Membrane vesicles nucleate mineralo-organic nanoparticles and induce carbonate apatite precipitation in human body fluids

Cheng Yeu Wu, Jan Martel, Wei Yun Cheng, Chao Chih He, David M. Ojcius, John D. Young*

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Abstract

Background: Membrane vesicles (MVs) released from various cells are associated with human diseases. Results: MVs isolated from human serum induce the formation of mineralo-organic nanoparticles in culture. Conclusion: MVs represent a nucleating factor that promotes the formation of mineralo-organic nanoparticles and the precipitation of mineral deposits in body fluids. Significance: The ectopic precipitation of carbonate apatite deposits in body fluids and tissues may be initiated in part by MVs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)30571-30584
Number of pages14
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume288
Issue number42
DOIs
StatePublished - 18 10 2013

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