Adrenocorticotropic hormone at pathophysiological concentration modulates the proliferation and differentiation of bone cells

Background/purpose: Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) plays a vital role in maintaining the function of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis. Recent studies have demonstrated that ACTH directly affects the proliferation and differentiation of bone cells. However, the ACTH concentrations used in...

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Main Authors: Tsuyoshi Sato, Yoshie Sano, Masahiro Niimura, Shoichiro Kokabu, Michihiko Usui, Tetsuya Yoda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-12-01
Series:Journal of Dental Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790215000677