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NADPH oxidase 4 limits bone mass by promoting osteoclastogenesis.
The Journal of clinical investigation - 1 Nov 2013
Goettsch Claudia, Babelova Andrea, Trummer Olivia, Erben Reinhold G, Rauner Martina, Rammelt Stefan, Weissmann Norbert, Weinberger Valeska, Benkhoff Sebastian, Kampschulte Marian, Obermayer-Pietsch Barbara, Hofbauer Lorenz C, Brandes Ralf P, Schröder Katrin
Abstract excerpt
ROS are implicated in bone diseases. NADPH oxidase 4 (NOX4), a constitutively active enzymatic source of ROS, may contribute to the development of such disorders. Therefore, we studied the role of NOX4 in bone homeostasis. Nox4(-/-) mice displayed higher bone density and reduced numbers and marke...
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