FOP Mouse (IMAGE)

Center for iPS Cell Research and Application - Kyoto University

FOP Mouse

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The FOP mouse shows abnormal bone growth in the left hind leg. CiRA scientists use iPS cells to show that a molecule associated with inflammation could be a therapeutic target for the abnormal bone growth.

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Toguchida laboratory at CiRA, Kyoto University

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