Role of Osteopontin in Modulation of Hydroxyapatite Formation
Role of Osteopontin in Modulation of Hydroxyapatite Formation
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Boston: Springer US
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The presence of osteopontin (OPN) at high levels in both mineralized tissues such as bone and ectopic calcifications such as atherosclerotic plaque presents a conundrum: is OPN a promoter or inhibitor of hydroxyapatite (HA) formation? In vitro studies show that OPN adsorbs tightly to HA and is a potent inhibitor of crystal growth. Although the mech...
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Role of Osteopontin in Modulation of Hydroxyapatite Formation
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1443409591
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1443409591
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0171-967X
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1432-0827
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10.1007/s00223-013-9698-6
