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ABOUT THE BOOK

This is an open access book. In honor of his 75th birthday, we reflect on the impact of the pioneering work of Alan Grodzinsky and his laboratory. This volume includes in-depth discussions of tissue electro mechanics, mechanobiology and biomechanics, and matrix biology in addition to the latest advancements in understanding the pathogenesis, progression and treatment of osteoarthritis. Unique to this volume, we overview decades of groundbreaking research that set the stage for the latest efforts in the field, highlighting the legacy of one researcher and their trainees.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Scientific Impact

1. Front Matter

   Pages 1-1

   
   

2. Aggrecan and Hyaluronan: The Infamous Cartilage Polyelectrolytes – Then and Now

   • Anna H. K. Plaas, Meghan M. Moran, John D. Sandy, Vincent C. Hascall

   Pages 3-29

   
   

3. Understanding the Influence of Local Physical Stimuli on Chondrocyte Behavior

   • Byumsu Kim, Lawrence J. Bonassar

   Pages 31-44

   
   

4. Multiscale In Silico Modeling of Cartilage Injuries

   • Rami K. Korhonen, Atte S. A. Eskelinen, Gustavo A. Orozco, Amir Esrafilian, Cristina Florea, Petri Tanska

   Pages 45-56

   
   

5. In Vitro Models and Proteomics in Osteoarthritis Research

   • Martin Rydén, Patrik Önnerfjord

   Pages 57-68

   
   

6. Nanomechanics of Aggrecan: A New Perspective on Cartilage Biomechanics, Disease and Regeneration

   • Chao Wang, Elizabeth R. Kahle, Qing Li, Lin Han

   Pages 69-82

   
   

7. Computational Modelling for Managing Pathways to Cartilage Failure

   • Saeed Miramini, David W. Smith, Bruce S. Gardiner, Lihai Zhang

   Pages 83-93

   
   

8. Gene Delivery to Chondrocytes

   • Christopher V. Nagelli, Christopher H. Evans, Rodolfo E. De la Vega

   Pages 95-105

   
   

9. Mechanical Articular Cartilage Injury Models and Their Relevance in Advancing Therapeutic Strategies

   • Bodo Kurz, Melanie L. Hart, Bernd Rolauffs

   Pages 107-124

   
   

10. Hip Osteoarthritis: Bench to Bedside Perspective

    • Young-Jo Kim

    Pages 125-133

    
    

11. Harnessing Growth Factor Interactions to Optimize Articular Cartilage Repair

    • Stephen B. Trippel

    Pages 135-143