Mutations in the Npr3 gene cause skeletal overgrowth in mice, underscoring the physiological importance of natriuretic peptide clearance by the NPR-C receptor in bone growth.
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Provides in vivo evidence for natriuretic regulation of bone growth; leaves open translation to human skeletal disorders.
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