ATP6AP2-to-MMP14, a key pathway for osteoblast to osteocyte transition
Lei Xiong, Hao-Han Guo, Jin‐Xiu Pan, Xiao Ren, Daehoon Lee, Lin Mei, Wen‐Cheng Xiong
This study identifies ATP6AP2 and MMP14 as critical for osteoblast-to-osteocyte transition, showing their role in osteocyte maturation, morphology, and bone matrix remodeling.
bioRxiv · Apr 27, 2022 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology