In three Volumes this mini book series presents current knowledge and new perspectives on cartilage as a specialized yet versatile tissue.  This first volume provides a comprehensive overview on the basic composition and development of cartilaginous tissues followed by the description of the major signaling pathways which regulate cartilage morphogenesis and function.

Editors: Prof. Dr. Susanne Grässel Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery Experimental Orthopedics ZMB im BioPark 1 Josef-Engertstr. 9 93053 Regensburg, Germany PD Dr. Attila Aszodi Experimental Surgery and Regenerative Medicine Department of Surgery Ludwig-Maximilians-University Nussbaumstrasse 20 80336 Munich, Germany