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Influence of remodeling on the mineralization of bone tissue

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The expert technical assistance of Xavier Jaurand (Centre Technologique des Microstructures, University of Lyon, France) and the help of Mark Forwood (Brisbane, Australia) with the English text are gratefully acknowledged.

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Boivin, G., Farlay, D., Bala, Y. et al. Influence of remodeling on the mineralization of bone tissue. Osteoporos Int 20, 1023–1026 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-009-0861-x

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