basic FUNCTION
| osteoblast protein, having a role in mineralization, possibly identifying a new regulatory pathway in bone formation |
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osteoblast-specific membrane protein whose expression peaks around the early mineralization stage during the osteoblast maturation process |
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is involved not only in bone formation, but also in immune system activity |
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its involvement in bone formation is widespread in mammals |
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its expression regulates the association of CD9 with the FKBP11–CD81–FPRP complex, and facilitates increased expression of interferon-induced genes |
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potentially contributes not only to bone formation, but also to immune system activity |