Synovial macrophage-osteoclast differentiation in inflammatory arthritis.
BACKGROUND: Pathological bone resorption (marginal erosions and juxta-articular osteoporosis) by osteoclasts commonly occurs in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). OBJECTIVES: To define the nature of the mononuclear precursor cells from which osteoclasts are formed in inflamed synovial tissues and to determi...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2002
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