Research Project
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (A)
Carbon monoxide has been recognized as a gaseous mediator with a variety of physiological functions. However, its role in the control of skeletal function is unknown. Carbon monoxide can be physiologically generated by enzymes, heme oxygenase (HO). To define the physiological function of carbon monoxide in the skeletal tissue, we performed functional analysis of bone metabolism in osteoclast-specific HO knockout mice. The knockout mice showed ectopic bone formation. These results suggest that carbon monoxide is essential for normal bone remodeling.
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All Journal Article (3 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 2 results) Presentation (2 results) Remarks (4 results)
O.li.v.e.-骨代謝と生活習慣病の連関-
Pages: 52-55
http://www.m-review.co.jp/magazine/detail/J71_03_02
Proc.Natl.Acad.Sci.USA
Volume: 109 Issue: 11 Pages: 4263-4268
10.1073/pnas.1117560109
Biochem Biophys Res Commun
Volume: 408 Issue: 1 Pages: 120-125
10.1016/j.bbrc.2011.03.133
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