Bone repair is modulated by different stimuli. There is evidence that the Transforming Growth Factor-beta (TGF- ) super-family of cytokines have significant effects on bone structure by regulating the replication and differentiation of chondrocytes, osteoblasts and osteoclasts. This book aimed at determining the role of the TGF- s, Collagen type I, Fibronectin and Laminin in bone cell behaviour. To do this MG-63 bone cells were used to examine cell adhesion and alignment to different micro-contact printed ECM protein patterns of different widths. The study also aimed at examining how various...

The aim of this book is to be able to interpret Electrocardiograms avoiding all possible errors. The accuracy of the interpretation is of great importance but a true diagnosis is far more significant. This book focuses on the recognition and interpretation of arrhythmias, one of the most important clinical tools in medicine. The greatest degree of accuracy is achieved by familiarising with the normal ECG that enables the recognition of abnormal patterns to be made immediately. Firstly, it is necessary to acquaint the function of the heart and the electrical activity in order to broaden our...