving mesenchymal stem cells or cells with bone formation and neoformation activity, such as osteoblasts, or cells with bone resorption activity, such as osteoclasts, induce bone degenerative processes. The causes of these bone alterations can be metabolic, deriving from hereditary mutations or secondary to tumor pathologies. The purpose of this second edition is, therefore, to report recent knowledge on bone, highlighting the importance of the molecular processes involved in health and pathological conditions. Papers evaluating the role of lifestyles, such as nutrition or physical activity, on bone health are also encouraged. In addition, we welcome reports of innovative models to fully understand the molecular pathways involved in skeletal changes in bone.
Dr. Maria Teresa Valenti
Guest Editor
Dr. Arianna Minoia
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- bone
- degenerative diseases
- cell signaling
- stem cell differentiation
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