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This patho- logical mineralization can explain the brittleness and fragility of OI bones. According to Professor Traub, the two main components of bone are the protein collagen — whose long rope-like molecules pack to- gether to form strong flexible fibers — and small, hard crystals of the mineral hydroxylapatite. Without the collagen the bone would be hard but brittle and powdery. Together they form a somewhat flexible, hard cohesive composite material, analogous to reinforced concrete. A few years ago the group of Weiner and Traub was the first to describe the detailed organi- zation of crystals and fibers in bones. Their electron microscop- ic studies documented the high- ly organized ultrastructure characteristic of bones, in which the small plate-like mineral crys- tals are located in parallel grooves throughout the collagen fibers, with the fibers being packed in alternating layers in a plywood-like arrangement. This research provided the plat- form for launching the current study on pathologic bone struc- ture in OI. This study has been support- ed by grants from the U.S. Pub- lic Health Service, the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, and the Bundesministerium fuer Forschung and Technologie. Professor Weiner holds the I.W. Abel Chair of Structural Bi- ology. ❑ HOT SHOTS Do you have an item for "Hot Shots"? "Hot Shots" is a period- ic column recognizing medical professionals for achievements in their field. Please send items to Ruth Littmann at The Jewish News, 27676 Franklin, Southfield, MI 48034. A picture would be ap- preciated. It can be color or black- and-white, but it must be in focus. If you wish to have the picture re- turned, you must enclose a self- addressed, stamped envelope.