Skeletal Tissues Mineralization

Dear Colleagues,

Mineralized tissues in vertebrates, such as bone, teeth, scales, and eggshells, exhibit remarkably diverse hierarchical organizations, encompassing multiple levels of structure from the nanoscale to the macroscopic level, and often exquisite control over the mineral and matrix components. This hierarchical organization contributes to the mechanical properties and functional characteristics of these materials. Understanding these structure–function relationships at different hierarchical levels is vital for unraveling the principles governing the biomechanical properties, strength, flexibility, and adaptability of mineralized tissues, as well as their functions in different vertebrate species.

This Special Issue focuses on the mineralized skeletal tissues of vertebrates, from fish to mammals. Submitted papers should present novel fundamental insights into one or more aspects, such as mechanisms of formation, unique functional adaptations, and insights into the evolution of these tissues.

Additionally, we are particularly interested in contributions that address methodological aspects designed to improve our current understanding of the mineralization processes and material functions. Innovative approaches, such as advanced imaging techniques, compositional analyses, correlative light and electron microscopy and cryo-electron microscopy, will be particularly welcome.

Dr. Emeline Raguin
Prof. Dr. Steve Weiner
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Minerals is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• mineralization
• skeletal tissues
• calcium
• imaging and analytical techniques
• bone
• eggshell