C57/BL6 CD45.1/2 congenic mouse strains were derived and maintained in our laboratory. Timed embryos from GFP transgenic HZ mice were used in most of the fetal bone transplantation studies. Sl/+ mice ...

There is a worldwide epidemic of skeletal diseases causing not only a public health issue but also accounting for a sizable portion of healthcare expenditures. The vertebrate skeleton is known to be ...

Musculoskeletal disorders are a primary cause of disability worldwide, especially in aging societies like Japan. As individuals age, reductions in muscle mass and physical activity weaken the body's ...