11β-HSD1 plays a critical role in trabecular bone loss associated with systemic glucocorticoid therapy
Abstract Background Despite their efficacy in the treatment of chronic inflammation, the prolonged application of therapeutic glucocorticoids (GCs) is limited by significant systemic side effects including glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP). 11β-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1)...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-08-01
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Series: | Arthritis Research & Therapy |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13075-019-1972-1 |