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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*
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Chang Gung University
  • University of California Merced
  • Rockefeller University
  • Ming Chi University of Technology

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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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