BMP Receptor 1A Determines the Cell Fate of the Postnatal Growth Plate
Bone morphogenic proteins (BMPs) are critical for both chondrogenesis and osteogenesis. Previous studies reported that embryos deficient in Bmp receptor (Bmpr)1a or Bmpr1b in cartilage display subtle skeletal defects; however, double mutant embryos develop severe skeletal defects, suggesting a funct...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Ivyspring International Publisher
2013
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3807016/ |