Comparison of Otoraplin Gene Expressions in Osteoblasts Grown on Fibronectin and GRGDSP Peptide-Coated Titanium Disks

Abstract

indicates that the OTOR (otoraplin) gene in mouse is also expressed in the cochlea and vestibule of the inner ear, as well as in the brain, eye, and limb. Murine OTOR Family: Notes that the murine OTOR gene family, also designated as fibrocyte-derived protein (FDP), has been identified in fibrocytes. Role in Osteoblastic Cells: Suggests that the elevated expression of OTOR in osteoblast precursor cells grown on fibronectin may contribute to osteoblastic differentiation and matrix bone mineralization.