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University of Texas at Austin

osteocyte graphic

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Aging and stress can induce cellular senescence in osteocytes, resulting in cytoskeletal and mechanical changes that impair their ability to sense mechanical signals –ultimately weakening bone.

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The University of Texas at Austin

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