Insulin exerts direct, IGF-1 independent actions in growth plate chondrocytes
Insufficient insulin production or action in diabetic states is associated with growth retardation and impaired bone healing, while the underling mechanisms are unknown. In this study, we sought to define the role of insulin signaling in the growth plate. Insulin treatment of embryonic metatarsal bo...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2014
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4472128/ |