Role of Dkk2 in the Muscle/bone Interaction of Androgen-Deficient Mice
In conclusion, we showed that androgen deficiency enhances Dkk2 expression and secretion in the muscles of mice. Dkk2 might be involved in androgen deficiency-induced muscle wasting and osteopenia as a myokine linking muscle to bone. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text
Source: Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology and Diabetes - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Iemura, Shunki Kawao, Naoyuki Akagi, Masao Kaji, Hiroshi Tags: Article Source Type: research
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