Channel fault in osteopetrosis

Osteopetrosis is a disease characterized by the malfunctioning of bone-resorbing cells. A chloride channel that is crucial for these cells to function has now been identified.

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Published in:Nature (London) 2001-02, Vol.409 (6822), p.778-778
Main Author: Tromans, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Bone Resorption
Medical research
Medicine, Experimental
Mice
Osteoclasts (Biology)
Osteoclasts - metabolism
Osteopetrosis
Osteopetrosis - pathology
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Summary:Osteopetrosis is a disease characterized by the malfunctioning of bone-resorbing cells. A chloride channel that is crucial for these cells to function has now been identified.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/35057425