Differential effects of ERK and p38 signaling in BMP-2 stimulated hypertrophy of cultured chick sternal chondrocytes
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>During endochondral bone formation, the hypertrophy of chondrocytes is accompanied by selective expression of several genes including type X collagen and alkaline phosphatase. This expression is stimulated by inducers including BMPs...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2005-02-01
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| Series: | Cell Communication and Signaling |
| Online Access: | http://www.biosignaling.com/content/3/1/3 |