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Osteoblast-Specific Transcription Factor Osterix Increases Vitamin D Receptor Gene Expression in Osteoblasts
18 Oct 2011
Abstract excerpt
Osterix (Osx) is an osteoblast-specific transcription factor required for osteoblast differentiation from mesenchymal stem cells. In Osx knock-out mice, no bone formation occurs. The vitamin D receptor (VDR) is a member of the nuclear hormone receptor superfamily that regulates target gene transcription to ensure appropriate control of calcium homeostasis and bone development. Here, we provide several lines of...
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