Water extract of Uncaria sinensis suppresses RANKL-induced bone loss by attenuating osteoclast differentiation and bone resorption

Background: The hooks and stems of Uncaria sinensis have been used to mitigate cardiovascular and central nervous system disorders in Asia traditional medicine. Regulation of osteoclast differentiation and activity is a major target for preventing and treating pathological bone diseases. Methods: Ta...

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Main Authors: Hyunil Ha, Ki-Shuk Shim, Jin Yeul Ma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-12-01
Series:Integrative Medicine Research
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213422017301804