Prx1-Expressing Progenitor Primary Cilia Mediate Bone Formation in response to Mechanical Loading in Mice

Figure 3

Load-induced bone formation is attenuated in mice with a Prx1-driven cilium knockout. Fluorochrome labels depicting load-induced bone formation at the periosteal surface (a). Dynamic histomorphometry to quantify bone formation parameters (c-d). Micrographs were collected at 10x magnification. control and experimental animals, .

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