International Review of Connective Tissue Research

Contributors

Preface

Tentative Contents of Subsequent Volumes the Histochemistry of the Connective Tissues

I. Introduction

II. The Histochemistry of Connective Tissue Cells

III. Ground Substance

IV. Fibrous Components

V. Bone and Cartilage

VI. Teeth

VII. Hyalin

VIII. Amyloid

IX. Fibrinoid

References

Connective Tissue and Periodontal Disease

I. Introduction

II. Histochemical Studies of the Connective Tissue Ground Substance of the Gingiva

III. Biochemical Aspects of Periodontitis

IV. Concluding Remarks

References

Experimental Lathyrism

I. Introduction

II. Structural Changes

III. Biochemical Aspects of Periodontitis

IV. Chemical Changes

V. Lathyrogens, Potentiators, and Inhibitors

VI. Discussion

References

The Physical Chemistry of Gelatin

I. Introduction

II. Collagen—The Native Protein Source

III. The Collagen → Gelatin Transition

IV. Characterization of Gelatin in Dilute Solutions

V. Gelatin and Collagen-Fold Formation

References

Acid Hydrolases of Connective Tissue

I. Introduction

II. Acid Hydrolases

III. Problems in Studying the Distribution of Hydrolases in Connective Tissues

IV. Enzyme Distribution in Connective Tissues

V. Lysosomal Theory of Intracellular Digestion

VI. Role of Acid Hydrolases in Connective Tissue

References

Author Index

Subject Index