C-type natriuretic peptide regulates endochondral bone growth through p38 MAP kinase-dependent and – independent pathways

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) has recently been identified as an important anabolic regulator of endochondral bone growth, but the molecular mechanisms mediating its effects are not completely understood.</p> <p>Result...

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Main Authors: Serra Rosa, Stanton Lee-Anne, Gillespie J Ryan, James Claudine G, Khan Sameena, Agoston Hanga, Beier Frank
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-03-01
Series:BMC Developmental Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-213X/7/18