Does sonic hedgehog protein promote proliferation and chondrogenic differentiation of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells in vitro?
These are the first data that indicate an important role of Shh for the induction of cartilage production by MSCs in vitro.
In European adolescents, short sleep duration is associated with higher adiposity markers, particularly in female adolescents. This association seems to be related to both sides of the energy balance equation due to a combination of increased food intake and more sedentary habits.