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Piezo1 Mutant Zebrafish as a Model of Idiopathic Scoliosis

2023-10-25

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<h4>ABSTRACT</h4> Scoliosis is a condition where the spine curves sideways, unique to humans due to their upright posture. However, the cause of this disease is not well understood because it’s challenging to find a model for experimentation. This study aimed to create a model for human idiopathic scoliosis by manipulating the function of mechanosensitive channels called Piezo channels in zebrafish. Zebrafish wer...

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2054e4a5-f0ef-5c14-868a-8d7fc38de80c
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10.1101/2023.10.23.563500
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