Soluble activin type IIB receptor improves fracture healing in a closed tibial fracture mouse model.

Soluble activin type IIB receptor improves fracture healing in a closed tibial fracture mouse model.

Fractures still present a significant burden to patients due to pain and periods of unproductivity. Numerous growth factors have been identified to regulate bone remodeling. However, to date, only the bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are used to enhance fracture healing in clinical settings. Activ...

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Main Authors: Tero Puolakkainen, Petri Rummukainen, Jemina Lehto, Olli Ritvos, Ari Hiltunen, Anna-Marja Säämänen, Riku Kiviranta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5509431?pdf=render

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