Asfotase-α improves bone growth, mineralization and strength in mouse models of neurofibromatosis type-1. [electronic resource]
- Nature medicine Aug 2014
- 904-10 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
1546-170X
10.1038/nm.3583 doi
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