Advances in Bone Biology and Diseases: Pathophysiology, Mechanisms, and Therapeutic Innovations
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409). This special issue belongs to the section "Cellular Pathology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 April 2025) | Viewed by 239
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bone diseases, ranging from osteoporosis and osteoarthritis to more complex conditions like Paget’s disease and bone cancers, significantly impact the quality of life of patients and healthcare systems worldwide. While many of these diseases are influenced by genetic, metabolic, and environmental factors, inflammation has emerged as a key driver in their pathophysiology. Recent advances in the interdisciplinary field of osteoimmunology have highlighted the intricate interplay between the immune system and bone health, offering new insights into disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic strategies.
This Special Issue, "Advances in Bone Biology and Diseases: Pathophysiology, Mechanisms, and Therapeutic Innovations", seeks to bring together cutting-edge research on the cellular and molecular underpinnings of bone diseases, with a particular focus on inflammation-mediated pathways. We invite contributions that explore novel diagnostic tools, biomarkers, and therapeutic approaches aimed at mitigating the progression of bone diseases. Original research and review articles that shed light on the interaction between immune cells, cytokines, and bone-resorbing or bone-forming cells are highly encouraged.
Join us in this Special Issue as we push the frontiers of knowledge in bone biology and disease research, with the ultimate goal of translating findings into effective treatments that enhance patient care and outcomes.
Dr. Baohong Zhao
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bone diseases
- osteoimmunology
- inflammation
- osteoporosis
- osteoarthritis
- Paget’s disease
- bone cancer
- bone resorption
- bone formation
- cytokines
- immune cells
- pathophysiology
- biomarkers
- therapeutic strategies
- molecular mechanisms
- bone metabolism
- inflammation-mediated pathways
- bone remodeling
- diagnostic tools
- cellular interactions
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