The role of calcium channels in osteocyte function.
Osteocytic response to stretching, which is potentiated by PTH, is distinct from that of osteoblast to high frequency strain. A MAPK dependent signaling pathway is suggested in the osteoblast response. At least two different types of mechanotransduction pathways are present in bone cells of osteoblastic lineage.
Mikuni-Takagaki
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Department of Oral Biochemistry, Kanagawa Dental College, Yokosuka, Japan. yukomtak@kdcnet.ac.jp
Naruse
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Azuma
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Miyauchi
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