Arthritis Research

Synovial Joint Morphology, Histopathology, and Immunohistochemistry.- Imaging Inflamed Synovial Joints.- Arthroscopy as a Research Tool.- Immunohistochemistry of the Inflamed Synovium.- In Situ Hybridization of Synovial Tissue.- Subtractive Hybridization.- Laser Capture as a Tool for Analysis of Gene Expression in Inflamed Synovium.- Preparation of Mononuclear Cells from Synovial Tissue.- Quantitative Image Analysis of Synovial Tissue.- Cartilage Matrix and Bone Biology.- Cartilage Histomorphometry.- Image Analysis of Aggrecan Degradation in Articular Cartilage With Formalin-Fixed Samples.- In situ Detection of Cell Death in Articular Cartilage.- Measurement of Glycosaminoglycan Release from Cartilage Explants.- Assessment of Collagenase Activity in Cartilage.- Assessment of Gelatinase Expression and Activity in Articular Cartilage.- Analyses of MT1-MMP Activity in Cells.- Analysis of TIMP Expression and Activity.- Bone Histomorphometry in Arthritis Models.- Generation of Osteoclasts In Vitro, and Assay of Osteoclast Activity.- Cell Trafficking, Migration, and Invasion.- Isolation and Analysis of Large and Small Vessel Endothelial Cells.- Analysis of Flow-Based Adhesion In Vitro.- Analysis of Leukocyte Recruitment in Synovial Microcirculation by Intravital Microscopy.- Angiogenesis in Arthritis.- Analysis of Inflammatory Leukocyte and Endothelial Chemotactic Activity.- Acquisition, Culture, and Phenotyping of Synovial Fibroblasts.- Genotyping of Synovial Fibroblasts.- Gene Transfer to Synovial Fibroblast.- In Vitro Matrigel Fibroblast Invasion Assay.- Culture and Analysis of Circulating Fibrocytes.

From the reviews:

"...offers a comprehensive reference for the analysis of tissues relevant to arthritis research in brief chapters that emphasize how various analyses are performed.  What separates this series from other references in this area is its ability to be brief but thorough in the discussion of technically challenging methods." -Doody's Book Review, Weighted Numerical Score:95 - 4 Stars

"This multiauthored ... compendium of arthritis research methods and protocols provides pertinent practical information for the bench researcher as well as for the interested clinician. ... It is a worthwhile reference to have in the research laboratory ... . I enthusiastically recommend ... and believe this publication would have broad appeal to the rheumatologic community and to those in related specialties. ... I congratulate the authors on developing an excellent compendium of arthritis research ... ." (Robert J. Quinet, JAMA, April, 2008)

"Arthritis Research: Methods and Protocols forms part of a book series on Methods in Molecular Medicine by Humana Press. ... Overall the books are extremely useful as both a practical guide and a reference text and are easy to understand. We would recommend the books to anyone with an interest in rheumatology research - basic scientists, clinicians and students ... ." (Leonie Taams and Hayley Evans, Immunology News, August, 2008)