Mapk7 enhances osteogenesis and suppresses adipogenesis by activating Lrp6/β-catenin signaling axis in mesenchymal stem cells

Abstract The lineage commitment and differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) play a crucial role in bone homeostasis. MAPK7 (Mitogen-activated protein kinase 7), a member of MAPK family, controls cell differentiation, proliferation and survival. However, the specific role of Mapk7 in regulat...

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Published in:Communications Biology
Main Authors: Chuan Li, Jiahui Long, Shuqing Chen, Liru Tian, Ya Xiao, Shulin Chen, Deying Su, Baolin Zhang, Peiqiang Su, Liao Zhiheng, Caixia Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-02-01
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-025-07765-x