Osteoclast formation and activity in the pathogenesis of osteoporosis in rheumatoid arthritis.
OBJECTIVE: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is often complicated by generalized osteopenia due to increased bone resorption by osteoclasts. We analysed a number of cellular and humoral factors that influence osteoclast formation from circulating precursors in RA patients. METHODS: Monocytes isolated from R...
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| Natura: | Journal article |
| Lingua: | English |
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2002
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