Bone: A Regulator of Physiology

Bone plays far more than just a structural role in our bodies. It actively communicates with our brains and other organs, releasing and responding to signaling molecules that regulate numerous biological processes. This book reviews the classical functions of bone as well as exciting new work that has revealed novel aspects of its biology.

Topics covered in this essential volume include:
- Bone Remodeling and the Microbiome
- Bone Mineralization
- Regulation of Bone Remodelng by Parathyroid Hormone
- The Bone Marrow Microenvironment in Health and Myeloid Malignancy
- Neural Regulation of Bone Marrow
- Biology of Bone: The Vasculature of the Skeletal System
- Regulation of Energy Metabolism by Bone-Derived Hormones