The third edition of this book provides a large number of laboratory protocols that are intended for basic and clinical bone researchers. Chapters are organized into five parts covering methods for isolation, ex vivo models of bone organ and cell co-culture system, biochemical procedures, animal models of bone remodeling, and rodent models on Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

Authoritative and cutting-edge Bone Research Protocols: Methods and Protocols, Third Edition aims to extensive list of protocols for anyone interested in bone research.

This 3rd edition book provides are large number of laboratory protocols that are intended for basic and clinical bone researchers. Chapters are organized into five parts covering methods for isolation, ex vivo models of bone organ and cell co-culture system, biochemical procedures, animal models of bone remodeling, and rodent models on Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

Authoritative and cutting-edge Bone Research Protocols: Methods and Protocols, Third Edition aims to extensive list of protocols for anyone interested in bone research.