Science & ResearchSep 2, 2026
γLinolenic Acid Induces a Vitamin D Receptor-Independent Mineralization Program by Activating CaMKII--SMAD2/3 Pathway in Calvarial Osteoblasts
Vitamin D receptor (VDR) signaling is essential for osteoblast maturation and skeletal mineralization, yet the intracellular mechanisms linking VDR activity to matrix production remain poorly defined.
Vitamin D receptor (VDR) signaling is essential for osteoblast maturation and skeletal mineralization, yet the intracellular mechanisms linking VDR activity to matrix production remain poorly defined. Here, we show that vdr-/- calvarial osteoblasts initiate differentiation but…
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