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MeSH Heading: Osteoblasts
Tree Number(s): A11.329.629
Unique ID: D010006
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D010006
Scope Note: Bone-forming cells which secrete an EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX. HYDROXYAPATITE crystals are then deposited into the matrix to form bone.
See Also: Osteoclasts
Public MeSH Note: 65
History Note: 65(64)
Date Established: 1965/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2003/07/09

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