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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Auteurs principaux: Danks, L, Sabokbar, A, Gundle, R, Athanasou, N
Format: Journal article
Langue:English
Publié: 2002