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Fig 8 Schematic diagram of the effects of POP125× on skeletal development.

Represented is the bone-forming osteoblast cell, originating from pre-osteoblastic, mesenchymal cells through expression of regulatory genes such as runx2b or sp7. They secrete the collagenous (Coln) bone ECM, which itself is subsequently mineralized through deposition of CaPO₄ cristals. POP125× inhibits mineralized bone formation primarily by interfering with collagen secretion, acting on the vitamin D (vit D3), the retinoic acid (RA), and/or the androgen receptor (AR) pathways.

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