Florent Elefteriou
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Neurofibromin fine-tunes bone growth
The protein neurofibromin acts as a brake in a signaling pathway that is important in bone development, Vanderbilt researchers have discovered. Read MoreMay 6, 2015
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Inner ear keeps bones strong
Alterations of the vestibular system - the part of our inner ear that controls balance - may contribute to bone loss related to both aging and space travel. Read MoreJan 14, 2015
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Bone healing therapy for NF1 fractures
A combination treatment delivered to the site of fractures may improve bone healing in patients with the genetic disease neurofibromatosis type-1. Read MoreSep 11, 2014
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Novel treatment strengthens bones in genetic disease
An enzyme therapy may prevent skeletal abnormalities associated with the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis type-1, Vanderbilt investigators have discovered. Read MoreAug 7, 2014
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Neurotransmitter’s role in bone balance
Removal of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine from the space outside cells plays an important role in the regulation of bone remodeling. Read MoreNov 7, 2013
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Factor’s role in long bone development
Insight into how the protein neurofibromin participates in the signaling pathway that produces the body’s long bones has implications for fracture healing in some patients. Read MoreJul 31, 2013
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Studies outline new model for staph bone infections
Osteomyelitis, a debilitating bone infection most frequently caused by Staphylococcus aureus (“staph”) bacteria, is particularly challenging to treat. Read MoreJun 20, 2013
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Inner ear’s role in bone remodeling
The inner ear system that senses gravity and movement plays a role in bone remodeling – a finding that has clinical implications for space travel and for patients with inner ear disorders. Read MoreMay 15, 2013
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‘Longevity’ gene has role in bone loss
A gene associated with long life participates in the normal regulation of bone remodeling and may have a role in bone loss associated with aging. Read MoreDec 6, 2012
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VU study finds stress fuels breast cancer metastasis to bone
Stress can promote breast cancer cell colonization of bone, Vanderbilt Center for Bone Biology investigators have discovered. Read MoreJul 18, 2012