Research Project
Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research
We identified six microRNAs (miRs) that were significantly changed in the plasma of patients with a bone fracture compared to that of healthy volunteers (HVs). Among these, the plasma level of miR-D significantly decreased 24 h after the fracture. To investigate the possible involvement of miR-D in the bone repair, we administrated anti-miR-D nucleotides to the model mice of bone fractures. Callus formation and neovascularization were increased in the treated mice. This study demonstrated a new role of miRNAs in the process of bone repair and a possibility of an alternative treatment for bone fracture.
All 2013 2012 2011 Other
All Journal Article (4 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 4 results) Presentation (17 results) Remarks (2 results)
PLoS One
Volume: 8(3) Issue: 3 Pages: e59341-e59341
10.1371/journal.pone.0059341
120005244457
PLoS One.
Volume: 7 Issue: 5 Pages: 237-44
10.1371/journal.pone.0037163
Arthritis Rheum
Volume: 64 Issue: 4 Pages: 1024-1034
10.1002/art.33452
Volume: 6(6) Issue: 3 Pages: 262-271
10.1097/bor.0b013e32832a2e2d
http://www.kuhp.kyoto-u.ac.jp/~seikeigeka/fundamental/nankotsu.html