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Showing 1 to 3 of 3 for “"mechanoadaptation"”.
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The Impact of Acetylcholine Receptors on Osteocytes and Bone Mechanoadaptation
… for cholinergic signaling with impacts on bone mechanoadaptation and Ca2+ signaling. We generated osteocyte-targeted conditional knockout mice to remove key components used by ACh receptors. We assessed tissue material make-up, strength, and formations rates to anabolic loading. We also used …
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The Interplay Between Bone Homeostasis, Permeability, and Fracture Toughness
… and composition impair fluid transport and mechanoadaptation, leading to reduced bone quality and increased fracture risk.</p> <p>Understanding how these factors interact is critical, especially in pathological contexts where bone fragility increases. This dissertation explores how bone …
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Sex Differences in Collateral Remodeling Following Hindlimb Arterial Occlusion
<p>Clinical evidence indicates a higher incidence of peripheral arterial occlusive disease and associated likelihood of critical limb ischemia in women, as well as worse prognosis and decreased survival post myocardial infarction. Therefore, understanding the possible differences in underlying …