Biological tissues are structurally and functionally optimized materials developed by #nature. We propose a topical collection focusing on #biomineralization and advanced #characterization techniques in the realm of #biological and #pathological #calcification. This collection takes a deep dive into the mechanisms of biomineralization, spotlighting advancements in characterizing processes across scales – from atomic to macroscopic – with examples encompassing #bone and #tooth formation, showcasing the precision of #mineral deposition for structurally robust tissues. Furthermore, the special collection will emphasize the transition from regular biomineralization to pathological calcification observed in conditions like #atherosclerosis, kidney stones, and #osteoarthritis. It will highlight innovative techniques that offer insights into #molecular, #cellular, and structural changes associated with these pathological processes.
#Biomineralization in #health and #disease: Bridging across length scales
Topical Collection; Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine
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#nature #biological #pathological #calcification #bone #tooth #mineral #atherosclerosis #osteoarthritis