Bone Morphogenetic Proteins: From Laboratory to Clinical Practice

The main focus of this book is to summarize the most recent data in the rapidly growing field of bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs), from the basic science to potential and approved clinical applications. Distinguished scientists present reviews on a range of scientific topics, including biochemistry, biology, molecular biology and preclinical animal studies on spinal fusion, cartilage repair, craniofacial and dental reconstruction using BMPs, as well as approved clinical applications in human bone non-unions. This book will provide a resource not only for experts in the field, but also for undergraduate students, newcomers and clinicians worldwide, given that the use of BMPs in orthopedic reconstruction has been already approved in Europe and Australia.