Mecp2 deficiency decreases bone formation and reduces bone volume in a rodent model of Rett syndrome.

O'Connor, R D

Mecp2 deficiency decreases bone formation and reduces bone volume in a rodent model of Rett syndrome. [electronic resource] - Bone Aug 2009 - 346-56 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

1873-2763

10.1016/j.bone.2009.04.251 doi


Acid Phosphatase
Animals
Bone and Bones--diagnostic imaging
Cell Count
Disease Models, Animal
Femur--diagnostic imaging
Growth Plate--pathology
Isoenzymes
Male
Methyl-CpG-Binding Protein 2--deficiency
Mice
Organ Size
Osteoclasts--pathology
Osteogenesis
Osteoprotegerin--metabolism
RANK Ligand--metabolism
Rett Syndrome--diagnostic imaging
Skull--pathology
Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase
X-Ray Microtomography