Bone and Dental Protein Studies

This cluster of papers explores the multifaceted role of osteopontin in biomineralization, inflammation, immune regulation, cancer progression, and cell signaling. It delves into its influence on various conditions such as dentinogenesis imperfecta, tumor metastasis, and autoimmune demyelinating disease. The papers also discuss the involvement of matricellular proteins in modulating cell function and tissue response to injury.