Cytokine-Mediated Bone Destruction in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Bone homeostasis, which involves formation and resorption, is an important process for maintaining adequate bone mass in humans. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation and bone loss, leading to joint destruction and deformity, and is a representative disease...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Immunology Research |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/263625 |