osteoblast proliferation

Term ID

GO:0033687

Synonyms

Definition

The multiplication or reproduction of osteoblasts, resulting in the expansion of an osteoblast cell population. An osteoblast is a bone-forming cell which secretes an extracellular matrix. Hydroxyapatite crystals are then deposited into the matrix to form bone.

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is a type of: cell population proliferation

cell population proliferation Show first 5 Terms
negatively regulated by: negative regulation of osteoblast proliferation

negative regulation of osteoblast proliferation Show first 5 Terms
positively regulated by: positive regulation of osteoblast proliferation

positive regulation of osteoblast proliferation Show first 5 Terms
regulated by: regulation of osteoblast proliferation

regulation of osteoblast proliferation Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes