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Simulated microgravity suppresses osteoblast phenotype, Runx2 levels and AP-1 transactivation.
Journal of cellular biochemistry - 15 Feb 2003
Ontiveros C, McCabe Laura R
Abstract excerpt
Conditions of disuse such as bed rest, space flight, and immobilization result in decreased mechanical loading of bone, which is associated with reduced bone mineral density and increased fracture risk. Mechanisms involved in this process are not well understood but involve the suppression of osteoblast function. To elucidate the influence of mechanical unloading on osteoblasts, a rotating wall vessel (RWV) was...
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