Mechanical loading regulates organization of the actin cytoskeleton and column formation in postnatal growth plate
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DOI: 10.1091/mbc.e17-02-0084
Abstract: Longitudinal growth of bones occurs at the growth plates, where chondrocytes align into columns that allow directional growth. Mechanical load and force on chondrocytes regulate the organization of the postnatal growth plate and limb length. read more here.
Keywords: loading regulates; growth plate; mechanical loading; growth ... See more keywords