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The molecular clock mediates leptin-regulated bone formation

Authors :
Loning Fu
Patel, Millan S.
Bradley, Allan
Wagner, Erwin F.
Karsenty, Gerard
Source :
Cell. Sept 9, 2005, Vol. 122 Issue 5, p803, 13 p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

A study demonstrates that clock genes in osteoblasts mediate the leptin-dependant sympathetic inhibition of bone formation. The regulation of bone-formation by leptin through two antagonistic pathways is reminiscent of the dual mechanism that leptin uses to regulate bone resorption.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00928674
Volume :
122
Issue :
5
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Cell
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.140085644