Effects of TGFbeta and bFGF on the differentiation of human bone marrow stromal fibroblasts.

Adipocytes and osteoblasts have common origins from fibroblastic stem cells. Consequently, modulation of the processes of adipogenesis and osteogenesis has implications for the possible treatment of metabolic bone diseases, such as osteoporosis, in which medullary fat accumulates and trabecular bone...

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Main Authors: Locklin, R, Oreffo, R, Triffitt, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1999