Ectopic expression of telomerase enhances osteopontin and osteocalcin expression during osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells from elder donors

Age related bone loss is one of the most prevalent diseases in the elder population. The osteoblasts are the effectors cells of bone formation and regeneration. With the aging the osteoblasts become senescent reducing their ability to produce bone. Cellular replicative senescence is triggered by tel...

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Main Authors: Machado CB, Correa CR, Medrado GC, Leite MF, Goes AM
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: GN Corporation Limited 2009-01-01
Series:Journal of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.pubstemcell.com/monthly/005020300010.htm