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Bone morphogenetic protein-7 modulates genes that maintain the vascular smooth muscle cell phenotype in culture.
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume - 1 Jan 2001
Dorai H, Sampath T K
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BACKGROUND: The vasculature is an important component in the musculoskeletal system, and vascularization is a key event in the development of normal cartilage and bone formation. Blood vessels deliver nutrients, oxygen, and precursor cells to maintain the structural and functional integrity of joints and soft and hard tissues. Therefore, agents that help to inhibit proliferation and retain the phenotype of...
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