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US20180110832A1

Clec11a is a bone growth agent

University of Texas System

Abstract

The present disclosure describes the C-type lectin CLEC11a as a bone growth factor. Clec11a-deficient mice showed reduced bone volume and mineralization, while bone resorption remained unchanged. Administration of recombinant Clec11a systemically promoted bone formation in mice at risk for …

University
University of Texas System
Assignee
The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas Sy Stem
Inventor
Sean Morrison
Priority date
April 20, 2015
Filing date
April 18, 2016
Publication date
April 26, 2018
Language
en
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