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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 30571-30584 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
Volume | 288 |
Issue number | 42 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 18 10 2013 |