Abstract 1α, 25-Dihydroxy vitamin D3 [1α, 25 (OH) 2D3] an active form of vitamin D, has
roles in many biological phenomena such as calcium homeostasis and bone formation1–3 …

In destructive bone lesions of multiple myeloma (MM), osteoclastic bone resorption is
enhanced, while bone formation is suppressed with impaired osteoblast differentiation from …

AKARI, the first Japanese satellite dedicated to infrared astronomy, was launched on 2006
February 21, and started observations in May of the same year. AKARI has a 68.5 cm cooled …

Bright organic electroluminescent devices were developed using a metal-doped organic
layer as an electron-injecting layer at the interface between the cathode and the emitter …

Skeletal integrity is maintained by a meticulous balance between bone resorption and bone
formation, and recent studies have revealed the essential role of canonical Wnt signaling …

Transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) is a polypeptide member of the transforming growth
factor β superfamily of cytokines. It is a secreted protein that performs many cellular functions …

Although rachitic/osteomalacic myopathy caused by impaired vitamin D actions has long
been described, the molecular pathogenesis remains elusive. To determine physiological …

Abstract The Infrared Camera (IRC) is one of two focal-plane instruments on the AKARI
satellite. It is designed for wide-field deep imaging and low-resolution spectroscopy in the …

Multiple myeloma (MM) expands in the bone marrow and causes devastating bone
destruction by enhancing osteoclastic bone resorption in its vicinity, suggesting a close …

Multiple myeloma (MM) develops devastating bone destruction with enhanced bone
resorption and suppressed bone formation. In contrast to enhanced osteoclastogenesis, little …