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Osteoblasts
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Definition
: Bone-forming cells which secrete an EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX. HYDROXYAPATITE crystals are then deposited into the matrix to form bone.
See Also
Osteoclasts
Examples
Osteocytes
Other names
Osteoblast
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
1-
hydroxy-
N-
methoxycarbonyltryptamine
0
*Tryptamines
Osteoblasts/drug effects.
J Pharmacol Sci. 2011;115(2):214-20
cladrin
0
*Isoflavones
Osteoblasts/drug effects.
J Nutr Biochem. 2011 Apr;22(4):318-27
phorbasone B
0
*Sesterterpenes
Osteoblasts/drug effects.
Org Lett. 2011 Mar 4;13(5):884-7
phorbasone A
0
*Sesterterpenes
Osteoblasts/drug effects.
Org Lett. 2011 Mar 4;13(5):884-7