Normal, regulated growth of skeletal bones is a crucial part of the growth of mammals. This is a complex process involving ...

Bone tissue is a complex structure, consisting of mineralized collagen fibers and a variety of non-collagenous proteins, including proteoglycans such as biglycan and decorin. These proteoglycans ...

Hypertrophic chondrocytes are deeply involved in the growth of mammalian bones. Researchers find that these cells transform ...

A recent study has uncovered the essential roles of two proteoglycans, biglycan and decorin, in maintaining bone mass, water retention, and bulk/in situ mechanical competence. Through the use of ...

Bone health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, particularly for women. Bones provide structural support, protect vital organs, and allow for mobility. However, as women age, the risk of ...

What keeps bones able to remodel themselves and stay healthy? A team has discovered clues to the key function of non-collagen protein compounds and how they help bone cells react to external load. The ...

The vomer bone is a thin, unpaired bone located in the center of the nasal cavity. This small, trapezoidal bone is part of the nasal septum, the middle wall of the nasal respiratory cavity. It ...

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A recent study points to a key bone-strengthening mechanism at work in the body, which could be targeted to treat the ...

The accessory navicular is an extra bone growth usually found on the inside part of the foot, near the navicular bone. It’s not part of a typical bone structure in humans, and therefore, not many ...