Bone resorptive activity of osteoclast-like cells generated in vitro by PEG-induced macrophage fusion

Normal bone remodeling is maintained by a balance between osteoclast and osteoblast activity, whereas defects in osteoclast activity affecting such balance result in metabolic bone disease. Macrophage-macrophage fusion leading to multinucleated osteoclasts being formed is still not well understood....

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Главные авторы: Andrea Murillo, Carlos A Guerrero, Orlando Acosta, Carmen A Cardozo
Формат: Статья
Язык:English
Опубликовано: BMC 2010-01-01
Серии:Biological Research
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