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US20200297816A1

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 System
Inventor
Sean Morrison
Priority date
April 20, 2015
Filing date
May 01, 2020
Publication date
September 24, 2020
Language
en
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