Dear Colleagues,

Metabolic bone diseases (MBD) are a set of disorders characterized by abnormalities in bone structure and function resulting from aberrant bone metabolism. MBD can develop as a result of hereditary causes, hormone imbalances, dietary inadequacies, or secondary to other diseases. Bone mineralization, remodeling, and strength can all be affected by MBD. Osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets, Paget's disease of bone, and renal osteodystrophy are some examples of MBD. This special issue seeks to publish original papers, meta-analyses, and critical reviews on all types of MBD, including both basic and clinical research. The topics given below are of special interest although manuscripts that go beyond these topics will also be considered.

1. Role of hormones and minerals
2. Bone remodeling and homeostasis
3. Genetic and molecular factors
4. Inflammatory and immune factors
5. Nutritional deficiencies and bone health
6. Microarchitecture and bone quality
7. Cellular dysfunction and bone diseases
8. Environmental and lifestyle factors
9. Pharmacological interventions
10. Translational and clinical research

Naibedya Chattopadhyay
Guest Editor

Manuscripts should be submitted via our online editorial system at https://www.biolifesas.org/journalx_brha/authorLogOn.action by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to start your submission. Manuscripts can be submitted now or up until the deadline. All papers will go through peer-review process. Accepted papers will be published in the journal (as soon as accepted) and meanwhile listed together on the special issue website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts will be thoroughly refereed through a double-blind peer-review process. Please visit the Instruction for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. Submitted manuscripts should be well formatted in good English.