Cellular mechanisms of osteoclast formation and lacunar resorption in giant cell granuloma of the jaw.

BACKGROUND: Giant cell granuloma (GCG) is an osteolytic tumour of the jaw which is characterised by the presence of both mononuclear and multinucleated (osteoclast-like) giant cell components. The nature of these component cells and the pathogenesis of the extensive osteolysis associated with this l...

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Main Authors: Itonaga, I, Hussein, I, Kudo, O, Sabokbar, A, Watt-Smith, S, Ferguson, D, Athanasou, N
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2003