The involvement of transforming growth factor-/3 (TGF-/3) in the formation and repair of connective tissues and the related bone morphogenic proteins (BMPs) in bone induction has been well established. However, the ability of TGF-/3 to promote rapid repair results in scarring whereas the effect of B
BMPs are mediators in tissue crosstalk of the regenerating musculoskeletal system
โ Scribed by Karen Ruschke; Christian Hiepen; Jessica Becker; Petra Knaus
- Book ID
- 113043773
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag
- Year
- 2012
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 899 KB
- Volume
- 347
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0302-766X
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