Throughout the world, musculoskeletal disorders are a leading cause of chronic disease morbidity, and the chronic musculoskeletal pain affects mill...

Muscle cells, including cardiomyocytes, contain a specialized smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER), sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) calcium ions (Ca2+) re...

It is essential for our quality of life to have healthy muscles. Tragically, the loss of even a single protein can have dramatic effects on muscle ...

Soft tissue refers to tissues that connect, support, or surround other structures and organs of the body, not being bone. Soft tissue includes tend...

In this book the authors present current research in the study of spermatozoa. This compilation focuses on the biology, motility and function and c...

This book provides information on testosterone and its role in human anatomy, physiology, psychology and pathology. In particular, it proposes arti...

In this compilation, the authors provide an overview of neural plate pre-patterning and the concept of the organizing center, describing the contri...

In 1644, the University of Copenhagen established its first anatomical theatre. In addition to the instruction of students, research was also carri...

In this book, the authors present topical research in the study of the morphology, biomechanics and clinical implications of trabecular and cortica...

This book presents topical research in the study of the dietary sources, functions and health benefits related to tryptophan. Topics discussed incl...

Over the last decade, major advancements in our understanding of the ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) have occurred. This book focuses on recent t...

Oxidative stress, which is caused by endogenous and exogenous reactive-oxygen-species (ROS) formation, may significantly affect health-span and lon...

Cutaneous wound healing is a complex process involving blood clotting, inflammation, new tissue formation and finally tissue remodelling. In this b...