Main description:

The book provides an in-depth and comprehensive overview of the essential role of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) in bone formation. In combination with researches from multiple scholars in this field, the book reviews the mechanisms of ncRNA-related bone diseases, as well as the potential applications of RNA synthesis technology in bone disorder treatments. This volume covers the following topics: 1) basic introduction of non-coding RNA and bone development, how 2) microRNAs and 3) long noncoding RNAs (LncRNAs) regulate bone formation, 4) how ncRNAs and the corresponding pathways participate in bone metabolism diseases, 5) RNA synthesis technology and the possible RNA therapies in bone disease. Researchers and students in the fields of human genetics, human physiology, developmental biology and biomedical engineering, as well as professionals and scientists in Orthopedics, will particularly find this book helpful.

Contents:

Preface.- Part I MicroRNAs and Bone.- Chapter 1 MicroRNAs and Osteoporosis.- Chapter 2 MicroRNAs and the Diagnosis of Osteoporosis.- Chapter 3 MicroRNAs and Osteoarthritis.- Chapter 4 Mechanosensitive miRNAs and Bone Formation.- Part II Long non-coding RNAs and Bone.- Chapter 5 Roles and Mechanism of Long Noncoding RNAs in Bone Diseases.- Chapter 6 LncRNAs that Regulate Oosteoblast Function and Bone Formation.- Part III RNA Synthesis Technology and RNA Therapy in Bone Diseases.- Chapter 7 Synthetic Technology of Non-coding RNAs Used in Bone Disease Research and Therapeutics.- Chapter 8 RNA Therapy in Bone Diseases.