Connexin hemichannels drive lactation-induced osteocyte acidification and perilacunar-canalicular remodeling

Summary: The maternal skeleton experiences significant bone loss during lactation, followed by rapid restoration post weaning. Parathyroid-related protein (PTHrP)-induced acidification of the perilacunar matrix by osteocytes is crucial in this process, yet its mechanism remains unclear. Here, we ide...

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Main Authors: Rui Hua, Vu A. Truong, Roberto J. Fajardo, Teja Guda, Sumin Gu, Jean X. Jiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-07-01
Series:Cell Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211124724006910