Attachment of Osteocyte Cell Processes t
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L.M. McNamara; R.J. Majeska; S. Weinbaum; V. Friedrich; M.B. Schaffler
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Article
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2009
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Wiley (John Wiley & Sons)
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English
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## Abstract In order for osteocytes to perceive mechanical information and regulate bone remodeling accordingly they must be anchored to their extracellular matrix (ECM). To date the nature of this attachment is not understood. Osteocytes are embedded in mineralized bone matrix, but maintain a peri