Cell BiologybioRxiv
Dmp1Cre-directed knockdown of PTHrP in murine decidua is associated with increased bone width and a life-long increase in strength specific to male progeny
N. Ansari, T. Isojima, B. Crimeen-Irwin…·N. A. Sims
The paper shows that knocking down PTHrP in murine decidua via Dmp1Cre leads to increased bone width and strength in male offspring, suggesting a maternal influence on bone development.
DOI 10.1002/jbmr.4388