The novel zinc finger-containing transcription factor Osterix is required for osteoblast differentiation and bone formation. Nakashima, K. et al. Cell 108, 17–29 (2002) [PubMed] Osteoblasts are ...
A disruption in the interplay between the bone-building osteoblast cells and the bone-degrading osteoclast cells can lead to osteoporosis. Most existing therapies reduce osteoclast activity ...
Previous research has highlighted the role of osteogenic CpG oligodeoxynucleotide (iSN40) in promoting osteoblast differentiation and supporting bone formation. A new study reveals that iSN40 also ...