title: [Mechanical stress and bone metabolism].
abstract: Mechanical stress (MS) is one of the most important factor regulating bone metabolism. However, little is known about the mechanism by which MS contribute to this important biological event. In this paper I will present a brief overview of the hypotheses and data so far presented as well as the ongoing researches elsewhere.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cell Biology and Molecular Pharmacology, Department of Tissue Regeneration and Reconstruction Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences.
authors.forename: Hiroyuki
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kawashima