Calcification, Physiologic - Physiology
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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Runx2, p53, and pRB status as diagnostic parameters for deregulation of osteoblast growth and differentiation in a new pre-chemotherapeutic osteosarcoma cell line (OS1).

29 Nov 2009 Osteosarcomas are the most prevalent primary bone tumors found in pediatric patients. To understand their molecular etiology, cell culture models are used to define disease mechanisms under controlled conditions. Many osteosarcoma cell lines (e.g., ... Read more...

Mineralized tissue formation by BMP2-transfected pulp stem cells.

30 Oct 2009 Previously, in vitro differentiation of odontoblasts was shown for dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) transfected with bone morphogenetic protein-2 (Bmp2). For this study, we hypothesized that such cells also show potential for mineralized tissue ... Read more...

Asporin competes with decorin for collagen binding, binds calcium and promotes osteoblast collagen mineralization.

12 Sep 2009 The interactions of the ECM (extracellular matrix) protein asporin with ECM components have previously not been investigated. Here, we show that asporin binds collagen type I. This binding is inhibited by recombinant asporin fragment LRR ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Calcification, Physiologic - Physiology'

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• Runx2, p53, and pRB status as diagnostic parameters for deregulation of osteoblast growth and differentiation in a new pre-chemotherapeutic osteosarcoma cell line (OS1). 29 Nov 2009
• Mineralized tissue formation by BMP2-transfected pulp stem cells. 30 Oct 2009
• Asporin competes with decorin for collagen binding, binds calcium and promotes osteoblast collagen mineralization. 12 Sep 2009
• Variability in bone mineralization among purebred lines of meat-type chickens. 30 Aug 2009
• Functional grading of mineral and collagen in the attachment of tendon to bone. 17 Aug 2009
• Oxytocin deficiency impairs maternal skeletal remodeling. Aug 2009
• Macroscopic and histologic analyses of de novo bone in the posterior spine at time of spinal implant removal. 30 Jul 2009
• Enamel matrix proteins; old molecules for new applications. 30 Jul 2009
• Update on cystic fibrosis-related bone disease: a special focus on children. 15 Jul 2009
• Echinoderm phosphorylated matrix proteins UTMP16 and UTMP19 have different functions in sea urchin tooth mineralization. 11 Jul 2009
• Application of biomimetic mineralization: a prophylactic therapy for cracked teeth? 8 Jul 2009
• In vitro proliferation and osteoblastic phenotype expression of cells derived from human vertebral lamina and iliac crest. 29 Jun 2009
• Ovariectomy vs. hypofunction: their effects on rat mandibular bone. 29 Jun 2009
• Blue laser irradiation enhances extracellular calcification of primary mesenchymal stem cells. 30 May 2009
• Barrier membranes used for ridge augmentation: is there an optimal pore size? 30 May 2009
• In vitro regulation of proliferation and differentiation within a postnatal growth plate of the cranial base by parathyroid hormone-related peptide (PTHrP). 30 May 2009
• Vivosorb as a barrier membrane in rat mandibular defects. An evaluation with transversal microradiography. 18 May 2009
• Murine mesenchymal stem cell isolated and expanded in low and high density culture system: surface antigen expression and osteogenic culture mineralization. 17 May 2009
• Myoblast sensitivity and fibroblast insensitivity to osteogenic conversion by BMP-2 correlates with the expression of Bmpr-1a. 13 May 2009
• Mineralization by inhibitor exclusion: the calcification of collagen with fetuin. 2 May 2009

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Technical information about 'Calcification, Physiologic'

Definition: Process by which organic tissue becomes hardened by the physiologic deposit of calcium salts.

Descriptor UI: D002113

Alternative terms: Calcification, Physiologic; Calcification, Physiological; Physiological Calcification; Physiologic Calcification; Bone Mineralization; Mineralization, Bone;

Related Mesh Headings: Bone Development; Osteogenesis;

Allowable Qualifiers: drug effects; genetics; immunology; physiology; radiation effects;

Tree Number: G07.700.320.186; G07.700.320.500.325.377.625.100.175; G11.427.590.560.100.175;

History Note: 65; was CALCIFICATION 1963-64

Technical Notes: TOOTH CALCIFICATION is also available; DF: CALCIFICATION PHYSIOL