Low-dose X-ray irradiation promotes osteoblast proliferation, differentiation and fracture healing.

Great controversy exists regarding the biologic responses of osteoblasts to X-ray irradiation, and the mechanisms are poorly understood. In this study, the biological effects of low-dose radiation on stimulating osteoblast proliferation, differentiation and fracture healing were identified using in...

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Main Authors: Ming Chen, Qun Huang, Wei Xu, Chang She, Zong-Gang Xie, Yong-Tao Mao, Qi-Rong Dong, Ming Ling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4121287?pdf=render