What do osteoblasts do?

Posted June 17, 2024

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Cellular Structures and Organelles

Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Physiological Probes

Answer

The main functions of osteoblasts include:

Bone formation or growth of new bone
Remodeling bones or reshaping bones to adapt to the aging human body
Repairing broken or damaged bones
Calcification of bone
Regulate bone reabsorption
Regulate calcium and phosphorous levels in the body
Differentiation into osteocytes

Additional resources

Histology, Osteoblasts

Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

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