Circling behavior developed in Dmp1 null mice is due to bone defects in the vestibular apparatus

<p>With age, there is a progressive loss of body balance function. Yet, the potential influence of osteoporosis on body balance is largely unknown. Dentin matrix protein 1 (DMP1) is highly expressed in bone and required for phosphate homeostasis and mineralization. <i>Dmp1</i> null...

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Main Author: Kun Lv, Haiyang Huang, Yongbo Lu, Chunlin Qin, Zubing Li, Jian Q. Feng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ivyspring International Publisher 2010-01-01
Series:International Journal of Biological Sciences
Online Access:http://www.biolsci.org/v06p0537.htm