ba0003pp112 | Cell biology: osteoblasts and bone formation | ECTS2014
Weilner Sylvia
, Schraml Elisabeth
, Wassermann Klemens
, Wieser Matthias
, Messner Paul
, Schneider Karl
, Micutkova Lucia
, Fortschegger Klaus
, Maier Andrea B.
, Westendorp Rudi
, Resch Heinrich
, Wolbank Susanne
, Redl Heinz
, Jansen-Durr Pidder
, Pietschmann Peter
, Grillari-Voglauer Regina
, Grillari Johannes
Aging is a complex process that results in the decline of physiologic functions due to accumulation of damage in cells and tissues. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) counteract this decline but their regeneration capacity decreases with age. In particular osteogenic differentiation potential of MSCs has been shown to decrease with age thereby contributing to slowed down bone formation and osteoporosis. While much is known about cellular aging of MSCs, little is known about factors...