The role of Tsukushi (TSK), a small leucine-rich repeat proteoglycan, in bone growth

The role of Tsukushi (TSK), a small leucine-rich repeat proteoglycan, in bone growth

Introduction: Endochondral ossification is one of a key process for bone maturation. Tsukushi (TSK) is a novel member of the secreted small leucine-rich repeat proteoglycan (SLRP) family. SLRPs localize to skeletal regions and play significant roles during whole phases of bone development. Although...

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Main Authors: Kosei Yano, Kaoru Washio, Yuka Tsumanuma, Masayuki Yamato, Kunimasa Ohta, Teruo Okano, Yuichi Izumi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-12-01
Series:Regenerative Therapy
Subjects:
Tsukushi
SLRPs
Skeletal development
Endochondral ossification
Growth plate
Chondrocyte
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352320417300263

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